How to do Eat-Stop-Eat Intermittent Fasting

Last week, we discussed the 16:8 Fasting Method. This week, we will discuss the Eat-Stop-Eat Fast (E-S-E). The E-S-E Fast involves restricting your food for 24 hours at least one or two non-consecutive days per week. An example would be for you to begin your fast after dinner on Monday night and not eat again until Tuesday dinner.

When doing intermittent fasting the foods you choose to eat are important because your calories still count. Select whole foods that are nutrient dense. Eliminate intaking calories in the form of high sugar drinks and beverages. Instead, drink plenty of water. Your meals should include lean proteins, healthy fats, and fresh fruits and vegetables. During this fast, it is important not to consume more calories than your body needs.

Women have a different hormonal makeup than men. For this reason, it is not recommended that women under 18, women with a lean body profile or with medical conditions such as hypothyroidism or a history of eating disorders attempt intermittent fasting.

With the E-S-E Fast, it’s important that you consume a healthy meal before beginning your 24- hour fast. If you begin your fast after breakfast on a Monday, then you would break your fast by having breakfast on Tuesday. If you are starting your fast at 9 AM one day, then you end your fast after 9 AM the next day. Your body should be fasting for a full 24 hours to get the most benefit from fasting.

There are pros and cons to this method of intermittent fasting. The pros are it may support weight loss, it may improve specific aspects of metabolic health (e.g.: blood pressure and blood sugar levels), it is easy to understand and simple to follow. The cons are that it is not appropriate for some people (people with low blood pressure, those with certain health conditions, pregnant people, children, or those with eating disorders). The E-S-E Fast can lead to extreme hunger, irritable mood, and fatigue. For one to be successful on this Fast, they are required to go for long periods of time without eating, which may not work for some people. The E-S-E Fast are not guaranteed for everyone; however, it may support weight loss through calorie reduction and changes to your metabolism. It is another option for weight loss, but the only way you will know if it works for you is if you give this fasting technique a try.

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