16:8 intermittent fasting plan is the most popular routine as most fasters find it easy to stick with this pattern over the long term.
What will a day look like on a 16:8 fast? Here is an example, one of our user, Bec is following the 16:8 plan.
He breaks his fast at 12 a.m. and start his eating hours with first meal of the day. In the afternoon, Bec usually has a snack to eat when he feels hungry. The second and last meal of the day begin between 7 to 7:30 p.m. and is finished before 8 p.m. Then his fasting starts at 8 p.m. and ends at 12 PM of the next day.
First Meal: 12 p.m.
Snack: 4 p.m.
Second Meal: 8 p.m.
Fasting hours: 8 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Normally, you have to skip one meal when choosing the 16:8 fasting plan. Most people prefer skipping the breakfast and have lunch and dinner, but some fasters do not eat dinners. It’s up to you.
And the timing for starting to eat or fast are not regimented, you can make adjustments according to your habits and lifestyle.