Research all the methods and choose the one that best suits your lifestyle. Take into consideration your work schedule, your workout routine, your family life, and your goals. There is no one plan that's best or the most effective — it's whichever plan is best for you, one that you can easily sustain
Many people begin with the 12:12 plan, then move toward 16:8. Some may prefer doing 5:2, because they only have to think about fasting twice a week. Try a method for a few weeks and see how you feel, and then modify if you need to.
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