20 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Weight Loss

Instead of running on fuel from the food you just ate, fasting allows your body to tap into reserves.  Fat which accumulates in the body is burned whenever food supply grows scarce. This results in a slow, steady weight loss that can be a real benefit.Since fasting is often incorporated as a lifestyle change instead of a temporary fix, this type of diet is much more sustainable than many other “crash diets.” In fact, many studies support the practice as a valuable, reliable tool for weight loss and weight maintenance. Initially you’ll see a marked weight loss as a result of losing water weight. However, according to the author of Eat Stop Eat, each day you fast will show a loss of 0.5 pounds of true body fat.