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All You Need to Know about Fasting
All You Need to Know about Fasting
All You Need to Know about Fasting

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IF for Beginners

Intermittent Fasting with BodyFast: Your Beginner’s Guide

New to intermittent fasting? Check out our effective step-by-step beginner’s guide to reach your health and weight loss goals with the BodyFast app.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Fasting Method

The Science Behind Intermittent Fasting

Studies point to far-reaching health benefits of intermittent fasting. In this blog post, we’ll provide you with a summary of the most important findings.

Author:

Patrick Hammer

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Fasting Method

10 Effective Distractions to Outsmart Fasting Cravings

Cravings while fasting? Don’t let them derail your goals! Read this blog post and learn how to manage your hunger with effective distraction techniques.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Health

Fasting vs. Starvation: Unveiling the Crucial Difference

Do you believe fasting leads to starvation? Time to bust the myth! Check out our blog post to learn why it’s the complete opposite – top fasting tips included!

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Training & Exercise

Fasting for Athletes: How to Unlock Peak Performance

Think you can’t optimize your physical fitness with intermittent fasting? You can! Uncover the secrets to unlock your peak performance by reading our blog post!

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Health

The Ultimate Way to Sync Fasting with Your Circadian Clock

Your circadian clock and intermittent fasting: an unbeatable team for weight loss success. Check out our blog post now and learn how to harmonize the two.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Success Stories

BodyFast Success Story – Karen’s Inspiring Journey

Meet Karen, who transformed her life with fasting. Down 43 lbs, she’s now a confident, energetic, and self-loving hot mom! Check out her amazing story here.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Success Stories

BodyFast Success Story – Adrian’s Transformation

Discover Adrian’s incredible health journey and how fasting with BodyFast transformed his life! From 313lbs to 192lbs in just 365 days, he’s a true inspiration.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Success Stories

BodyFast Success Story – Liliana’s Transformation

Unlock the power of intermittent fasting with BodyFast: Discover Liliana’s winning strategy for lasting health & weight loss success!

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Fasting Method

Fasting on the Fly: Top Fasting Tips for Travelers

Are you a fan of fasting but struggle to keep it up while traveling? Our blog post provides you with the best tips to stay on track while exploring the world!

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Fasting Method

How to Fast with a Physically Demanding Job

Think you can’t do intermittent fasting with a physically demanding job? Think again! We bust the myth and show you how to make it work for you.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Fasting Method

Mythbusting Clean and Dirty Fasting: What’s More Effective?

Discover the key differences between clean and dirty fasting, and why clean fasting is the superior approach in terms of weight loss and health improvement.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Weight Loss

From Weight Loss to Maintenance: Your Ultimate Fasting Guide

Wondering how to continue intermittent fasting, once you’ve hit your weight loss goal? Here’s your comprehensive fasting guide for long-term success!

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Fasting Method

The Ultimate Intermittent Fasting Guide For Seniors

Unlock the fountain of youth: Check out our blog post to discover the benefits of intermittent fasting for seniors. Beginner tips included!

Author:

Svenja Taubert

A woman is holding a black clock in front of her belly, symbolizing time management and control during extended fasting.

Fasting Method

How to Master the Art of Extended Fasting: Top Tips to Get Started

Get ready to take your health and weight loss success to the next level with extended fasting! In this blog post, we’ll show you the best tips to get started.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Nutrition

The Best Strategy for a More Relaxed Relationship with Food

Categorizing food into “good” and “bad” can have a negative impact on your relationship with food. We’ll show you the perfect strategy to reshape your attitude.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Health

The Power of Micro Habits: Tiny Actions, Big Results

“Micro Habits” are the ultimate tip for progress and success. Tap here to find out what the term means and how to use them to reach your goals.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

A radiant, prominently looking woman in an evening dress on a red carpet, surrounded by photographers, illustrates the celebrity success stories of intermittent fasting.

Success Stories

Fit with Fasting: Celebrities Reveal their Secret Strategies

Wanna be fit and healthy like Jennifer Lopez, Miranda Kerr and Hugh Jackman? We reveal their ultimate intermittent fasting tips. Tap to read!

