{"id":42836,"date":"2022-05-01T22:21:35","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T22:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=42836"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"endomorph-intermittent-fasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/","title":{"rendered":"Endomorph Intermittent Fasting: How It Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#What_Is_Intermittent_Fasting\" >What Is Intermittent Fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#How_Does_Intermittent_Fasting_Work\" >How Does Intermittent Fasting Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#Does_Intermittent_Fasting_Work_For_Endomorphs\" >Does Intermittent Fasting Work For Endomorphs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#How_Should_Endomorphs_Do_Intermittent_Fasting\" >How Should Endomorphs Do Intermittent Fasting?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#Fasting_Types_For_Endomorphs\" >Fasting Types For Endomorphs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#The_168_Method\" >The 16\/8 Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#The_5_2_Diet\" >The 5:2 Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#The_Warrior_Diet\" >The Warrior Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#Alternate-Day_Fasting\" >Alternate-Day Fasting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#What_To_Eat_While_Intermittent_Fasting\" >What To Eat While Intermittent Fasting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#Green_Leafy_Vegetables\" >Green Leafy Vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#Fruit\" >Fruit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#Lean_Protein\" >Lean Protein<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#Healthy_Fats\" >Healthy Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#Complex_Carbs\" >Complex Carbs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#Other_Lifestyle_Changes\" >Other Lifestyle Changes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#Exercise\" >Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#Sleep\" >Sleep<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to American researcher and psychologist William Sheldon, people can be broadly divided into three different body types \u2013 ectomorphs, mesomorphs, and endomorphs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/39274244\/William_Sheldon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This system of classification isn\u2019t used in modern science or medicine, but it was originally designed by Sheldon as a rough way of categorizing people by \u201cbody type.\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endomorphs are typically larger and have more body fat than the other two types. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also tend to find it harder to lose weight and may be more insulin resistant. One tell-tale sign of a so-called endomorph body type is a large waist circumference. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you consider yourself an endomorph who wants to lose weight, you may be wondering if <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-snacks\/\">intermittent fasting<\/a> (IF) is a good option for you. In this article, we\u2019ll take a look at how IF works for so-called endomorphs and whether it can help you reach your weight loss and health goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;LINK&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:807,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16773836},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endomorph_Intermittent_Fasting\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Intermittent_Fasting\"><\/span><strong>What Is Intermittent Fasting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting is a popular eating pattern in which people cycle between periods of fasting and eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4516560\/#__ffn_sectitle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). There are many different ways to do <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-drinks\/\">intermittent fasting<\/a>, but the most common is the 16\/8 method. This involves fasting for a 16 hour period each day\u00a0(usually overnight) and then eating all your meals within the next 8-hour window.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you might choose to skip breakfast and eat lunch and dinner between the hours of noon and 8 p.m. This would mean fasting for 16 hours and eating within an 8-hour window.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other types of intermittent fasting include the 5:2 diet, in which you eat normally for five days of the week and then restrict your calories to 500\u2013600 on two non-consecutive days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s also the eat-stop-eat method, in which you fast for 24 hours, once or twice per week. For example, you might eat dinner on Monday night and then not eat again until dinner on Tuesday night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Intermittent_Fasting_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does Intermittent Fasting Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting works by reducing your overall calorie intake. When you fast, you\u2019re naturally consuming fewer calories, which can lead to weight lost over time (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7021351\/#__ffn_sectitle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting is also thought to alter your hormone levels in a way that encourages fat burning and weight loss. When you fast, your body may release more of the hormone norepinephrine. This hormone helps to break down body fat and make it available for use as energy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/endo\/article\/157\/2\/679\/2422759\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting may also increase levels of human growth hormone (HGH), which has been linked to fat loss and muscle gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8419605\/#!po=49.2188\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, fasting may lower insulin levels, which is important for endomorphs who are more insulin resistant. When insulin levels are low, your body is better able to access stored body fat and use it for energy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2077-0383\/8\/10\/1645\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from weight loss, research shows that IF might have the following potential benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5959807\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower insulin levels and improve insulin sensitivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce inflammation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve heart health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boost brain health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fight cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase life span<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-side-effects\/\">Intermittent Fasting Side Effects And What You Can Do About Them<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Intermittent_Fasting_Work_For_Endomorphs\"><\/span><strong>Does Intermittent Fasting Work For Endomorphs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting can be a helpful weight loss tool for endomorphs. By simply restricting your eating window, you can reduce your overall calorie intake and lose weight over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the hormonal changes that occur during fasting may promote fat burning and help endomorphs shed stubborn body fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, one of the most important benefits of intermittent fasting for an endomorph is the fact