{"id":57690,"date":"2023-12-12T08:03:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T08:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=57690"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"intermittent-fasting-19-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Intermittent Fasting 19\/5: What Is It, How To Do It, Benefits &#038; More"},"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\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/#What_Is_Intermittent_Fasting_195\" >What Is Intermittent Fasting 19\/5?<\/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\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/#Is_It_Okay_To_Fast_19_Hours_A_Day\" >Is It Okay To Fast 19 Hours A Day?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/#Children_and_teenagers\" >Children and teenagers\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/#Pregnant_women_and_breastfeeding_mothers\" >Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/#People_with_insulin-dependent_diabetes\" >People with insulin-dependent diabetes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/#Anyone_with_a_history_of_an_eating_disorder_history\" >Anyone with a history of an eating disorder history<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/#What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_The_19_Hours_A_Day_Fast\" >What Are The Benefits Of The 19 Hours A Day Fast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/#How_Much_Weight_Can_I_Lose_If_I_Fast_19_Hours_A_Day\" >How Much Weight Can I Lose If I Fast 19 Hours A Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/#Which_Is_The_Best_Intermittent_Fasting_Schedule_For_Women\" >Which Is The Best Intermittent Fasting Schedule For Women?<\/a><\/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\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/#What_Is_Intermittent_Fasting_By_Age\" >What Is Intermittent Fasting By Age?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/#What_Should_I_Eat_When_Intermittent_Fasting_5_Days_A_Week\" >What Should I Eat When Intermittent Fasting 5 Days A Week?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the past decade or so, intermittent fasting (IF) has taken both the fasting and fitness communities by storm. Combined with exercise i.e cardio and strength training, the various types of intermittent fasting have been claimed to be quite effective in weight loss and other health benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_19\/5&quot;&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;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_19\/5\" 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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting 19\/5 is one of the many schedules that many on this diet follow. While it is not as popular as the beloved 16\/8 plan, 19\/5 intermittent fasting benefits seem to be similar to other IF plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn more about what fasting 19 hours a day can potentially do to your body and overall health, how much weight you might expect to lose, what you should and shouldn\u2019t eat, and much more!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Intermittent_Fasting_195\"><\/span><b>What Is Intermittent Fasting 19\/5?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a time-restricted eating strategy where you fast for 19 hours a day and only have a 5 hour eating window. In this 19\/5 <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-schedule\/\">fasting schedule<\/a> you need to consume all your allocated calories for the day in this 5-hour window.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be done in one large meal, or several small meals and snacks sprinkled throughout this feeding\/eating window. The 19\/5 fasting method is certainly more advanced than the 16\/8 method but\u00a0 slightly easier than 20\/4 or the OMAD (One Meal A Day) diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Okay_To_Fast_19_Hours_A_Day\"><\/span><b>Is It Okay To Fast 19 Hours A Day?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical News Today, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it is relatively safe for most healthy adults to go a full 24 hours a day without food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A 19 hour fast is shorter than the full 24 hours, so many people can safely go without food without any major side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_19\/5\">Start using our app and watch the magic happen<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that said, despite its relative safety and benefits, not everyone should hop on the intermittent fasting trend. Groups of people who should keep away from IF include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Children_and_teenagers\"><\/span><b>Children and teenagers\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They go through periods of rapid growth. Food is essential in growth spurts and restricting it may lead to unwanted side effects. A study published in 2014 stated that growth spurts increase nutritional needs of both macro and micronutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A higher calorie intake as well as more protein, iron, calcium, zinc and folate are required during this time. Failure to get enough calories as well as vitamins and other nutrients during such a time could derail and delay the growth spurt or even puberty (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4266867\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pregnant_women_and_breastfeeding_mothers\"><\/span><b>Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNICEF, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poor nutrition during pregnancy may lead to anemia, pre-eclampsia, hemorrhage and death in mothers. It could also lead to stillbirths, low birthweight, wasting and developmental delays for children (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org\/nutrition\/maternal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In breastfeeding women, intermittent fasting may lead to decreased breast milk production (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6281271\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), fatigue and dehydration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if a breastfeeding woman could ensure that she eats all her required calories and nutrients during the feeding window, a combination of IF plus all the fatigue a new mother goes through as well as other life factors might make this hard if not impossible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_19\/5\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/11.png\" alt=\"intermittent fasting 19\/5\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People_with_insulin-dependent_diabetes\"><\/span><b>People with insulin-dependent diabetes\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting with insulin-dependent diabetes puts you at a risk of your blood sugar dropping too low, which significantly increases the risk of acute diabetes complications like hypoglycemia and significant hyperglycemia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some studies claim that with education and daily advanced glucose monitoring people with uncomplicated type 1 diabetes could fast safely (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6906269\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), we suggest that you\u00a0 just not do it altogether. As they say it, better safe than sorry.