ASIN : B07QRPNZGV Publisher : Harper; 1st edition (April 7, 2020) Publication date : April 7, 2020 Language : English File size : 2213 KB Text-to-Speech : Enabled Screen Reader : Supported Enhanced typesetting : Enabled X-Ray : […]
ASIN : B07QRPNZGV
Publisher : Harper; 1st edition (April 7, 2020)
Publication date : April 7, 2020
Language : English
File size : 2213 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 293 pages
Best Sellers Rank: #3 in Low Fat Diets (Books)
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Customer Reviews: 3,269 ratings
| ASIN : | B07QRPNZGV |
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| Publisher : | Harper; 1st edition (April 7, 2020) |
| Publication date : | April 7, 2020 |
| Language : | English |
| File size : | 2213 KB |
| Text-to-Speech : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting : | Enabled |
| X-Ray : | Enabled |
| Word Wise : | Enabled |
| Print length : | 293 pages |
| Best Sellers Rank: | #3 in Low Fat Diets (Books) |
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| Customer Reviews: | 3,269 ratings |
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Anissa DeLuca –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read!
This book was very informative and easy to understand the content. Very straight forward and great for beginners.
One person found this helpful
Laurie Robinson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for beginning fasters!
I have been learning about fasting for health for the last three years. I wish I had read this book first! (But it wasn’t written yet) this book is a very good overview of all the reasons to fast, ways to fast, possible issues with fasting and fasting plans. I have almost reversed my type 2 diabetes and have lost weight along with my journey to health. The three voices in the book give various perspectives. I also bought it on audible to listen to 😊
5 people found this helpful
Janice –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
I also bought the audiobook from Chirp. Amazing recap of how to fast and get results. It let’s me look into Megan and Eva’s struggle – really great. I’m fasting like Dr Fung for about 6 weeks. I fast every other day, low carb on opposite days. Goof up rarely. Down 17#. It works
6 people found this helpful
M.H.Deal –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fung needs to produce a boxed set of his five books
I watch numerous Jason Fung videos because however repetitious some of his remarks are, there are always one or two statements different from other videos, therefore worth the wait to learn something new. Having been through the mill with diabetic advice for a relative from doctors and the American Diabetes Association, I endorse Fung’s skepticism about institutionalized advice.When I received Life In…., I dropped everything to read it. It’s certainly different from his other books, less medically focused on the medical problems at hand, more aimed at convincing the doubting to take the plunge. Also, a little bit sloppy as Part IV appears in the Table of Contents as Part VI, an error repeated on page 130. Once again, a close reading yields some specific advice, such as the amount of salt to consume during a water fast and the amount of water to balance coffee consumption. As other reviewers have remarked, the specific medical discussions in the chapters of Fung’s previous books, The Obesity Code & The Diabetes Code, are not in Fasting…Therefore, I propose that Fung’s publisher re-issue all four books, that includes The Guide to Fasting and perhaps a fifth book, The Obesity Code Cookbook, as a set since each has its specific points.Given that the nation is in the clutches of the Wuhan flu pandemic where those with persistent conditions such obesity or diabetes or like ailments are more susceptible to die from this malady than the healthier, interment fasting as a way to give oneself better odds for survival seems to be a necessity rather than a trendy fad. Should you or your acquaintances be so afflicted by these morbidities, it behooves you to consider seriously intermittent fasting as a way to drop those pounds. Start now.What is more emphasized in Life in…. is the uselessness of regulating your eating by calories – ditch that concept. Hormones are primary as Fung describes on pp. 30-35, especially those regulating satiety for protein and fat consumption. Carbohydrates being the third leg of nutrition. I’m disappointed in Life…to the extent that it fails to emphasis moderation in the consumption of proteins. I’ve never been drawn to sugar or refined carbs; I prefer meat and fruits. Fructose, I learn, goes straight to the liver. Adios, fruit. Meat – I could eat my way through an entire meat market. Alas, adios the consumption of meat in the quantities I like. For me, a new normal. In Fung’s next book, video, or whatever, I’d like to hear or