6 Popular Ways to Do Intermittent Fasting
6 Popular Ways to Do Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting has been very trendy in recent years. It is claimed to cause weight loss, improve metabolic health and perhaps even extend lifespan. Not surprisingly given the popularity, several different types/methods of intermittent fasting have been devised. All of them can be effective, but which one fits best will depend on the individual. Here are 6 popular ways to do intermittent fasting. 1. The 16/8 Method: Fast for 16 hours each day. The 16/8 Method involves fasting every day for 14-16 hours and restricting your daily "eating window" to 8-10 hours. Within the eating window, you can fit in 2, 3 or more meals. This method is also known as the Leangains protocol and was popularized by fitness expert Martin Berkhan. Doing this method of fasting can actually be as simple as not eating anything after dinner, and skipping breakfast. For example, if you finish your ...