Intermittent fasting is one of the most talked-about diets and ways of eating today. It's more than a diet; it's a lifestyle that focuses more on when to eat rather than what to eat. Recent and ongoing research provides a lot of benefits to intermittent fasting process, including longer, extended fasting, which is detailed in this book:

- How intermittent fasting works, how to begin and steps to take to ensure success

- The different levels of fasting, from short-term to extended fasts

- The benefits of intermittent fasting and how it specifically applies to women in helping maintain hormonal balance

- Weight loss, disease prevention and other benefits of intermittent fasting

Autophagy is one of the fascinating benefits of intermittent fasting, which promotes the healthy rejuvenation of cells and promotes anti-aging. This also has a profound effect on women and how hormonal balance and production can improve the aging process, improving the quality of life at an advanced age, while promoting a good, healthy way of cellular health at any age. This book with answers to the following:

- The basic science of this anti-aging benefit and how it can work for you

- How intermittent fasting triggers the process of autophagy

- Weight loss, disease prevention and other advantages of autophagy

Intermittent fasting is a flexible, yet effective way to improve not only how you lose weight, but how you view the foods you eat and schedule your life around meals. Meal planning and fasting schedules may seem challenging at first, but this book will give you step-by-step guidance on how to plan for short term fasting schedules first, with a week-by-week example for 12, 16, 18 and longer fasting schedules. As you become familiar with how intermittent fasting works, longer, more extended periods can be a goal to plan for, to achieve significant benefits associated with the anti-aging benefits of autophagy.

This book also provides helpful tips, suggestions, and ideas on how to improve the way you eat and food choices, to maximize the outcome of intermittent fasting:

- Simple foods and recipe ideas to kick-start your successful intermittent fasting and healthy diet goals

- Food shopping ideas and how to choose the best, nutrient-rich options to support your body in preparation for periods of fasting

- The purpose behind long term fasting of one day or longer, and how to plan for specialized retreats and reap the advantages of 24, 48 and 72-hour fasting plans

Intermittent fasting is an excellent option for women of any age and can show positive results within a short time frame, followed by more significant, long-term benefits over months and years of putting this plan into practice. Intermittent fasting can work for anyone, regardless of how busy or chaotic your life may be, as it can be individually tailored and scheduled to meet your needs. It's a great way to gain more control over the way we live, work, and eat.