Popular IF Schedules
- 16:8 - Fast 16 hours, eat in 8-hour window (most popular)
- 14:10 - Fast 14 hours, eat in 10-hour window (beginner friendly)
- 5:2 - Eat normally 5 days, restrict 2 days
How to Plan Meals for 16:8
Eating Window: 12PM - 8PM
- 12:00 PM - First meal (lunch): 500-600 calories
- 3:00 PM - Snack: 200-300 calories
- 7:00 PM - Last meal (dinner): 600-700 calories
What to Eat
- Prioritize protein and fiber at every meal
- Include healthy fats for satiety
- Stay hydrated during fasting (water, black coffee, tea)
- Avoid breaking your fast with sugar
Common Mistakes
1. Overeating in the eating window
2. Not getting enough protein
3. Skipping hydration during fasting
4. Being too restrictive too soon
Next step
Turn this idea into your real plan for the week
Open the public planner, grab the free PDF for a reset, or explore Core and Pro if you want saving, sync, and extra guidance.
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