SuperFastDiet
On a mission to simplify weight loss
SuperFastDiet takes intermittent fasting, Part Day fasting and 5:2 methods to a whole new levels.
Whether you’re new to Intermittent fasting or a seasoned pro, our expert tips, success stories, and practical advice will help you make the most of your fasting journey. Explore our latest posts, including Definitive Guide to Intermittent Fasting and Which Fasting Method is Right for You?, to find the best strategies for your lifestyle.
SuperFastDiet contains general information about dieting, nutrition and health. It is not to be treated as medical advice. The medical information in this book is provided without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Before starting any diet, seek professional medical advice from your doctor. This diet is not recommended for the following: Women who […]
Intermittent fasting does not result in amenorrhea or irregular periods. Hundreds of women have participated in intermittent fasting studies and neither of these adverse effects has ever been reported. However, amenorrhea or irregular periods can occur if you lose too much body fat and drop below a body mass index (BMI) of 18.5. You can […]
Intermittent fasting has not been shown to cause hormonal imbalances or fertility issues in adult women. In fact, subjects participating in Dr. Varady’s studies have reported that losing weight with intermittent fasting has actually helped them become pregnant and improve the regularity of their menstrual cycles. This myth seems to have originated with a study […]
In general, people feel cold while losing weight for a couple of reasons: 1. you are losing fat (which acts as insulation against the cold) 2. since you are consuming a restricted amount of calories, your body may be using less calories to keep you warm, and more calories to keep other important body functions […]
We do not recommend SuperFastDiet or Intermittent Fasting if:  You’re pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding You have an eating disorder, a predisposition to, or a history of eating disorders You have a BMI of below 20 or you’re underweight You have medically diagnosed hormonal issues You have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes […]
Recent studies indicate that intermittent fasting can help lower fasting glucose, insulin and overall insulin resistance in obese individuals with pre-diabetes. Studies will be conducted soon to see if these improvements also occur in type 2 diabetics. If you have type 2 diabetes, and would like to try intermittent fasting, we would advise speaking with […]
Headaches on the fast day are most likely due to dehydration. Since you are only eating 500 calories, you are getting much less water from food sources on diet day. As such, please be sure to drink an additional 8-10 glasses of water/clear liquids on diet days, and the headaches should clear up. Please contact […]
Approximately 50 studies of intermittent fasting have been performed in rodents, and about 30 studies have been performed in humans. Of these studies, only one to date has reported negative effects of intermittent fasting (in rodents only). Studies in humans routinely demonstrate heart-healthy benefits of intermittent fasting, such as drops in cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose […]
As long as you are eating nutritious food this will not be a concern; however, feel free to consider taking a multivitamin, if in doubt. Please remember to only take the recommended dosage as indicated on the bottle, and to check with your doctor if you have any concerns. And only take an iron supplement […]
