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🕒 What is the Fasting and Eating window?

Updated over a week ago

In intermittent fasting, your day is divided into two parts:

  • Fasting window – time when you don’t consume calories

  • Eating window – time when you eat your daily meals

It’s not about what you eat, but when you eat.


⏳ The Fasting Window

This is the period when you avoid calorie-containing food and drinks.

You can have:

  • Water

  • Black coffee (no sugar)

  • Plain tea

During this time, your body gradually shifts from using sugar for energy to using stored fat.


🍽️ The Eating Window

This is the time frame when you eat your meals.

The goal is to:

  • Follow your meal plan

  • Eat balanced meals

  • Avoid overeating

Structure helps your body stay consistent and efficient.


➡️ Common Examples

Here are popular fasting schedules:

  • 13:11 → 13 hours fasting, 11 hours eating (great for beginners)

  • 16:8 → 16 hours fasting, 8 hours eating (most popular)

There is no "perfect" window — the best one is the one you can maintain long term.

💡 Make It Work for You

Stay hydrated, keep your schedule consistent, and avoid eating right before bedtime for best results.


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