STEP 2 FINDING YOUR TYPE
Now that you already know what intermittent fasting is, how it works, and its methods, it is time for you to choose which type suits you. I’ll talk about the corresponding pros and cons for each method and who are the people who fit in this method for it to be easier for you to choose which is suitable for you.
16/8 Method
This method is the easiest and works well to most of the people since you only skip one meal a day. This method is great for gym goers who want to lose body fat and build muscle. You can eat whatever you want during the 8-hour eating period but preferably healthy food. This method may be easy but the scheduling is tough. You need to choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
5:2 Method
Flexibility is one of the strengths of this method. You can choose what days do you fast and no banned food but this
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This can be advantageous if you want to lose weight but it may also tempt you to binge on normal days. In order to prevent this from happening, plan your meals ahead of time.
Warrior Diet
If you are devoted in losing weight, this method is best for you since it still allow you to eat few small snacks. This also improve the sympathetic nervous system’s “fight-or-flight” response and to promote alertness, boost energy and stimulate fat burning. It also maximizes the parasympathetic nervous system's ability to recuperate, promote calm, relaxation and digestion. The problem with this method is it has a strict schedule and meal plan interferes.
Fat Loss Forever
Are you a gym rat who loves cheat days? If your answer is yes, then this method is best for you. Since you fast for 36 hours with this method, it is preferable to schedule it during your busiest days for productivity. This method offers a 7-day schedule for fasting but for people who are having a hard time handling cheat days, this is not for
Nutrition, I have learned plays a big part in our life. To be honest I was clueless about how much nutrition affected our everyday lives. I love going to the gym working out, now that I know what should go into my diet I think I will see a lot more improvement. I occasionally follow the latest diet fads because I believed it would be better for my health, but in turn it really hurt more than it helped! This Diet Analysis project has been extremely useful course because I can personally relate to it and can use much of the information learned to my daily routines. The Diet Analysis project was a real eye opener because it let me see what exactly I was putting into my diet.
My nutritional health has been a very important part of my life since 2001 when I discovered I have Crohn’s disease. The food I consume affects my life in serious and immediate ways. Throughout this course I have learned various ways to help improve my dieting and better my overall health with different foods, ways of cooking foods, and supplements to help provide nutrients my body needs. Having Crohn’s disease can often make eating fruits and vegetable very painful. Although I have a chronic illness, I plan to find a pain free way to incorporate more fruits, vegetables, and
Close your eyes and pretend you have a reset button for your mind body and spirit when things are not looking or feeling how you want them to. Now you have pressed that reset button making your desires a reality. But this is no scam or magic trick. So, what is the catch you might ask? The catch is simple, just one having patience. It is not what you have to do but more what you don’t have to do. Intermittent fasting is the sustainable lifestyle choice for maintaining health, discipline and spiritual fitness. Intermittent Fasting has been practiced since ancient times. Some religions like Muslim, Christianity, Buddhism and many more still practice Intermittent fasting. Even animals practice fasting in times of sickness to regenerate. Is
In comparison with my DRIs, my intake of kcalories from carbohydrates, protein, and fat are all within or below the recommended ranges. When I compared my Macronutrient Distribution to my DRI, I realized that I was very close to recommended amount of fat intake. One thing that I could improve on is my protein consumption. My carbohydrate intake is also something I can improve on being that it was below the daily-recommended intake. Looking at my Energy Balance report and comparing the calories that I consumed versus my energy expenditure I can interpret that I did not burn any of the calories that I consumed. Over the summer my goal was to do at least an hour of cardio daily. Since the semester has started I have fallen off. Therefore, I am creating a plan in which I will incorporate cardio into
This diet is not as time-consuming and expensive as some of the other popular diets
7 Day Diet Plan For Fast Weight Loss Results According to some specialists, a few key techniques can help you instantly lose those extra pounds. Certain you may lose a couple of pounds right away on these diets that are fast. Recall this, drink water often and drink a lot. Many people that are over weighted are desperately looking for the quick weight loss program that will make them lose their weight very fast. They started implementing all kind of programs because they just want to get quick result, honestly speaking, they do not really understand what the program is all about, what they after is losing weight very fast. Below are the essential things all the over weighted people should look for before joining any weight loss program. Decrease
I normally eat out during lunch, because I am either at school or work and it is convenient. I usually do not think of whether or not I am cooking the right foods that have a good amount of protein at dinnertime, and rely on fast-food chains. Since, I am over on my protein intake I am not worried about having to rely on fast-food to get the appropriate amount my body needs.
I. The Military Diet is a fast weight loss diet that depends on a three day low-calorie meal plan and a four day “breaking” period. This diet brings together a combination of food that encourages a fast metabolism, which helps you successfully lose weight, while keeping your nutrition a healthy level.
The authors offer a lot of advices to success this diet. Such as, do not skip any meals or snacks this will keep the blood sugar steady and help to avoid hunger. Limit exercise to no more than 30 minutes of light or moderate activity per day during the initial phase. Sleep earlier will fell less energetic during the jump start do not worry about it energy level will go back to normal at the end of the first two weeks. Do not be overly restrictive with salt and get plenty of fluids at least eight glasses per day. Focus on weight loss results success will keep focused and make it easier to stay on
Sound impossible? Stick with me as I explain intermittent fasting, an ancient pattern of eating that has gained new scientific respect as a great way to not only lose weight, but prevent diabetes, beat chronic inflammation, and even prolong your life.
6 Minutes to Skinny Exercises shows us that even when we are busy there are still ways on how to sweat it out on the gym without spending tons of hours. Does 6 Minutes to Skinny Work? Let this program show us how to lose weight without the need to cook special diet meals just to lose weight and look slim. What is 6 Minutes to Skinny? These are quick methods that are easy to follow with large dividends involve. All of these wonderful changes are possible and all that it takes is just simply 6 minutes. Dive deeper and learn more about this
Everyday it is possible to open up an issue of “Men’s Fitness” or “Muscle and Fitness” or “Modern Woman” or “TIME” or any magazine for that matter, and find the “new and/or improved” way to lose weight, improve the quality of life, or extend your years working towards the other two goals. Almost all of the methods prescribed can work; some are exercise and some are diet. For the most part though, achieving diet or exercise goals requires one to have great discipline. It has been proven, by each of these diet deveopers, that the diets they prescribe will work if the individual will just manage his caloric intake.
Lifestyle and many researches have said that eating breakfast leads to successful weight loss. (Logos)
If you need to drop more than just a few pounds, a plan focusing on lots of protein may work for you. The Scarsdale plan was created by a doctor decades ago, but is still popular today. It lasts for two weeks that follows a meal plan. You do not have to measure or count calories. All you need to do is enjoy simple basic meals of meat and vegetables that fill you up and give you
I have not noticed a large amount of muscle loss at all unless my intake decreases drastically. I prefer to work out in the mornings because the gym is less crowded, I can just get my work- out out of the way and go on with my life. Also, statistics show that if you schedule your workouts in the morning, you will most likely perform them compared to if your workouts are in the evenings, which, through experience, I can attest to. Anyway, I fast until later in the day to prevent myself from binge eating.