Author Archive: Chris

Over the last year or so, I have done my fresh food version of the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) four times. I have received quite a few emails from subscribers telling me of their successes with the FMD, and asking… (READ MORE)

About 6 weeks after I completed the first round of my DIY version of the FMD, I did it a second time, with the goal of measuring results beyond weight, to see whether any of the amazing results Dr. Longo… (READ MORE)

I lost 5 lbs on my DIY version of the 5-day Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) while eating tasty home cooked meals every day! I lost abdominal fat and “love handle” padding while preserving muscle mass. Watch the video for more… (READ MORE)

Day 5 report: The FMD is officially over this evening! It’s been a good week and I have felt good on the diet, except for some hunger and light headache on day 3. Could I do the diet a few… (READ MORE)

Day 4 report: My best day yet! No headache, no hunger, and ketones in the “small” range all day. I explain why you see me eating butternut squash every day. Hint: it has to do with its high carb, low… (READ MORE)

Day 3 report: My toughest day, with hunger all morning and a headache at noon. I explain what works for me to appease hunger pangs and why a “hunger headache” is a good sign (the brain signaling to the body… (READ MORE)

Day 2 report: I go over my experiences with the second day of the fasting mimicking diet (FMD), how I felt, what I ate, and whether I entered ketosis. I discuss my thoughts on how the high ratio of carbs… (READ MORE)

Day 1 report: My experiences with the first day of the FMD, how I felt, whether I was hungry, and what I’m cooking for dinner: a hearty vegetable soup and a side dish of sautéed kale and carrots. I discuss… (READ MORE)

Prep Day Report: I introduce the fasting mimicking diet and discuss my reasons for trying the 5-day FMD. I am particularly fascinated by the thought of being able to create stem cells that my body can use to repair potential,… (READ MORE)