Intermittent Fasting

[mzeiya]

Not only do I want to be the first person to post on a particular category, but the subject of 'IF' has intrigued me greatly and I might consider it to reduce the lethargy that has cropped up from too much indulging

Intermittent fasting is the process of cycling in and out of periods of eating and not eating. Although people do experience weight loss with intermittent fasting, it is less of a diet plan and more of a lifestyle choice to reap some incredible health benefits.
There are different intermittent fasting methods. These are:

• 5:2: This method allows you to eat normally five days a week. The other two days are your fasting days, although you do still eat. Just keep it between 500 and 600 calories.
• Eat-stop-eat: With this one, you restrict all food for 24 hours, once or twice a week.
• 16/8: You eat all of your daily calories within a shortened period — typically 6 to 8 hours — and fast for the remaining 14 to 16 hours. You can do this every day, or a few times a week.

The benefits seem to be many, such as;

• Boosts weight loss
• Increases energy
• Promotes cellular repair and autophagy (when your body consumes defective tissue in order to produce new parts)
• Reduces insulin resistance and protects against type 2 diabetes
• Lowers bad cholesterol
• Promotes longevity
• Protects against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
• Improves memory and boosts brain function
• Makes cells more resilient

So Listers, has any of you done IF and would you consider it for a lifestyle change?

 

[Thiem]

Did this shit never saw any change ..fasting plus exercise maybe.i only did fasting 16:8

 

[mzeiya]

Did this shit never saw any change ..fasting plus exercise maybe.i only did fasting 16:8

You gotta wait for about 3 weeks to see a change. Consistency + patience is key.

 

[Byceps]

This thing never works

 

[mzeiya]

This thing never works

Then you need to understand your body first before attempting a different routine.