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Nutrition

Breakfast after Fasting: The Best Tips and Recipes

Here you”ll learn everything you need to know about a healthy breakfast to promote your intermittent fasting success. Delicious recipe ideas included.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Training & Exercise

Top Tips to Gain Muscle with Intermittent Fasting

Gaining muscle while fasting is impossible? That’s a myth! In this blog post we’ll show you how to effectively build muscle while losing fat through fasting.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Motivation

Top 5 Mental Hacks to Get Yourself out of Your Comfort Zone

Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but never had the courage for? Here are 5 mental hacks to finally get yourself out of your comfort zone.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

Hands of adults and a child holding a small white paper house symbolize the integration of intermittent fasting into family life.

Fasting Method

How to Reconcile Intermittent Fasting With Your Family Life

Integrating intermittent fasting into your family life is a challenge for you? We’ll show you how to create a routine that allows you to reconcile both.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Motivation

How You Learn to Love Yourself with Intermittent Fasting

Self-praise is no praise? No! In this article you’ll learn why self-love has nothing to do with egoism and how to strengthen your self-acceptance.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Nutrition

Intermittent Fasting – Top Tips To Break Your Fast

Do you sometimes feel unwell after breaking your fast? In this blog post, you’ll learn how to break it right – for maximum success with intermittent fasting.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Nutrition

Top 6 Tips to Prevent Overeating After Fasting

Overeating after fasting can be associated with unpleasant consequences. Learn how to establish an eating routine that boosts your wellbeing and progress.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Nutrition

How to Stop Emotional Eating with Intermittent Fasting

Are you snacking more in response to emotions rather than hunger? Try these strategies to overcome emotional or comfort eating.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Weight Loss

Lasting Weight Loss with Intermittent Fasting: 5 Strategies that Beat any Diet

Not in the mood for strenuous diets? Then this blog post is for you! Learn how to achieve lasting weight loss without counting calories and yo-yo effect.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Stress Management

Top 7 Relaxation Techniques to Boost Your Fasting Success

Many of us long for slowing down in our stressful lives. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to relax even in demanding times.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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IF for Beginners

Why Excessive Ambition is Bad for Your Weight Loss Success

You give it your all but aren’t getting any closer to your goal weight? Don’t give up! Here you’ll learn how to channel your ambition when intermittent fasting.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

Stacked muesli bars with berries and mint, which represent healthy snack ideas for the eating phase during intermittent fasting.

Nutrition

Top Snacks for Successful Weight Loss with Fasting

Snacks are tempting! But they usually only provide “empty calories” and make you feel hungry again soon! Read more to learn about healthy alternatives.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Training & Exercise

6 Ways to Add More Physical Activity to Your Routine

Would you like to integrate more exercise into your everyday life, but don’t know how? Here are the best strategies to increase your physical activity.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Nutrition

The Best Shopping Tips for Successful Fasting

Do you often end up with things in your shopping cart that you didn’t really want to buy? Read our blog post for the best grocery shopping strategies!

Author:

Svenja Taubert

The silhouette of a head, from which colorful flowers emerge, symbolizes the mental and emotional benefits of intermittent fasting and the increase in feelings of happiness.

Motivation

How to Become Happy with Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting makes you happy and helps you find your inner balance! In this blog post you will learn why this is the case and how it works.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Weight Loss

The Role of Insulin for Your Weight Loss Success

The hormone insulin plays a central role in weight loss and fat burning. Learn more on how to improve your blood sugar and metabolism with intermittent fasting.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Weight Loss

How to Lose Weight Without Giving Up Your Favourite Foods

Giving up on your favourite meals for weight loss is not necessary. Tap here to find out how to achieve your goals with intermittent fasting.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

The words "BODY MIND SPIRIT" written in the sand, with a wave approaching, visualize holistic inner strengthening through intermittent fasting.

Fasting Method

How to Strengthen Your Inner Self with Intermittent Fasting

Have you also started intermittent fasting for weight loss? Fasting can do much more for you! Learn more about how it affects your attitude in a positive way.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

A child peering over a table edge, with two blurred cupcakes in the foreground, symbolizes the temptation of hunger during intermittent fasting.

Nutrition

How to Reduce Food Cravings with Intermittent Fasting

Do you know the craving for sweets after a meal? Learn more about the causes of hunger pangs and the best tips against cravings during intermittent fasting.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Nutrition

How to Support Your Fasting with Micronutrients

Micronutrients like vitamins are essential for your health. Here you will find the best tips to improve your supply and boost your fasting success.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Weight Loss

Mindset Hacks to Boost Your Weight Loss With Fasting

Why does the right mindset play an important role in weight loss? And how can intermittent fasting help you develop a positive attitude? Find the answers here!

