How the Skinny Chef Stays Skinny (Let's Talk Intermittent Fasting)

Hello folks, and welcome back to the second edition of the Skinny Chef Weekly Blog! This week's topic is all about my weekly routine of intermittent fasting. Most people say to me, "Rod, you're skinny because it's genetics!" Let me give you a sneak peek into the magic of intermittent fasting and how it works wonders in our bodies. Our go-to energy source is the glucose from the carbs we munch on a daily.

But here's the kicker—our bodies start torching fat for fuel only when glucose runs dry. Intermittent fasting is like flipping a switch, letting our bodies tap into stored fat for energy. This incredible process, known as "ketosis," releases fatty acids called ketones into the bloodstream, powering up our bodies like never before.

Now, I have to give a shoutout to my amazing girlfriend, Shadre. She’s been my rock, keeping me on the straight and narrow. She definitely got her discipline from her "Mama," if you catch my drift. Without further ado, here are my three ultimate fasting regimes:

The Beginner's Routine (12:12)

Eating window: 12 hours

Fasting window: 12 hours

Examples: Eat between 6 AM and 6 PM, 8 AM and 8 PM, or 10 AM and 10 PM.

This routine eases beginners into fasting with minimal effort, and you won't experience any hunger pains.

Ambitious Pushers Routine (16:8)

Eating window: 8 hours

Fasting window: 16 hours

Examples: Eat between 9 AM and 5 PM, 11 AM and 7 PM, or 12 noon and 8 PM.

This routine fits into most people's busy lifestyles and is suitable for nearly everyone.

Champs Routine (20:4)

Eating window: 4 hours

Fasting window: 20 hours

Example: Start your fast after dinner and wait 20 hours until you eat again. This means you only eat once a day, like the Skinny Chef does!

Let me break it down for you, fellow champs! My weekly routine starts at the break of dawn, 4 AM. I use a very special ingredient that helps me get over the finish line without compromising my body: a secret immune booster that picks me up when I feel like I have nothing left in me.

Irish sea moss pictured above

Let's briefly talk about Irish Seamoss and how it keeps me a champ five days a week! Without diving too deep into Irish Seamoss (we'll save that for the next blog), it's a type of seaweed, a superfood that boosts the immune system and contains 92 minerals that help me reach the champ finish line!

I kickstart my day at 5 AM in the kitchen, which keeps my mind and memory sharp and boosts my energy. Forget coffee—let's all try to introduce a blend of seamoss into our morning juice.

Well, that's all, folks! Same time, same place! I'm looking forward to hearing your insights!