Anyone doing/done intermittent fasting?

Fitkam90
Fitkam90 Posts: 360 Member
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I'm doing intermittent fasting and I am getting good results from it so far. Has anyone else had results from intermittent fasting? Or are you just starting out?
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  • Fitkam90
    Fitkam90 Posts: 360 Member
    Amry1213 wrote: »
    Just starting out :) Starting with a 16:8 fast, but I'm trying to work my way to 20:4 to see how I feel with that! So far I'm liking it!

    I'm doing the 16:8 also. It took me awhile to get used to the fasting window because I would feel so hungry right before bed lol. But I have adjusted! I don't know if I could do the 20:4 haha. I really like not having to worry about cooking an extra meal, so it works out for me! :D
  • Fitkam90
    Fitkam90 Posts: 360 Member
    Amry1213 wrote: »
    Just starting out :) Starting with a 16:8 fast, but I'm trying to work my way to 20:4 to see how I feel with that! So far I'm liking it!

    I hope you have good results!
  • rickiimarieee
    rickiimarieee Posts: 2,212 Member
    I started off about 15:9 then I turned it into 19:5 and right now I could go 20:4 but the only issue with that is I don't know when my fiancé will get home to cook supper for him!
  • SnazzIT
    SnazzIT Posts: 215 Member
    Fast5 - three years now...eating window varies any time between 1pm-10pm
  • wendybirdgirl
    wendybirdgirl Posts: 52 Member
    Hey! I just started too, coupla days ago. I have already lost a few pounds. I like that I only have to think about what I am going to eat, during a small window of the day. The rest of the time I just try to stay busy. I am doing 16:8, but still keeping track of calories here.
  • jennylea70
    jennylea70 Posts: 57 Member
    I've been doing it for a few weeks, it seems to help increase the weight loss a little bit. I do 16:8, usually eat between 12:30-8:30p. It definitely helps me keep within my calories and save some calories for that before bed snack I always crave! I definitely couldn't do 20:4!
  • Calichusetts
    Calichusetts Posts: 100 Member
    3-4 years. Dropped 60 pound initially. That was a little too much and put 10 pounds of muscle back on. Love it. After a while, you will build up the mental stamina and willpower to not even be concerned with the tail end of a fast. Knowing you are eating the correct calorie count and nutrients helps as well.
  • Fitkam90
    Fitkam90 Posts: 360 Member
    ituakalau wrote: »
    Fast5 - three years now...eating window varies any time between 1pm-10pm

    Wow! 3 years... That's great
  • Fitkam90
    Fitkam90 Posts: 360 Member
    blambo61 wrote: »
    Been doing it for two years. First 5-months lost 45-lbs. Have maintained since (gained a little and lost it again when I went off and then back on the program). I do 20:4 to lose and 16:8 with a low carb big salad lunch to maintain. I don't count calories. I eat ad libitum. I exercise about 4xweek running. I'm just getting serious about losing some more (need to lose about 20-more lbs) and have done 20:4 for about 3+ weeks now.

    I like it cause I get to eat tell full, it doesn't cost anything, and I don't have to count or do a lot of meal planning. Good luck!

    See OMAD, Intermittent Fasting, and 5:2 forums.

    Wow! Congratulations. You are really dedicated!
  • Fitkam90
    Fitkam90 Posts: 360 Member
    wendybirdgirl wrote: »
    Hey! I just started too, coupla days ago. I have already lost a few pounds. I like that I only have to think about what I am going to eat, during a small window of the day. The rest of the time I just try to stay busy. I am doing 16:8, but still keeping track of calories here.

    I like the less meal planning too! Congratulations on your results. That's very exciting :)

  • Fitkam90
    Fitkam90 Posts: 360 Member
    jennylea70 wrote: »
    I've been doing it for a few weeks, it seems to help increase the weight loss a little bit. I do 16:8, usually eat between 12:30-8:30p. It definitely helps me keep within my calories and save some calories for that before bed snack I always crave! I definitely couldn't do 20:4!

    Good job! I'm about 2 weeks in the 2nd time around. I was doing intermittent fasting and loved it earlier in the Summer. Then I got off track when I went on vacation. I'm finally back on track and I really want to stick with it long term! Sometimes if I'm starving I'll eat a yogurt before bed.
  • Fitkam90
    Fitkam90 Posts: 360 Member
    Calichusetts wrote: »
    3-4 years. Dropped 60 pound initially. That was a little too much and put 10 pounds of muscle back on. Love it. After a while, you will build up the mental stamina and willpower to not even be concerned with the tail end of a fast. Knowing you are eating the correct calorie count and nutrients helps as well.

    Woah! 60 pounds??! That is so inspiring! I really like intermittent fasting and can see myself doing it long term. I've tried low carb diets like the ketogenic diet, and they are just too strict for me, I never last very long on keto.
  • Fitkam90
    Fitkam90 Posts: 360 Member
    rickiimarieee wrote: »
    I started off about 15:9 then I turned it into 19:5 and right now I could go 20:4 but the only issue with that is I don't know when my fiancé will get home to cook supper for him!