read an extended explanation on the useful quantities of protein that can be consumed. I skip through pages on the evils of sugar or refined carbs because I eschew them already and have for most of my life. To reiterate, each of Fung’s explanations, perhaps based on new research, builds on the previous, which is a good reason to return to endure the repetitions.Whenever I read these books written by health and diet worthies, such as Gundry, Fung, Perlmutter, Bredensen, Wahls, et. al., I’m amused at the prevalence of avocados being recommended for their healthy fat. Amused because those who get their knickers in a knot over climate change don’t realize the harm avocado growing has wrought on countries where they’re a flourishing crop. In Mexico the cartels are muscling in on the fruit’s production for the money, not for the healthful benefits. I’ve viewed at least two videos on the harm avocado plantations in South America have done to the water and land where they’re established. The governments always say they’ll help the besieged locals, which, of course, seldom happens. Scenes from avocado country are intercut with scenes of Europeans blissfully enjoying their healthful fat at trendy and swish restaurants without a care as to where their treat comes from. To every transaction, there are two sides. Perhaps the gurus of healthful existence can promote a less destructive item than the avocado. As you fondle the avocados in the market for their ripeness, spare a thought for their origins.p.s. For those who were disappointed in this book not being more specific for the long haul, may I suggest another book? The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living by Jeff Volek, PhD, RD & Stephen Phinney, MD, PhD. Written in 2011, its subtitle says it all: An expert guide to making the life-saving benefits of carbohydrate restriction sustainable and enjoyable. This was written not only for individuals but also for the authors’ doubting medical professional colleagues. Volek and Phinney make it clear about what is not yet known about the specifics of metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, T2D, etc. while also making it clear about the specifics of what IS known.If you decide the low carb solution is for you, it’s not a course you can switch in and out of at will. This is something you must do for life; it’s NOT a “lifestyle”. That’s why those disappointed in Fung’s lack of specifics for the long haul might wish at least to read the Volek & Phinney book.
68 people found this helpful
Desert-ed Arizonan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes, I can! (and you can, too!)
An excellent follow-up to get me back on track. I’m 60 and have tried (seems like) everything (except surgery) which only made me crave food more and gain more weight. The most recent attempt was Keto and I got sucked in to cookbooks which were very pretty and had lots of yummy food but were very labor- and ingredient-intensive and geared more toward folks who didn’t have much weight to lose (I was looking to lose over 100#). Jason Fung’s “The Obesity Code” was the icing on the cake. I signed up for personal coaching with Brenda Zorn, shedding almost 40# in 6 weeks and shut my cavernous eating monster up. Then came the pandemic and I caved to bad old habits. Plus a decision to retire early and and move 1300 miles back home to spend time with my 89 y/o mom fed the bad habits for a few months (and 15# back on). Now I’m back on track… 8# and almost 8″ down in only 8 days. This book gave me lots of tips to make life easier and renewed my interest in listening to my body and my heart and experimenting “first person” (no longer taking the advice of “experts” at face value). Even my mom (who has never had a weight problem) is now a believer. The book’s authors are real people with rock-solid advice given in a caring and understandable manner. No pressure, no gimmicks, no extra $$$ to spend. With less frequent cooking, it’s budget friendly to eat healthier. Although trying to ignore everything I’ve been taught my entire life and beginning fasting isn’t easy, it does get easier, AND it has been the easiest plan with the fastest and healthiest (doctor confirmed) results. Not a win-win but a win-win-win!!!
84 people found this helpful
K.C. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy Eye Opening Read…down to earth explanations
Lots of information from three different perspectives. I love how each person explains different aspects of fasting. There is so much information and misinformation out there about intermittent fasting and just as advertised this book takes out the guesswork. It’s amazing to hear the stories of Dr. Fung, Eve & Megan, totally relatable. Love their personal experiences. This is an easy and quick read. I use it frequently as a reference. Highly recommend if you are looking to start intermittent fasting.
