You made it through your fasting window — congratulations! Whether time flew or you had to grit your teeth through a few hunger pains, you crossed the finish line. … Now what? Is any food fair game, or do you need to ease your body back into eating?

We've all been there: that day when you put on your pants and … ouch. The waistband is scrunching your stomach. The elastic isn't elastic-ing quite enough. Or the belt holes seem to have suddenly shifted in the wrong direction. Whatever the reason, you might have had at least one encounter with clothing waistbands that made you think: could I change my belly shape and size?

Possibly the only thing worse than getting that urge — the one that has you clutching at your stomach and running for the bathroom at an inopportune time — is when that urge hasn't come knocking for days, and you feel like your gut is a tight, uncomfortable coil that won't unwind. Since modifications to what and when you eat can affect your bowel movements, it's natural to be nervous that a new eating routine could also mean a new bathroom routine.

Somewhere along the way, carbohydrates (think bread, pasta, potatoes, and rice) became the villains of the nutrition world. We don't see them that way at Simple, however. The truth is that our bodies need carbohydrates — it's the best energy source we've got. Where we can get into difficulties is when we eat too many carbohydrates and simple sugars (like honey and sweets); don't eat enough protein (such as chicken, fish, or tofu), healthy fats (like avocado or olive oil), or fruits and vegetables; and don't move our bodies enough during our daily lives.

Whether you're a carnivore, herbivore, or somewhere in between, you can easily incorporate intermittent fasting into your daily routine. Intermittent fasting doesn't require any special type of diet, which means that you have lots of options, for instance, if you're someone who prefers a plant-based or vegan diet.

You've been dabbling in the intermittent fasting info pool, thinking about getting started on this lifestyle that's been claimed to be an easier and more flexible way to gain control of your health and maybe lose some weight. There are many types of intermittent fasting methods to choose from, but we're going to compare two of our favorites around here at Simple: intermittent fasting 14:10 vs. 16:8.

To thousands of Simple app users, intermittent fasting is the lifestyle switch that completely changed their lives. Here at Simple, we've pored over countless studies, consulted dozens of experts, and stayed continuously up-to-date with the latest clinical nutrition breakthroughs because we want to remain 100 percent confident in our promotion of intermittent fasting.

If you’re a look-before-you-leap sort of person — always a good idea when it comes to actions that can affect your health! — you’re probably poised at the edge of the pool, scouting for any potential lurking dangers of intermittent fasting.

Intermittent fasting has gained significant popularity as a dietary approach that goes beyond weight loss to other health benefits — such as more energy, lowering disease risk (such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure), and even improving overall nutrition when people eat during their eating windows.

Are you a frustrated female who has tried everything to lose weight but can't seem to get the scale to budge? If so, you're not alone. And if there's a male friend, family member, or significant other in your life who seems to drop pounds with ease, it can be quite disheartening.