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The Most Popular Diet Trends in 2025 — What Works & Why
1. Intermittent Fasting (Time‑Restricted Eating) Why it’s trending:Still at the top of the Most Popular Diet Trends list in 2025, intermittent fasting (IF) is loved for its flexibility and metabolic benefits. It helps improve insulin sensitivity, balances hunger hormones, and supports fat-burning without the stress of calorie counting . How to try it:Start with a gentle…
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[Day 28] Switch on Diet : How I Lost 7kg of Fat and Gained a Stronger Mindset
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My Switch on Diet Day 28, Final Day!! Today marks the 28th and final day of my Switch On Diet journey. Over the past four weeks, I lost 7kg of body fat and gained 0.5kg of muscle mass. While the number might not sound extreme at first, what really matters is how I feel inside…
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[Day 27] Switch on Diet : Steady Progress & Stair Workouts for Strength
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My Switch on Diet Day 27 Yesterday was a Switch on Diet fasting day. Today? A delicious departure—I made and savored yukgaejang, Korean spicy beef soup. It was absolutely divine! The tender shredded beef, earthy fernbrake, bean sprouts, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions simmered in a bold, red, spicy broth. Yukgaejang is traditionally known as a…
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[Day 26] Switch on Diet : A Difficult Fasting Day That Reminded Me How Far I’ve Come
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My Switch on Diet Day26 Today’s fast was harder than usual—and I felt it from the moment I woke up. My body felt unusually heavy. My mind was foggy. And even though I had planned this 24-hour fasting day carefully, I could feel the resistance building. I was tired, both physically and mentally. Fasting on…
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[Day 25] Switch on Diet : Final Stretch with Fasting Ease & 5.7 kg of Body Fat Lost!
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My Switch on Diet Day 25 This Week 4 finale of the Switch On Diet is my favorite—alternating between a full fast and intermittent fasting with a regular lunch and low-carb dinner. Thankfully, without big events, today’s fast felt smoother than recent weeks. I admit I had a few light “cheats,” but overall I’ve stayed…
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[Day 24] Switch On Diet : Choosing Flexibility – My Second 24 Hour Fast and a Renewed Commitment
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My Switch on Diet Day 24 Today marks Day 24 of my Switch On Diet journey—and it was another 24-hour fasting day. But unlike the first time I fasted on Day 22, this one came with a few twists. Originally, I had planned to fast on Day 25, but I have a social engagement that…
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[Day 23] Switch on Diet : 5 kg of Fat Loss and 1 kg of Muscle Gain, Healthy Aging
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Real Shape, Real Joy with Switch on Diet Day 23 Today marks Day 23 of the Switch‑On Diet, and I am thrilled: I’ve lost 5 kg (11 lbs) of body fat and gained 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of muscle. Those numbers on the scale are meaningful—but what excites me more is how my body looks, fits, and feels…
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[Day 22] Switch on Diet : Fasting Fatigue & The Deep Meaning of Week 4
My Switch on Diet Day 22 Today marks Day 22, another fasting day in Week 4 of my Switch On Diet journey. It was tougher than before. After enjoying well-prepared meals over the weekend, returning to a strict fast stirred stronger food thoughts and irritation. I felt that familiar pang when realizing I’d skip lunch…
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[Day 21] Switch on Diet : 4kg of Body Fat Lost Without Losing Muscle – Here’s What Really Worked
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My Switch on Diet Day 21 Three weeks into the Switch On Diet, I’ve officially lost 4 kilograms of body fat—without losing significant muscle mass. Honestly, this is the most satisfying part of the journey so far. Unlike past diets where I lost “weight” only to realize it was mostly water or muscle, this time…
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[Day 20] Switch on Diet : Staying Balanced During Gatherings
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Today marks Day 20 of my Switch On Diet journey. Weekends can be tricky when you’re on a structured diet plan—especially when they involve family gatherings. Today was one of those days. I had a meal planned with my in-laws, and although I was a little anxious about staying on track, I’m proud to say…