10 people found this helpful
Kris –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not great if you like lifting heavy weights
I do small timeframes of IF; 18 hours is usually my max. A friend kept recommending this book and I told them my concern was that while I do cardio in a fasted state, I didn’t think it would be good for someone who lifts a lot of heavy weight like I do. She assured me that I could “exercise” in a fasted state so I emphasized that I’m using 30-50 pound dumbbells and I’m covered in sweat by the time I finish. I emphasized my limbs are practically wet noodles by the time I finish. Why do I lift heavy? Because I enjoy it!And that’s okay. I get it that a lot of people, particularly women, do low weights and high reps to develop lean muscles but it’s also perfectly okay that fewer reps and heavier weights is a preference that I have. But like I said, she promised me that this wasn’t a problem.I got the book, immediately went to the chapter on exercise and as you’ve probably guessed by now, there isn’t a word in there about one of the three of them emphasizing the type of strength training that I do. I saw a lot about walking, bicycling and other types of cardio and I saw a few sentences about strength training but the first author clarified that she was using light weights specifically.Sorry, but any time I’ve tried to combine IF with the type of strength training I do, it’s disastrous and not sustainable. I end up having to lower the weights, do fewer reps or less time and my routine suffers as a result. Bummer, since that was specifically the reason I bought the book.
10 people found this helpful
Christopher Gandara –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life in the Fasting Lane: How to Make Intermittent Fasting a Lifestyle
This is an amazing, enjoyable and easy read. This book WILL change your life! I recommend this to anyone who has struggled over and over again with their weight loss and journey to better health.These three Authors share their personal journeys and expeiences working with others, offer suggestions and alternatives to fasting intervals.This journey is about you. Join us on our daily recovery to better health!You can do this!You can do this!You can do this!
9 people found this helpful
Zan –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good read
A little repetitive but it’s good.
Tim Anderson –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lost 30 pounds.
Thirty pounds gone and twenty more to go,
Tamara Mouradian –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thorough
Great book !I have been intermittent fasting for 3.5 years.This book added to my knowledge and clarified things for me and provided so many great ways to fast and fasting aids.
5 people found this helpful
Leslie H. Bryers –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent resource and book to Learn about fasting
I thought this book was a very good overview of how to fast and how your body will react. It a quick read and very informative. I am going to keep it for reference. I have the Obesity Code and The Complete Book of Fasting but have only read pieces of the books. I would recommend this book if you want the basics and have something as a practical reference guide.
HayOhio –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Practical Overview of the IF Lifestyle in plain language.
I beg to differ from some of the negative reviews. I found a the Obesity Code much too science-y for the average reader. So as a weight loss coach, I stopped recommending it. This book, however, incorporates Dr. Fung’s knowledge and experience while the other authors bring a down to earth applicability to the person wanting to practice the IF lifestyle. I recommend it!
2 people found this helpful
ceccam30 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life changing!
I’ve only used steps 1 & 2 of the intermittent fasting but brought my A1C down from 11.2 to 7.2 in 3 months and lost 15 pounds. So far so good!
8 people found this helpful
MAK –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
I enjoyed reading this book thoroughly and recommend it for additional background on intermittent fasting. The mentioned fasting websites were helpful too.
3 people found this helpful
Carrie Snyder, Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely Recommended
Great book & resource to help me with my fasting and weight loss and health regime. Love Eve, Megan, and of course Dr.Fung. Wish Eve had written this sooner! But it’s a great follow up and personal account to Dr. Fung’s “The Obesity Code”, and “The Complete Guide to Fasting” also by Jason Fung. I live Eve & Megan. I can certainly relate to their struggles. Definitely recommend this book.
M.L. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Intro
I am new to fasting and this was a good introductory book. A little bit of science and a whole lot of personal experience. Excellent choice for someone benefiting to hear from the struggles and successes that Eva describes throughout. It feels like a personal, one on one conversation rather than a scientific paper. My interested is stimulated and I will be seeking information as suggested in the book.
Kindle Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent introduction to intermittent fasting.
Excellent introduction to intermittent fasting.Get three separate perspectives. A good resource when getting into this lifestyle. I highly recommend.
3 people found this helpful
Susan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
inspirational
This book has helped me put fasting in perspective. Also it’s motivational for helping me put it into practice. Recommended.
2 people found this helpful
Kiwi Chris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great summary for the new to fasting
A well rounded approach to why fast, how to fast and how to avoid a lot of the common pitfalls.Easy to read and lots of anecdotes sprinkled in, making it very easy to relate to.I personally follow time restricted feeding and periodic 36hr fasts and find it crucial in allowing me achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and life style.
One person found this helpful
AV –
4.0 out of 5 stars
This inspired me to fast! One word of caution.
