The hardest part about weight loss is finding the time to exercise! Most want to say goodbye to those extra pounds but can’t find the time to workout. Many claim that they are able to lose weight without exercise by following an intermediate fasting method.
How Does it Work?
There are several different intermittent fasting methods. The most popular ones are:
- the 16:8 method: fasting every day for 14–16 hours and restricting your daily eating window to 8–10 hours.
- the 5:2 diet: eating normally 5 days of the week while restricting your calorie intake to 500–600 for 2 days of the week
- Eat Stop Eat: a 24-hour fast once or twice per week.
- alternate-day fasting (ADF): fast every other day.
All methods are proven to be effective, It depends on your preference to decide which one works best for you.
Pros to Intermediate Fasting
Results: Several studies have found that alternate-day and whole-day Intermittent Fasting has been associated with a significant decrease in body weight, body fat, and waist circumference. Intermittent Fasting studies.
Increased brain functioning: A 2017 systematic review found that weight loss in general is associated with improvements in cognitive function.
No calorie restriction: You can still eat the same number of daily calories and don’t have to take away or change the foods you eat.
Cons to Intermediate Fasting
Social: It’s hard to not eat while watching others eat in front of you at celebrations or when you’re at home with your family.
Low Energy: Fasting can cause you to have low energy. It’s important to have enough fuel to get you through the day.
Digestion Issues: You may experience digestion problems when eating large amounts of food in a short amount of time.
As you can you see there are both benefits and downsides to intermediate fasting. Your goal should be to find a plan that works best for you and your health.
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