Tag: Fasting break

Research from Johns Hopkins suggests it can take two to four weeks for your body to become accustomed to intermittent fasting, so it's natural to feel some resistance when you restart. Here’s a simple, step-by-step approach on how to get back into fasting after a break with ease and confidence.

According to Johns Hopkins neuroscientist Mark Mattson, our bodies evolved to go without food for extended periods, and intermittent fasting is a modern application of this ancient eating pattern. This inherent flexibility leads many to wonder: **Can you take one day off a week from intermittent fasting?**

According to a study in the *International Journal of Obesity*, strategically planned diet breaks can actually lead to better long-term fat loss results than continuous dieting. This finding prompts the important question: should you ever take a break from intermittent fasting for better results?