I loved how clearly the authors described intermittent fasting and its benefits, and how encouraging they were that any of us can be successful. I am very grateful for the inspiration! I do want to add a word of caution. Please do not take their nutritional advice as gospel. Their advice to abstain from processed foods and added sugars is excellent, but they also make some suggestions for what to eat that may not be best for every reader. They are not nutritionists, which is fine! If you are going to take to heart their nutritional advice, I suggest you balance it out by reading a book like “How Not to Die,” which was written by a nutritionist. I also recommend reading the book “FAST. FEAST. REPEAT.” It states that every person’s body is different and therefore responds differently to the same foods. It also explains that you can find scientific evidence that supports almost any type of diet plan, and it provides guidelines for figuring out how you as an individual (and with your nutritionist/doctor) should determine what to eat. If I followed the guidelines in “Life in the Fasting Lane” to eat plenty of pork and butter and other similar foods, I would feel incredibly sick. So, as encouraging and helpful as this book is in many ways, please don’t assume that its nutritional advice will be best for you as an individual.
29 people found this helpful
Angela Williams –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Fasting Book
I love the fact that some of the authors have lived or are living a fasted life & makes sure to let the reader know that they are in control of when they fast. You can change the days you fast if events come up & be okith it.
One person found this helpful
Tia –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not Bad
I am actually surprised by all the negative reviews. I am not new to fasting at all but I love to keep on reading, like most subjects I find I can always learn at least one new thing and for me thats worth it.I am a huge Dr. Fung fan, his book “The Complete Guide to Fasting” is one of the best books I’ve ever read. Seriously, if you are new to fasting (or even experienced) I highly recommend it.This book has three authors and I will say Dr. Fung is the one with the least content. Perhaps thats why people feel let down? I enjoyed Eve’s perspective, I laughed out loud a couple times at her expense (sorry Eve). I feel her parts of the book were there to give a real persons experience and not just the science behind fasting.All in all I thought the book was good, not great, not bad just good. If you are new to fasting I would start with “The Complete Guide to Fasting” and “The Obesity Code” both by Dr. Fung.Happy Fasting!
8 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life changing
Read it and see for yourself! My husband and I started right after I finished reading the book. We have never felt better!
2 people found this helpful
MW –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Another low-carb high fat approach.
They start out by saying that you can use this fasting with any type of diet, but then they continue to push a low-carb high fat diet throughout the book. That type of diet, for many of us will just cause loose stools and high cholesterol. 🙁
A Lady on the Internet –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Blah. Nice people without much inspiration, information, or wrong skills.
Ugh. Waste of money. I’m not new to fasting, but if I were, this would still be too “fluffy” and without enough detail to really understand either the “how’s” or “why’s” of fasting. Book is written at a third grade level and is non engaging. I can get far more details about “how to fast” or “why fast?” from a basic google search. Usually I can get at least one tidbit from a book that makes it a worthwhile three-star read. (Don’t think I found one in this book—except maybe an updated guess on how long it takes to reach autophagy). I didn’t find it particularly inspirational either. I should’ve returned the book but since I read it, I’m going to donate it to my library instead. I’ve followed Fung’s work for awhile and think he’s one of the leading source’s in this arena. With that said, though, I doubt he contributed much to this book. I’d recommend Fung’s “The Obesity Code” and “The Complete Guide to Fasting” instead of this co-authored book. (“The Obesity Code” is a bit dry–and may take a couple re-reads to grasp–but it’s packed with helpful info and remains my “go to” fasting source for support with the “why’s.”. “The Complete Guide to Fasting” is a much simpler read and supports the “how to’s”. Those books have overlap but are definitely complimentary to one another.) My advice? If you’re wanting a clear guide/framework on fasting, then take a pass on this one (unless you read my book for free at the library). Watch some Fung YouTube videos. Get inspiration from other fasters’ YouTube videos, Instagram feeds, or Facebook fasting groups. While I’m sure all authors of Life in the Fasting Lane are great people whom have successfully fasted or supported fasters, (they have great videos online which supports that they are awesome people with awesome info), it seems that adding Fung as a co-author doesn’t make a blah book any more informative or any “less blah.” It’s hard to believe that this is already on “best seller” lists. I’d guess that’s strongly related to Fung’s name being on it and/or to an awesome marketing team. It’s definitely not due to writing skills or content! (which is a shame because I imagine all three people have so much knowledge to share). Whether you opt to read the book or not (and whether you love it or not), I wish you all the best on your fasting journeys!