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Fasting Method

How to Combine Intermittent Fasting and Shift Work

Combining shift work and intermittent fasting? It works! Find out how to make your fasting plan fit in perfectly with your work schedule.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Stress Management

Intermittent Fasting: Improving Your Stress Management

Too much stress is a burden, also when doing intermittent fasting. Here you will learn how to find the perfect balance between effort and rest.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

Notepad with a pie chart (Diet Plan) and a pink dumbbell, symbolizes the integration of fasting, nutrition, and exercise as a lifestyle approach.

Fasting Method

Weight Loss: Why Intermittent Fasting Beats Any Diet

Why do most diets fail? And why is intermittent fasting THE alternative for successful weight loss? Get the answers here.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

A peacefully sleeping woman in a bed symbolizes the improvement of sleep quality and recovery through intermittent fasting.

Stress Management

Boosting Your Intermittent Fasting Success with Sleep

Sleep is important for your intermittent fasting success. Here are the best tips to improve your sleep quality for sure.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Fasting Method

5 Tips to Get Back Your Intermittent Fasting Routine

Struggling with intermittent fasting and cravings when working at home? Get back into your fasting rhythm with more structure and daily routines.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Weight Loss

Fasting in Menopause: The Best Tips for Weight Loss

Many women gain weight during menopause. We show you how to get back your initial weight and counteract typical menopause symptoms!

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Training & Exercise

Intermittent Fasting: 3 Tips for More Physical Activity

Workouts and intermittent fasting are a great team. Learn how to include more physical activity in your daily routine.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Motivation

5 Ways to Stay Motivated when Doing Intermittent Fasting

Your motivation for intermittent fasting is low right now? Read this blog post and find your strategy to regain your motivation.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

Women’s hands holding a red heart over the abdomen symbolize the mindfulness and adaptation of intermittent fasting to the female cycle.

Fasting Method

Intermittent Fasting for Women: A Guide to Safe Fasting

Read more about what fasting women should keep in mind with regard to their menstrual cycle and how it affects their periods and hormonal balance.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Fasting Method

3 Ways to Reach Your Intermittent Fasting Goals Quicker

Wanna know how to really keep your resolutions? With intermittent fasting! Learn more about how to finally achieve your health goals.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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Weight Loss

5 Ways to Overcome a Weight Loss Plateau With Intermittent Fasting

You’ve hit a weight loss plateau? Learn more about how to keep intermittent fasting effective and accelerate your fat loss.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

A steaming teacup with a teabag and leaf symbol that visualizes the recommended tea types to support hydration during intermittent fasting.

Nutrition

The Best Teas for Intermittent Fasting

Which teas and infusions are allowed during intermittent fasting? Learn more about which blends are best to support your fasting.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

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IF for Beginners

How to avoid the biggest intermittent fasting mistake

Quick weight loss with intermittent fasting? Impatience is the biggest mistake. Learn how to start your fasting right and achieve lasting success.

Author:

Svenja Taubert

Plate with a balanced, healthy meal (salmon, vegetables, berries, and grains) that illustrates intuitive eating during intermittent fasting.

Nutrition

The Alternative to Counting Calories: Mindful Eating With Intermittent Fasting

Losing weight without counting calories works! Find out how to learn mindful eating with intermittent fasting as a perfect alternative to dieting.

Author:

Jenny M.

Bowl of cornflakes, apple, and glass of milk with notes that display the calories and symbolize the tedious calorie counting when losing weight.

Weight Loss

Healthy Weight Loss with Intermittent Fasting: No Dieting and Counting Calories

Many see calorie counting as prerequisite for weight loss. But it isn’t. Find out more about its flaws and how intermittent fasting can make your life easier.

Author:

Jenny M.

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App Features

Intermittent Fasting Success: Why Water Makes the Difference

Drinking water is essential for weight loss and health. Learn more about its role in the body and on how the BodyFast water tracker helps you drink more water.

Author:

Jenny M.

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Fasting Method

7 Reasons Why Intermittent Fasting Is More Than Just a Diet

Intermittent fasting is different from traditional diets! Learn more about its surprising benefits on body and mind besides weight loss.

Author:

Jenny M.

