Low-carb hack #4 – try intermittent fasting October 9 2016 by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MD in Helpful tips, Intermittent fasting How do you make it simpler to stick to a low-carb lifestyle in the long run? Making low carb simple is our mission, and here’s another practical hack that you could start using today. Try intermittent fasting There are few methods that are as effective for weight loss as intermittent fasting, especially when combined with a low-carb diet. It causes insulin, the fat-storing hormone, to drop drastically while fat burning is accelerated. Adding intermittent fasting is like turbocharging a low-carb diet. Many people find it much easier to do than expected. They also find that they’re not very hungry. So how do you get started? Options There are many methods that you can try – everything from short fasts, e.g. a 16-hour fast, to longer fasts that last for several days. Dr. Jason Fung gives a few examples of fasting regimens in these posts: Short Fasting Regimens – Less Than 24 Hours Longer Fasting Regimens – 24 Hours or More If you want our full guide, here it is: Intermittent Fasting for Beginners Have you tried intermittent fasting? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments below. Low-carb tips and guides Dining Out Traveling No Cooking How to Eat More Fat Earlier Diet Doctor Low-Carb Hacks #3 – Eat Less of Dairy Products and Nuts Diet Doctor Low-Carb Hacks #2 – Get Enough Sleep Diet Doctor Low-Carb Hacks #1 More Low Carb for Beginners How to Lose Weight Videos MEMBERS ONLY
