Benefits of Intermittent Fasting (Benefits of Eating Only One or Two Meals Per Day)

Intermittent fasting has been shown to help with weight loss and improve some markers of health. Can intermittent fasting improve your health? Losing weight and being physically active help lower your risk of obesity-related diseases, such as diabetes, sleep apnea and some types of cancer.

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1. Mental clarity and improved cognitive function

When you intermittent fast, you are not bogging down your system with a constant stream of food to process.

Digesting food is an energy-consuming task. By giving your body a break from constant digestion, you free up a tremendous amount of energy to improve brain and body function.

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2. Fat burning

By intermittent fasting, you are putting your body in fat-burning mode for a more extended period.

Most people rely on snacking, energy drinks, and sodas which keeps their bodies in sugar-burning mode.

This constant influx of sugar can make you edgy because of rising and falling blood sugars. However, with intermittent fasting, you only eat during a specific 4-8 hour window. For the rest of the day, you are in “fat burning mode”. This allows your body to tap into stored fat for energy and helps you shed weight.‍

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3. Increased discipline

In most of life, discipline can be developed and strengthened with practice. By committing to eating just one or two meals per day, you are developing and building mental resilience. It takes discipline to resist the temptation of snacking or eating in excess.

But as you practice intermittent fasting routine, discipline will improve. This newfound discipline may extend beyond your diet and involve other parts of your health and well-being.

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4. Improved digestion

Allowing your digestive system to rest and recuperate can do wonders for your overall gut health. When you eat multiple meals throughout the day, your digestive system is constantly working to break down and absorb food. This continuous activity can lead to issues like bloating, indigestion, and constipation.

By practicing intermittent fasting, you give your digestive system a rest. This may lead to improved digestion, reduced bloating, less constipation, and better absorption of nutrients.

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5. Simplified Meal Planning

One of the great benefits of eating 1-2 meals per day is that it simplifies your meal planning and food preparation.

Instead of spending time and mental energy deciding what to eat, you only need to focus on planning 1-2 nutritious and satisfying meals.

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6. Increased Awareness of Hunger and Fullness Signals

Satiation means the feeling of fullness. The most beneficial satiation point is 80%. This simply means when you were 80% full…stop eating.

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How to increase your chances at successfully intermittent fasting?

Involve family and friends to improve success. You will also show them your love because you care about their health and well-being.

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