I am very new to intermittent fasting. I read a couple of other books that weren't helpful or what I was looking for. This book is exactly what I was looking for.
1) Kayla presents am easy, common sense approach to IF. She tells what worked for her, but also encourages the reader experiment and customize their approach to what works for them. Some people might prefer a longer fast like 20:4 or 23:1. Others (like me) might prefer a shorter fast like 16:8 or 17:7. That is the great thing about IF is there are many ways it can be done. She also stresses that you should stick what works. If a 16:8 fast works for you, then there is no reason to change it. I also like that she includes a cheat day and makes allowance. She acknowledges that you will go off plan at times. She discusses how to track your progress, deal with plateaus, not stress about fluctuations, how to stay motivated and how to maintain. She also walks 6 miles a day. But that is what works for her. I also love that her plan is crazy simple. No counting calories, no counting macros or net carbs. No portion control. For me, 16:8 is very doable. The key is to find something YOU can stick with long term. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks is right or wrong. This type of plan is exactly what I need. My personality is very similar to Kayla's. I tried Weight Watchers several years ago. I did lose 60 pounds. But I got sick of tracking everything, calculating points and eating things I didn't want because they were low in Points. I'm not knocking WW. It may be great for someone else, but its not for me. I also don't want anything too restrictive. I know myself well enough to know that low carb or Keto is not sustainable for me long term. I was beginning to think I would never be able to find the right diet for me. I did my first ever fast yesterday. My eating window was 9 to 5 and then I fasted until 9 am this morning. I had a few hunger pangs, but water took care of them. I thought I would have a hard time not snacking. I was surprised how easy it was fasting for 16 hours. Having an 8 hr eating window means that I can switch it around if needed. I prefer toveat supper around 4:30. So a window of 9 to 5 works perfect. I also find that I can eat snacks during the day instead of at night. I also love what Kayla has to say about "Fake" hunger and genuine hunger. If you are new to IF, get yourself a copy of this book. It will teach you everything you need to know.
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