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RE: My Intermittent Fasting Journey

in #health7 years ago

I have to admit that I've never engaged in a voluntary fast. It kinda shows. ;c)

That being said I would suggest that you be aware of the medical side of what goes on when the body goes on a fast. Things like eventually reducing the acid level within your stomach, and how the body prioritizes fat but will proceed to consume muscle should there be a shortage in fat.

Also, keep in mind that a 'little' fat is actually a good thing. It is the energy reserve that the body feeds upon when there is a shortfall - especially useful for resisting and riding out periods of illness.

For both these reasons I would suggest that a long-term adjustment (and lifestyles require a degree of stability even if intermittent fasting has its weight-loss uses), is to incorporate eggs, dried fruits and nuts into your weekly, if not daily diet.

Eggs are a source for cholesterol - which semi-surprisingly is used by the body to repair the body's cells.

Nuts and dried fruits are sources for a wide range of minerals that can be stockpiled (and are not expensive if kept to small portions (little plastic containers help)).

Keep wheat grains to a minimum as the body loves to metabolize that into sugars and fat (and can play a big role in bringing about or worsening diabetes cases).

If you keep your macchiatas and hot chocs to the morning and early afternoon then you'll sleep better at night. ^_^

Well all this merely constitutes an alternative view. All the best with your program. :c)

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@pathforger, Thank you for your early warning about the medical side of the body and I've been eating snack bar that's rich on dried fruits and nuts haha

Oh well, I miss my coffee already!

You are welcome :c)

A snack bar does sounds like a fair enough (and more convenient) substitute. ^_^

Such bars might have some added sugars but that can add to the boost factor.

Its hard to cut down on coffee. I personally couldn't remain awake without it at one point - and my energy levels initially dropped when cutting it. Then a few days passed (and a little more sleep was gotten per night) and I started to feel better. :cP

Good luck!