The Human Being Diet: A blueprint for feasting and fasting your way to feeling, looking and being your best

This book contains up to the minute and sensible nutritional science information which mentally prepares you for the eating regime prescribed in the second half. It’s written in a personable and relatable fashion. The initial 16 day diet works, even if the food feels a little boring towards the end (you do start fantasizing about the treat meal at the end). I feel so much healthier in myself, I have more energy, and lost 2kgs in first week. Am 13 days in and yet to do second weigh in but can feel the fat literally melting off me. If you're over 40yrs old it’s worth consulting either Petronella or a qualified nutritionist to get blood tests to check current health status and any nutrition levels/deficiencies so she/they can reccommend any additional supplements / probiotics to ensure maximum vitamin/mineral absorption during the diet.I think this diet has/will revolutionise my eating, health and hormone balance going forward. So glad to have found this book ..and Petronella!UPDATE: After 3 months and my 3rd weigh in with Petronella I had lost 10kgs - an immense surprise to me given I was only following the book and not consulting her directly. It really is a fantastic and generally easy to manage the eating regime. My metabolic age has gone from 41 to 35!UPDATE 2: After 6months I felt some bad habits were slipping back in and that i needed another kick start so along with a fellow devotee we embarked on the 16 day cleanse again. I lost the final 3kgs I needed within the first 7 days. I would add doing it the second time was much easier - much less angst knowing what to expect and what to do.Three months on, I can mix things up a bit sometimes while mainly adhering to main principles and am able to maintain the same weight. I did a weigh with P today and my metabolism has further improved which explains the tolerance for any occasional deviation. This regime is a game changer. #takebackcontrol

I've been mostly low carb/keto for 3 years, and I felt the benefits within a few short weeks. I remember how amazing it felt to not be "dragged around" by food cravings anymore. Once I reached that state, I felt so many other benefits like more energy, less bloating and better sleep BUT I have had 3 years of going up a stone towards the end of Summer, and then going back to square one again. Why could I not maintain it?I had a friend visit who I hadn't seen in months, she looked INCREDIBLE and just oozed confidence and health. I knew I wanted to not only get back to that state, but to hold on to it going forward. That's what this book (and the HBD insta community) are doing for me, giving me the missing ingredients of community and support. I am well into phase 3 now, and I can honestly say Ive never felt better, and at nearly 55 that's quite a claim, but its true. My energy levels are through the roof, and Im back in my fave clothes without having to reach for my bigger ones (they're being removed from the house slowly but surely!) Another bonus is the fungal big toe nail Ive not been able to treat is growing out, that pesky sugar is finally leaving my body once and for all. This book has been a clear and concise companion for getting me to where I am and Im looking forward to the continued success I just know Ill have. Thank you Petronella for helping me and many others to be our best selves post menopause x

An interesting diet which I found easy to follow and enjoyed. However, I do not need to lose weight which I would imagine most would if they followed it properly. I had to stop as my diet is limited due to digestive issues following biliary sepsis and partial removal of my gall bladder. My weight dropped very quickly to 7st 10 from my usual 8st 4. I was advised to stop.

The science seems sound and matches with a few other recent developments in the lifestyle and 'dieting' World. I've tried something similar and due to me being disabled and relying on others to prepare my meals, it got too complicated. It did work though. This is more involved so again, sadly unlikely to sustainable for me personally but I am sure, if done correctly, this approach will work for others. Privilege of time, money and ability help.