If you’ve followed us for a while now you know we are fans of the ketogenic diet. As a vegetarian, I've had to make acceptions to that menu. We’ve also mentioned that we often follow an intermittent fasting plan no matter what we’re eating. Both have a long list of benefits. That’s why I’m leaning back into both...mostly.
After having tremendous success with intermittent fasting two years ago, I recently decided it was time to do so again. In 2018 along with fasting I limited carbs and worked out daily. This combination helped me lose nearly 70 pounds. This time I’m doing so because an injury is limiting my mobility and ability to exercise. If I can't burn the calories I'm taking in, I need to be careful about how those calories are consumed.
Intermittent fasting involves only eating during a set amount of time, before abstaining for a longer period of time. In my case, I fast for 16 hours leaving an 8-hour window to consume all of my daily calories. Lately, those calories are largely low/no carb. I’m not being super strict about carbs. It's often just too difficult when trying to also feed my family. Additionally, intermittent fasting is easier to maintain than other diets.
In this episode, we discuss the research behind the most popular types of intermittent fasting. We also provide tips on how to maintain this type of plan to meet your fitness goals.
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