Episode 48 Managing your I.F. lifestyle on the weekends.

Managing your intermittent fasting lifestyle around weekend activities is all about flexibility and intention. Here are some practical strategies to help you stay consistent without feeling restricted:

1. Shift Your Eating Window

• If you normally have an eight hour eating window from let’s say from  12 pm to 8 PM  but you have an early brunch event at 10a. shift your window to 10a to 6p to accommodate. 

•Plan ahead: If you know you’ll eat late Saturday night, you might want to fast later into Sunday to rebalance.

2. Practice “Clean Flexibility”

•Don’t stress over perfection: It’s okay to enjoy a meal outside your window once in a while. One day won’t undo your progress.

•Use the 80/20 rule: Stick to your schedule most days, but allow for mindful indulgence 20% of the time. 

3. Stay Hydrated

•Drink water, tea, or black coffee throughout the day—.

1. Have a Go-To Meal Plan

•After a social event, have a healthy, go-to meal ready to avoid mindless eating. It helps you reset without guilt.

5. Choose low sugar adult beverages 

•If you’re drinking adult beverages try to drink within your eating window, and choose lower-sugar options (like dry wine or spirits with soda water). Avoid the fruity drinks with all of the sugar.

•warning: never  break your fast with alcohol.

7. Reflect & Recalibrate

•Use Sundays to check in: How did you feel? Did the flexibility help or hurt your rhythm? Adjust for the week ahead.

I hope the information that I have provided helps you with your health and weight loss journey. I’m not a doctor so please don’t use anything that I say as a substitute for medical advice.  If you would like to share your Intermittent Fasting story, please email me at TraceyMackif4life@gmail.com.         Life is what you make it! Have a great day everyone!                                                          Intro/outro music: I Feel You by Kevin MacLeod.