Lately ‘intermittent fasting’ has been popular in diet circles.
Intermittent fasting
A lot of people say it is a fad, but honestly — the ancients have been fasting for thousands of years. The ancients knew that for a lot of health ailments, fasting was one of the best ways to recover.
Not only that, but fasting is also good for your mind, and to make you tougher.
In today’s society, we are told to have 3 square meals a day. But in reality, back in ancient Rome — Romans would only eat 1-2 meals a day. The first ‘breakfast’ (breaking a fast) was usually around noon. Then they would have their dinner (cena) at around 3-4pm.
I used to eat breakfast religiously, but when I first heard about intermittent fasting, I wanted to give it a go. The first inspiration was from Nassim Taleb, who made a good point: a lion doesn’t eat a granola bar before hunting a gazelle. It is hunger that motivates us to move, hunt, and to expend energy.
1. Drink a lot of coffee: I have 1-2 cups of coffee immediately upon waking, and drink a lot of water. From noon until dinner time (usually 6pm), I will drink another 2-3 cups of coffee. I’ve found coffee to be a good appetite suppressant, and helps me also stay focused on working. 2. Working out: When I’m a bit hungry during the day, I will exercise a bit (1-legged pistol squats, push-ups, chin-ups). This gets my mind off food. 3. Drink a lot of water: Now, when I am hungry, I just drink more water. This causes me to use the bathroom more often, but I actually feel more energetic, and cleansed. 4. Listening to music: I currently have a lot of hip hop music I’m listening to, which gets my mind off food. 5. Writing, walking, reflecting, photographing: Creative work helps me get ‘in the zone’ — in which I don’t think as much about food.
Caveats
Of course, when I am in social situations, I will usually eat lunch. But when it is just me and Cindy during the week, I will skip lunch, and just have another coffee.
Sometimes I find that when I don’t sleep enough, I feel more hungry, and get tempted to eat breakfast in the morning.
Inspirations
I figured— the Spartans could stay strong on a meager diet, why can’t I?
Not only that, but fasting isn’t really a big deal. Muslims do it all the time (in the millions) during Ramadan. Except they are tougher— they don’t drink water.
Will I keep this up?
I will try to keep up this practice of only eating one meal a day. It is a bit tough at times, but honestly — I feel less food is more focus, and more spiritual appreciation for food in general, and those starving all around the world.
I do admit I go through ‘diet fads’ a lot. So I’ll keep you updated with my progress.
For some inspiration, I recommend reading the book: “The Warrior Diet” (where I got this idea from).
Eating one meal a day can increase your blood pressure and cholesterol. This occurred in a group of healthy adults who switched to one meal a day to participate in a study. If you already have concerns in either area, eating just once a day might not be safe. Eating one meal late can cause your blood sugar to spike.
How Much Weight Will I Lose If I Eat One Meal a Day? You may lose anywhere between 0.5-2 pounds per week if you consistently consume fewer calories than your body burns. This estimate is based on a daily calorie deficit of 500-1000 calories, which is considered a safe and sustainable rate of weight loss.
Looking back through history, breakfast was not a common meal for most people. Our ancestors typically ate one substantial meal each day, supplemented with nuts and fruits as snacks. Eating when hungry was an intuitive approach to mealtime.
It's normal and acceptable to enjoy an indulgent meal from time to time, just don't make it a regular occurrence. Don't think of a bad meal as cheating, but rather as a “conscious indulgence.” As long as you follow a healthy diet 90 percent of the time, you can have a “conscious indulgence” two to three times a week.
Fans of Omad include Bruce Springsteen and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. Many proponents of Omad claim it helps them better manage their weight and keep fit.
Along with creating a calorie deficit, resulting in weight loss, advocates believe the OMAD diet's extended fasting period leads to physiological changes in the body that promote better health, including boosting your metabolism by triggering a process called ketosis, where your body burns stored fat for energy instead ...
The time it takes to lose weight on a particular amount of calories differs from person to person. For example, it would take one 3 to 6 months on average to lose 30 pounds on a 1200 calorie diet. It is based on CDC; one can lose 1 to 2 pounds per week on average.
To lose 10 pounds in one week, you'll need to burn between 3,500 and 5,000 calories more than you consume each day by restricting your diet to small portions of nutritious yet low-calorie foods, and significantly increasing your aerobic exercise with interval training, sports, and other vigorous activities.
During the "eating" portion of the OMAD diet, build a balanced plate with: Healthy carbs such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Lean proteins such as poultry, eggs, fish, beans, soy products, legumes and dairy. Healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, avocado and oils.
There's no conclusive evidence that eating only once a day directly leads to a longer life. Longevity is influenced by various factors, including overall diet, genetics, lifestyle, and health habits. It's important to focus on a balanced and nutritious diet rather than the frequency of meals alone.
The ancients knew that for a lot of health ailments, fasting was one of the best ways to recover. Not only that, but fasting is also good for your mind, and to make you tougher.
"The other negative effects can include having your blood sugar drop so you feel weak and shaky, nutrient deficiencies, exhaustion, binge eating at the one time you do eat, weight gain, or if you do keep your calories low at your one meal, heart problems, hair loss, cold intolerance, and more," says Hotz.
This eating method may lead to extreme hunger. What's more, restricting calories to one meal a day may increase the chances of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, especially in those with type 2 diabetes. In addition to these potential adverse effects, eating one meal a day can lead to symptoms, including: nausea.
Eating one meal a day and fasting for 30 days can indeed create a significant caloric deficit, which is crucial for weight loss. When your body receives fewer calories than it burns, it starts utilizing stored fat for energy, leading to weight loss.
A 2007 study compared the effect of eating the same number of calories in one or three meals per day for 6 months in a group of healthy adults. None of the participants experienced a significant weight change, but those who ate only one meal per day experienced a reduction in body fat.
We watched hundreds of videos on 3 day water fasts and people reported losing between 4.5 lbs to 12 lbs on their fast. This depends on a lot of factors including starting weight and height. The three-day water fast can be a powerful tool for natural healing, weight loss, and overall well-being.
To keep yourself safe, especially if you are new to fasting, consider limiting your fast periods to 24 hours or fewer and keeping a snack on hand in case you start to feel faint or ill. If you do become ill or are concerned about your health, make sure you stop fasting straight away.
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