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Intermittent Fasting: The Secret to Shedding Calories!

Catch Team | Updated on: 31 August 2024, 16:16 IST
Intermittent Fasting

Jabalpur: Health experts suggest that citizens are following a diet plan to achieve a fit body. In this era, everyone wants to look stylish and fit. To achieve this, people are adopting various weight loss tricks, including calorie-burning diets. Celebrities are also following these fitness mantras to look stylish.

The Latest Version of Dieting


These days, people are following a diet concept to be fitness-friendly. Intermittent fasting is the latest version of dieting. Citizens believe that by following this fasting, Bollywood actresses and celebrities have lost weight. In intermittent fasting, eating and fasting are divided into certain hours, which is done under the guidance of a nutritionist and fitness coach.

What is Intermittent Fasting?

During intermittent fasting, one has to take food within a certain time window. In this, some hours are allocated for eating and drinking, and the rest of the day is spent fasting. This type of fasting has many variations.

Types of Intermittent Fasting

* 16/8 Fasting: In this, the 24 hours of the day are divided into 16 hours of fasting and 8 hours of eating.
* 14/10 Fasting: In this, 14 hours are spent fasting, and 10 hours are allocated for eating.
* 5/2 Fasting: In this, 5 days are spent eating normally, and 2 days are spent eating low-calorie food.
* 6/1 Fasting: In this, 6 days are spent eating normally, and 1 day is spent on a liquid diet.
* Alternate Fasting: In this, one day is spent eating normally, and the next day is spent eating low-calorie food.

Experts suggest that any type of fasting can be adopted according to one's body type. However, it is essential to consult a doctor before starting any fasting or diet plan, especially if one has any health issues.

Arpita Gupta, a Dietician, says, "If you have health problems like sugar, BP, or other health issues, it is essential to consult an expert before starting any fasting or diet plan."

Kirti Saxena, Nutritionist, says, "This is the latest trend in weight loss. One can adopt any type of fasting according to their body type, but it is essential to consult an expert before starting."

First published: 31 August 2024, 16:16 IST