Is 16/8 fasting good for men?

Yes, 16/8 fasting can be good for men. This time-restricted eating method is important for reducing the number of calories you eat daily while encouraging the body to burn more fat for energy. This helps with weight loss and may provide other benefits that have been mentioned previously.

Does sleeping count as fasting?

Yes, sleeping can count as fasting. Fasting means you aren’t eating food within the fasting window and if you spend that time sleeping, it also counts. So, it doesn’t matter whether you remain awake or are asleep so long as you don’t eat.

What happens after 4 weeks of intermittent fasting?

After 4 weeks of intermittent fasting, you’re likely to have seen results that include weight reduction and improved blood sugar, in addition to insulin sensitivity among other changes. However, with intermittent fasting, you may not see fast results, but you’ll typically see changes that start in the first week. For example, regarding body weight, you may lose about half a pound to 1 pound per week ( 7 ).

Is it OK to do 16/8 fasting every day?

It depends on your health. If you’re healthy and aren’t taking any medication, don’t have any chronic diseases, and aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding, then it’s typically okay to do 16/8 fasting every day. What’s important here is that you maintain and optimize your health. Even when intermittent fasting, you need to remain hydrated and eat nutrient-dense foods during the eating window.

Can you drink coffee when fasting?

Yes, you can have coffee when fasting. Coffee doesn’t break a fast as it contains virtually no calories. A 100g cup of coffee contains almost zero calories ( 3 ).

Blog Editorial team Jared Meacham, PhD, RD

Jared Meacham, PhD, RD

PhD in Nutrition, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

With over two decades of experience in health, fitness, nutrition, and wellness, Dr. Jared Meacham holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition, and is a fitness professional, and educator. He oversees global fitness and wellness programming for an international development institution, teaches at the university level, and practices dietetics across various settings.

Dr. Meacham holds a Ph.D. from the University of New Orleans, an MBA and MPA from the University of Texas Permian Basin, and multiple master’s degrees from institutions such as Lamar University and Virginia Tech. Additionally, he is certified as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and holds credentials as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Facility Management Professional (FMP).