https://paulnystrom.com/tags/hangry/Recent content in Hangry on Paul NystromHugoen-usFri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://paulnystrom.com/posts/intermittent-fasting-as-a-tool/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://paulnystrom.com/posts/intermittent-fasting-as-a-tool/<p>Intermittent fasting (IF) is protective in an emergency. It is a tool that should be used regularly so it can be called upon more easily when it’s unexpectedly needed.</p> <p>An emergency can be defined in many ways by different people. I’m not talking about a major trauma like a motor vehicle collision (MVC) or a heart attack. I’m talking about time delays and disruptions that throw off our plans.</p> <p>Everyone will face time delays at some point in their life. Some things get delayed or prolonged. Sometimes time gets compressed and preparation time is lost. Most of us don’t work a predictable 9-to-5 office job with complete control over our schedules. This is especially true in public safety—particularly on dogwatch (the night shift)—where intermittent fasting can be incredibly valuable.</p>