Intermittent Fasting
Updated: Sep 14
It’s about not eating between meals and also arranging your meal times well. It is very simple to understand; this is not starvation or any type of diet. The essence of intermittent fasting is to actually let your body dictate when to eat and how long you will go without food. The break time between meals can vary, but over time it becomes more constant and even.
Eat only when you are hungry.
People often say that if they don’t eat, their blood sugar or blood pressure drops, but all of that is temporary, short-lived, and has no negative effects at all, except in more severe cases of diabetics and some other similar problems. Let’s be realistic, absolutely nothing bad will happen to you if you don’t eat, even for a few days (we will actually write later about all the benefits that occur when you fast for longer periods without food).
Intermittent fasting has proven to be an excellent additional weapon in the fight against cancer as well as all other diseases.
This sounds simple, but know that you shouldn’t follow the principle of, as soon as you get a little hungry, rushing to eat. In the morning, for example, there is a sudden spike in cortisol, the catabolic stress hormone, which makes you hungry. This sudden cortisol spike usually happens around 8 a.m., although it can vary more or less, depending on your habits. It occurs periodically, so after that you will no longer be hungry, or the feeling of hunger will be much weaker.
Your body regularly adapts, which is why every change, good or bad, is difficult at first.
Keep in mind that symptoms such as intense hunger, fatigue, and sometimes stomach pain can occur at the very beginning of intermittent fasting due to a drop in blood sugar. The body has adapted to your habits, no matter how bad they were. Intermittent fasting simply requires a change of habits and some time until you adjust to those new habits.
The more you eat food with simple sugars, the harder your start with intermittent fasting will be and the more symptoms you will have.
Together with a keto diet, this will help you significantly improve cognitive functions, which means you will be in a better mood, focus better, have more attention, and even learn faster. All these benefits come after some time; usually after 3-4 months a noticeable difference is seen. We know that is a lot for some, but that’s simply how it is. Some will need less time, and some more, depending on the state of the body and the fasting method.
There is no healthier method for lowering blood sugar, losing weight, and shaping your mind and body.
The first and most important thing for a good start is to reduce simple sugars. This will help you be less hungry and start without difficulties. Right after that, completely eliminate snacks. It is important to add more healthy fats to your diet, ideally unrefined cold-pressed oils. Vegetables are essential—they are necessary because of vitamins and minerals. Many people make a mistake here and don’t take enough vegetables, which can lead to problems. Vegetables will reduce your insulin resistance and feed your microbes with fiber. It is also important to consume enough sodium and don’t forget to bring food with you if you go somewhere, especially when you are just starting and don’t know when you will get hungry.