that it might help improve insulin sensitivity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2077-0383\/8\/10\/1645\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People described as endomorphs are sometimes more insulin resistant, which means their cells don\u2019t respond as well to the hormone insulin. This can lead to weight gain and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7553667\/#!po=58.1081\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting has been shown in some studies to improve insulin sensitivity in both healthy individuals and those with insulin resistance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2077-0383\/8\/10\/1645\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is thought to be one of the mechanisms by which IF aids weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way intermittent fasting may help endomorphs lose weight is by reducing inflammation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4257368\/#__ffn_sectitle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Inflammation is a process that occurs in response to infection or injury. It\u2019s a normal and necessary process, but chronic inflammation is associated with weight gain and other health problems (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41591-019-0675-0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=endomorph_intermittent_fasting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55372\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"intermittent fasting according to body type endomorph\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some endomorphs may tend to have higher levels of inflammation, which could contribute to their increased risk of obesity. Intermittent fasting has been seen to reduce inflammation, which may help endomorphs lose weight and improve their health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, intermittent fasting has been linked with improved brain health in animal studies(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/13\/9\/3166\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This could be important for endomorphs because research shows that inflammation and insulin resistance may be linked with certain neurodegenerative diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting has been linked in one study to increased levels of a brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). This is a protein that helps to protect and repair brain cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/13\/9\/3166\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BDNF has also been linked with improved insulin sensitivity, so it may help some endomorphs in this way as well (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1422-0067\/21\/3\/841\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you\u2019re an endomorph who wants to lose weight, intermittent fasting may be a good option for you. It might help to increase insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation and improve brain function. All of these things may help you reach your weight loss goals and live an overall healthier life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endomorph_Intermittent_Fasting\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_Endomorphs_Do_Intermittent_Fasting\"><\/span><strong>How Should Endomorphs Do Intermittent Fasting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an endomorph and want to try <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lemonade-fasting\/\">intermittent fasting<\/a>, there are a few things to keep in mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fasting_Types_For_Endomorphs\"><\/span><strong>Fasting Types For Endomorphs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are many different ways to do <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-day-fasting-diet-meal-plan\/\">intermittent fasting<\/a>, some might work better for endomorphs than others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few suggestions<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_168_Method\"><\/span><b>The 16\/8 Method<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also called the Leangains protocol, this involves fasting for 16 hours and eating all your food within an 8-hour window (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12967-016-1044-0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For example, you could stop eating at 8 p.m. and not eat again until noon the next day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method is thought to be one of the most effective for weight loss and may be a good option for endomorphs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason this fasting method may be particularly effective for endomorphs is that it allows them to have larger meals while still restricting their overall calorie intake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also aligns with the natural circadian rhythm, which may help boost <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/21-day-fasting-diet\/\">metabolism<\/a> and fat burning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_5_2_Diet\"><\/span><b>The 5:2 Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this approach, you eat normally five days per week and restrict your calories to 500\u2013600 on two nonconsecutive days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4516560\/#__ffn_sectitle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For example, you could eat normally every day except Monday and Thursday, when you will restrict your calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet may also be a good option for endomorphs because it allows them to enjoy regular meals most of the time while still getting the benefits of fasting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Warrior_Diet\"><\/span><b>The Warrior Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method involves eating small amounts of raw fruits and vegetables during the day, followed by one large &#8220;feast&#8221; at night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet may also be a good option for endomorphs because it helps them avoid hunger and cravings during the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also allows them to eat their largest meal when they&#8217;re most likely to be active and have an increased metabolism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=endomorph_intermittent_fasting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55374\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-1024x576.png\" alt=\"types of fasting\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternate-Day_Fasting\"><\/span><b>Alternate-Day Fasting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This involves <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bulletproof-coffee-fasting\/\">fasting<\/a> every other day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5680777\/#!po=77.3810\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For example, you could eat normally on Monday, fast on Tuesday, eat normally on Wednesday, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet may not be the best option for endomorphs because it can be difficult to stick to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may also be more likely to cause hunger and cravings, which can lead to overeating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-mistakes\/\">10 Intermittent Fasting Mistakes People Make And How To Avoid Them<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Eat_While_Intermittent_Fasting\"><\/span><strong>What To Eat While Intermittent Fasting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you eat while intermittent fasting is just as important as when you eat. Endomorphs with insulin resistance should be on a diet that keeps blood sugar in check. They may also want to prioritize eating anti-inflammatory foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few suggested foods for endomorphs to eat while intermittent fasting include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Leafy_Vegetables\"><\/span><strong>Green Leafy Vegetables<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are a great source of nutrients and antioxidants. They&#8217;re also low in calories and carbs, making them ideal for endomorphs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/advances\/article\/3\/4\/506\/4591497\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some great options include spinach, kale, collards, and Swiss chard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruit\"><\/span><strong>Fruit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, fruit is a great food for endomorphs to eat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/advances\/article\/3\/4\/506\/4591497\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some good options include berries, citrus fruits, apples, and pears.