Do not eat or drink anything for 12 hours or more, resulting in a 12-hour fasting window each day.

Resume eating and drinking within the 12-hour eating window.

Eat a balanced diet that’s rich in whole foods and low in processed foods.

Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Exercise regularly to support your health.

Try to include at least one low-calorie fasting day per week for additional benefits.

Consider tracking your food intake, as well as your fasting period, to ensure you’re achieving a balanced diet.

Talk to your doctor before you start a fasting plan if you have certain health conditions.

Don’t forget that 12/12 fasting is not a form of weight loss, it is part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Remember to get plenty of sleep and practice stress management to stay healthy.

Monitor your body’s response to the fasting schedule.

If 12/12 fasting doesn’t work for you, you may want to try other schedules, such as 16/8 or alternate-day fasting.