I just finished my sixth round of the ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) last week! The program has been a gamechanger for me, so I wanted to write a follow up to my post earlier this year. I’m not a spokesperson for ProLon but feel strongly about its benefits. I’ve experienced great results including lowered cholesterol and improved thyroid levels. My appetite has changed and I’ve lost stubborn fat that appeared suddenly when I turned fifty. I’d given up hope of shedding even three or four pounds, and now ten months later, I’m down 20. I feel great. Crazier yet, I look forward to my “fasting” week and plan on repeating it sporadically throughout the year.
My earlier post on ProLon goes into detail about how the diet works with a day to day account during my first round. Since then, each subsequent round has been easier. I clear the calendar of social events for five days and cut back on caffeine the week prior. To prevent muscle loss, workouts are reduced to walking or light pilates. The ProLon kit contains the ONLY food allowed, so to reduce temptation, I do marketing for the household before I start.
The diet stems from Dr. Valter Longo’s groundbreaking research on fasting’s positive effects on longevity, aging, and disease prevention detailed in his book The Longevity Diet. ProLon, a company Longo helped found but from which he receives no financial benefit, created a five-day FMD kit of plant-based foods designed to shift your body into a fasting mode while still consuming calories. In 2018, ProLon FMD was awarded the first-ever patent on longevity and Longo was named one of TIME’s 50 Most Influential People in Health Care.
The FMD has been fantastic for me. I feel the best I have in years and am shocked at the weight loss, especially at my age. My husband has done three rounds with me and has enjoyed many of the same benefits.
To read the specifics about ProLon FMD, click here.
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts or questions in the comment section below.
The information and opinions expressed are my own. I am not a healthcare professional and you should always consult your physician, doctor, or healthcare provider before beginning any weight loss, nutrition or exercise program.
julia
Hi, Did you do 6 rounds within 10 months? Thank you.
Karima
Yes. My first round was in January, then March. I wanted to do three consecutive rounds three months apart, so I did the next three rounds May/June/July. I plan on continuing with three rounds each year.
Charlotte Goldfarb
Are there alternatives to olives? They are just not a food I like.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Karima
Not that I know of. They offer a free consultation with the purchase of a kit so that would be a good question to ask.
gail c
Karima, thank you for sharing your experience and I am so glad it has been a good one for you. You look amazing. Question – would love to know what your daily diet is like in between your fasts, esp. as it pertains to maintaining the weight loss. Thank you.
Karima
Thank you. I’m a healthy eater… very plant based, fresh food with occasional fish. I rarely eat meat. My day to day diet hasn’t changed as far as what I’m eating but my portions are smaller. The weight has stayed off even after several vacations where I indulge myself.
KSL
I’m curious what/how you eat in between the fasts. Do you do IF, or what do you cut out to keep the weight loss, etc?
Karima
Kathy…see my reply to Gail. Along with the smaller portions, I do intermittent fasting, but not religiously. I’ve been doing that for years.
Preston
This sounds great. I get up at 5am so I stop eating by 3pm and I feel so much better.
Elisa
I’m in. I have tried the FMD a couple of times, but I’m inspired by your commitment to do it over a three month period as prescribed. Thanks for your post!
(p.s. the karima10sub code doesn’t work because the company said the subscription price is already discounted)
Karima
Thanks for letting me know about the code. I’m checking on it now…
I think the three months consecutive round had the biggest impact on me. Hope it does for you too.
Karima
A few people have had trouble with the “karima10sub” SUBSCRIPTION promo code… it should be working correctly now.
Shelly
Well Karima you have inspired me to do my second and third round. I have two boxes sitting in my pantry just waiting for me to squeeze it in. It was amazing to me how little food we really need and how great I felt when I did the fast. Thanks!!
Karima
Totally agree with how little food we actually need. Good luck on your next round!
KSL
Ordered three boxes last night – very excited to start…thanks!
Karima
I’m excited to hear how it goes for you.