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The 5:2 Diet: Eat Freely 5 Days a Week, Limit Calories 2 Days for Sustainable Weight Loss

Intermittent fasting delivers fast weight loss, but it can feel extreme. The proven 5:2 diet makes it practical and sustainable for busy people everywhere.

The Promise: Savor your favorite foods five days a week, while restricting calories to 500 on just two non-consecutive days of your choice. The brief fasting windows make it easier to stick with long-term.

Curious about the 5:2 diet? Read the first chapter in the December issue of Santé.

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