EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TRYING INTERMITTENT FASTING
Choosing not to eat for extended periods of time -- called intermittent fasting -- sounds like torture, or some kind of crash diet that's doomed to fail. Aren't you supposed to eat small meals throughout the day to keep your metabolism going? Won't you get so hungry that you'll inhale an entire box of pizza rolls and maybe an actual pizza at your next meal?
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TRYING INTERMITTENT FASTING
But intermittent fasting may actually be an effective strategy for weight loss, among other benefits -- research suggests it helps extend life, decreases fasting insulin levels, and increases metabolic rate. As a bonus, some people have been able to lose weight on intermittent fasting plans while still eating their favorite foods.
It sounds like a late-night infomercial, but most major religions recommend some form of fasting, so it's not like this is a new fad diet. If you're considering taking the plunge, here's what you need to know.
There are three basic ways to do it
Leangains, UpDayDownDay, and the Warrior diet are the three main intermittent fasting strategies, with infinite variations possible. Leangains is the most popular form of intermittent fasting, requiring you to eat during an eight-hour window and fast the other 16 each day. People typically eat their last meal before 8 or 9pm, and won't eat again until 12 or 1pm the next afternoon. Read more: https://www.thrillist.com/health/nation/intermittent-fasting-how-to-get-started/health
