I read an article yesterday about intermittent fasting and I must say it has sparked my interest.
What is it?
Basically, you do not eat for extended periods of time.
12 to 24 hours of no calories. Longer if you want to try it out, although I do not recommend it.
The info that I read came from an e-book by Dr. John Beradi.
http://www.precisionnutrition.com/intermittent-fasting
But isn't going without food for an extended period of time a sure way to slow your metabolism?
Isn't eating small meals every 3-4 hours the best way to keep your metabolism moving?
Give the e-book a quick scan and search the internet for others sources on intermittent fasting and you may find this is something that may work for you.
It looks like incorporating some sort of fasting into your schedule (once per week, once per month, alternating days) may be a good for your overall health.
The benefits do not just seem to be in fat loss.
Reduced blood pressure, increased metabolism (post fast), reduced inflammation, increased growth hormone release, and improved appetite control may also be spin-offs.
But who knows if it is legitimate.
When it comes to diet you really just have to find what works for you.
Of course, fasting will help you drop weight. You are taking in less calories than you are expending, so eventually you will have to start losing weight.
But the trick is to lose fat and not muscle.
If it is something that could be done safely then I can see how it could possibly have benefits.
I am not recommending that you start fasting.
This post is for information purposes only.
What is it?
Basically, you do not eat for extended periods of time.
12 to 24 hours of no calories. Longer if you want to try it out, although I do not recommend it.
The info that I read came from an e-book by Dr. John Beradi.
http://www.precisionnutrition.com/intermittent-fasting
But isn't going without food for an extended period of time a sure way to slow your metabolism?
Isn't eating small meals every 3-4 hours the best way to keep your metabolism moving?
Give the e-book a quick scan and search the internet for others sources on intermittent fasting and you may find this is something that may work for you.
It looks like incorporating some sort of fasting into your schedule (once per week, once per month, alternating days) may be a good for your overall health.
The benefits do not just seem to be in fat loss.
Reduced blood pressure, increased metabolism (post fast), reduced inflammation, increased growth hormone release, and improved appetite control may also be spin-offs.
But who knows if it is legitimate.
When it comes to diet you really just have to find what works for you.
Of course, fasting will help you drop weight. You are taking in less calories than you are expending, so eventually you will have to start losing weight.
But the trick is to lose fat and not muscle.
If it is something that could be done safely then I can see how it could possibly have benefits.
I am not recommending that you start fasting.
This post is for information purposes only.