104 people found this helpful
Ted _S –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Non-technical introduction to fasting
Each of Dr. Fung’s three recent books, concentrating on fasting, obesity, or diabetes, provides a wealth of very detailed and insightful analysis of its subject. I had hoped that this new publication would provide an update on research over the last few years. Instead, it provides a brief overview of its subject, far less detailed than his earlier “Complete Guide to Fasting.”Dr. Fung’s co-author, Eve Mayer, relates her personal experiences with fasting, providing a different perspective from that provided by the co-author of his previous book on fasting, Jimmy Moore. The second co-author, Megan Ramos, relays what she tells clients and writes from her experience working with clients.There are about two dozen short chapters, each with contributions by two or three of the authors. Dr. Fung’s contributions total about 50 pages. There is not a single graph, table, illustration, or photo.Dr. Fung’s three earlier books are far more substantial and each is a great value given the content and production qualities.
313 people found this helpful
T.Hip –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cuts to the chase
It’s true this book is something of an abbreviated version of his other books related to fasting. But that is a plus for putting the lifestyle into practice. Sometimes the exhaustive research can become exhausting. I’ve recommended this book to a number of people who went on to successfully eclipse prior barriers to results. I personally achieved mile markers I never thought I’d see again. Getting into a size 32 waist for the first time in 50 years for instance and FINALLY getting to my ideal weight of 164 lbs. One person I recommended this book to thanks me every time he sees me for encouraging him to read this book. Lost 50 lbs and counting. I recommend this to anyone and everyone who want to finally reach their weight loss goals.
34 people found this helpful
CITLALY LARIOS –
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 dress sizes in 3 weeks
Love this book. I’ve tried everything out there to try to lose weight. Diets, programs, products, services, you name it I’ve probably have tried it. Am really against surgery or anything permanent so I decided this was my final attempt.I did lose 2 dress sizes in 3 weeks. I had to modify it and learn how to listen to my body after the first three weeks but I’m down 20 lbs and going for 20 more! Best thing is I feel great, not deprived. I can still enjoy the foods I love and special holidays. My goal is to lose a total of 60 lbs. This book helped me realize that it’s about the journey to good health and not so much about weight loss and now I’m enjoying the process instead of being frustrated by it. Thank you Dr. Fung!
29 people found this helpful
Ellie G –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life changing
Dr Fung changed my life. I even had my mom read this book. It works!
2 people found this helpful
Lisa L. kindle customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wish I had this book years ago
I read the book with Audible and I enjoyed it very much. I read this book after I read Dr. Fung’s diabetes book. I wish I could get my family in the fasting lane with me but maybe after they see me progress I can get them to read the book.
Karen Lyons –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Very disappointed
After reading his other books, I was hoping for more solidified/additional evidence on intermittent fasting. Instead I got a diet book. The first part of the book seems like all diet tips, what to eat, what not to eat (I’ll have to check back, but, this list seems more restrictive than the past books suggested), goal setting, getting support, tips of cleaning out the kitchen, etc. Later it talks about how to start fasting and building your “fasting muscles”.I also didn’t care for the format or style of this book. It seems choppy and pieced together.If you want to learn about intermittent fasting, get the doctors previous books. Start and end with them, and you’re set.
237 people found this helpful
Kate –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Learn more about fasting
Good info and different points of view on how fasting works. Good sound medical advice from Dr Gung and disspells all the fear of adding fasting to your lifestyle.
Florabel –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Some science and lots of motivation.
This is a really well written book that is a good mix of nutritional information to help you understand how your body processes food mixed with a good quantity of motivational stories and coaching.
One person found this helpful
Christopher Irons –
5.0 out of 5 stars
More insight into fasting from Dr Fung
I chose this book as a follow-up to Dr. Fung’s previous book, “The Complete Guide to Fasting.” This book added detail and covered a few items that weren’t in the first book.
