It’s an eating pattern that involves dining during specific hours and fasting during others.
Benefits:
**Weight loss
**Slow signs of aging
**Better sleep
**Improve focus
**Boost energy
**Support gut and heart health
Methods:
16/8 Method
Eat during an 8-hour window (like 10 AM - 6 PM), fast the rest.
5:2 Method
Eat normally 5 days a week. On 2 days, eat very little (~500 calories).
Alternate Day Fasting
Eat one day, eat very little or nothing the next.
24-Hour Fast
Fast for a full day once or twice a week.
Who should avoid this:
— Pregnant or nursing
— Have low blood sugar or an eating disorder
— Under medical treatment without guidance
Tips to start Intermittent Fasting:
Pick a schedule that suits your lifestyle
Stay hydrated
Avoid sugary drinks
Stick to a routine
Add protein & fiber to meals
Avoid late-night snacking
Start slow and listen to your body
Thanks for sharing and clearly explaining about this intermittent fasting. By reading this i got the idea that we can loose weight by doing this type of fasting tooo…
This is a very informative and well-explained post. Intermittent fasting is one of the most widely discussed approach nowdays for weight control. Thank you for sharing.
If done in the right way, intermittent fasting can have several benefits towards weight loss and metabolism maintenance. But yes, as rightly mentioned, people can very easily get into the pattern of binge eating during the non-eating window because of this and many significant research studies have highlighted it. Besides, few people can loose muscle mass significantly and people who have body image issues (mental health concern) too shouldn’t be doing this fasting. There are some research articles that talks about intermittent fasting affecting the function of thyroid and cortisol hormone and in some cases, it can disrupt the menstrual cycle too. Mostly intermittent fasting is safer for young and adult men. Women (mostly premenopausal) and older adults should always consult a doctor before starting it.
This post explains the methods so well. The tips are practical and make it easier to be more mindful and to try intermittent fasting if it works for you.
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