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• How Intermittent Fasting can go wrong and signs you need to stop

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Signs you need to stop intermittent fasting

There is a lot of hype around Intermittent fasting among fitness enthusiasts owing to its weight loss and health benefits. Its popularity is also influenced by the fact that you do not need to cut down food groups from your diet when following this dietary pattern. The focus is mostly on eating healthy and eating on time. Even when it comes to the side-effects of following Intermittent fasting they are not severe as compared to others. But it does not mean that intermittent fasting can be continued for long and will work for all. When following any diet, it is essential to know when to stop and make changes in it. The same goes for the fasting method. Here are some signs to know it's time to stop intermittent fasting.

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​When it is not working for you

Even if a diet is good and easy to follow, it does not mean that it will work for everyone. Every individual is different. They have different health goals, eating habits and different metabolism. What works for others might not necessarily work for you as well. So, just because your family member is following it, you do not need to do the same. Evaluate your daily routine and health condition then try it out for a brief period. If you do not witness any changes move on. Do not keep going with it even if you do not see any result.

Read more: Intermittent fasting: Why this eating habit might not be suitable for women

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When you get too obsessed with it

Obsession is harmful. Be it workout routine, diet habits or any other thing. When you get too obsessed with any diet, you find it hard to make tweaks or leave it when you have reached your weight loss goal. In case of intermittent fasting, you may have this urge to stay in the fasted state for longer, even though your body is not ready for it. In such a case, you may be able to stay fast for the desired time, but end up eating more after breaking the fast. Doing this won't benefit you anyway as overeating may increase your daily calorie intake level.

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Pairing Intermittent fasting with other diets

In intermittent fasting, you are not required to cut down on any food group, only the calorie count is restricted as per your fitness goal. But if you combine it with any highly restricted diet like keto, you may have to face severe health concerns later. Following two diets at a time can be taxing for the body and may lead to issues like constipation, mood swings and fatigue. When you are not feeling well, you may not be able to reap the benefits of following this diet.

Read more: All you need to know about intermittent fasting

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It can lead to an eating disorder

Binging during the day and starving at night, intermittent fasting can lead to eating disorders among those who do not have a healthy relationship with food. Following this diet can put them at the risk of malnutrition and worsen their relationship with food. So, it is advised to consult your doctor before trying this diet, if you are dealing with the problem of an eating disorder.

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