Intermittent Fasting

I’ve been practicing the 5:2 diet for several years now, and it’s really been the most effective way for me to keep my weight consistent, while moderately indulging most days of the week. I initially lost the 3 most stubborn lbs. of my life on this diet and have kept it off ever since. My brother even lost 30 lbs. in 3 months by fasting 3:3!!

I try to fast 2 days and eat whatever I feel like on the other 5 days, obviously not gorging myself. Some weeks, if I feel I have been eating pretty healthy, I may only fast for 1 day, but all this Korean cooking these days definitely has me needing to fast more! 

 During my “fast days”, I eat around 500 calories. This can be challenging if you don’t pick the right foods, since your energy can really start to dip as the day progresses. I found that eating lean protein and vegetables, sometimes with carbs, helps to stave off my  hunger and keep my energy up! You can really eat anything you want as long as you are measuring your caloric intake (500-600), while fasting at least 16 hours before and after your fast day. 

Anyway, what I really want to share with you all, besides my love for Korean food, is HOW I’ve been eating on my fast days to sustain this lifestyle long term. And what I realized is, the food better be good! I have been recording countless yummy recipes < 500 calories (like the ones you see pictured here), and am so excited to start sharing these with you. You can have one of these 500 calories or less meals in one sitting or break them up into two throughout the day…more to come so stay tuned, friends!