So what is the difference between fasting for the female body versus the male body?
Because women’s and men’s bodies function so differently, it only makes sense that nutrition needs and fasting protocols should be different for both men and women.
So many women follow health advice that is specific to the male body, so its important to look at the differences especially when it comes to fasting.
Women’s bodies are designed to store fat. Increase in stress? boom, stores fat. Bad sleep? stores fat. Hormones change? stores fat. This is actually our bodies protective mechanism.
Men’s bodies build muscle much more quickly than women and thus, burn fat more quickly!
For women, if our body senses restriction of nutrients or stress of any kind, our metabolism will shut down. Men’s bodies are not as sensitive to stress when it comes to fat storage and metabolism!
For example, take a 24 hour fast. Men can do a full 24 hour fast and do ZERO food, only water, and their bodies will reach fat burning. Testosterone plays into this along with more readily using that stored glycogen.
During the same 24 hour fast, our bodies will go under stress and react by shutting down and storing fat. Instead, women should follow a supported fast with the following aids:
- snacks: this is a very specific type of snack. It should be very low fiber, and a complete protein/fat/carb nutrient.
- water + electrolytes: minerals are so important to replenish your system during a fast.
Following these small steps will transform how your body reacts to intermittent fasting. How to fast, when to fast, how often to fast, what type of fast are all things I teach women in the 12 week program.
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