5 Intermittent Fasting Mistakes You Must Avoid (And How to Maximise Your Fat Loss)
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
5 Intermittent Fasting Mistakes You Must Avoid (And How to Maximise Your Fat Loss)
Can you eat what you love and ignore calories, and still lose stubborn fat from home without long gym sessions?
Yes, but you’ve got to approach it right.
What happens when fat refuses to budge?
Experts agree: intermittent fasting is a top way to transform your body.
Crush hunger, cravings, and belly fat. Intermittent fasting lets you enjoy great meals while losing fat and boosting energy. But the biggest mistake people make? They go in too hard, too fast, shocking their bodies by skipping too many meals or cutting missing pieces to the fasting puzzle.
If you want to start intermittent fasting and keep fat off, avoid these 5 mistakes.
Mistake #1: Skimping on B Vitamins
When you start fasting, fatigue might kick in. Your body isn’t used to longer breaks between meals. But the real culprit could be a lack of B vitamins.
Roberts explains, "B vitamins help keep your energy levels up and support fat loss. You’ve got to fuel your body right during eating windows."
Carnivore expert Dr. Anthony Chaffee recommends Vit B12 between 800 and 1200. Anything under 400, and you risk nerve damage. Knowing your Vit B12 levels is a starting point and a coronary artery calcium scan is a predictor of heart disease.
In an interview, Bella, aka Steak and Butter Gal, discusses her blood type with cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia. He says that LDL cholesterol is a key metric in promoting vegan diets. He said that its a lousy predictor of heart disease risk.
Its significance arises only when it is at an exceptionally high level. Its not the amount, its the quality.
Watch this great video: "Full Bloodwork After 1800 Days of HIGH FAT Carnivore Diet - NOT What I Expected." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRrc3G8RADo
Solution?
Eat meat and other B-vitamin-rich foods like animal products that complement fasting.
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Mistake #2: Jumping in Too Fast
We've all heard the success stories.
Intermittent fasting can melt away fat if done right.
But without a plan, you’ll end up frustrated.
Health expert Steve Roberts warns, "Intermittent fasting is all about knowledge. Rushing in unprepared leads to failure.”
Without a plan, you'll struggle with hunger.
You won't know which fasting schedule works best for you.
Your weight loss will stall.
The fix? Get a tailored fasting plan built around your lifestyle, age, and preferences.
Mistake #3: Thinking YOUR Missing Fibre.
Without fibre, you might think you'll feel hungry. You might struggle to maintain your fast, and your results will suffer. Mainstream advice is to stock up on veggies and whole grains. If needed, consider fibre supplements.
Before you do that, here's a quick lesson on fibre. It's from a Carnivore expert, Dr. Anthony Chaffee. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrE4c2JUQ04&t=81s.
Fibre gives no nutrition to humans. In fact, you don’t need fibre, and it might even cause harm. Contrary to popular belief, fibre can lead to constipation, not prevent it.
Studies show that reducing or eliminating fibre improves constipation.
Think of it like a traffic jam—adding more cars won’t fix it.
Similarly, forcing fibre into your digestive system doesn't help.
Our colon absorbs water and processes waste. Eating enough fat keeps your stool soft, no matter how dehydrated you are.
Humans can’t digest fibre, so why eat it?
Millions of years ago, our ancestors had a different digestive system that could break down fibre, but we no longer have that ability.
Our appendix used to help process fibre, but over time, we stopped relying on it as a staple food source. If we haven’t needed it for millions of years, why would we need it now?
Another issue with fibre is that it can block the absorption of nutrients from your food. While this might help if you’re eating unhealthy stuff, it’s not ideal if you’re focusing on a clean, nutritious diet. If you want more info on this, check out Zoe Harcombe’s video “What about fibre?” on YouTube. https://youtu.be/4KrmpK_Lckg?si=oBkNycyjiuyE_2Ij
She explains it in greater detail, and after watching it, you won’t miss fibre at all. The real reason people experience constipation today?
They don’t eat enough fat—not fibre.
Mistake #4: Leptin Resistance
Leptin is the hormone that tells your brain, “I’m full.” But if you’re leptin-resistant, your brain won’t get the message, and you’ll overeat.
Fixing leptin resistance? Focus on quality sleep, cut processed foods, and don’t overeat during your eating window. Intermittent fasting can actually help reset your leptin levels and jumpstart fat loss.
Mistake #5: The ‘Google Trap’
With just a quick search, you’ll find loads of intermittent fasting success stories online. But copying random plans is a major error.
What fasting schedule works best for you?
What should you eat during fasting windows?
Don’t leave it to chance. Get expert guidance and follow a plan that works for your body and goals.
Ready to See Real Results?
Roberts says, "A tailored fasting plan helps people lose 5, 10, 20 or more kg—without becoming a salad freak or doing killer workouts.""
The bottom line: intermittent fasting is effective when approached with careful planning.
To discuss a custom plan to lose weight fast, book a 5-min chat: 5 Minute Connect: https://go.oncehub.com/5MinuteConnect. In 2 minutes, you'll be on your way to the fasting life.
Disclaimer: The advice on the following does not reflect any particular diagnosis or course of treatment.If you have any further concerns about your current well being, you may contact your GP and talk confidentially to them.
Steve Roberts
Founder of Fitter After Forty
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