Combining 16:8 intermittent fasting with the keto diet is one of the most effective strategies for accelerating fat loss and metabolic health. This guide shows you exactly how to start safely and effectively.
The 16:8 protocol means fasting for 16 consecutive hours and eating within an 8-hour window. For most people, this looks like skipping breakfast and eating between 12pm and 8pm, or eating between 10am and 6pm.
Keto already suppresses hunger by stabilising blood sugar and increasing ketone production. Adding a fasting window extends the period your body spends in fat-burning mode, deepening ketosis and accelerating weight loss.
Begin with a 12-hour fast and gradually extend by one hour every few days. Drink water, black coffee, or plain tea during the fasting window — these will not break your fast. Break your fast with a protein-rich keto meal.
Do not undereat within your eating window. Many people make the mistake of restricting both carbs and calories too aggressively. Ensure you hit your fat and protein targets every day.
Break your fast right with our keto breakfast recipes or start with a satisfying keto drink to ease in gently.