Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent Fasting refers to no or very limited calories intake within regular periods. It commonly consists of a daily fasting for 16 hours, which called 16:8 intermittent fasting, or a fast 2 days per week on non-consecutive days, which called 5:2 intermittent fasting. 

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During fasting periods, caloric consumption is limited to 0-25% of daily caloric needs. Water, and other no-calorie beverages, such as plain coffee and tea, are allowed to obtain. 

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During non-fasting periods, it can be at will to consume food, restricted to a certain diet composition, or aimed to reach a specific caloric intake of up to 125% of daily caloric needs. 

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16:8 Intermittent Fasting

This fasting method is also called the Leangains Diet, which fasting for 16 hours a day, and leaving an eating window of 8 hours. 

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Generally, people finish their evening meal by 8p.m. and start fasting until noon on the next day. You are also encouraged to pick the time frame that fit your own schedule. 

Benefits:

• Easier to follow

• Lose weight

• Less restrictive and more flexible 

• Work on most lifestyle

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5:2 Intermittent Fasting

It is also called the Fast Diet. This fasting method allows people to have regular diet for 5 days, while the other two days have restricted caloric intake of 500-600 per day.

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People can freely choose which two fasting days, as long as they are non-consecutive days. Generally, people will plan to fasting on Monday and Thursday. Also, you are encouraged to find two days that fit your lifestyle and schedule. 

Benefits

• No requirement on food sources

• Easier to follow

• Lose weight