Fasting in the ’Burg

Let’s go ahead and say it—eating all day got a lot of us out here looking like we’re carrying groceries in our stomachs. You eat when you wake up, snack mid-morning, graze through lunch, nibble during stress, dinner at 6, then dessert because “you earned it,” and somehow still end up in front of the fridge at 11:47 p.m. like you’re auditioning for a cooking show. And if you live in Harrisburg, you already know the temptations hit different. There’s food everywhere. Platters on Facebook. Pizza shops on every corner. Corner stores giving out deals like Oprah. “You get a snack! You get a snack!”

That’s where intermittent fasting steps in like, “Chill. You don’t have to eat 18 times a day to survive.”

Now hold up—this ain’t starving. This ain’t punishment. This is just giving your body a window to eat, and a longer window to not. And believe it or not, your body loves it. Because all that constant eating? It keeps your insulin jumping like double dutch. Your digestion never rests. Your energy crashes. Your cravings creep in. Your belly fat gets comfortable. Intermittent fasting tells your body, “You work when I say so. Not when my emotions feel like chewing.”

It’s simple. You pick a window to eat—say, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.—and outside of that, you don’t eat anything. Water, black coffee, tea? Cool. But snacks, bites, sips of creamer-loaded coffee? That’s a no. You let your body burn through what it’s already got stored—which, for most of us, is plenty.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about rhythm. You’re training your body to operate on structure instead of constant impulses. And in a place like Harrisburg where food is part of every event, celebration, and Tuesday afternoon, that structure can literally save you.

And it ain’t just about weight loss. When you fast consistently, your body gets sharper. Energy improves. Inflammation drops. Digestion smooths out. Your pants start fitting like they remember who they used to be. Your cravings chill out. Your mental focus levels up. You feel lighter. You feel in control. And that control? That’s what most people are really chasing—not just abs or a number on a scale, but freedom from food running their life.

Fellas, this ain’t just for women. Intermittent fasting works like a charm for men too. I’ve seen guys go from snacking all day to dropping inches off their waist just by tightening their eating window and sticking to real meals. You still eat. You just don’t eat all the time. It’s like giving your body office hours. Show up, eat good, and clock out.

Ladies, you don’t need to be perfect either. Your body’s rhythm is different, especially with hormones, stress, sleep, and everything else. But fasting works when it’s consistent and paired with movement. You’re not just losing weight—you’re gaining power. Over your plate. Over your schedule. Over your body.

And look, I’m not saying you gotta fast forever or do some extreme 22-hour nonsense. I’m saying start with 12 hours. Then bump to 14. Then maybe hit 16. Do what feels right—but do it with intention.

Pair it with ICER Fitness and you’ve got a lethal combo. You’re not just burning calories—you’re teaching your body how to use them better. You’re eating when it counts, moving with purpose, and finally seeing results that stick around longer than your last attempt.

If you’re in Harrisburg and tired of feeling bloated, tired, or stuck in a cycle of constant eating and zero progress, this is your sign. Email me at info@icerfit.com and let’s build your fasting game and your fitness together. One window at a time. Let’s go.