A flying start to weight loss with intermittent fasting

Table of contents

• Patience and consistency are your best friends
• Eat smart during your eating window
• Test and discover what suits you
• Nutrition remains the key
• Not for everyone
• Intermittent fasting is a lifestyle

Patience and consistency are your best friends

Intermittent Fasting is not a quick fix, but a sustainable way of life and awareness. So don't expect to lose kilos instantly, but focus on getting to know your body. Start with achievable goals and build from there.

Do you want to make it easier for yourself? Then there are now also tools such as low-carb menus that help you during your eating window. Handy if you want to switch quickly without having to plan endlessly yourself!

Eat smart during your eating window

If your goal is to lose weight, it is tempting to eat little during your eating moments. Don't do that! Your body needs nutrition to function properly. Eating too little leads to more hunger, cravings and ultimately a relapse.

Listen to your body, and above all be gentle with yourself. You can only make good choices if you don't starve yourself.

Test and discover what suits you

• Consciously skip a meal. For example: no dinner after an extensive lunch at a restaurant.
• Postpone your first meal. Start your day with water or tea, and only eat breakfast when you really feel hungry.
• Exercise on an empty stomach. Even a short walk counts with.

Nutrition remains the key

Are you going from three to two meals a day? Then it is extra important that you choose nutritious, balanced meals. You don't have to eat gigantic portions, but you do have to make sure you get enough proteins, fats and fibers.

Need a snack? Think of a smoothie or one of the menu options specially developed for low-carb fasting - a handy support towards your goal.

Feelings of hunger often diminish over time, but be careful not to undereat. Nutrient deficiencies can lead to fatigue, stress, fat storage, and even hormonal imbalance.

Not for everyone

IF is not for everyone. Are you underweight, have a history of eating disorders, or have a medical condition? Always consult a doctor before starting.

• Diabetes or blood sugar fluctuations
• Low blood pressure
• Use of medication
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Problems with menstruation or fertility

Intermittent fasting is a lifestyle

It's all about balance, rest and respect for your body. Eat because you're hungry, not because it's 'time'. And give yourself the space to grow in this new way of life.

With the right support – such as nutritious menus or tools that help you control your cravings – you increase your chances of success and your comfort.