One person found this helpful
FF –
2.0 out of 5 stars
No magic bullet
I am sold on the benefits of low-carb eating and fasting, and I was hoping to find a “hack” or magic bullet for making fasting and eating low-carb easy. There are many tips in the book, most f them you are likely to know already such as finding a community to support you etc. At the end of the day, fasting and eating healthy will take willpower, no way around that! Also, the book doesn’t deal much with fasting itself. Have a look at the table of contents. It mainly focusses on al the “touchy-feely” stuff a dieter is likely to encounter. Of course, these thing are important, but I was hoping for more content on fasting itself and how to select a regime suited to me specifically. I still have to figure that out myself.
11 people found this helpful
Elizabeth B –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring
I’ve read The Obesity Code and The Complete Guide to Fasting. I highly recommend this one too. It’s like The Obesity Code “light.” It has practicalities to get anyone started but is also full of inspiration from Eve Mayer and Megan Ramos. I like the different voices in the book as well.
One person found this helpful
GK –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is full of information
This book is full of information for those wanting to learn more about fasting and what to expect. I just finished my first week of ADF and this book made it possible as it was a constant encouragement to me and my husband. We feel great! Week two here we come!
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely informative and interesting book!
This is such an incredibly informative book about fasting and overall health. My boyfriend has been interested in fasting for awhile. And what a perfect time for us to read this book and focus on our health! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to understand fasting and the major heath benefits!
2 people found this helpful
Paul Rowland –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great introduction to intermittent fasting.
If you don’t know anything about intermittent fasting, this book is for you. The book provides both the scientific basis and common-sense arguments in favor of intermittent fasting. It also offers a practical approach, including what you can drink while you are fasting.
One person found this helpful
Timothy Denton –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Practical information on fasting.
This is good, practical information on fasting. Lots of first-person experiences. You should read this with Dr. Fung’s book to get more scientific background. I gained a lot of weight during the lockdowns. I have lost over 40 pounds fasting. I have training in Physiology, have read the original research papers, and know the evidence is very strong that intermittent fasting is very good for health.
13 people found this helpful
Uncle Buck –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book, more about how to set yourself up for success
This is a good book, nothing really new here about fasting, but a great emphasis on how to set yourself up for success. I am doing 20/4 already and identify with allot of what this book covers. This is not a hard science book though, Dr. Fungs other books cover those bases.If you need to loose weight and really don’t know what to try, this is a great place to start.Starting can be hard, but a few weeks in and something happens and it just clicks. I try to take the weekends off. Unfortunately my body has Become so accustomed to only eating in a four hour period that I have absolutely no hunger, even though I could eat… I have no desire and it would be a chore.Best of luck in your success, this is a good place to start.
3 people found this helpful
DraMaru –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book on fasting
Illustrating, entertaining, sometimes mesmerizing and difficult to stop reading!I’m an MD with 24+ years of experience with low carb practicing & recommending these diets, but quite new to fasting. I’ve read many books about dieting, LCHF, health conditions & healing about food, including all Dr. Fung’s books. I love Megan videos and articles (I view & read them through Diet Doctor webpage).Now, I’m practicing fasting quite everyday as a new lifestyle, not a diet, and this book has been instrumental for doing it.This book is a weird mixture of testimonies & experiences, both personal and scientific, and I think is very inspiring and would guide many people to the science of “when to eat” lifestyle pathway to heal.Thanks all of you 3 authors for building & sharing so much in such a simple & enriching way to everyone us the readers!
4 people found this helpful
Aspace Case –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good read for beginners of fasting
Recommend for new fasters or experienced ones who need a refresher. Enjoyed the personal stories! Dr, Fung’s input is helpful to understand the science better.
2 people found this helpful
Teri Willert –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Book review
Prompt delivery book in great condition. Received today & started reading already. A lot of great information.
One person found this helpful
Jan S –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Unfocused
This was my introduction to fasting, and I’m sorry about that. I found the book disjointed and difficult to understand. Information on Intermittent Fasting appears after a sale job on fasting – which I assumed meant no eating at all. The book does not present too much information, but rather too little, and most is in the form of personal anecdotes. Seems to want to be gently persuasive but only succeeds in being unfocused. There is a definite difference between Dr. Fung’s comments and those of the two female co-writers. They needed more Dr. Fung and less of the fluff.
7 people found this helpful
Kev3d –
5.0 out of 5 stars
save your own life with this book!
