You already fast every night when you're sleeping. Why not try extending that fast by a few hours? It's a simple strategy, and it's effective. Some might even call it enjoyable as pounds slip away, sleep improves, and brain fog lifts--and all you've done is skip breakfast

You don't need to obsess over calorie tracking or endure constant hunger to lose weight--fasting is a more effective and more sustainable diet, and it won't leave you feeling hungry. By shortening the window of time during which you eat food, for example only eating two meals per day within an 8-hour time period, you are well on your way to a more healthy, adaptable body.

Intermittent fasting aids weight loss, and is a key therapeutic tool for a variety of hormone- and health-related concerns. Decrease insulin resistance, reduce inflammation, improve cardiovascular health, protect the brain from disease, and more.

Dr. Becky Gillaspy is your fasting coach. With thorough up-to-date research, accessible language, plenty of anecdotal evidence, and action-ready plans, Intermittent Fasting Diet Guide and Cookbook offers everything you need to unlock the door to better health.

- Discover the fasting strategies available to you, and learn how to select the best one to meet your goals. Choose from 12:12, 16:8, 20:4, OMAD, alternate-day fasting, and the 5:2 diet.
- Learn about the best foods to eat for weight loss (don't worry, you'll get plenty of calories, and you won't be hungry), and decide whether a lower-carb or ketogenic diet is right for you.
- Select a meal plan that's done all the hard work of fine-tuning your macronutrient intake. Choose from one of four plans: low-carb, keto, dairy-free, and vegetarian.
- Enjoy phenomenal recipes that are high in flavor, nutrient-dense, and oh-so-satisfying. With over 50 recipes to choose from and a variety of flavors, vegetables, and proteins, there are dishes to satisfy anyone.