The 5 most common FASTING methods

There are several different methods for getting started with fasting, depending on your goals and preferences. Here are some of the most common methods:

1. Intermittent fasting: This involves restricting your food intake for a certain number of hours each day. The most popular form of intermittent fasting is the 16/8 method, which involves fasting for 16 hours each day and eating all of your meals within an 8-hour window.
2. Alternate-day fasting: This involves alternating between days of normal eating and days of fasting. On fasting days, you may eat very little or nothing at all.
3. The Warrior Diet: This is a fairly intense variation of intermittent fasting. In the Warrior Diet, individuals consume minimal amounts, typically a few portions of raw fruits and vegetables, within a 20-hour fasting period, followed by a large meal in the evening. The eating timeframe typically spans just 4 hours.
4. 5:2 method: After months of doing intermittent fasting, some people fast for 48 hours or what is called as 5:2 where you eat 5 days and 2 days off (has to be consecutive to reach into ketosis state)
5. Partial fasting: This involves restricting certain types of food, such as meat or dairy, for a set period. This method is often used for religious or cultural reasons.

When getting started with fasting, it is important to start slowly and gradually increase the length of your fasting over time. It is also important to stay hydrated and to listen to your body’s signals. If you experience any discomfort or adverse effects, you should stop fasting and consult with a healthcare professional.