IT’S EITHER THE MOST INTUITIVE diet ever, or the most counterintuitive: Just stop eating for periods of time. Intuitive...because of course it makes sense that if you don’t eat, you’ll lose weight. But that simple approach challenges decades of weight-loss advice claiming the opposite—that going without food for more than a few hours slows your metabolism and results in binge eating and weight gain. The concepts behind intermittent fasting go directly against recent diet orthodoxy. And yet, the popularity of intermittent fasting, or IF for short, is soaring. This publication will teach you the do’s and don’ts on IF, as well as the variety of IF plans
SPECIAL ISSUE CUSTOMIZED INTERMITTENT FASTING
part 1 INTRODUCING INTERMITTENT FASTING • Discover the origins of this eating style and all the impressive benefits it offers.
FILLING IN THE BACKGROUND • Intermittent fasting is a modern idea, but people have been practicing it for religious or health reasons since time immemorial.
Turn to Your Own History • For people considering IF, the history of fasting can connect you to your personal story and keep you inspired to stick with your plan
LOSE WEIGHT FASTER • Thousands of people have turned to IF to help them trim inches. Learn how this eating method can help you banish stubborn pounds for good.
Get to Know The Types of Intermittent Fasting • There’s more than one way to fast, which is a good thing considering no two people (or their lifestyles) are exactly alike. While we’ll do a deeper dive into each of these methods later on, here’s a bit of a cheat sheet on the most common IF programs.
Spotlight on Hormones • When our hormones are in balance, they help regulate our metabolism, hunger levels and energy levels. However, when they become imbalanced, it can have a big impact on our weight. Here’s a breakdown of the biggies, the impact they can have on the number on the scale and how fasting can affect hormones.
THE LONGEVITY SECRET • Nobel Prize-winning research proves that taking regular breaks from eating activates a critical cellular process that can slow the aging process, dial down inflammation and prevent or reverse age-related disease. Read on to learn how fasting can pave the way to living your longest, healthiest life!
Centenarians’ Secrets to Living to 100+ • Fasting is not the only way to improve your odds of living a long and healthy life. Research shows these five strategies are associated with longevity and well-being. Work them into your fasting lifestyle for even more health benefits.
THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION • Intermittent fasting is a powerful tool that can help—and even reverse—certain forms of diabetes.
The Stress Factor
SHARPER, HAPPIER AND MORE ENERGIZED • Researchers are uncovering more impressive perks to IF every day. Here, how it can truly optimize your overall health.
part 2 DOING IT YOUR WAY • Discover the best method of intermittent fasting for your personality and lifestyle, then deep-dive into all the most popular types.
FINDING YOUR FAST • Prefer eating in an 8-hour window, or fasting two days a week? There are a few different versions of IF, all of which offer you health-promoting benefits. Take this quiz to discover the one hat fits you best depending on your personality, lifestyle and goals.
EASY PEASY • Research shows fasting 16 hours a day (half of which time, you’ll be asleep) can put you on the fast-track to slim and healthy. Here’s how to make this practice work for you.
4 TOOLS TO HELP YOU ON YOUR FASTING JOURNEY • Need some extra help getting started on this fasting method? These tools can help you delve deeper into the science behind fasting, connect with fellow fasters, keep track of your fasting hours and more.
3 SAMPLE DAYS to Jump-start Your Slimdown...
