Intermittent fasting
Meaning: An eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating.
The most popular form is 16:8 — fasting for 16 hours and eating within an 8-hour window. 'IF' became a massive trend in the 2010s–2020s. Proponents claim weight loss, mental clarity, and longevity benefits. Critics note it can trigger disordered eating.
Examples
- I've been doing intermittent fasting — 16 hours fasting, 8 hours eating. 我在做间歇性断食——16小时断食,8小时内进食。Estoy haciendo ayuno intermitente: 16 horas de ayuno y 8 horas para comer.インターミッテント・ファスティングをやってるんだ——16時間断食して、8時間の間に食事するの。간헐적 단식을 하고 있어 — 16시간 단식하고 8시간 동안 식사하는 거야.
- Intermittent fasting helped me lose 20 pounds. 间歇性断食让我减了20磅。El ayuno intermitente me ayudó a perder 10 kilos.インターミッテント・ファスティングで10キロ痩せたよ。간헐적 단식으로 10킬로 빠졌어.
- She swears by intermittent fasting for mental clarity. 她对间歇性断食深信不疑,说能让头脑更清醒。Ella jura que el ayuno intermitente le aporta claridad mental.彼女は頭がスッキリするからってインターミッテント・ファスティングを絶賛してる。그녀는 머리가 맑아진다고 간헐적 단식을 극찬해.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: dieting, health optimization, biohacking
Tone: disciplined, trendy
✓ Do Say
- I'm doing IF.我在做间歇性断食。Estoy haciendo ayuno intermitente.IFやってるんだ。나 IF 하고 있어.
- Have you tried intermittent fasting?你试过间歇性断食吗?¿Has probado el ayuno intermitente?インターミッテント・ファスティング試したことある?간헐적 단식 해 봤어?
✗ Don't Say
- Can trigger disordered eating in vulnerable individuals.对易感人群可能诱发饮食失调。Puede desencadenar trastornos alimentarios en personas vulnerables.摂食障害のリスクがある人には悪影響を及ぼす可能性がある。취약한 사람에게는 섭식 장애를 유발할 수 있다.
Origin & History
Ancient practice (fasting has existed in every culture), but the modern IF movement was popularized by health influencers and books like 'The Obesity Code' (2016).
Cultural Context
Era: 2010s–present
Generation: Millennials, Gen Z
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: All regions — diet trend
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