Moving Into 2021 with a Positive Mindset

We know everyone has probably been looking forward to farewelling 2020, and welcoming a new year. In uncertain times, we can only hope that the year ahead will be happier and safer.

This year, The Fast 800 welcomed more members into our online programme community and helped so many achieve their health goals. Although there are exciting developments on the horizon, there are many things we will continue to embrace in 2021.

A Mediterranean-style diet

Over the years, many studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world, packed with fibre, protein and healthy fats. Significantly, the PREDIMED trial recognised that a Mediterranean diet had the capability to reduce the risk of chronic disease in participants, specifically cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.¹ Other studies found it to help with the prevention of cancer, Alzheimer’s² and stroke.³

The Mediterranean-style diet is the core of The Fast 800 and all of our recipes follow the principles. With more than 400 moderately low-carb recipes, carefully created by our nutritionist, Gabi, The Fast 800 meal plans are curated for members to enjoy variety, delicious food and good nutrition.

Exercise

Exercising regularly, alongside a healthy diet, is important for supporting metabolic health and encouraging weight loss. The Fast 800 offers exercise plans, from beginner through to advanced levels, to help you build strength and muscle and improve cardiovascular fitness.

Science tells us that regular exercise brings huge benefits, such as:

• fat loss and muscle gain;⁴
• boosted energy;⁵
• improved mood and mental wellbeing;⁶ and
• reduced risk of chronic disease.⁷

On the online programme, professionally-qualified Health Coaches are on hand offering support with ideas to safely add exercise to your lifestyle for long-term health.

Mindfulness

With a heavy focus on diet and exercise in the new year, we often forget to prioritise our mental wellbeing. Practising mindfulness can improve your overall health and is a key pillar of The Fast 800 philosophy.

Here are a few ways you can add mindfulness to your daily routine:

• Wake up 30 minutes earlier than usual to give yourself time to sit down and enjoy a morning cup of herbal tea or coffee. Sit in calmness, take a deep breath and enjoy every sip.
• Go for a quick walk with no distractions. Take in what you can see, hear and smell on your journey.
• Follow one of The Fast 800 guided meditations – they take less than 15 minutes out of your day yet add so much.

The Fast 800 online programme has an integrated mindfulness course with guides, meditations and advice, made exclusively for members.

Community

Online programme members have access to an exclusive online community to talk to each other and our expert Health Coaches, without judgement, just admiration and support. Our forums are a safe place for you to seek motivation, share your story and show kindness and encouragement to others.

In 2020, community and support helped us through. As we carry this forward for many years to come we hope you will join us.