intermittent fasting Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Mon, 28 Aug 2023 06:32:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Why Intermittent Fasting Isn’t For Everyone https://thedancingcucumber.com/why-intermittent-fasting-isnt-for-everyone/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:43:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8668 If you’re someone who’s done any kind of research about dieting over the last few years or so, perhaps you’ve heard of this popular trend going around called intermittent fasting. It’s pretty much what it sounds like—isolating certain parts of the day where you don’t eat a thing (although drinking water is allowed), and allowing […]

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]]> If you’re someone who’s done any kind of research about dieting over the last few years or so, perhaps you’ve heard of this popular trend going around called intermittent fasting. It’s pretty much what it sounds like—isolating certain parts of the day where you don’t eat a thing (although drinking water is allowed), and allowing yourself to eat as much as you want for the rest of it. It’s proven to work for some, but here’s why it’s definitely not for everyone.

It’s Too Extreme For Some

You have to know yourself. There are some people who actually thrive on the extreme nature of intermittent fasting. It requires some true discipline, but at the same time, it almost requires less discipline. Knowing that you’re not allowed to eat at all, this is a comfortable boundary for those who might be tempted to grab something to eat otherwise.

However, some may react negatively to such an extreme approach. Some peoples’ bodies need food more often, and we mean that in a scientific way. Everyone is built differently, which is why you should test out the waters and see how you feel about it before committing to it full-time. If intermittent fasting doesn’t work out for you, there’s nothing wrong with you—it’s just not the perfect fit.

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]]> Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Skip a Meals https://thedancingcucumber.com/heres-what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-skip-a-meals/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 06:22:03 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3312 Missing a meal once every now and then is usually not a big deal, but what happens to your body when you start doing it regularly? Perhaps you were too busy and had to skip lunch or you’re trying intermittent fasting and not eating breakfast — whatever your reason for skipping a meal is, these […]

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]]> Missing a meal once every now and then is usually not a big deal, but what happens to your body when you start doing it regularly? Perhaps you were too busy and had to skip lunch or you’re trying intermittent fasting and not eating breakfast — whatever your reason for skipping a meal is, these are the consequences.

Energy Levels

Given that food is fuel, you can expect your blood sugar and energy levels to drop when you don’t eat for hours an end. Skipping a meal makes your body run low on glucose, which is why you may feel a sudden craving to eat something sweet. The funny thing is that you can eat anything, not just sweet or carb-filled foods, to fight this feeling.

Unhealthy Food

When you’re starving, it can be difficult to make healthy food choices. Not only your body will crave simple carbs and processed foods, but it’s also more convenient to just unpack a snack than to take time to prepare a healthy meal. Once you snack on something processed and convenient, your blood sugar levels will spike and then drop soon, leaving you hungry and unsatisfied.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> intermittent fasting Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Mon, 28 Aug 2023 06:32:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Why Intermittent Fasting Isn’t For Everyone https://thedancingcucumber.com/why-intermittent-fasting-isnt-for-everyone/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:43:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8668 If you’re someone who’s done any kind of research about dieting over the last few years or so, perhaps you’ve heard of this popular trend going around called intermittent fasting. It’s pretty much what it sounds like—isolating certain parts of the day where you don’t eat a thing (although drinking water is allowed), and allowing […]

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]]> If you’re someone who’s done any kind of research about dieting over the last few years or so, perhaps you’ve heard of this popular trend going around called intermittent fasting. It’s pretty much what it sounds like—isolating certain parts of the day where you don’t eat a thing (although drinking water is allowed), and allowing yourself to eat as much as you want for the rest of it. It’s proven to work for some, but here’s why it’s definitely not for everyone.

It’s Too Extreme For Some

You have to know yourself. There are some people who actually thrive on the extreme nature of intermittent fasting. It requires some true discipline, but at the same time, it almost requires less discipline. Knowing that you’re not allowed to eat at all, this is a comfortable boundary for those who might be tempted to grab something to eat otherwise.

However, some may react negatively to such an extreme approach. Some peoples’ bodies need food more often, and we mean that in a scientific way. Everyone is built differently, which is why you should test out the waters and see how you feel about it before committing to it full-time. If intermittent fasting doesn’t work out for you, there’s nothing wrong with you—it’s just not the perfect fit.

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]]> Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Skip a Meals https://thedancingcucumber.com/heres-what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-skip-a-meals/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 06:22:03 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3312 Missing a meal once every now and then is usually not a big deal, but what happens to your body when you start doing it regularly? Perhaps you were too busy and had to skip lunch or you’re trying intermittent fasting and not eating breakfast — whatever your reason for skipping a meal is, these […]

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]]> Missing a meal once every now and then is usually not a big deal, but what happens to your body when you start doing it regularly? Perhaps you were too busy and had to skip lunch or you’re trying intermittent fasting and not eating breakfast — whatever your reason for skipping a meal is, these are the consequences.

Energy Levels

Given that food is fuel, you can expect your blood sugar and energy levels to drop when you don’t eat for hours an end. Skipping a meal makes your body run low on glucose, which is why you may feel a sudden craving to eat something sweet. The funny thing is that you can eat anything, not just sweet or carb-filled foods, to fight this feeling.

Unhealthy Food

When you’re starving, it can be difficult to make healthy food choices. Not only your body will crave simple carbs and processed foods, but it’s also more convenient to just unpack a snack than to take time to prepare a healthy meal. Once you snack on something processed and convenient, your blood sugar levels will spike and then drop soon, leaving you hungry and unsatisfied.

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