

Last week we started a discussion about Intermittent Fasting (IF) and the different protocols or methods recommended. Today I'm going to provide a bit more information about why you'd choose one method over another. Next week, I'll share more about what fasting does and how to make it a bit easier so that if you do decide to add IF to your health and wellness toolbox, you won't struggle as much with it.
Did you know?
Intermittent fasting is simply a meal plan or way of eating that allows you to choose periods of time throughout the day when you are not eating (which we call fasting) and eating. I'm sure you've heard about all the different ways to do IF, so how do you know which one to choose? Well, that's a great question and I'm hoping by the end of this discussion, you'll know which method, if any, is best for you. First know, that if you decide to introduce IF into your way of eating, what you choose today does not need to be a forever decision. Many people start with one plan and depending on their needs make changes all year long. Most of these plans "build on each other", so people will start with a first step and eventually graduate themselves to longer fasting periods.
Why one to choose?
That's it! No snacking and fast between meals. If you eat in the morning, afternoon, and evening, then only eat during those mealtimes and not in between.
Now that you know a little bit about the most common fasting protocols or methods used, I'm curious. Which would you choose and why?
BOTTOM LINE: As I said last week, fasting isn't new. It's been used in all cultures, in religious ceremonies and to improve health for thousands of years. Of course like with everything, there is a right way and a wrong way to fast. There are also steps that can be taken to make the fasting process less challenging. The more you know about why and how fasting works, the easier it will be for you to decide if fasting should be added to your toolbox for better health and improved quality of life. Next week we'll chat about what fasting does and how to make it easier to do.
If you don't make time for your health,
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you'll be forced to make time for your illness.
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