Michael Mosley: Follow weight loss diet to see results fast - it's 'a lot more doable'

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Dr Michael Mosley is famous for his weight loss hacks and diet strategies and through feedback, he found a more effective way of shedding weight.

The nutritionist created the 5:2 programme which saw people eat healthily for five days a week and then only eating 800 calories on the two remaining days.

But he soon found an alternative that "works better". Speaking doing an appearance on Studio 10 in 2019, Dr Mosley discussed his diet methods.

He noted that the feedback he received led him to change a key part of the programme itself. He told the hosts: "In the original 5:2, I suggested women eat 500 calories a day. READ MORE: Diet: Expert warns against common mistake"That was based on the studies done [at the time]. "Now we say 800 calories and a lot of people say it's a lot more tolerable. "We found people reported it was a lot more doable and they got less grumpy. "He explained that the new 5:2 intermittent fasting method still helps people consume fewer calories during the eight-hour window they're allowed to eat. DON'T MISS. . . Diet: 5 myths of Military Diet that could have adverse effects [LATEST]Dr Michael Mosley shares 3 alternatives to help cut down on carbs [ADVICE]Fitness: Best way to warm-up for strength training [HEALTH NEWS]"It seemed to be low enough to trigger desirable metabolic changes like burning the fat, but high enough to stop them getting grumpy," Dr Mosley said.