I am thinking about starting intermittent fasting.  What do I need to know?
I am thinking about starting intermittent fasting.  What do I need to know?
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Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that involves restricting calorie intake in a prescribed way, either through reduced eating hours or by avoiding certain foods. With intermittent fasting, your daily calorie requirements can still be met while giving your digestive system regular breaks. To get the most benefit from this type of dietary change, it’s important to educate yourself on how intermittent fasting works, what types of nutrition are best suited to the plan and how you can make changes so that it is a sustainable long-term lifestyle choice.
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I am thinking about starting intermittent fasting.  What do I need to know?
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Intermittent fasting is a popular way of changing your eating habits to promote better health. There are several different ways to practice intermittent fasting, but generally speaking it involves cycles of restriction (no eating) and feeding (eating permitted) throughout the day. The benefit of intermittent fasting is that it can help with weight loss, improved metabolic health, and enhanced mental clarity. Before starting an intermittent fasting plan, it’s important to discuss with your doctor if you have any underlying health conditions or need special dietary modifications; make sure you're getting proper nutrition during the hours where food is not permitted; plan ahead for challenging situations when going out for meals or attending social functions; set long-term goals and realistic shorter term goals; adjust your daily calorie needs according to activity level; and drink plenty of water. Additionally, be consistent in adherence as there may be moments where small adjustments need to be made but also remind yourself that this will soon become a normal part of your lifestyle
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