9 intermittent fasting mistakes to avoid: don’t eat too little, drink more water and don’t exercise too much, expert says
- The wellness trend is embraced by celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian for its weight-loss potential, but there are many misconceptions surrounding the practice
- A nutrition expert outlines some of the common mistakes to avoid in adopting intermittent fasting – including eating too much during the ‘eating window’
Intermittent fasting is a health and fitness trend embraced by celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Kourtney Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson and Halle Berry, who claim it has helped them shed unwanted weight.
This practice involves entirely or partially abstaining from eating for a set amount of time, before eating regularly again. Many questionable fad diets involve fasting, but proponents of intermittent fasting view it as a healthier alternative to regular dieting.
People generally like intermittent fasting because it is simple, accessible and you don’t need to count calories or buy special foods.
Still, people make common mistakes when doing the regime, says Dr Mia Holm, manager of the Lifestyle Management Centre at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road.
The expert on plant-based nutrition confirms there are misconceptions surrounding the practice – and stresses that fasting is not for everyone. For those considering adopting an intermittent fasting lifestyle, she outlines the main pitfalls to avoid.
