Intermittent Fasting Success Stories and Results

Intermittent Fasting is a tried and true diet plan that's been popular for a couple of years.

I'm writing this article to highlight some intermittent fasting results and success stories from those that have tried it and seen the weight loss benefits.

Intermittent Fasting Results- What Can You Expect:

In short, if you follow a basic intermittent fasting plan consistently you can expect to see significant weight loss. That's the benefits, and one of the most common results that people are seeking when they try intermittent fasting for the first time.

There are some other health benefits that are discussed in the blog post that I linked too above as well.

And one great thing about intermittent fasting is that it makes results easy to achieve, because it's so simple to follow.

No calorie counting, no eating weird meals or having to say "No" to certain foods because they don't fit your special diet.

All you have to do is eat all of your food each day within your 8 hour window, and then stop eating for 16 hours of fasting.

Then schedule the rest of your life around this, and your routine is in place. You can work out in the morning, then have your first meal at approximately noon or 1PM. This is one of the most common intermittent fasting plans that will definitely deliver results for those that stick with it.

Let's look at some specific success stories though to see what people have achieved:

Intermittent Fasting Success Stories- Real Results:

This video is a good example of the results you can get by sticking to the plan. This guy took a photo periodically throughout his intermittent fasting journey. The results are undeniable, and it's nice to see some in between progress pictures instead of just a before and after. Good job on this video and on the impressive results!

He was already in pretty average shape before beginning this challenge though. At least average for most non athletes and non bodybuilders. So let's look at a more extreme example of the results you can achieve with intermittent fasting. A true success story of somebody who started in far worse shape.

This woman really made amazing progress with 6 months of intermittent fasting, from a significant amount of stomach fat and bodyfat overall to a much slimmer body from stomach to arms and everywhere in between.

Finally let's take a look at one more example of an intermittent fasting success story. Take a look at how this guy took his physique to a pretty impressive level in terms of low bodyfat and lean muscle mass, with intermittent fasting.

The video suggests he's far from done (most bodybuilders are never satisfied with the results they've achieved... always strive for more!), but what he did accomplish in a relatively short period of time with intermittent fasting is very impressive and shows how effective this type of diet plan can be. Here's the video of his intermittent fasting success story:

Conclusion: Intermittent Fasting Delivers Real Results

These videos are just three examples of intermittent fasting success stories. There are far more. Go over to YouTube if you want to see hundreds of videos telling about stories and experiences with intermittent fasting, just like the three we looked at here today.

Intermittent Fasting Diet Plan Overview

Intermittent Fasting Diet, The Basics:

Here’s a simple definition of intermittent fasting: you eat your typical amount of food and calories each day but in a smaller time period. Intermittent fasting is not technically a diet.  It's a pattern of eating that reduces the window in which you eat each day to approximately 8 hours.

So don't think of intermittent fasting as a diet, it's more of a pattern of eating.

Sample intermittent fasting diet plan:

If you eat your first meal each day at approximately 1pm or 2pm, you can continue eating food until around 9pm. After that, you'd fast until the next day at 1pm or 2pm. That translates into an 8 hour window for eating, and 16 hours of fasting. Doing this every day can provide great results. The key is to be consistent with your intermittent fasting plan.

Intermittent fasting results and benefits- Why do it?

One of the key intermittent fasting results that you can expect if you follow this plan is weight loss. 

If you want a detailed scientific explanation of how intermittent fasting leads to fat loss, check out this article. 

It's almost certain that if you do follow a consistent plan of intermittent fasting, you'll see weight loss results due to the reasons mentioned in the link above.

Let's talk about some of the other benefits though. 

An often overlooked benefit is simplicity. Your day becomes much much simpler when you only eat in an 8 hour window of time. You can plan your work, your workouts, and your other daily activities around your meal times much more easily. Intermittent fasting allows you to have a very consistent daily schedule which can help with gym sessions and consistent high quality workouts. Whether your goal is just getting/staying lean, or intermittent fasting for bodybuilding, a consistent schedule is a huge asset to you in achieving your goals.

Another benefit is that intermittent fasting actually helps you live longer. Scientists have long known that calorie restriction leads to a longer life. Overeating is bad, eating just enough to get by is good (in terms of simply living as long as possible). Intermittent fasting provides similar benefits to simple types of calorie restriction.

Intermittent fasting is also much easier than dieting. You don't have to watch what you eat closely, you can eat the foods you enjoy. Your only task is to follow the plan and eat at appropriate times throughout the day. And you can set the times to some degree too. One person's intermittent fasting plan could have the first meal occur at 11 AM. Somebody else might choose 3PM, depending on schedules and preferences. 

Conclusion: Is The Intermittent Fasting Diet Effective:

Different people will see different results, but the short answer to the question above is "Yes". Most people should try it if they're interested/curious, as you're likely to see some significant weightloss and other benefits with a consistent intermittent fasting diet plan. 

Intermittent fasting is a valid eating plan for both casual dieters with the goal of having a decent beach body, being healthier, or simply improving their appearance or dropping a few pants sizes.

At the same time it's a tried and true method for cutting fat that's utilized by bodybuilders and competitive athletes as well.

Intermittent fasting is trusted and utilized by bodybuilders because it's incredibly simple to maintain the plan, and the method is effective in a relatively short period of time. In short, it's easy to follow, and intermittent fasting often delivers serious results.