On Becoming a Master Faster

Becoming a Master at Fasting is easier than you think.

It all centers around start slow, extend weekly and refine over time.

Start Slow

Fasting is not a FAD; it is a lifestyle choice. It is the choice to become healthier. Starting slow and gradually increasing allows you to sidestep most of the adverse side effects. Additionally, it enables you to learn what fasting means for you and your body.

Extend Weekly

There are ideals in how long your fast should be, each with their benefits and pains. Mostly, this is a lifestyle choice. Here are some glaring generalities –

Before Bed
A great goal would be to stop eating 4 hours before you go to sleep (6:30 pm). Achieving this puts you at an 11-12 hour fasting window. (And scientifically, in the 10-12 hours zone, is where the magic starts to happen.)

Ideal Length of Fast
In a future article, we will go over what happens at different periods. For now, the consensus of many is that men should seek 16:8 (fasting:eating) hours window, while women have shown more benefit to a 14:10.

Refine Over Time
For now, keep it simple. Look to understand what happens with your body & mind as your journey continues. Do more of the stuff that makes you better.

One can easily open pandora’s box of fasting complexities (IF, PF, TRE, 5:2, 16:8, Warrior, ADF, Daniel, and the list goes on).

In the end, it is what you consistently do that works best for you.