HOW TO MAKE THE DIET WORK FOR YOU

PICK the programme within Fast 800 Easy that fits your goals. Try to plan meals, as this stops you making bad decisions when hungry.

If you want to lose a lot of weight, start with The Very Fast 800 diet – sticking to 800 to 1,000 calories a day for between two and 12 weeks. Eat two or three low-calorie, lowcarb meals, or use low-calorie shakes, and avoid snacking.

For slower, steady weight loss, try The New 5:2 – eat just 800 calories a day on two days and a normal

Mediterranean-style diet for the rest of the week. On 800-calorie days, have two or three meals, but try to eat within a time window such as 8am to 8pm.

Once you’ve hit your weight-loss goal, or if you just want to eat a bit more, use The Way Of Life programme. You don’t need to count calories, but maintain a diet that’s low in sugar and starchy carbohydrates, such as bread and pasta. Bulk up your meals with protein – fish, chicken or lots of veg, or by adding lessstarchy carbs such as beans or lentils.