Achieving Weight Loss Goals with Intermittent Fasting and Healthy Habits

Losing weight can be a daunting task, but with the right diet plan and some simple tips, you can successfully achieve your weight loss goals.^[0] Setting realistic goals and keeping a food diary are key components of a successful diet plan. Additionally, it is important to eat slowly, drink plenty of water, and incorporate physical activity into your routine.^[1]

Intermittent fasting is an increasingly popular diet plan that involves fasting for a certain period and eating within a specific time frame.^[2] John Hopkins Medicine states that fasting can involve a certain number of hours every day or limiting oneself to one meal each day for two days out of the week.^[2] Studies have found that subjects who fasted intermittently had weight loss ranging from 0.8% to 13%.

In addition to intermittent fasting, it is important to follow a calorie deficit diet and incorporate strength training and cardio into your workout routine. Eating healthy fats, such as olive oil, in moderation is also important for weight loss.^[3] Ensure you are achieving adequate amounts of sleep.^[4] A good amount of sleep is also associated with fat loss and studies have found that not getting enough sleep decreased the proportion of fat weight loss by 55%.^[4]

Adhering to a nutritious diet and applying these tips can help people realize their weight loss objectives, and enhance their overall wellness.^[5]

0. “Weight loss: 6 strategies for success” Mayo Clinic News Network, 1 Apr. 2015, https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss/art-20047752

1. “Best Diet Plan To Lose Weight: Burn Fat With These Tips” Sportskeeda, 16 Feb. 2023, https://www.sportskeeda.com/health-and-fitness/best-diet-plan-to-lose-weight-burn-fat-with-these-tips

2. “7 Quick And Easy Ways To Burn More Body Fat” Salon Privé Magazine, 12 Feb. 2023, https://www.salonprivemag.com/7-quick-and-easy-ways-to-burn-more-body-fat/

3. “The 7 Most Effective Weight Loss Tips, Straight From an Expert” Eat This, Not That, 17 Feb. 2023, https://www.eatthis.com/most-effective-weight-loss-tips/

4. “7 Tips to Lose Body Fat at Home, According to Experts” CNET, 14 Feb. 2023, https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/7-tips-to-lose-body-fat-at-home-according-to-experts/

5. “3 Dietitian-Approved Tips For Creating A Weight Loss-Friendly Diet On A Budget” SheFinds, 12 Feb. 2023, https://www.shefinds.com/collections/dietitian-approved-tips-weight-loss-friendly-diet-budget