Can Intermittent Fasting Work for Me?

There's a reason that so many people have heard great things about this method of losing weight...and keeping it off!

Intermittent fasting works by setting an eating 'window', where you only eat during that particular time period of the day. It doesn't focus on what you eat or how much you eat, but just shortens that window of WHEN you eat. No counting calories and no food restrictions! However, rules of common sense should apply...

When you combine intermittent fasting with other healthy lifestyle and eating decisions, it becomes a powerful tool to manage weight and restore gut health. It also gives your body a chance to rest and heal, so it's not working to digest food every waking hour. Yeah, that was for you, you all day snackers. 🥜🍩 Truth is, no matter how healthy the food, if you're constantly nibbling, you're not giving your body a chance to rest and rebalance.

Another reason it's so popular is that it is so flexible, and can work into almost anyone's lifestyle and schedule. To show you how easy intermittent fasting can be, check out these sample schedules:

16:8 Fast for 16 hours, eat during an 8 hour window. Perfect if you're not really a breakfast person anyway. Most follow this plan for 5-7 days a week.

18:6 Fast for 18 hours, eat during a 6 hour window. If you've already skipped breakfast, just eat a late lunch and early dinner. Most follow this plan for 4-5 days a week.

24 hour fast It's easier than it sounds, and this is my personal go-to if I need to bounce back from a bit of over-indulgence (who, me?). I eat an early dinner one night, and my next meal will be a late dinner the next night. Boom! Over a 24 hour fast! Depending on my goal, I might follow this plan for 2-4 days a week.

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