Are you still fasting if you're sleeping?
                                
                                
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                                Every night, when you go to bed, you are already in a natural state of fasting, with the term 'breakfast' literally meaning to break this nightly fast. This means if you're practicing intermittent fasting, your sleeping hours are already counting towards your fasting window.  Understanding this connection can help you maximize the physiological benefits of both sleep and dietary restriction.