I have recently been tested as having NAFLD, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease. This is a potentially dangerous condition but I won't attempt to explain why here. It is very common among people who are overweight/obese. I had a liver transplant in 2008 so this is why my liver is closely monitored. The first sign of this disease for me is an elevated ALT liver enzyme. Losing 10% of my weight might completely cure this condition for me. Update: currently at 15% weight loss.

I started my diet on 24th April 2023. Today, 22nd May 2023, has been exactly four weeks and I have lost 6.8 Kg / 15 lb.

My daily calorie intake should be 800 - hence the name of my diet - "fast 800".

It is a low-carb/keto diet of a maximum of 50gm of carbs a day. The diet was formulated by Michael Mosley, a Doctor who has presented weight-related programs on the BBC and Channel 4

I'm finding it not too bad to stick to although it is easier on work days as I don't have a fridge/cupboards full of food to tempt me!

My target is 70 Kg or 132 lb or 11 stone, for those in the UK. This will hopefully be achieved within 12 weeks when I hope to have lost 17.6 Kg/39 lb/2 stone 11 lbs