Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss – Made Easy

Have you tried intermittent fasting for weight loss?

Fasting is not a new thing, we’re designed for it. Until relatively recent times in human history eating habits were generally feast or famine. The standard 3 meals per day is a new phenomenon and has become habit for most.

Fasting helps with weight loss, and I like it for other reasons too:

• It slows down the aging process
• It speeds up repair processes
• And of course it increases fat burning

I’m familiar with the 5:2 diet, and it has great health benefits, but it was a no from me. Despite the health benefits it’s not sustainable for me, I just don’t like it, and so I’ve opted for something easier. But the health benefits are even better.

This might work for you too if the 5:2 isn’t sustainable for you either.

Easy Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss

It is natural to fast over night while you’re sleeping, with a bit of planning it’s easy to extend this a bit longer.

Fasting for 14 hours per day on a regular basis makes a tremendous difference to your health and weight.

Make a start at a 14 hour fast, and when that’s easy extend it. Here’s how:

• 8 hours covered while you’re in bed
• Eat your last food at least 2 hours before bed – ideally 3
• Eat breakfast/brunch 2 – 3 hours after getting up

Water and herbal tea are ok during the fasting time.

I look ahead at the beginning of the week to see where I can comfortably fit this in.

A good technique is taking breakfast with you if it’s a work day, I often take a smoothie.

Tweak around the edges to find something that works for you. Have a go because intermittent fasting for weight loss has so many other health benefits.

Have fun!

Dr Julie

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