Sameera Reddy Instagram – 👉🏼What is intermittent Fasting ? And why do you want to do it in the first place ? 👉🏼How do you do intermittent fasting ? 👉🏼How often can one do IF ? Are we suppose do it daily ? 👉🏼Do we need to keep a track of calories while on IF ? 👉🏼What can I have during fasting hours to help me pull through ? 👉🏼Can I workout while on IF ? Intermittent Fasting Do’s and Don’ts *DONT’s * ➡️If you are a beginner don’t start at 16 hrs directly. Start at 12 and gradually build up the hours constantly checking adaptability with your body. ➡️Don’t tell yourself that 16 hrs is better than 12 its not true. What works best for you is true for you ➡️Don’t do two large meals at the start and end of fasting hours. Eat normally though the day while maintaining fasting hours. ➡️Don’t binge on junk and processed foods this will not allow for digestive recovery which is the aim of Intermitten Fasting. ➡️Don’t say I’m fasting so it’s ok for me not to exercise. You need to exercise for good health whether fasting or not. *DO’s * ➡️Eat well nourished meals through the day ➡️Work on increasing fasting hours gradually ➡️Eat according to individual caloric requirement ➡️Break the fast with a nutrient rich balanced meal rather than only carbs. ➡️Stay hydrated ➡️Have a consistent routine and ensure you are taking in enough nutrition to fuel your body. ➡️To make it holistic ensure you sleeping pattern is in sync. ➡️Irrespective of your of fasting hours don’t finish your last meal later than 8pm. Please Note 📝 Pregnant women are not recommended to take up intermittent fasting. Lactating women should not do it unless under guidance of a professional health expert. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to @nyelakapadia with any questions or to get started working on a plan that will get you back on track ✔️ #fitnessfriday is all about motivation and feeling fit ✨Update : I’ve started strength training with push ups , squats and ab crunches . My weight is stable , my stamina is up and I’m focused on staying consistent 🌟 #intermittentfasting #fitnessmotivation #letadothis 💪🏼