I've started eating healthier and losing weight without spending a fortune thanks to an unlikely ally: Costco

• Intermittent fasting is a diet protocol that primarily consists of fasting for 16 hours a day and restricting your caloric intake to an eight-hour window. 
• With its low prices and bulk food products, Costco allowed me to realize my full intermittent fasting potential by simplifying the way I prepare and eat meals. 
• For me, intermittent fasting has been a great way to lose weight, improve my overall health, and save money.
• You can use the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi to earn 2% back on eligible in-store and online Costco purchases, including food.

Late last year, I realized I needed to make a number of changes in my life related to food and diet. I made a simple list of my goals:

• Spend less money
• Eat healthier and consume more plant-based foods
• Have more structure in my diet
• Lose weight

After some research and experimentation, I realized that all of these goals could be achieved through intermittent fasting, a diet protocol that restricts your eating window to eight hours a day. You choose a window when you'd like to eat, such as 9 am to 5 pm, and you fast the rest of the day.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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