Dec 12, 2021

INTERMITTENT FASTING, DOES IT BELONG IN CYCLING?

IS IT JUST ME or is intermittent fasting bigger than ever? Honestly, I'm not sure. Because when you think about it, in every major religion fasting plays a part in worship...

... with lots of criticism on doing it right.

The cycling zealots are no different.

Among the benefits I have personally uncovered during my journey, one stands out.

It started with an occasional, dab.

A monthly thing.

Then my friend Jorge went monk-like, fasting from Sunday evening until Tuesday morning each week.

Really?

Yep.

No food?

None, just water, coffee and tea.

I'm not there, but I am here.

Each Sunday I skip breakfast and lunch.

Understand, I rarely ride on Sundays so my caloric needs are minor...

... especially after a big Saturday on the bike and the commensurate overeating that follows.

The biggest take away for our particular religion of the wheel is this:

After the initial hunger pangs have passed, my energy is quite good. As well as my focus. Desire for food disappears. When I end the fast all I want to eat is...

... a nutrient dense, healthy snack.

That's it.

Just good stuff.

No junk.

A feeling which is lasting longer and longer, through to the following Sunday. So much so, that I look forward to the fast.

Maybe something to add to your own wheel worship?

Let me know.

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