Don’t derail your results 👀

🎯 Intermittent Fasting Pop Quiz

Here’s a sneak peek of the key points I discussed:

1. Midnight Snacking Disrupts Fat Burning

• Late-night snacks might feel harmless, but they interfere with your fasting window. When you snack before bed, your body shifts from burning fat to storing it.

  
  ✅ Pro Tip: Finish dinner, clean the dishes, and declare the kitchen closed for the night.

2. Overeating Negates Your Progress

• Even if you’re fasting correctly, overeating during your eating window can undo all that effort. Fast doesn’t mean feast!

  
  ✅ Try This: Eat until you’re 80% full using the ancient Japanese practice of hara hachi bu. It’s all about listening to your body and stopping when satisfied.

3. Ultra-Processed Foods Hurt Your Gut Health

• Processed foods mess with your gut microbiome, making it harder for your body to metabolize and burn fat. Yes, even "healthy" processed foods can be sneaky culprits.

  
  ✅ Focus on Whole Foods: Opt for simple, natural ingredients to keep your metabolism and gut in peak condition.

4. Sodas (Even Diet Ones) Do More Harm Than Good

• Sodas—whether sugary or sugar-free—damage your gut bacteria, leading to weight gain and metabolic issues.

  
  ✅ Better Alternatives: Hydrate with water, herbal tea, or black coffee (without dairy).

5. Staying Sedentary Slows Down Results

• Intermittent fasting works best when paired with movement. You don’t need a gym—just get moving!

  
  ✅ Daily Habit: A brisk 30-minute walk can cut your heart disease risk by 35% and optimize fat-burning. Small bursts of activity throughout the day also go a long way.

Watch the full video to learn more about intermittent fasting and my practical tips for making it easy and enjoyable:

Love your food to love your health,
— Dr. William Li

World-renowned physician, scientist, and author of New York Times Best Sellers: Eat To Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself and Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer