12-hour overnight eating break
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What people do
Finishing dinner around 8 pm and not eating again until about 8 am, with no snacking in between. A milder entry point to time-restricted eating than 16:8.
How it’s typically done
- Choose a 12-hour window that suits your routine.
- Finish dinner a little earlier and brush your teeth as a "kitchen closed" signal.
- Drink water or plain tea overnight and in the morning.
- Eat a regular breakfast when the window ends.
Notes from people sharing it
Often described as easier to keep up than longer fasts, with the biggest change being less late-night snacking.
Background & evidence
Community experience
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A few things to consider
Check with a clinician first if you are pregnant, have diabetes or take medicines that need food, or have a history of disordered eating.