Best Intermittent Fasting Schedule for Women
The best intermittent fasting schedule for women explained — 12:12, 14:10, and 16:8 protocols, plus how to adjust for your cycle and life stage.
Most women do best starting with a 12:12 or 14:10 fasting schedule and building gradually from there. A 16:8 protocol — eating within an 8-hour window each day — works well for many women long-term. The best schedule is the one that fits your life, respects your hormones, and can be sustained without stress or obsession. The most common mistake women make with intermittent fasting is following a plan designed for men and wondering why it isn't working — or…
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