How to Master Alternate Day Fasting: A Busy Mom’s Guide

Alternate day fasting (ADF) is a popular intermittent fasting method that can help you get back into fasting mode quickly and effectively. For busy moms, ADF can be a convenient and flexible approach to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I’m going to share my personal experience with alternate-day fasting and provide a step-by-step guide to help you implement this method seamlessly into your routine.

Why I Love Alternate Day Fasting

Alternate-day fasting involves fasting every other day. On fasting days, you refrain from eating, while on non-fasting days, you eat normally (obvi the healthier the better). This method can be particularly effective for those who need to reset their fasting routine or jumpstart their fat-loss journey. Here’s why I prefer ADF:

• Quick Reset: It helps me get back into fasting mode quickly, especially after periods of irregular eating.
• Flexibility: It allows for regular meals every other day, making it easier to manage social events and family dinners.
• Simplicity: The routine is straightforward—eat one day, fast the next.

My Alternate Day Fasting Routine

Day 1: Balanced Low-Carb Meals

Timing: Finish by 7 PM

Why Low-Carb?: Consuming a well-balanced, low-carb dinner is crucial. Carbs can spike insulin levels and lead to increased hunger the following day. A low-carb meal helps stabilize blood sugar and keeps hunger at bay during the fasting period.

Day 2: Fast from Day 1 and all the way through Day 2.

Day 3: Break your 36-hour fast at 7 am and eat until 7 pm.

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