The benefits of intermittent fasting can be credited to a sustainable eating window.
The Episode: Does Intermittent Fasting Work?
There are too many “diet rules” to follow. It is almost intolerable. So where does Intermittent Fasting fit in? As part of a strict short-term diet, it has the potential to deliver fantastic results. But without implementing it in a sustainable way, the results won’t last either. Here we are going to discuss how to leverage the power of intermittent fasting in a sustainable way, so you can achieve the results you want and keep them.
“Giving yourself a window of time to get your food in helps you control and manage your food intake.” — David Minishian
Implementing A Fasting Diet
An 8-10 hour window, alternating days, and the 5/2 method are just a few of the ways to implement intermittent fasting. However, we find that an 8-10 hour window is the most practical method with daily consistency of implementation. Depending on your daily schedule, you may choose to start breakfast at 10am and finish your last meal at 6pm. By practicing this eating window, your mental barriers can help you stave off mindless eating and late night muchies.
Behavioral & Health Marker Benefits
Arguably the best outcome of intermittent fasting is learning the self discipline necessary to manage your food intake. As this discipline is mastered, common health outcomes you may experience include weight loss, reduced inflammation, improved blood sugar, and in athletes, even raised growth hormone levels.
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David Minishian, MPH
Fitness and Nutrition Coach
David is the owner and head coach at Sculpt Fitness in Long Beach, CA. He leads the mission at Sculpt to educate, equip, and empower the local community to make the best decisions for their health. For over 10 years he has coached exercise and nutrition, helping clients create sustainable lifestyle to build the body they want. When he's not training, coaching or cooking, David is on an adventure with his wife and kids or teeing up his next shot on a golf course.