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What is Time-Restricted Feeding

Time-Restricted Feeding: A Simple Explanation

Intermittent Fasting? Time-Restricted Feeding? Diets? Meal plans? Meal schedules? My goodness, so much new information to absorb. Where to begin?

Good news…we will keep things very simple here. We want to create your success, not analysis paralysis, so…

What is Time-Restricted Feeding

…Time-Restricted Feeding is, for all intents and purposes, one of many intermittent fasting protocols used for, not only weight management, but better health and wellness too.

In the simplest of terms, TRF means having a set number of “fasted” hours per day, followed by a set number of “fed” hours per day. In other words, it is a daily schedule of when to eat, when to not eat. Nothing more.

To be really clear before moving on, intermittent fasting, in any of its forms or variations, is NOT a diet.

The Leangains Method: Our Chosen Time-Restricted Feeding Plan

One of the most common types of fasting is the 16:8 protocol made popular by Martin Berkhan. In our humble opinion, it is not only the easiest to implement and stick to but also the most convenient as well.

As noted above, during a Time-Restricted Feeding program, there are two “windows” scheduled daily, a “fasted” window and a “fed” window.

With the Leansgains (16:8) method, you have a 16-hour fasted window, followed by an 8-hour fed window. (Don’t be scared…you will be sleeping for most of that fasted state anyway.)

How Do You Choose Your Time-Restricted Feeding Windows

One of the beauties of intermittent fasting is the individuality of the programs. They should be set, and followed, based on your lifestyle, your needs, your schedule.

So, when setting out on a Time-Restricted Feeding program, we highly recommend that you set your “feedingâ€ÂÃÂÃÃ