Revealing the Reason Why IF Is Not Working for You

Weight loss with IF (Intermittent Fasting), why do some people not see results? In fact, doing IF is a popular weight loss method among Thais, but many people are still not as successful as they should be. Doing IF is not just controlling the time of eating, but there are also other important factors that affect the effectiveness of weight loss. If anyone is doing IF but still does not see the desired results, it may be because of the following 5 important reasons that you are making mistakes. Let’s check and improve to get better results. 

1. Because you choose to eat low-quality food.

Many people may think that they can eat anything during the meal period. But this is one of the main reasons why IF is ineffective. Eating foods that are high in calories but low in nutrients, such as sweets, fried foods, or high-sugar drinks, no matter how long we fast, will not help us สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที lose weight. Therefore, it is best to focus on high-quality foods that are full of nutrients, such as protein, vegetables, fruits, and various grains.

2. Accidentally ate too much.

During the period when we have to fast for a long time, when it’s time to actually eat, many people can’t help themselves and accidentally eat more than their body needs, thinking that they will save energy to use during the fast. In fact, eating too much in a short period of time will make you gain more weight than before. Therefore, you should eat just the right amount, not too much or too little.

3. Drinking too little water

During fasting, water is very important. If we do not drink enough water, our body will become dehydrated, causing our metabolism to not work well, making our fast in vain. Don’t forget to drink water frequently throughout the day.

4. Excessive fasting 

Many people misunderstand that doing IF is reducing the number of meals to the least. But that is the wrong way and may cause the body to accumulate stress. When the body is stressed, it will store more fat. Therefore, IF should eat at least 2-3 main meals and 1-2 small snacks to prevent the body from starving too much.

5. Not controlling daily calories

Although IF is a time-limited eating method, controlling the amount of calories each day is still very important. If we still eat more calories than our body needs, our weight will not decrease. Therefore, we should calculate calories appropriately and try to eat at a level slightly lower than normal.

So what should I do if IF doesn’t work?

• Focus on quality food. Try to change to eat good, nutritious food, such as Thai food such as chili paste, boiled vegetables, grilled fish, grilled chicken, grilled beef (emphasize protein), sour fish curry, tofu soup, vegetables and fruits that are not too sweet, and choose to eat brown rice instead of white rice. This will help us get complete nutrients.  
• Reduce carbohydrates, increase protein. Try to adjust the proportion of food by increasing protein and reducing carbohydrates slightly, which will help control hunger and accelerate fat burning.
• Drink more water. You should drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day to help your body stay hydrated and your metabolism to work at its best.
• Reduce your food portion sizes. Practicing to reduce your food portions gradually allows your body to adapt easily and your weight to continue to decrease without suffering.
• Gradually increase the fasting time. Start with short fasts and gradually increase the fasting time to avoid shocking or stressing your body too much.

But there is no one-size-fits-all formula that works 100% for everyone. Try adjusting it to see which method works for you. Always remember to listen to your body. If you are not sure, consult a nutritionist for the best results.