The Fast 800

"Type 2 diabetes (the sort of diabetes you get when you are older) can be put into remission, perhaps even 'cured', by a rapid weight loss diet." Groundbreaking research: Professor Roy Taylor of Newcastle University conducted studies showing that losing over 10% of body weight can drain fat from the liver and pancreas, restoring the body to its former health. The DIRECT (DIabetes REmission Clinical Trial) study, involving 298 patients, demonstrated that an 800-calorie-a-day rapid weight loss diet led to: Implications: This research challenges the long-held belief that type 2 diabetes is incura

Lesson 1: Ketosis is key to fat burning and appetite suppression

This principle from The Fast 800 is backed by Michael Mosley's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply The Fast 800's Lessons

The real value of The Fast 800 lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Michael Mosley's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"Ketosis is key to fat burning and appetite suppression" — Michael Mosley, The Fast 800

About the Author

Michael Mosley is the author of The Fast 800. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.