There are many ways to engage in intermittent fasting, which is an eating cycle where you set specific windows of time without eating, and for having normal meals.

One popular method is called the 16/8 fasting, also known as the Leangains diet. This is where you set an 8-hour window when you are allowed to eat normally and then skip meals for the remaining 16 hours of the day.

The 16/8 fasting method has been shown to support increased weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and enhanced longevity. It has become a popular method because it requires less effort in forming a habit, as long as you can stick to your 16/8 windows.

Does it make you lose weight fast? Well, like any other diet method, results vary from person to person. Some people who followed the 16/8 intermittent fasting method reported seeing results within just a week to 10 days into their program. Those who are already healthy and do not eat snacks very much may not see the weight loss come as fast. Continue reading →

Intermittent fasting, or an eating pattern that cycles periods of fasting and eating, has been around for centuries. But it has been gaining much attention in recent years because of its ability to help you lose fat while maintaining muscle mass.

Intermittent fasting is attractive to many dieters because it does not restrict the food you want to eat but rather tells you when and when not to eat. However, it must be noted that this eating protocol still recommends that you eat healthy and nutritious foods during your feasting window. This will make it more effective and beneficial to your overall health.

One way to do intermittent fasting is called Alternate Day Fasting. This method is not as popular as some other ways, such as the 16:8 and 5:2 fasting, because it is quite extreme. Alternate day fasting involves fasting for 24 hours several times a week, which may be a complete forgoing of food or eating only around 500 calories on fasting days. Continue reading →