People decide to fast for a number of different reasons but mainly to reap the many health benefits that come hand in hand with this natural, ancestral way of life.

 

Proven to optimise both your physical and mental health, intermittent fasting can have a huge impact on your general health and wellbeing, especially when it comes to helping your body to retain muscle whilst increasing fat loss.

 

However, intermittent fasting will require you to make many lifestyle changes in order to achieve optimum results. And of course, it also requires an incredible amount of dedication, commitment and effort too!

 

If you’ve been considering giving intermittent fasting a go, you’ve certainly landed in the right place. We’ve created a helpful guide outlining everything that you need to know.

 

So, What is Intermittent Fasting?

Intermittent fasting involves creating a dieting pattern that purposely skips predetermined meals. This means that rather than eating three times a day, you consume the majority of your daily calories in one window of the day.

 

There are many different types of intermittent fasting, such as the 16/8 or 5:2 methods however, the pattern that is right for you will depend on your lifestyle, goals and current health.

 

But How Does this Help You to Lose Weight?

When your body is in a fasted state, there is no food available to use as energy, forcing your body to rely on your fat stores. This not only helps you to lose weight but it also significantly improves and rejuvenates your cells.

 

What is the Difference Between Normal Fasting and Intermittent Fasting?

The main difference between fasting and intermittent fasting is the time that has past since you ate your last meal.

 

For example, intermittent fasting involves making a conscious effort not to eat meals at certain times of the day whereas normal fasting involves not eating for longer periods of time.

 

 

What are the benefits of intermittent fasting?

From weight loss and improved markers of health through to reduced risk of chronic health conditions and improved brain health, there are many benefits that come hand in hand with intermittent fasting,

 

Over the years intermittent fasting a continued to increase in popularity, meaning there are now more methods than ever before to fast.

 

Here’s a look at some of the most popular ways to do intermittent fasting.

 

The 16/8 Method – This involves fasting for 14-16 hours and restricting your daily eating window to 8-10 hours.

 

The Warrior Diet – This involves fasting during the day and eating a huge meal at night. As part of this fasting method you can eat raw fruit and vegetables during the day.

 

Alternative Day Fasting – This involves fasting every other day and only consuming 500 calories on fasting days.

 

Eat-stop-eat – This involves fasting for 24 hours either once or twice a week.

 

Again, the fasting method that is right for you will depend on your lifestyle and personal health and weight loss goals.