What Makes a Good Intermittent Fasting Candidate

Based on my experience with intermittent fasting, I have discovered a few characteristics of a person who might really thrive on intermittent fasting. Check out the list below to see if you might be one of them!

Likely Good Candidates:

• Absent or minimal hunger cues or doesn’t mind being hungry – I often hear “I often forget to eat” or “I could go all day without eating”
• Not usually hungry in the morning/prefers to skip breakfast
• Dislikes the structure of tracking calories daily
• Prefers limiting intakes significantly sometimes and not regulating at all at other times
• Schedule that allows eating at “unconventional” times (for 16:8 protocol)
• Goals might include: weight loss, decreased inflammation, reduced risk for chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s

Likely Not Good Candidates:

• Frequent hunger (every 3-4 hours or less)
• Regular breakfast eater
• Prefers more structured eating regimen
• Prefers moderating intakes a little each day to an “all or nothing” mindset
• Goals might include: weight loss, muscle gain, reduced risk for chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s

If you want to learn more about creating a personalized plan to meet your goals and fit your lifestyle, visit my practice website and set up an appointment!