16/8 METHOD
The 16/8 method is the most popular way of intermediate fasting. It involves fasting everyday for 14 to 16 hours and restricting the eating window to 8 to 10 hours.
In this method fasting can actually be as simple as not eating anything after dinner and skipping the breakfast. Most people generally get familiar with this method.
You can take 2,3,or more meals according to your choice.
EAT STOP EAT METHOD
Is also a popular method in which you eat normally for two days and then fast in the 3rd day and repeat the process. This method was introduced by fitness expert Brad Pilon.
Eat stop eat method allows you to fast for 2 to 3 days in a week.
THE WARRIOR DIET
The warrior diet involves eating small amount of raw fruits and vegetables during the day and eating a huge meal at evening. This method was popularized by fitness expert Ori Hofmekler.
This is a very difficult diet and it takes a long time to get used to it.
5:2 DIET
The 5:2 diet involves eating normally 5 days of the week while restricting the calories intake to 500 to 600 calories for the rest two days of the week. This diet was popularized by British journalist Michael Mosley.
ALTERNATE DAY FASTING
In alternate day fasting, we have to fast every other day.
For beginners you can take up to 500 calories during the fasting days. Try to decrease the calories slowly.