\u00a0 Even if you have type 2 diabetes and are not on insulin, it is crucial to speak to your healthcare provider before starting a fasting regimen, as you are also at risk of low blood sugar events. The same advice goes for anyone else on medication that can lower their blood sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anyone_with_a_history_of_an_eating_disorder_history\"><\/span><b>Anyone with a history of an eating disorder history<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an article published earlier this year in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychiatric News<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> earlier this year, IF is associated with a higher risk of eating disorders as well as eating disorder behaviors in both adolescents and young adults (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/psychnews.psychiatryonline.org\/doi\/full\/10.1176\/appi.pn.2023.02.2.3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the study, recent intermittent fasting in adolescents and young adults was associated with (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/psychnews.psychiatryonline.org\/doi\/full\/10.1176\/appi.pn.2023.02.2.3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36368052\/\"><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;\">All eating disorder behaviors &#8211; i.e. overeating, binge eating, vomiting, laxative use, compulsive exercise, and fasting &#8211; as well as higher EDE-Q (Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire) global scores in women.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compulsive exercise, fasting, and higher EDE-Q scores in men. Vomiting was associated with fasting in the last 30 days but not 12 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher EDE-Q scores in transgender\/gender nonconforming people<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_The_19_Hours_A_Day_Fast\"><\/span><b>What Are The Benefits Of The 19 Hours A Day Fast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting 19\/5 probably has similar benefits to all other IF schedules, namely the 16:8, 14:10, 12:12, 20\/4, the 5:2 diet, as well as OMAD. These benefits might include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aid fat weight loss &#8211; Intermittent fasting 19\/5 weight loss is probably the main reason why most people look into this eating cycle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting can help with weight loss by helping you to eat fewer calories overall, without calorie counting or restricting your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review of 27 studies published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Family Physician<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal in 2020 found that various methods of intermittent fasting helped participants lose 0.8 percent to 13 percent of their baseline body weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7021351\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/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 risk of Type 2 Diabetes &#8211; In 2014, a study published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translational Research<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> concluded that daily intermittent fasting and alternative day IF (like the 5:2 diet), might not only be used as alternatives to daily calorie restriction for weight loss but also as a means to improve insulin sensitivity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24993615\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a recent study published in 2022, researchers found that intermittent fasting helped lower fasting blood sugar by an average of 0.15 millimoles per liter, as well as lowering other markers of insulin resistance. The researchers concluded that IF might be used as an auxiliary treatment to prevent the occurrence and development of chronic diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8970877\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that better insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels not only help prevent diabetes, but are essential in the management of type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved heart health &#8211; Studies on intermittent fasting show that it may help reduce blood sugar levels, total cholesterol, triglycerides and lower blood pressure, all factors that increase the risk of heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7415631\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34733872\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved brain health and protection against neurodegenerative diseases &#8211; In a study published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrients <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in 2022, researchers stated that IF may induce several molecular and cellular adaptations in neurons, which, overall enhance cellular stress resistance, synaptic plasticity, and neurogenesis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8954770\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a review published earlier this year, researchers concluded that long term intermittent fasting might potentially reverse or delay the pathological process in Alzheimer\u2019s disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10413426\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/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;\">Reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in the body &#8211; These two factors accelerate aging, and increase your risk of common and chronic illnesses (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/10942912.2018.1560312\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/cell\/fulltext\/S0092-8674(19)30850-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting has also been claimed to help improve your sleep and reduce brain fog, improving focus, mental clarity and reducing forgetfulness and confusion (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/health-benefits-of-intermittent-fasting-and-tips-for-making-it-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-long-does-it-take-for-intermittent-fasting-to-work\/\/\"><i>How Long Does It Take for Intermittent Fasting To Work?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Can_I_Lose_If_I_Fast_19_Hours_A_Day\"><\/span><b>How Much Weight Can I Lose If I Fast 19 Hours A Day?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number varies from person to person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, safe and sustainable weight loss is characterized by losing 1 to 2 pounds a week, which translates to losing about 4 to 8 pounds a month (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As seen above, intermittent fasting can lead to weight loss through calorie restriction (eating less hours can translate to eating less overall).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also boost your weight loss by adding a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-workout-plan\/\">workout plan<\/a> to your intermittent fasting. Exercise increases calorie burning and increases lean mass, which also boosts resting metabolic rate &#8211; i.e you burn more calories while at rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_19\/5\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9_1.png\" alt=\"intermittent fasting 19\/5\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Is_The_Best_Intermittent_Fasting_Schedule_For_Women\"><\/span><b>Which Is The Best Intermittent Fasting Schedule For Women?