Intermittent Fasting is exactly what the name implies: fasting intermittently. There are various patterns by which Intermittent Fasting can be done.
The basic principle is that, there is a period of abstaining from food (the fasting period) alternating with a period of eating (the eating window).
There are various reasons why people fast, and some have nothing to do with health- people fast for religious reasons, and before surgery, among others.
If Intermittent Fasting is being used as part of a fitness plan or healthy diet then it’s important to understand how it works.
Intermittent Fasting generally helps lower one’s overall calorie intake over a period of time. By restricting when you eat, you could potentially reduce how much food you consume and therefore help you stay fit or lose weight.
It could also cause you to gain weight depending on how long you fast and what you eat during your eating window. If you eat lots of high calorie food, right after a period of fasting, your body is likely to process and store that food more efficiently.
Intermittent Fasting patterns