WILL I BE HUNGRY WHEN I DO KICKSTART?

The quick answer is no. This is the most common concern. People assume that they will be so incredibly hungry during the intermittent fast that they will not be able to cope with it. But believe me, hunger is not so strong that you will not cope with it and hunger does not last, it comes in waves.

How are you going to handle it? The answer is, hold on a little, the hunger will pass. When I started with the periodic fast of 16: 8, I excluded breakfast. Was it tough? Yes, some days felt tough during the first week. The second week is much easier and then not felt at all. It is not dangerous to feel a little hungry, I tried to think that the little feeling of hunger was a sign that I reduced my weight, then it was positive for me.

Staying busy during fasting often helps. Fasting when you are busy at work is easier than fasting when you are on holiday and just lazy and have all the time in the world to just lie and think about food. But remember, if you run a dining window 12.00 - 20.00, it's just a matter of getting up in the morning, having your coffee or tea, a large glass of water, a little more water until 12.00 when you have to eat ... You can do it, believe me!

As the body gets used to fasting, it begins to burn its fat stores, and hunger decreases. As you continue to fast, hunger decreases rather than increases. During longer fasts, many experience that the hunger disappears completely during the second or third day.

There are also many natural products that can help curb hunger.

1. Water: It is good to start the day with a large glass of water. Drinking enough fluids prevents hunger. (Drinking a glass of water before a meal can reduce hunger). If your stomach growls and sounds, bubble water can help. Try to drink 2 liters / day.

2. Green tea: Green tea is excellent for people who go on a diet as it is full of antioxidants and polyphenols. The powerful antioxidants can help stimulate metabolism and weight loss.

3. Cinnamon: Cinnamon has been shown to slow down bowel movements and can help curb hunger. It can also help lower blood sugar and thus facilitate weight loss. Cinnamon can also be added to all teas and coffees for delicious variety.

4. Coffee: Although many people believe that caffeine reduces hunger, studies show that this may be related to antioxidants. Both decaffeinated and regular coffee reduce hunger. There is no reason to reduce coffee consumption given its many health benefits. The caffeine in coffee can also stimulate the metabolism, and thus help with fat burning.

The Kickstart Team