There’s two things that I absolutely love to do: stay lean and eat my favorite foods. Quite contradictory, right? But that’s two of my favorite activities in the world. I love food and I never deprive myself of anything just so I could stay fit. If I feel like eating donuts, I eat them.

When I want to grab a margarita, beer or sake bomb, I indulge myself. Whenever I’m at a restaurant, I’ll order all my favorite dishes on the menu. I love getting a steak and some delicious sides, and of course, finish it off with a good dessert. Simply put, I eat what I want, when I want it.

So, there’s the question that most of you might have in mind: “How do you eat what you want and still have six-pack abs?” This is because I only go as high as 6% body fat at some point, but I usually stay within 4-5% all year round. I know this may sound odd to you, but here’s the thing: you don’t need to choose between eating the foods you love and keeping your body fit because you can do both.

How is that possible, you ask? The answer is simple: intermittent fasting.

Understanding intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting is considered one of the most popular fitness trends in the world today—and for good reason. From the term itself, this concept involves alternating cycles of fasting and eating to help promote weight loss and keep a lean physique.

Several studies have also revealed that intermittent fasting helps boost the metabolism, protect against certain diseases, and even extend your lifespan.

Intermittent fasting uses a technique where you fast for a set amount of time followed by a period of eating. Unlike most diet programs, this method doesn’t tell you what types of food to eat but when you should consume them. Throughout your intermittent fasting session, you’ll cycle back and forth between fasting and feeding.

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