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Intermittent Fasting Made Easy

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This book was a solid book on fasting and offered some really great advice. It was very heavy in science; however, it wasn’t always explained well and often the author would often use only one study to back up his claims, which isn’t ideal especially when often the study’s claim wasn’t a direct correlation to the claim the author was making. Nonetheless, the book had lots of good advice and information that would be helpful for somebody new to fasting or wanting more information.

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The information given is pretty easy to understand with a number of things introduced. More information-driven than a schedule type of thing.

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If you are thinking about intermitten fasting, look no further. This book really does make it easy. It’s definitely less overwhelming than other books I’ve read on the topic. There are a lot of helpful tips throughout.

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As someone who is new to fasting, I found this incredibly informative. The author broke down the science and logistics of fasting in an easy to understand way. I found some sections repetitive and basic, but there were some I bookmarked for future reference. Overall, a great read for someone new to intermittent fasting!

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Excellent thankyou this has certainly helped me as I have been advised to intermittent fasting by my GP.

This book breaks down everything clearly and very well written

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A readable, well-researched and -presented guide to intermittent fasting, with plenty of evidence to back up its claims. A few years ago I lost a fair amount of weight via intermittent fasting, and hoped this book would inspire me to get back on the horse, which it did, providing a plethora - probably more than I strictly needed, in fact - of information and tips.

If you're looking for an approachable guide to this way of eating, this book is most likely going to meet your needs. Recommended.

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Very insightful, and a ton of info in this book!
Some of it was stating the obvious, but there was also a lot of detailed nutritional support and insight.

Definitely will be going back to this book again!

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I started intermittent fasting a few months ago but I did not know enough about it. It felt right for me but I was not sure I was doing it right. And then, this book came along.
I found it very informative and very well presented. The author has definitely researched it in depth for his own purposes and takes us through the science around it and a comprehensive set of advice. Of course, the book details how and when to fast, and for how long. But it also goes in a lot of details about how to break the fast because this is an essential piece of information often overlooked and about supplementation (maybe a bit too complex for me) and a variety of nutrition advice. There is also a lot of advice and information about broader topics about healthy lifestyle which can complement the intermittent fasting. The book concludes with a very useful toolbox.
I learned a lot with this book and it definitely gives me an informed and stronger basis to continue my own journey.

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Intermittent Fasting Made Easy is a comprehensive introduction to the diet method. It highlights all the health benefits and the different ways to intermittently fast. Advice for breaking your fast, what to eat and different types of supplements to take is included. It is a great reference guide for support when you are just starting out.
It will help you through the pitfalls and prepare you for what to expect. Overall a great help.

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The title of this book really says it all - it is a comprehensive, yet easy to follow guide to intermittent fasting, and even though I have considered myself to follow this eating pattern for a number of years I still learned more than one thing from this book and have changed some of my eating practices on this basis.

I have read other book on intermittent fasting and this is by far the best quality with the strongest evidence base.

I'd wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone considering this lifestyle, in addition it is a lifestyle that I would highly recommend.

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy. .

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Fantastic insightful read. Definitely one of the best books I’ve read on intermittent fasting and I’ve read a few! Just wish it was downloadable to kindle too!

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I've been wanting to learn about intermittent fasting, and this book is a great resource on the subject! It tells you all that you need to know to get started and information about the benefits. I can't wait to try out what I learned!

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Intermittent Fasting Made Easy is an accessible practice based overview on intermittent fasting for weight loss, energy and muscle building by Thomas DeLauer. Due out 12th Apr 2022 from Quarto on their Fair Winds Press imprint, it's 256 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.

There has never been a dearth of diet and weight loss books. It's a huge booming industry. What has changed radically is the science-based understanding of physiology and metabolism which has led to more specific targeted practice and plan for working *with* our bodies' and metabolism instead of against them.

The author speaks well and convincingly (and enthusiastically) about intermittent fasting and provides quite a lot of benefits of eating on a schedule: saving time (by not sitting in your car in a fast food drive through), regulating sleep patterns, gaining energy, losing weight, correcting insulin resistance, and more. The introduction covers what intermittent fasting is, and the benefits both physical and mental. The following sections cover how to get started, how to optimize results (weight loss, reducing inflammation, sleep quality, hormonal balance), and maintenance.

Although this is very much a layperson accessible book, and I found the information easy to understand, the book is annotated throughout and the source material (bibliography included in the back) comes from high quality sources.

There are no specific meal plans or food lists included here. The author presents the information and allows readers to formulate their own plans (with guidance) rather than presenting a rigid set of inflexible rules. I also liked that he says to expect unsolicited advice. Throughout the book small bullet lists of important points are given in highlighted text boxes give readers short, concise info in easy-to-remember bits.

New vocabulary and concepts are defined in the text. The book does include a comprehensive chapter annotations list and cross referenced index.

Four stars. There's a lot of good information here. Sometimes it reads a bit like an infomercial, but I enjoyed the author's enthusiasm and I also liked that he backs up his information with practice based scientific sources.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

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As someone who does intermittent fasting daily, this book is such a breath of fresh air! This book was a reminder that you have to do what’s best for you and have such good advice and insights to any one at any stage of their intermittent fasting journey! I will definitely recommend this book to everyone who is interested in intermittent fasting!

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This book explains so much about intermittent fasting, it makes it seem easy (which it is), and it made a lot of sense to me. It was interesting reading the author’s back story, from when he started, how he adjusted, and seeing where he is now. Some great strategies, lots of mindfulness, and always practical. You do what fits you. You know your body and mind. No one else, per Thomas DeLauer. I’ve been doing my own version of intermittent fasting for over a year now, and I’ve been unclear about certain aspects, I’m happy to say this book has answered all my questions and more. All the information you need about Intermittent Fasting in one neat book.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

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"Intermittent Fasting Made Easy" by Thomas DeLauer is extremely informative!! It goes into detail about the health benefits of fasting!! Explaines the varies types of fast!! What to eat when you break the fast and what to do during your fasting window!! This book is a must for anyone thinking about fasting!!

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I’ve read so much about intermittent fasting so I thought I would give it a try but was having a hard time getting through all of the information, sometimes contradicting, that was available on the internet. This book tells you everything, breaks down why to do it, why it works, and how to start. I found it easy to get started and exactly what to avoid so it would actually work for me. This is a great guide to get going and get results.

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Intermittent Fasting Made Easy by Thomas DeLauer

A very good title for anyone about to enter the world of intermittent fasting or for those who need further guidance. Great tips and ideas to get you back on track.

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This book is a very accessible guide to intermittent fasting, and gives the reader useful and easy ways to make fasting a part of life. Anyone who has thought they might like to try this dieting style would be able to successfully do so after reading this book. Excellent resource!!

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I've been doing intermittent fasting for a while and found it works really well for me. This book has all the questions/answers your going to need starting your journey and throughout. Many other intermittent fasting books I have found focus of recipes however this is like the A to Z guide I can just refer to when I have questions or want to mix it up. I wish I had of found this at the start of my journey, it would of saved lots of Google searches looking for answers but so glad I have it now. I will definitely be purchasing a physical copy for easy referencing.

N.B Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to review this book.

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