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can help tame cravings while providing essential nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=endomorph_intermittent_fasting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55373\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9_1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"intermittent fasting by body type\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9_1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9_1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9_1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9_1-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/9_1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lean_Protein\"><\/span><strong>Lean Protein<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean protein is an essential part of any diet, but it&#8217;s especially important for endomorphs. That&#8217;s because it helps to keep blood sugar levels in check and promote fullness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/101\/6\/1320S\/4564492?login=false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some great sources of lean protein include chicken, fish, tofu, and legumes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Fats\"><\/span><strong>Healthy Fats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy fats are another important part of any diet, but they&#8217;re especially important for endomorphs. That&#8217;s because they help to keep blood sugar levels in check and promote fullness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionj.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12937-017-0271-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some great sources of healthy fats include avocados, nuts, and seeds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complex_Carbs\"><\/span><strong>Complex Carbs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endomorphs should also focus on complex carbs, which are slowly digested and help to keep blood sugar levels in check (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some great options include oats, quinoa, sweet potatoes, brown rice, and whole wheat products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While complex carbs are healthy, endomorphs should still be careful not to overdo it. That&#8217;s because excess energy is stored as fat, which can lead to weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/14\/10\/1174\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In as much as possible, endomorphs should avoid ultra processed foods, refined carbs, and sugary drinks. These foods can cause blood sugar levels to spike, leading to cravings and weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/12\/7\/1955\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endomorph_Intermittent_Fasting\">start transforming your life<\/a> now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Lifestyle_Changes\"><\/span><strong>Other Lifestyle Changes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While intermittent fasting for endomorphs can be helpful, it&#8217;s not the only lifestyle change they need to make. They also need to focus on getting regular exercise and getting enough sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise\"><\/span><strong>Exercise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise is an essential part of any weight loss plan, but it&#8217;s especially important for endomorphs. That&#8217;s because they may tend to have a slower metabolism, which makes it harder for them to lose weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endomorphs should focus on getting regular aerobic exercise and strength training. Aerobic exercise will help to burn calories and improve their cardiovascular health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/01.cir.0000048890.59383.8d\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Strength training will help to build muscle, which can help to boost their metabolism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/strength-training\/art-20046670\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting enough exercise can be difficult while fasting, so endomorphs may want to consider working out after they break their fast or on days when they&#8217;re not fasting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep\"><\/span><strong>Sleep<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep is also an important part of any weight loss plan, but it&#8217;s especially important for endomorphs. That&#8217;s because they may tend to have a higher level of the stress hormone cortisol. This hormone can lead to weight gain, so endomorphs need to get enough sleep to keep it in check (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4688585\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endomorphs should aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night. Like everyone else, they should practice good sleep hygiene and avoid using electronics in bed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endomorphs\u00a0 might benefit from intermittent fasting, but they need to be careful about what they eat and when they eat it. In addition to intermittent fasting, endomorphs should focus on getting regular exercise and getting enough sleep. These lifestyle changes can help them lose weight and keep it off in the long term. Always talk to your doctor before making any major dietary changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;LINK&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:811,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16773836},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Endomorph_Intermittent_Fasting\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to American researcher and psychologist William Sheldon, people can be broadly divided into three different body types \u2013 ectomorphs, mesomorphs, and endomorphs (18). This system of classification isn\u2019t used in modern science or medicine, but it was originally designed by Sheldon as a rough way of categorizing people by \u201cbody type.\u201d Endomorphs are typically [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":55371,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[150],"tags":[],"coauthors":[117,87],"class_list":["post-42836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fasting-diet"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Endomorph Intermittent Fasting: How It Works - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How does \u2605 ENDOMORPH INTERMITTENT FASTING work? \u27a4 What should they eat and when should they eat it? 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