Using intermittent fasting with a focus on adopting healthier eating habits as a form of self-care. What can you easily change and incorporate into your daily eating habits that could help lead you on a path to a healthier balance. Have more energy, better moods, and see better muscle gain from your workouts. Although there are many variations to intermittent fasting, the overall goal is to fast for 16 hours each day, consuming your normal daily calories (whatever that means for you) during the remaining 8 hours.