Full
disclosure: I get so many inquiries from clients and people in general
asking, “what is intermittent fasting, and what’s your opinion on
it,” that I have been wanting to write this article for a long, long
time! But here is the thing: I typically try to actually do a diet at least a
couple times before writing about it. That way I’m able to also share my
personal experience with the protocol. But with my busy client schedule and
athletic training routine, I couldn’t find a compelling enough reason to
impose intermittent fasting and time restricted eating into my day to day
life. So, I’m sharing this article purely from research and observation in my
field of nutrition coaching work. So let’s dive in!
What is intermittent fasting? It’s a popular eating pattern that
has gained a lot of attention in recent years for its purported health
benefits. It involves alternating periods of fasting and eating, with the
goal of improving overall health and weight management. In this article,
we’ll take an in-depth look at intermittent fasting, its benefit claims, it’s
potential drawbacks, and whether I think you really need to do
it.
What is Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating
pattern that involves cycling between periods of fasting and eating. There
are several different approaches to intermittent fasting, but the most common
include:
