Looking to lose weight but hate the idea of counting calories?
A new health trend, intermittent fasting, may just be the thing for you. It involves cycling between periods of eating and abstaining from food. More research shows it may promote weight loss and overall health. There are three common versions you can try, depending on your lifestyle.
You should talk over your medical history with a professional first. One type of intermittent fasting, is called “time-restricted feeding”.
This is where a person eats all of their calories within a three to 12 hour window and fasts the rest of the day.
You could also try the 5:2 diet. This is where you eat just 500 to 600 calories a day for two days a week and then whatever you want the other five.
If you’re really adventurous, you can alternate eating with 24-hour fasting period. That means every other day, no food or caloric drinks can be consumed. But experts warn not to go crazy and binge during your non-fasting hours.
That can undo the calorie restriction all together. Make sure you fill up on proteins and fiber-rich food.
These will help keep you fuller, longer.
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