Sunday, July 14, 2013

3 Reasons Why Intermittent Fasting Works For Weight Loss

By Tom Taylor


The benefits of fasting have been talked about for centuries.

Some experts agree that fasting is beneficial for health, longevity and weight loss while others argue that fasting is harmful to the body.

Intermittent fasting is a technique that has been getting recognition for its positive weight loss benefits.

This fasting technique allows you to consume a normal diet on non fast days. This fast can be structured in a variety of ways. One of the more common structures is eating normal calorie amounts for 5 days and restricting calories for 2 days.

This technique is believed to be effective for the following reasons.

Restricts Calories

With fasting you are essentially reducing your overall calorie intake by going without food for specified periods of time.

Depriving your body of food for periods of time also causes your body to use up its stored fat supply.

Eliminate Strict Diets

One major upside to fasting for weight loss is you do not have to worry about counting calories.

When you are not fasting you can have the foods you would normally eat.

Fasting is a healthy way to significantly reduce the number of weekly calories consumed and lose weight without eliminating all the things you enjoy.

Improved Health And Longevity

Embarking on a fasting program can not only help you lose weight but can reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure.

Fasting has been shown to boost metabolism and increase energy.

To improve your results add an exercise program to your routine.

Engaging in an exercise program will speed up your weight loss and improve your health.

While fasting, it is recommended that you eat a diet containing fruits, vegetables and lean proteins.

You should also be drinking eight or more glasses of water daily to stay hydrated and keep your digestive system working at peak capacity.

These are just a few of the many benefits associated with fasting for weight loss. If you are thinking about using fasting as a way to lose weight, you should check with your physician before beginning to make sure your current health can support fasting as a way of life.






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