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Intermittent Fasting 101: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

It is not just WHAT you eat, but WHEN you eat. Intermittent Fasting (IF) is the ancient secret to longevity, metabolic health, and effortless fat loss.

Popular IF Methods

16:8 Method

Beginner

Fast for 16 hours, eat within an 8-hour window. (e.g., skip breakfast, eat 12pm-8pm). The most popular.

5:2 Diet

Intermediate

Eat normally 5 days a week, eat only 500-600 calories on 2 non-consecutive days.

OMAD (One Meal A Day)

Advanced

23 hours fasting, 1 hour eating window. For aggressive weight loss and autophagy.

Why It Works (The Science)

  • Insulin SensitivityWhen you don't eat, insulin drops. This signals your body to access stored body fat for energy.
  • AutophagyCellular cleaning. Your body eats old, damaged cells and proteins, reducing cancer risk and aging.
  • Growth HormoneHGH levels can increase 5x during fasting, which helps preserve muscle and burn fat.
  • Caloric DeficitBy skipping a meal, you naturally remove 20-30% of your daily calories without counting.

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