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Mastering Intermittent Fasting in Barnoldswick

Many folks in Barnoldswick have given intermittent fasting a go to manage their weight or support healthy insulin and cholesterol levels. However, most don’t stick with it long enough to see the real benefits.

The good news is there are several ways to succeed at intermittent fasting—and the efforts are certainly worth it. Keep these do’s and don’ts in mind as you incorporate intermittent fasting into your lifestyle here in Barnoldswick.

What is Intermittent Fasting?

First off, let’s get a clear understanding of what intermittent fasting is. Put simply, intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between eating and fasting each day. The idea is to extend periods of time (say, 16 hours, much of which occurs while you’re sleeping) without eating. This allows your body to tap into stored fat for energy and supports healthy blood sugar levels.

With that in mind, let’s dive into some tips that will help you get the best results from intermittent fasting here in Barnoldswick.

Do:

  • Start Slow: You wouldn’t jump straight from couch potato to marathon runner. Same goes for intermittent fasting. Begin with small, more achievable goals, like avoiding snacks after dinner or eating breakfast an hour later. Gradually work towards a longer fasting period as your body adjusts.
  • Pick the Right Schedule: Many find success with the 16:8 method, fasting for 16 hours between dinner and the first meal the next day. For example, you would eat between noon and 8 p.m., fasting until noon the next day. Adjust the start and end times to suit your lifestyle. If a 16-hour fast isn’t feasible, try 12 or 14 hours.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water is essential. It keeps the body functioning optimally and helps you feel fuller, staving off cravings.
  • Eat Wholesome Meals: During your eating window, focus on fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, lean protein, and fiber. Wholesome foods provide essential nutrients and help you go longer periods without feeling hungry. Avoid high-sugar and simple carbohydrate foods like white bread and pasta, which can lead to cravings.
  • Keep an IF Journal: Track the foods you eat, different schedules you’ve tried, and how you feel each day. This will help you determine what works best so you can build a long-term plan tailored to your needs.

Don’ts:

  • Binge Eating: Fasting for 16 hours doesn’t grant you a free pass to eat anything and everything during your eating window. Focus on wholesome foods and avoid high-calorie, non-filling foods.
  • Not Eating Enough: Intermittent fasting isn’t about starving yourself. It’s a time-based eating pattern that allows the body to use stored fat for energy. Balance is key.
  • Giving Up Too Soon: Stick with it for at least 30 days to start seeing the benefits. If a 16-hour fast is challenging, try a shorter fasting period. You might find that, over time, you can work up to a longer fasting window and maximize the benefits.
  • Expecting Perfection: You don’t have to be perfect. A bad day won’t negate your progress. It’s about consistency, not perfection. As long as you’re intermittent fasting correctly most of the time, you’ll see success.

When Willpower Isn’t Enough

Willpower alone might not be enough to succeed at intermittent fasting long-term. This is where a little help can make a big difference.

Two products—Unimate and Balance—can help you extend the time between dinner and your first meal the following day.

  • Unimate: A yerba mate drink containing up to 10 times the amount of chlorogenic acid found in premium coffee. It helps boost mood, supports mental stamina, focus, and motivation, and helps fend off cravings and reenergize between meals.
  • Balance: A pre-meal drink with a patented fiber matrix, including bioactive plant compounds, polysaccharides, and micronutrients. The fiber matrix helps ease the impact of excess carbohydrates and cholesterol, and soluble fibers curb your appetite.

We call these products along with intermittent fasting the Feel Great Program because, well, people feel great when they stick to it. Learn more about the Feel Great Program and see how it can help you get the most out of intermittent fasting without making you work harder for it.