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Nutrition

Fasting And Nutrition: The Best Foods For a Strong Immune System

Intermittent fasting and the right diet boost the immune system. Learn more about the best foods to strengthen your defenses and stay healthy.

Author:

Jenny M.

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Health

How Intermittent Fasting Strengthens The Immune System And Boosts Health

Intermittent fasting strengthens your immune system and overall health. Learn more about the underlying processes that boost your defenses.

Author:

Jenny M.

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App Features

How to Track Your Intermittent Fasting Success Like a Pro

When it comes to intermittent fasting, weight is not the best indicator of success. Learn how to track your true progress by measuring your body circumference.

Author:

Jenny M.

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Weight Loss

Was tun, wenn beim Intervallfasten die Waage spinnt?

Weight is influenced by many factors. Find out more and learn strategies to deal with weight fluctuations during intermittent fasting.

Author:

Patrick Hammer

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App Features

How to maximize your intermittent fasting success with the BodyFast coach

Get ready to take your health and weight loss success to the next level with the BodyFast Coach! Here’s how to get the most out of your fasting.

Author:

Patrick Hammer

Opened notebook with the handwritten note "HELPFUL TIPS!" next to a laptop, to avoid the biggest mistakes while fasting.

Fasting Method

Intermittent Fasting Fails: 7 Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Discover the 7 biggest intermittent fasting mistakes and learn how to avoid them for long-term success.

Author:

Patrick Hammer

White river pebbles on sand, spelling the word "HISTORY" symbolizes the historical and religious origins of fasting.

Fasting Method

The Origins of (Intermittent) Fasting in the Various World Religions

Fasting in Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, and the Orthodox Church In almost all world religions, there are fasting rituals that resemble today's modern fasting methods such as 5:2 or 16:8.

Author:

Patrick Hammer

The inscription "ALLERGY" made of wooden letters, surrounded by hay, flowers, tissues, and nasal drops, illustrates the potential benefits of fasting for allergies.

Fasting Method

The Surprising Link Between Intermittent Fasting and Allergies

Did you know that regular fasting can relieve allergy symptoms? In this blog post, you’ll learn how to strengthen your immune system with intermittent fasting.

Author:

Patrick Hammer

A pink alarm clock on a colorful background with a speech bubble displaying "TIME TO DETOX" symbolizes the moment for the autophagy phase.

Fasting Method

Autophagy: How Intermittent Fasting Helps Your Body Detoxify

Our cells work tirelessly every day. They also need to be kept fit and healthy. One method for this is regular cell cleaning, known as autophagy.

Author:

Patrick Hammer

Overview of healthy foods such as salmon, berries, broccoli, nuts, and avocado on a dark surface, which are recommended for nutrition during meal phases.

Nutrition

What Can I Eat and Drink During Intermittent Fasting?

Intermittent fasting done right – what can I eat and drink during fasting? At a glance: For weight loss: During fasting periods of more than 24 hours, you can consume up to a maximum of 500 calories per day ...

Author:

Patrick Hammer

Medical items for diabetes treatment (insulin pen, blood glucose meter, sugar cubes, donut) symbolize the role of intermittent fasting in diabetes.

Health

New Study: Intermittent Fasting Could Help Defeat Diabetes

Intermittent fasting is currently on everyone's lips, but it's not just a hollow new diet trend – there is much more to it. The original and natural way of eating, which is based on ...

Author:

Patrick Hammer

Smiling woman with closed eyes, whose skin is dotted with cream, visualizes the anti-aging effect of intermittent fasting as a fountain of youth for the cells.

Fasting Method

Intermittent Fasting: The Fountain of Youth for Your Cells

Fasting not only represents an effective method for cleansing the mind and body, but also helps rejuvenate the entire organism. In earlier times, it was mainly used for ...

Author:

Patrick Hammer

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IF for Beginners

Hello from BodyFast!

Dear guest! Today is the day, BodyFast starts. Be prepared for the ultimate intermittent fasting app

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Don’t wait for change – start now

Download the app
& take the first step
towards a healthier,
more confident you.
Double mockup of the BodyFast app: The left view shows a personalized fasting plan, the right shows the selection of different intermittent fasting programs.

Don’t wait for change – start now

Download the app
& take the first step towards a healthier, more confident you.

Double mockup of the BodyFast app: The left view shows a personalized fasting plan, the right shows the selection of different intermittent fasting programs.