3 Ways To Do Intermittent Fasting

If you’re feeling the need for some cleansing after holiday indulging, or want to jumpstart your weight loss program by being lighter and clearer, intermittent fasting is a good option. Here are three ways to do it.

1.With this method of eating, you limit your calories to 500 a day for women and 600 a day for men. There are no restrictions on what you can eat, but it’s best to have lots of non-starchy vegetables (they have very few calories) and lean protein. That way you will have nourishing meals, be relatively full, and have energy to carry on with your daily activities.

2. Another option is to eat all of your food within a 6-8 hour period. There are no caloric restrictions. That will also give your system a good rest.

3. This option involves combining #1 with #2 — eat the restricted number of calories and also do all your eating within a 6-8 hour period.

It’s advisable to do the fast two days a week. Leave at least one day between your two fast days. Some people like to practice #2 every day.

This way of fasting can be done just one week for a cleanse, or done every week to help you lose weight and improve your health. Health benefits of Intermittent Fasting include: