Intermittent Fasting/One Meal a Day

Be_Lively

I haven't quite started this plan yet but I am going to tomorrow. I would like some friends who are doing this, preferably with an open diary so I can see what your one meal is like. If you want to be my friend because you're interested in seeing how this works for me, then shoot me a request!

I am also open to hearing feedback and experiences on the one meal a day plan on here. Please share!

Thanks!

MattReeceCPT

I'm interested in finding out how this plan helps you. From all of my studies, it seems harmful. I'm not a doctor and I'm down for seeing your results!

Be_Lively

reecespiece4u wrote: »

I'm interested in finding out how this plan helps you. From all of my studies, it seems harmful. I'm not a doctor and I'm down for seeing your results!

I have read similar studies, but also have read studies that differ. I figured it is worth a shot because I skip breakfast almost everyday, and sometimes skip lunch because I am too busy at work. I might as well dedicate myself to it and see if it really works for me.

Be_Lively

As of now, I don't really plan on doing the IF full blown methods of 500 cal for 2 days, then maintenance cal on remaining 5 days. I just want to do a modified version of one meal a day. I plan to make dinner my one meal a day. I will have 1-2 small snacks throughout the day if having hunger pains, something like an apple. I will still drink my morning coffee, maybe an afternoon cup if working throughout the evening.

kenia18ac

Hi. That sounds like something I have done in the past and it has been very effective ..,only difference is I do low carb.

MattReeceCPT

Very cool. I also saw the differing studies and theories. My cousin lives by IF. Keep me posted!

phat_azz415

I also skip breakfast and sometimes lunch cuz of busy work schedule. I minus well try this out too.

allstarelmo23

This seems like a recipe for disaster. I also do IF but i try to fit in 3 big meals during the day. Not the usual 4-6

Be_Lively

allstarelmo23 wrote: »

This seems like a recipe for disaster. I also do IF but i try to fit in 3 big meals during the day. Not the usual 4-6

Well, I won't continue it if it doesn't work out for me. However, I don't see how trying it could be disastrous.

Scamd83

Be_Lively wrote: »

As of now, I don't really plan on doing the IF full blown methods of 500 cal for 2 days, then maintenance cal on remaining 5 days. I just want to do a modified version of one meal a day. I plan to make dinner my one meal a day. I will have 1-2 small snacks throughout the day if having hunger pains, something like an apple. I will still drink my morning coffee, maybe an afternoon cup if working throughout the evening.

That's the 5:2 diet, IF (Lean Gains version, the most popular one) is eating whatever calories you require for your goals in a 6-8 hour window.

2closer

Be_Lively wrote: »

I haven't quite started this plan yet but I am going to tomorrow. I would like some friends who are doing this, preferably with an open diary so I can see what your one meal is like. If you want to be my friend because you're interested in seeing how this works for me, then shoot me a request!

I am also open to hearing feedback and experiences on the one meal a day plan on here. Please share!

Thanks!

I did that. Didnt work. Your metabolism slows down & you overeat when you have the meal. Well, I did. You might have better results. Better to try small meals throughout the day. Good luck however.......

honeyhiker

I'm following this plan and eat in a 1 to 5 hour window only. I'd love to have a fitness pal friend doing the same : )

Be_Lively

It is pretty opposite of the traditional 3 meals a day, or even the modern "eat less more often" lifestyle. But I figured why not have my calorie intake at the times that I want to eat most? More often than not, I force a breakfast because "it's the most important meal of the day". Then at dinner, I think about how I could've skipped breakfast and ate those extra calories at dinner time, or maybe for dessert.

Barbs2222

I love IF. I try to do 18/6 with 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm being my window. Although, if I'm hungry earlier in the day I will eat. No reason to suffer. If you're doing only 1200 calories a day, 2 bigger meals are sure more satisfying than 3 very small meals. I'm only guessing you get 1200 because mfp gives most of the women only 1200. I lost 33 pounds doing this and I felt great. I took a long break and ate at maintenance but I stuck to 18/6. I'm back to lose the last 8 pounds. Feel free to friend me if you want. Breakfast does not rev my metabolism, it only revs my appetite.

allstarelmo23

Be_Lively wrote: »

allstarelmo23 wrote: »

This seems like a recipe for disaster. I also do IF but i try to fit in 3 big meals during the day. Not the usual 4-6

Well, I won't continue it if it doesn't work out for me. However, I don't see how trying it could be disastrous.

Sounds interesting. Just curious. Let me know how it worked out for you.

AdelSalah2015

Hello, I'm new to intermittent fasting I'm doing 16hour fast then eat in an 8 hour window. I'm 5ft10" when I started doing it I was 95.5kg now down to 91.7kg I started on the 1st March I'm training 4 times a week a full body work out and ideally I want to get down to 75-80kg in search for the elusive six pack!

Chameleon80

Interested in seeing how you do,I've been thinking about doing it,but haven't decided if it will work for me.Feel free to add me if you want:)

mr_coach_e

Horrible idea

Be_Lively

mr_coach_e wrote: »

Horrible idea

Why do you say that?

overw8gosk8

I do IF also. 16/8 usually eat two meals in an 8 hour window + training 45-60 min a day 6x week. Lost 37lbs in less than 12 weeks so far. For me, the hardest part was getting used to not eating in the evening/night. My 8 hour window is 8am-4pm, so I break my calories up into a big breakfast and lunch.

It doesn't work for everyone, but it works great for me. Good luck!

lfod308

I've considered IF after read many articles on mercola.com. Might try it sometime but 3 meals a day full of healthy fat with no junk food is working for me. I'm losing weight and feel great. I'm so satisfied that I have to make myself eat the minimum calories. Good luck.

Be_Lively

overw8gosk8 wrote: »

I do IF also. 16/8 usually eat two meals in an 8 hour window + training 45-60 min a day 6x week. Lost 37lbs in less than 12 weeks so far. For me, the hardest part was getting used to not eating in the evening/night. My 8 hour window is 8am-4pm, so I break my calories up into a big breakfast and lunch.

It doesn't work for everyone, but it works great for me. Good luck!

lfod308 wrote: »

I've considered IF after read many articles on mercola.com. Might try it sometime but 3 meals a day full of healthy fat with no junk food is working for me. I'm losing weight and feel great. I'm so satisfied that I have to make myself eat the minimum calories. Good luck.

Thanks you to the both of you!

Day 1 wasn't so bad! Dinner was amazing! I drank a lot of coffee throughout the day and had some mints.

Naboo63

Hi, I am on my 3 rd week of the 5:2 Fast diet.
The diet is designed to do more than just lose weight. It is to help align your body systems to work more efficiently, lower cholesterol, glucose, etc.
Go to Community on MFP & look up Groups:
5:2 Fasting
A public group dedicated to The 5:2 Fast Diet. Inside you'll find general information, suggestions and recipes along with the personal experiences…
5 + 2 diet
Following the Michael Mosely TV diet regime to prolong life and lose weight http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19112549

These may help explain what the lifestyle change is supposed to do for you.
Below is what I try to do each week on the program. Good Luck.

5:2 plan.
1200-1300 cal on feast days.
500 cal fast days 2-3 days/ week.
exercise 3-5 days / week (min 150 min up to 300 min)
Step goal is 7000 /day. But it I only get 3000 steps, that is okay too.

I am not getting that hungry on fast days. But I really feel it in the morning and wake up hungry and ready for breakfast.
I have been eating 1 egg, 1 cup sauteed spinach, 1/2 WW english muffin on fast days. 180 cal.
Then Large Salad with lots of vegs, olive oil, vinegar, and a meat. 220 Cal.
Popcorn for snack at night. 100 Cal.
My goal was 50-30-20 like my regular meals, but it is coming out more like 30-30-40 for fast day meals. I think the higher protein and fat keep me from getting hungry. I hope it will accomplish the same results as planned.

Naboo63

I found another article that may help you.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10349367/new-york-times-article-on-fasting-diets#latest

Be_Lively

Thank you Naboo!

rileysowner

The best book on Intermittent Fasting I have seen is Eat, Stop, Eat by Brad Pilon. It is an e-book, but well worth purchasing. I bought it a few years back, and he came out with an updated/expanded version which I received free.

Vanessalookingood

Is IF supposed to speed up weight loss? or is it just another method? I did some reading up on it and realized I was pretty much fasting from 6 pm until 8 am so I just added 2 more hours onto it and now I eat breakfast at 10 am and I don't eat past 6pm. I have lost 32.5 lbs since Jan 1. (3lbs/week average) Not sure if it is due to this daily 16 hr fast or just because I am in the beginning stages of weight loss. (I have a lot to lose too, I am aiming to lose about 90 more) I also walk about 1 hr 5xweek on treadmill and eat around 1300-1500 cals per day and about 2000-2200 cals on Saturdays.

kimloverly611

I'm on the IF plan. I've been doing 16/8 with an eating window from 12-8 pm. I don't eat one meal only. Instead all of my daily calories are in three meals during that window, with the largest being the first meal. I was doing this for almost 6 months and then had medical restrictions (not IF related, car accident) and am just now getting back on the plan. I've read tons of articles about it being unhealthy and dangerous but also about the benefits. Best of luck with your goals and if you need friends, feel free to add.

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Be_Lively

nosajjao wrote: »

Fasting is bad, for health's sake don't do it. Fasting is always unhealthy to the body's natural processes. If you disagree, try talking to a doctor or registered nutritionist, then get your head straight.

How is it unhealthy to the body's natural processes? Will you help me get my head straight?

Be_Lively

Vanessalookingood wrote: »

Is IF supposed to speed up weight loss? or is it just another method? I did some reading up on it and realized I was pretty much fasting from 6 pm until 8 am so I just added 2 more hours onto it and now I eat breakfast at 10 am and I don't eat past 6pm. I have lost 32.5 lbs since Jan 1. (3lbs/week average) Not sure if it is due to this daily 16 hr fast or just because I am in the beginning stages of weight loss. (I have a lot to lose too, I am aiming to lose about 90 more) I also walk about 1 hr 5xweek on treadmill and eat around 1300-1500 cals per day and about 2000-2200 cals on Saturdays.

From what I read, IF doesn't seem to speed up or slow down the weight loss process. It is more of a disciplinary tool, at least in my eyes. You seem to have a pretty high calorie deficit because of your exercise and hitting your calorie goals, so that can explain your amazing weight loss. Congratulations!