10 Popular Ways to Do Intermittent Fasting | Stages And Types

The 5:2 Diet

In this method, you a normal five days a week, and you simply have two days with a calorie restriction. 

The two days of calorie restriction may not be consecutive. For example, one could fast on Thursday and Sunday. The goal is for men to eat 600 kcal and women 500 kcal on the fasting days.