Is Intermittent Fasting Right for You
What are the pros and cons of intermittent fasting and will it help you reach your health and weight loss goals? Intermittent fasting is it worth the hype?
First, let’s cover the basics. Intermittent fasting (IF) is not a diet. This is an eating pattern that can be used to improve health or for fat loss.
It does not specify the foods you should eat but when you should eat. IF is used to limit the hours you eat to a certain time window.
There are many different time windows but one of the most common is 16-8. Fasting for 16 hours and eating for 8. However, studies show that the benefits IF work with smaller fasting winders such as a 12-12 fast. Many women struggle with a longer fasting window and do better with 12-14 hour fast.
This is very specific to your body and metabolism. Pay attention to how your body responds to all the changes and make them according to YOU.
Pros and Cons of Intermittent Fasting?
Should you intermittent fast? Maybe there are pros and cons to intermittent fasting.
Pros:
- Stimulates Human Growth Hormone production
- Can be an effective fat loss and health tool
- May support brain health
- Gives your liver/digestion a break
- Supports a healthy immune system
- May support heart health
- Can reduce inflammation
Cons:
- May cause nutrient deficiencies
- May trigger restrictive or disordered eating
- May cause chronic stress
- May cause hormonal imbalances (especially in women)
- May cause low thyroid
- Low calories can lower the metabolism
Watch my IGTV for more information on how tips for how safely try Intermittent Fasting and my experience with Intermittent Fasting.
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*This content is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other medical providers.