Fasting is an amazing tool! This book offers all the information needed to get you started on the fasting regimen. Please read it with an open mind and know you have the power to heal yourself.
One person found this helpful
Caryl Gordon –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don’t wait to read this book!!!!
“Life in the Fasting Lane” is an amazing book with sound detailed advice by two medical professionals as well as the humorous, practical experiences relayed by a real woman, Eve Mayer, who tries and fails with numerous mainstream weight loss paths including surgery before finding elusive success with this model. Her story is relatable to all, and her candor is refreshing and heartwarming.This book will empower you to find the simplest way to maintain weight loss and good health.It will question everything you ever learned in the past about losing weight and give you a proven map to long-term success.It’s a must read!
7 people found this helpful
Alyka L. R. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Read. This. Book!
This book has set me back on fire for fasting! I’ve been a big fan of the 3 authors for a while now and have lost over 50lbs by taking their advice. However, I have admittedly been in a fasting slump lately. Due to stress and crazy circumstances, it’s been harder and I’ve been a bit stuck for a little while. Not anymore! This book brought me back to my former passion for fasting! A must read, along with all of Dr. Fung’s books. Megan Ramos is also wicked smart and Eve Mayer is super relatable, with a wonderful sense of humor. Give it a read, folks. Totally worth it!
62 people found this helpful
Stephanie O. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best accurate information on fasting
Life in the Fasting Lane is very informational with both the science of fasting and practical application. Dr. Fung provides the science and discusses how it affects the body, Megan talks about her experiences with clients and her personal experiences. But Eve brings her personal story and practical application to fasting. I can relate to Eve and her challenges so hear her story and how fasting has helped her was inspirational. If you have considered fasting or want to learn more this is the book you need to answer all your questions.
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Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful practical book!
I read The Obesity Code first and it was life changing, but reading Life in the Fasting Lane was even better, because it is so relatable. Eve Mayer’s story is a huge inspiration, and I love how real she is. Megan Ramos and Dr. Fung explained things so well and this helped me be able to make intermittent fasting a way of life.
One person found this helpful
Shari Reif –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ok book
Book was ok and engaging, however too beginner for me.
6 people found this helpful
Beguiled By Books –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful for women who fast!
Through intermittent fasting (and reducing carbs), I lost 30lbs in 3 months. Very glad to have read this!
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L. M. Burklin –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Inspiration
I am already a fasting veteran, but recently I felt like I had lost my fasting mojo. I just couldn’t seem to get motivated to keep up with my fasting regime. So I scheduled an extended fast to coincide with the arrival of this book, and I read a little every day to help keep my momentum, and it was very helpful in that regard. No new information here if you are already committed to the fasting lifestyle, but I was hoping for motivation and that’s what I got.
2 people found this helpful
Lucia –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My health
Very good book. I’m very satisfied with it and the advises it gives. I am following the fasting program and is fantastic.
2 people found this helpful
N. Jacobs –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Learn how to add fasting to your life.
My new favorite book by Dr. Fung! I always love his and Megan Ramos’ writings. Eve Mayer adds the real world practical and emotional aspect to the subject. Eve’s writing is easy to read and very relatable. This book shows how fasting is achievable for almost everyone. (There is an answer to every excuse we might have to avoid fasting). I appreciate the kind and gentle tone of the advice. Great book for those new to fasting and those who might need to be guided back on track.
5 people found this helpful
Life in the Fasting Lane….love it –
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Life in the Fasting Lane
Love the book…very informative.
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Claudia –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Talk yourself into fasting
Good intro to fasting. If you need to be talked into fasting or understand it a little, this is good. But no guidance at all on how to actually do it. Doesn’t talk about comparing your options for different schedules either. If you’re already planning on doing fasting, just get fungs book “complete guide to fasting” instead.
5 people found this helpful
Joseph Arechiga –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ancient Wisdom – Fasting…
I read “Obesity Code” and it works. I also read “Eat Stop Eat” and it worked.Been trying to lose weight for 30 years and tries everything.Fasting and lo carb.This book shows how to adopt fasting to your lifestyle and I’ve already begun implementing some of their recommendations.I like this book because it’s written be people who were fat (except Dr. Fung) and then regained fitness.Practical effective and useful.Thanks team!
One person found this helpful
SWhite –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well Written
Very helpful
One person found this helpful