5:2 Your Life

by Emma Cook

The 5:2 diet has become widely known, however Emma Cook’s self-help manual encourages readers not only to eat more healthily two days per week, but also to think healthier thoughts. The focus is not on crash-dieting, but eight ways to change your lifestyle for good:

Fitness
The importance of incremental fitness – how to increase your incidental exercise throughout the day.

Drinking
How to reduce your drinking throughout the year (not just for dry January). “Even one glass of wine can disrupt sleep ‘architecture’ ”, says Dr Paul Jackson. “When you sleep you progress through different stages. One and Two are light sleep. Three is deeper and Four is the deepest. Any alcohol in the system will stop you moving into stages Three and Four. You won’t get the deep sleep that’s so important for repair.”

Money
What it is like to go money-free for the day – is it possible? Seven ways to cut your spending.

Worry
Habits to reduce your worry:
“Worry list – if you find it difficult to switch off then list your anxieties. ‘Keep a notepad and pen by your bed and do this before you settle down to free up your mind’, suggests Dr Jackson.”

Productivity
How the HIIT approach can also work for productivity at home and work. Clearing your inbox, undertaking a priority audit.

Relationships
Recognise the importance of the small details in your relationship.

Screen Time and Technology
The 5:2 Screen Life Diet – a shared project resulting in more engaged family time.

Environment
A simple way to reduce your carbon footprint twice a week.

Emma Cook’s book is intended as the “fast way to change your life” in 2014, and is available on Amazon for £10.99.

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