Why You Should Fast: Two Reasons + A Plan of Attack

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Fasting. Should you give it a go? In this video I take you three a couple of reasons why I believe fasting (and intermittent fasting) is one of the best diet approaches out there. Plus, I talk about two common myths/misconceptions for when it comes to the consumption of food.

Check it out below and let me know if you have any questions.

 

 

Thanks for watching!

 

Further reading:
Martin Berkhan’s website LeanGains

Fasting: Why You Should Give It A Go

The Meal Fallacy: Part I
OMG, I’m Catabolic
3 Reasons Why You Might Be Overweight
Autophagy Wikipedia

 

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