Welcome to day 1 of the intermittent fasting challenge! Today, you will be starting your 16-hour fasting window and limiting your food to the 8-hour window. Don’t worry, I’m going to give you some tips today and every day of the challenge.

You Don’t Have to Restrict Your Food

The way you eat is completely up to you! It might not be the best thing to start a new diet at the same time as starting intermittent fasting. For now, just eat what makes you feel good and sounds good to you, but also focus on your nutrition.

The more nutrient dense your meals are, the easier it will be to stay full during your fasted periods. But make sure you are eating enough to sustain your body and energy levels.

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You Can Adjust Your Fasting Window as Needed

The most important thing during the challenge is to fast at least 16 hours a day if you can. But it’s okay if you fast a little longer, or need to adjust the times when you actually fast. Go ahead and be flexible with your schedule and routine.

It’s Only for 2 Weeks

For now, you are only doing intermittent fasting for 2 weeks. You can do it! Just remember that if you decide to go longer than that, you don’t really need to decide until after this challenge is over. For now, just focus on the next 14 days.