A culturally-sensitive guide to reproductive health that honors tradition while protecting your family's future Table of Contents A Marriage Nearly Broken by Too Many Children Too Fast The Hidden Crisis: Why Ugandan Families Struggle What Natural Family Planning Really Means The Science Behind Your Body's Natural Signals Method 1: Tracking Your Monthly Cycle Method 2: Understanding Body Temperature Changes Method 3: Recognizing Cervical Mucus Changes Method 4: The Calendar Method Made Simple Getting Your Husband on Board: A Sensitive Approach Spacing Children for Healthier Families Where to Get Help in Uganda Common Mistakes That Lead to Failure Your 30-Day Action Plan A Marriage Nearly Broken by Too Many Children Too Fast {#a-marriage-nearly-broken} Sarah sits on the steps of her home in Mukono, watching her four children play in the compound. At 28, she looks much older. Her youngest is just 8 months old, and she's already worried about another pregnan...
🕒 When Do I Start Losing Fat on Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting (IF) is more than just skipping meals—it's a scientifically backed approach that resets your metabolism, balances hormones, and burns stubborn fat. But if you're new to IF, one of your first questions might be: “When do I start losing fat?” Let’s explore what happens in your body when you fast, how long it takes to notice fat loss, and what you can do to boost your results. 🔬 How Intermittent Fasting Works At its core, intermittent fasting works by alternating between eating and fasting windows. The most common method is the 16:8 protocol , where you fast for 16 hours and eat during an 8-hour window. Other popular forms include: OMAD (One Meal A Day) 5:2 Method (eat normally for 5 days, fast/restrict calories for 2) Alternate-Day Fasting During the fasting period: Insulin levels drop , allowing fat to be released from fat cells. Your body switches from burning glucose to burni...