I’ve lost 20 lb, it’s given me a boost
Victoria Bateman, 36, who works in hospitality management, lives in Devon with her husband, Kieron, 32, an HGV mechanic and their son, Stanley, eight. She says: I have the most beautiful countryside on my doorstep but, before going on The Fast 800 diet, I was often too lethargic to enjoy it.
Not only was I overweight — I’m 5 ft 5 in and weighed 13 st 10 lb at my heaviest [BMI 31.9, ‘obese’] — but my heart would suddenly start pounding wildly for no apparent reason. It began when pregnant with Stanley. I developed painful palpitations and shortness of breath.
Tests revealed I was suffering with sinus tachycardia, an abnormally high resting heart rate. When I had an episode — about once a week — the only option was to take beta blockers: medication that slows the heart rate. as for being active, I couldn’t do anything strenuous because it would make my heart go wild.
Then, last august, I decided to try The Fast 800 diet, predominately to help with weight but also to feel more energised.
I was astonished when a couple of weeks into it the wild palpitations and shortness of breath simply stopped. The only thing I could put it down to was doing the diet. It was remarkable. I’m no longer tired like I was, so I’m able to keep up with Stanley. I’m walking more — without any palpitations — and have invested in a running machine and exercise bike.
I have taken antidepressants in the past, so can occasionally be prone to feeling low, but I haven’t felt this at all since starting the diet. I’ve lost 1 st 6 lb (9 kg) and been able to wear jeans again. and my skin looks so much brighter. This has brought a much-needed positive change to my life.