Most of my days this week have been 12 hour fasting days. I’ve definitely found that those work best for me with my running schedule. Especially on long run days like today, when I have a 12 1/2-mile training run on the books. Basically, I wake up at 6:00 a.m., eat breakfast by 6:30, and finish supper before 6:00 p.m. This routine keeps me from snacking at night but gives me an opportunity to fuel enough for the next days’ activity.
That’s not to take away from the benefits of doing a longer fast, like an 18 or 20 hour fast. Those definitely have a place in resetting the gut especially following a round of antibiotics or a period of unhealthy eating. They can also be incorporated on non-exercise or low exercise days like Sunday.
This coming week, what I would really like to focus on is:
- Not eating after 5:00 p.m. (10-12 hour overnight fast)
- Eating a light supper vs. a heavy supper (examples for me would be a couple eggs on an Ezekiel bread English muffin or Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt with 1/4 cup grain free cereal) May Your Weekend Be Blessed! Beth
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