Can Intermittent Fasting (IF) Give You The Perfect Body?

Have you heard of intermittent fasting or IF? When we hear the word ‘fasting’ we immediately link it to being unhealthy or a mode of starvation. But, if done right, it can work wonders to make your body look and feel its best!

IF is a process where you observe a fast for a certain period of time. To explain what happens in our body during this time briefly, your body begins to lower insulin, which is responsible for making fat. In turn, you burn fat during the fasting window.

There are several types of IF methods.

• The 16:8 Method

Here you fast for 16 hours and eat within an 8 hour window.

• The 5:2 Diet

In this method, you eat normal for 5 days of the week and restrict your intake to 500–600 calories for 2 days of the week.

• Eat Stop Eat

Here you fast for 24 hours, once or twice a week.

• Alternate Day Fasting

In this method, you fast every alternate day where you don’t eat any solid food or restrict yourself to 500-600 calories.

• The Warrior Diet

This involves eating a few fruits and vegetables during the day and then a huge meal at night.

• Spontaneous Meal Skipping

In this IF method, you decide to spontaneously skip one of your meals, i.e. breakfast, lunch or dinner within a four-hour window.

IF has helped many individuals lose fat and gain muscle. Paired with regular exercise, it can help tone your body and make you more athletic. Additionally, it helps lower cholesterol, reduce liver fat, improve glucose control as well as blood pressure.

Although IF has its benefits, it isn’t recommended for everyone. It may not be best for individuals suffering from eating disorders. It is also not an excuse to binge on junk, one must maintain a quality food diet during eating windows to see weight loss. Always consult the doctor before making significant changes in your lifestyle.

We hope this blog article helps you take the steps that are right for your personal fitness journey. Share this with family and friends that may be on their own fitness journey and may find this helpful! Stay tuned for more informative blogs.