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Why is Fast-5 Free?

Tue, 11/10/2009 - 09:13 — Bert

Sometimes people ask my wife and I how we're going to make money with Fast-5. When we say we probably won't, it raises some eyebrows. Why bother? Partly because money is what caused the problem in the first place.

Many people are overweight simply because food marketing and advertising has been pervasive and successful. "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" has become nutritional dogma without a shred of solid science behind it. "Jump start your metabolism by eating" has become common even though it makes as much sense as trying to drain your car's gasoline (petrol) tank by adding fuel to it. Follow the money, and you'll see most of the cause of the obesity epidemic. "Eat healthy" is okay with the food producers as long as you eat, eat, eat and keep the money flowing. The fitness centers, weight-loss centers and pharmaceutical companies have no objection.

Where do we go from here? We're building this organization into one that organizes and commissions unbiased research centered on real-world outcomes, then translates that research into good, trustworthy information for better choices and better health for the average person. If you've seen a benefit from Fast-5, you're seeing the result of the kind of research we'd like to do more of.

Comments

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 15:15 — ktucker7

Thank you!

I've been maintaining a weight loss for over a year now with Fast 5. I really appreciate your writing the ebook, and also appreciate the fact that the ebook is free. Had it not been free, I probably wouldn't have read it. It would have been my loss, but thank God you aren't greedy!

At any rate, I just want to thank you for the book!

Mon, 10/10/2011 - 09:56 — heysuze
heysuze's picture

A BIG Thank You

Thank you for making it free.

My husband and I are on day three. We've tried many ways before -- all stunningly unsuccessful, some remarkably short-lived. For the first time ever, we believe we have found a doable plan. We have always understood that whatever we found that works, must be for life.

We will eventually be donating, especially given how we'll be saving enough money to up the quality of food we buy. Only right that some of those savings should be used to pay it forward.

Fri, 09/10/2010 - 20:05 — Cathyfrn

Fast 5 Free??

I can't seem to find where to download the free version of the book. When I click on the book on the home page, it sends me to Amazon to purchase it. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks!

Sat, 09/11/2010 - 09:38 — admin

free download

When you're logged into this Fast-5.com site, the link "Download E-book" should be visible just below your username in the left sidebar (just below the logo in the upper left corner) at the top of the list that includes "My Profile" and "Recent Posts." If you don't see the link there, please email info (at) fast-5 (dot) com.

Thanks

Sun, 05/09/2010 - 20:10 — visitor

Fast 5 Works

I have been living the Fast 5 lifestyle since January 1st and so far I have released 36 Lbs! It has completely transformed me inside and out. My skin is clearer, my hair is thicker, my energy is higher, my sleep has improved, my body is smaller, I am happier.

I have never tried a plan that has worked as well as this. I never feel like I am even dieting. I am just LIVING and enjoying it. My hunger pains have decreased DRAMATICALLY, I rarely feel hunger now and when I do it is such a mild and distant sensation that is easily dismissed and goes away quickly. Food no longer rules my life and I KNOW, I just KNOW that I will reach my goal and stay there for the rest of my life, no question.

I am so grateful for Fast 5, thank you so much for making this information free.

Jenna.

Check out my blog: http://19hours-freedom.blogspot.com/

Fri, 04/23/2010 - 23:11 — visitor

Love this lifestyle!!!

I started this diet, eventhough I've never needed to lose weight, simply because it's an incredibly simple way of eating. I wake up in the morning without having to even think about breakfast (not to mention the breakfast dishes). When most people are yawning at 3:00 from their big lunch, I have energy to spare! If I've had a strenuous workout the previous day, my fast is usually pretty tough, but I find it strengthens my will power. I always find it amusing when a co-worker complains about being hungry because he "hasn't eaten since breakfast". I used to get hunger headaches and extreme irritability if I went 5 hours without eating. Now, I feel like I'm more "in tune" with my body and what I need to eat. Best of all, my workouts and my physique have never been better; I usually workout in the middle of my eating window, around 7:00 pm. My arms are bigger (I've always had tiny arms), my chest, back and legs are growing all the time and my abs have never looked better!!! I couldn't imagine going back to eating throughout the day. I just wanted to write a great big THANK YOU for providing this book (for free!) and this diet that have truly made my life more enjoyable; I know it sounds silly but I enjoy eating so much more now. This book is changing lives and I'll do my part to continue referring all my friends and family to your site.

Fri, 04/23/2010 - 10:52 — debscotti

No charge

One of the main reasons I was attracted to your diet plan is that doesn't cost anything. I have tried so many other diets, spent hundreds of dollars, only to gain the weight back. As you information is free, I have more trust that it works. Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us.

Wed, 04/14/2010 - 11:16 — enif

Not feeling guilty

I have followed this diet in the past, because it comes naturally to me given my physiology. However, I have always listened to the advice of others and have accepted that this style of eating as unhealthy. This is so, even though I have always felt better with more energy when I fast through the day. Five years ago I lost 40 pounds only to regain 35 of them when I returned to a 'normal' life style. I am now back on this routine and, in a month, have lost 2 inches from my waist and feel great. I read your book yesterday and had a deep sense of relief that following this routine for the rest of my life is a realistic option. Thank you!

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Mike Clayton

Sat, 04/10/2010 - 18:31 — Paula

You Two Are Lifesavers!!

You and your wife are literally lifesavers for putting this information out on the web free of charge. I believe God used you and The Fast 5 Lifestyle as an instrument to set me free from overeating and excess weight. Thank you!! Nice new website!!

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Paula
Read My Blog: http://www.thefastinglife.com

Fri, 01/01/2010 - 09:53 — serdna

Results

Hi Bert:

I've seen great results on fast-5, and the partial reversal of those results when going off fast-5 for just a few weeks. I've decided I will use fast-5 to slim down from 256 lbs (starting weight) to 202 lbs (target weight), and have started a blog to track my progress - the blog URL is:

http://fast5-dietexperiment.blogspot.com/

Keep up the good work!

Tue, 11/10/2009 - 21:50 — karen50849

Money

I agree with your sentiments on the money not always being the driving force. Sometimes you do something for the sake of doing it--not for financial gain.
Congrats on that mindset!

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Karen in Iowa

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