What is intermittent fasting diet? Intermittent fasting , also known as intermittent energy restriction, is an umbrella term for various meal timing schedules that cycle between voluntary fasting (or reduced calories intake) and non-fasting over a given period. Non-caloric, and sometimes low-caloric, drinks can be used during intermittent fasting, contrary to strict fasting which disallows fluid intake in some religious practices.
Let me break it down, intermittent fasting doesn’t mean you will stay without food for the whole day,no you will eat everyday,but you will have to skip a meal everyday,reduce the portion of the food you eat and you will have to schedule your eating hours and follow it regularly.
For example,you eat by 11am,your next meal will be by 6pm till the next day 11am.
When calculate the hour we ate last which is 6pm till the next time meal which will be 11am,we have fasted for 17hours. Yes, this is how it is done,you can reduce or increase your hours if you want. It all depends on you.
Note,ulcer patients please take note,this is not for you,so if you are an ulcer patient please stay away from intermittent fasting.
Then you can snack in between meals but let the snack be strictly fruits.
Portion control is another thing we have to look out for during this period. Eat small portions of food instead of large plate of swallow.
Try it for one week then you will see the difference.
Try to walk a lot during this period, it also helps.
I hope we follow the rules strictly, only then can it work for us.
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