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By now, you’ve probably heard thatintermittent fasting(IF) is a popular way to lose weight.
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But first, Bannan explains exactly howIF is a good method for losing weight.
In other words, IF works to blast fat and fast.
While it’s effective, it’s definitely not for everyone.
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Here are 11 types of people who shouldn’t try the intermittent fasting diet.
Plus, don’t miss theseEating Habits to Lose Abdominal Fat As You Age, Say Dietitians.
You have sleep problems.
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You’ve had a history of disordered eating or eating disorders.
Disordered eating is described as a descriptive phrase rather than a diagnosis.
“Any strategy that encourages restriction can trigger a disordered pattern in people with this history.
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You’re engaging in intensive training or trying to build muscle mass.
If you’re training for a marathon or regularly do CrossFit, you may want to reconsider doing IF.
Oftentimes, you will need to eat something before you exercise to help you power through your workout.
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It’s also extremely important to eat something after you’ve finished exercising, too.
Vavrek says skipping this post-workout meal could prolong your recovery and even inhibit essentialmuscle-buildingand repair.
In fact, manyexpertssay that your body cannot properly metabolize more than 30-35 grams of protein per sitting.
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“Narrowing your eating window to just eight hours counters this approach,” Sass adds.
You have digestion issues.
“If you already haveproblems with digestion(e.g.
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You work a job that requires intense focus and concentration.
Food provides sustenance and energy, and it enables you to focus.
“This can affect your productivity in your daily work.
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You have diabetes.
“Intermittent fasting combined with diabetes medications can cause your blood sugar to get dangerously low.”
You’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Engaging in IF while pregnant or breastfeeding can pose a threat to a child’s development.
If you’re trying to get pregnant, IF may also not be the diet of choice for you.
You’re on medication that must be taken with food.
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IF fasting periods could even affect people who take a handful of vitamins or supplements every day.
Iron supplements are notorious forcausing nausea, and taking it with food can help suppress that feeling.
You have a weak immune system or cancer.
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“These individuals should speak with a doctor before trying intermittent fasting.”
Your lifestyle can’t accommodate the eating hours.
Your work schedule can greatly influence your ability to engage in IF successfully.
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Or worse, what if the majority of your fast occurs while you’re hard at work.
Or, what if you work different shifts each day and never have a consistent schedule?
Bannan says that fasting intervals can make you feel cold and experienceheadaches and mood swings.
You simply don’t want to eat in a designated time frame.
It takes a lot of mental strength to commit to IF.
Fasting periods may cause you to obsess over food, leading to overeating and bingeing during non-fasting periods.”
