Expert insights, practical tips, and science-backed information to support your fasting journey

Many people skip breakfast because they’re running late for work, grab lunch at their desk between meetings, and eat dinner while helping their kids with homework. Their schedule doesn’t look like those Instagram posts with perfectly timed meals and morning yoga sessions. No one needs a perfect schedule to try intermittent fasting. They just need […]

Someone starts intermittent fasting, and then checks the scale every morning. They wonder when the changes will show up. The wait feels endless. Most people want fast results. Social media shows dramatic before-and-after photos. Friends claim they lost 10 pounds in two weeks. These stories create unrealistic expectations. Research from Johns Hopkins and Mayo Clinic […]

Someone is 14 hours into their fast. Everything feels fine until a dull ache starts spreading across their forehead. This happens to many people who try intermittent fasting. There’s a reason for it, and there are ways to fix it. Research shows that fasting headaches are surprisingly common. Approximately 61% of people experience headaches while […]

Three hours into a 16-hour fast, hunger hits. Many people wonder: will a splash of cream in coffee ruin everything? This guide shows exactly what breaks fast and what doesn’t. Readers will learn which foods stop fat burning, what can be safely consumed during fasting, and how to break a fast without digestive issues. What […]

Fasting means no food. But what about drinks? Most beginners don’t know which beverages keep them in a fasted state. Johns Hopkins Medicine emphasizes that understanding what to drink during fasting is essential for success. One wrong choice stops fat burning and wastes hours of effort. This guide covers which drinks maintain a fasted state, […]

Someone starts intermittent fasting, and everything goes great until morning comes and they stare at their coffee maker wondering: Will this ruin everything? Many people love coffee but want their fast to work. They’ve read conflicting information online. Some sources say black coffee is fine. Others warn that anything passing the lips breaks fast. This […]

Beginners skip breakfast for three days and feel terrible. Then they think fasting doesn’t work for them. The truth is that most beginners quit fasting in the first month because they jump in too fast without understanding what their body needs to adjust. They feel hungry, cranky and weak. They wonder if something’s wrong with […]

Intermittent fasting (IF) is everywhere these days. Some people call it life-changing, while others consider it a bad idea. Maybe you’ve heard a friend brag about weight loss, only for someone else to tell you it’ll “wreck your metabolism.” With all the noise, it’s easy to feel confused. Here’s the truth: most of the scary […]

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a popular eating pattern often linked with weight loss, better blood sugar control, and improved focus. But it’s not right for everyone. For some, fasting can cause more harm than good, leading to dizziness, fatigue, nutrient deficiencies, or even serious health problems. This guide explains who should avoid intermittent fasting, the […]