Implementation Strategies for Intermittent Fasting

Introduction to Intermittent Fasting described the basic concepts behind intermittent fasting and its health benefits. While there are multiple methods for intermittent fasting, the time-restricted eating (e.g., 16:8 method) is a lot easier for most people to adopt. Primarily, this method restricts eating to a window (for example, 8 hours), and fasting (no consumption of calories through eating or drinking) during the remaining 16 hours. Often this means skipping breakfast, having a late brunch and an early dinner.

Gradual transformation to intermittent fasting

Dr. Eric Berg’s Youtube video describes how to slowly transform from eating 6-8 times a day to an intermittent fasting schedule of 16:8 to 20:4.

Details of Time-Restricted Intermittent Fasting

Thomas DeLauer provides a detailed guide to intermittent fasting: how to start the fast, what can be consumed during the fast, how to break the fast, and common concerns.