7 ways to follow
intermittent fasting: Which one will you choose?
Trying to lose weight
by following fad diets like intermittent fasting, then here are some expert
suggestions to make your fasting hassle-free and healthy. Fasting completely or
partially for a set period of time before eating normally again is what
intermittent fasting entails. According to some studies, this way of eating may
provide advantages such as weight loss, improved health, and increased
longevity. Intermittent fasting supporters claim that it is easier to follow
than traditional calorie-controlled diets.
Each person's
experience with intermittent fasting is unique, and different styles will suit
different people. Here are seven different ways to practise intermittent
fasting:
02/8 The Warrior Die
The Warrior Diet is a high-intensity
version of intermittent fasting. Fasting for 20 hours, eating only a few
servings of raw fruit and vegetables, and then eating one large meal at night
are all part of the Warrior Diet. Typically, the eating window is only 4 hours
long. This type of intermittent fasting may be best for people who have tried
other types of intermittent fasting.
03/8 Fasting for 2 days a week
People who follow the 5:2 diet eat normally
for 5 days and then cut back on calories for the other two days. Men typically
consume 600 calories and women 500 calories during the two fasting days.
04/8 Alternate day fasting
There are several variations to the
alternate-day fasting plan, which involves fasting every other day. Some people
believe that alternate-day fasting requires complete abstinence from solid
foods on fasting days, while others believe that up to 500 calories can be
consumed. On feeding days, many people choose to eat as much as they want.
Alternate day fasting is an extreme form of intermittent fasting
05/8 Fast for 12 hours a day
The diet's guidelines are straightforward.
Every day, a person must choose and follow a 12-hour fasting window. According
to some researchers, fasting for 10 to 16 hours can cause the body to convert
fat stores into energy, releasing ketones into the bloodstream and thus
encouraging weight loss.
06/8
A weekly 24-hour
fast
Fasting for one or two days per week,
also known as the Eat-Stop-Eat diet, entails going without food for 24 hours at
a time. Many people fast between meals, such as breakfast and lunch. People on
this diet plan can drink water, tea, and other calorie-free beverages during
the fasting period. People should resume their normal eating habits on
non-fasting days.
07/8
Meal skipping
Beginners may benefit from this
adaptable approach to intermittent fasting. It entails occasionally skipping
meals. People can skip meals based on their hunger level or time constraints.
It is, however, critical to consume nutritious foods at each meal.
8/8 fasting for 16 hours
The 16:8 method, also
known as the Leangains diet, involves fasting for 16 hours a day and eating for
8 hours. Men fast for 16 hours per day on the 16:8 diet, while women fast for
14 hours. This type of intermittent fasting may be beneficial for someone who has
tried the 12-hour fast but has not seen any results.