Intermittent fasting, a diet that follows time-restricted eatinghas been on the rise in recent years (1). At MyFitnessPal we have noticed this increase in people who practice intermittent fasting.
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Whether you’ve already done intermittent fasting, or are just curious about the potential health benefits of the diet, this Premium feature makes it easy to fit fasting into your lifestyle.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE MYFITNESSPAL INTERMITTENT FASTING TRACKER?
With MyFitnessPal you have become accustomed to tracking your steps, water intake, weight, calorie intake and nutrition. The Intermittent Fasting Tracker also allows you to track your fast duration and track your progress towards your goals.
Looking for Try intermittent fasting for the first time? Our app contains a quick guide and tips to help you assess whether the app is right for you and your goals. (Of course, we always recommend consulting with a healthcare provider before embarking on any dietary changes.) If you’re already familiar with the basics, keep scrolling for more features.
Find out if intermittent fasting is right for you.
CHOOSE A PURPOSE OF LENCT
Not sure where to start? Each 24-hour period has a fasting period and an eating period. You choose one of three fasting patterns, depending on your lifestyle or goals. Fast for 12, 14 or 16 hours. While fasting, try to stick to low-calorie drinks such as water, coffee and tea. Enjoy regular meals during eating windows and make sure you reach your protein goal. And don’t worry, you can change your fasting pattern at any time.
The choice is yours.
START AND STOP QUICKLY ON DEMAND
While it’s ideal to keep the start and end times of your fast consistent, we understand that life doesn’t always go according to schedule (1). It is completely up to you when you want to start and stop fasting.
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS WITH EASE
You can view the Intermittent Fasting Tracker under the More menu. You can also log meals, exercise and hydration in the same app for more comprehensive tracking. This makes monitoring your progress even easier.
NEVER FORGET A QUICK
Forgot to start your timer? No problem. Make sure you accurately record every minute of your fast with the ability to adjust the start and end times. Forgot to fully track your fast? We have that for you too: you can easily register the fast manually for the days you forgot to keep track of.
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
View the details of your fast per week in the Fasting History screen. See how consistent you are day-to-day and how you’ve improved over time.
Frequently Asked Questions: Intermittent Fasting Tracker
What does the Intermittent Fasting Tracker do?
The Intermittent Fasting Tracker allows you to track the duration of your fast, view progress in your diary, and view daily details and weekly fasting history.
Which fasting schedules can I choose?
You can select 12, 14 or 16 hour fasting patterns and switch patterns at any time.
Do I need a fixed start and end time?
Consistency is idealbut you choose when you start and stop. Target times remain visible as a reminder.
What should I do if I forget to start the timer?
You can change the start and end times or manually record a missed fast for previous days.
Originally published on February 14, 2023
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