(June 04, 2011) -- Fasting, or refraining from eating for an extended period of time, is a concept that’s as old as time. While the act of fasting has strong ties to some religious beliefs, it is now being utilized by individuals from all walks of life as a simple approach to weight loss.
Studies have shown that occasional fasting combined with weight training exercise is not only an effective method for losing weight, but that it also has health benefits.
Nutritionist and athlete Brad Pilon has developed the “Eat Stop Eat” method of weight loss - a simple intermittent fasting program which allows individuals to enjoy all their favorite foods most days of the week while refraining from food entirely for one or two days.
The only scientifically proven way to lose body fat is to reduce calorie intake. Fasting creates a calorie deficit in an individual’s weekly diet. Fasting for short periods of time - 24 hours, for example - allows the body to burn fat, since it has no food to burn for fuel.
Scientific research also indicates that short periods of fasting increase growth hormone levels. The growth hormone provides many health benefits - decreasing fat; increasing muscle mass, bone density and energy levels; improving skin tone; and improving immune system function.
When a simple weight training routine is followed while Eat Stop Eat is being practiced, it’s even possible to gain muscle mass while losing weight.
Typical Eat Stop Eat followers lose between one and four pounds of body fat per week - all while sacrificing calories only one or two days per week, rather than cutting back every day.
With Eat Stop Eat, there is no need to count calories, measure out portions of food, refrain from eating certain foods, ingest supplements, or follow a rigorous workout routine. Those who have used the program call it a “brainless” way to lose weight.
Pilon has debunked any myths that fasting causes the body to go into starvation mode or that it’s necessary to eat regularly in order to maintain energy levels. In fact, he says, intermittent fasting can actually increase energy levels and cause individuals to feel healthier and more alert than ever.
Individuals with serious medical conditions should consult a doctor before trying the Eat Stop Eat program. Anyone else should be able to adhere to the program easily and experience several health benefits from it.
Learn more about Eat Stop Eat by visiting: http://www.eatstopeat.us.
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EatStopEat.us
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