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/16-8-intermittent-fasting-for-seniors\/\">best intermittent fasting schedule<\/a> is the one that works best for you. No schedule is better for women but not men and vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19\/5 fasting for women can work if the women in question stick to it and follow the rules on what to and what not to eat or drink during the fasting and eating windows. Shorter or longer fasts will work and elicit the same benefits as long as you are consistent and stick to the rules. That said, women may need to adjust their fasting schedule based on how their bodies feel due to fluctuations in hormones over their menstrual cycles, which can affect energy levels. It\u2019s important to listen to your body and be kind to it. Some women, such as those who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding, should not practice intermittent fasting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Intermittent_Fasting_By_Age\"><\/span><b>What Is Intermittent Fasting By Age?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a new fad that people are using to try and capitalize on the intermittent fasting for weight loss trend. These people claim that some schedules work better for certain age groups and can help them lose more weight. This, however, seems to be false and a scam that has no scientific backing to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As stated above, the best IF schedule for you is what you have tried and find easiest to do\/follow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As long as you don\u2019t consume anything that will break your fast during the fasting window, and eat nutritious foods that are within your allocated daily calorie intake during the feeding window, you are likely to not only lose weight, but also experience the above mentioned health benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_19\/5\">Get your life moving in the right direction with BetterMe! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_I_Eat_When_Intermittent_Fasting_5_Days_A_Week\"><\/span><b>What Should I Eat When Intermittent Fasting 5 Days A Week?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most time-restricted feeding regimens aim for intermittent fasting all 7 days of the week. This is unless you are following the 5:2 diet which involves eating as usual 5 days a week and drastically cutting your calorie intake to 500 or 600 calories (for women and men, respectively) on two non-consecutive days of the week. Or alternate-day fasting, which, as it sounds, consists of fasting every other day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the fasting window you are not allowed to eat or drink anything that can break your fast. Food will obviously break your fast, but drinks that will not break your fast include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain or sparkling water (unsweetened)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsweetened tea (green, black, herbal, etc.) or coffee with no sugar or creamer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your eating window starts, make sure to eat a healthy, balanced diet and stick to your recommended calorie deficit intake for weight loss. While some claim that you can still eat whatever you want during this window and still lose weight, the process will likely take longer and overeating unhealthy foods could lead to health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best intermittent <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/21-day-fasting-diet\/\">fasting diet<\/a> should<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include large amounts of a variety of fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have protein rich foods &#8211; Both animal and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plant-based-diet-meal-plan\/\">plant based<\/a> sources, unless you prefer a plant-based diet. Protein is great for muscle building and maintenance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include complex carbohydrates &#8211; They help boost satiety, digestion and give you strength to not only get through your day but also survive all 19 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be rich in healthy fats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid high added sugar, high sodium and well as overly processed foods<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-can-i-eat-during-intermittent-fasting\/\"><i>What Can I Eat During Intermittent Fasting?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_19\/5\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/7-3.png\" alt=\"intermittent fasting 19\/5\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_19\/5&quot;&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;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_19\/5\" 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting 19\/5 may not be listed among the main IF schedules, but it is still a schedule, nonetheless. This schedule is for those who may have been doing the 16:8 and want to push their bodies further, but are not quite ready to tackle the 20:4.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to do the 19\/5 schedule, be sure to stay as hydrated as possible during the fasting window to avoid dehydration. Once the eating window opens up, be sure to fill up on quality protein, complex carbs, healthy fats, and lots of vegetables. Talk to your healthcare provider before starting a fasting regimen, especially if you have any medical conditions or are taking any medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the past decade or so, intermittent fasting (IF) has taken both the fasting and fitness communities by storm. Combined with exercise i.e cardio and strength training, the various types of intermittent fasting have been claimed to be quite effective in weight loss and other health benefits. 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Kamau, Kristen Fleming, RD\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\u0421. Kamau, Kristen Fleming, RD\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"10 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-19-5\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"\u0421. 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While it is not as popular as the beloved 16\/8 plan, 19\/5 intermittent fasting benefits seem to be similar to other IF plans.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn more about what fasting 19 hours a day can potentially do to your body and overall health, how much weight you might expect to lose, what you should and shouldn\u2019t eat, and much more!<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What Is Intermittent Fasting 19\/5?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a time-restricted eating strategy where you fast for 19 hours a day and only have a 5 hour eating window. In this 19\/5 <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-schedule\/\">fasting schedule<\/a> you need to consume all your allocated calories for the day in this 5-hour window.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be done in one large meal, or several small meals and snacks sprinkled throughout this feeding\/eating window. 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