    Man that takes some serious will power! You are tough! Congrats on the results : )
  • shipleyamye
    shipleyamye Posts: 54 Member
    I am doing a 16:8 right now. I have just restarted...I have also done longer fasts other than just intermittent however, that was more for religious purposes than it was for weight loss. I find that keeping a good fasting/ eating schedule keeps away that mindless eating that can sometimes get people into trouble.
  • Italiana_xx79
    Italiana_xx79 Posts: 594 Member
    If you don't mind my asking, I have heard of intermittent fasting, however I don't know the science behind it. I guess I could just google it but thought maybe you could just give me an idea. How is it different if I ate 1500 calories in a 12 hour window versus the same amount of calories in an 8 hour window? I am currently doing keto and wanted to see if maybe this is something I could fit into my lifestyle. Thank you in advance! :)
  • ccrdragon
    ccrdragon Posts: 3,374 Member
    CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »
    Italiana_xx79 wrote: »
    If you don't mind my asking, I have heard of intermittent fasting, however I don't know the science behind it. I guess I could just google it but thought maybe you could just give me an idea. How is it different if I ate 1500 calories in a 12 hour window versus the same amount of calories in an 8 hour window? I am currently doing keto and wanted to see if maybe this is something I could fit into my lifestyle. Thank you in advance! :)

    there is no difference. it just helps some adhere to their calories if they have a window of time to eat it. even with IF you still have to be in a deficit to lose weight. I have done IF most of my life because Im not a breakfast person. and I have also gained weight eating too much in my window of time.weight loss is not going to be any faster if you eat the same amount of calories , meal timing has no effect on weight loss,gain,etc

    This is me - I have never been a big breakfast eater and skip it most of the time. There is nothing magical about IF - I got fat eating 2 meals a day and lost a ton of weight eating 2 meals a day. It all boils down to how many calories you eat during the eating-window.
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
    ccrdragon wrote: »
    CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »
    Italiana_xx79 wrote: »
    If you don't mind my asking, I have heard of intermittent fasting, however I don't know the science behind it. I guess I could just google it but thought maybe you could just give me an idea. How is it different if I ate 1500 calories in a 12 hour window versus the same amount of calories in an 8 hour window? I am currently doing keto and wanted to see if maybe this is something I could fit into my lifestyle. Thank you in advance! :)

    there is no difference. it just helps some adhere to their calories if they have a window of time to eat it. even with IF you still have to be in a deficit to lose weight. I have done IF most of my life because Im not a breakfast person. and I have also gained weight eating too much in my window of time.weight loss is not going to be any faster if you eat the same amount of calories , meal timing has no effect on weight loss,gain,etc

    This is me - I have never been a big breakfast eater and skip it most of the time. There is nothing magical about IF - I got fat eating 2 meals a day and lost a ton of weight eating 2 meals a day. It all boils down to how many calories you eat during the eating-window.

    yep I got fat too eating too much and moving too little. its easy to overeat even doing IF lol
  • Calichusetts
    Calichusetts Posts: 100 Member
    Kami1990 wrote: »
    Woah! 60 pounds??! That is so inspiring! I really like intermittent fasting and can see myself doing it long term. I've tried low carb diets like the ketogenic diet, and they are just too strict for me, I never last very long on keto.

    Yeah, its was actually close to 70 but I went WAY to far with exercise and diet. I got way too skinny, borderline unhealthy look. Packed on another 10 in muscle. I personally avoid "diets" and just try and eat healthy. For me its chicken, salads, beans, veggies, veggies, did I mention veggies, zero calorie diet ginger ale/seltzer, and some nuts here and there.

    My eating habits were horrible 5 years ago. So gross. Milkshakes every night, maybe with a few beers. Overeating every meal with some sugary juice or other unhealthy stuff. Just started swapping out the bad one at a time. I no longer have any sweet tooth or desire for unhealthy foods. No cravings, I enjoy healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle.

  • Fitkam90
    Fitkam90 Posts: 360 Member
    shipleyamye wrote: »
    I am doing a 16:8 right now. I have just restarted...I have also done longer fasts other than just intermittent however, that was more for religious purposes than it was for weight loss. I find that keeping a good fasting/ eating schedule keeps away that mindless eating that can sometimes get people into trouble.

    Religious fasting is more important for sure. I definitely have issues with mindless eating. I wish you luck on your journey!
  • Fitkam90
    Fitkam90 Posts: 360 Member
    ccrdragon wrote: »
    CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »
    Italiana_xx79 wrote: »
    If you don't mind my asking, I have heard of intermittent fasting, however I don't know the science behind it. I guess I could just google it but thought maybe you could just give me an idea. How is it different if I ate 1500 calories in a 12 hour window versus the same amount of calories in an 8 hour window? I am currently doing keto and wanted to see if maybe this is something I could fit into my lifestyle. Thank you in advance! :)

    there is no difference. it just helps some adhere to their calories if they have a window of time to eat it. even with IF you still have to be in a deficit to lose weight. I have done IF most of my life because Im not a breakfast person. and I have also gained weight eating too much in my window of time.weight loss is not going to be any faster if you eat the same amount of calories , meal timing has no effect on weight loss,gain,etc

    This is me - I have never been a big breakfast eater and skip it most of the time. There is nothing magical about IF - I got fat eating 2 meals a day and lost a ton of weight eating 2 meals a day. It all boils down to how many calories you eat during the eating-window.

    Oh yeah, you definitely have to monitor your caloric intake. People make the mistake of eating fast food thinking they'll lose weight if they fast the rest of the day. Unfortunately, you still have to make healthy choices!
  • wolfruhn
    wolfruhn Posts: 3,025 Member
    I do 23:1 IF have been doing it a couple of weeks with good results.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Kami1990 wrote: »
    Italiana_xx79 wrote: »
    If you don't mind my asking, I have heard of intermittent fasting, however I don't know the science behind it. I guess I could just google it but thought maybe you could just give me an idea. How is it different if I ate 1500 calories in a 12 hour window versus the same amount of calories in an 8 hour window? I am currently doing keto and wanted to see if maybe this is something I could fit into my lifestyle. Thank you in advance! :)

    Great question! I'm not an expert. But... Your body fully digests your last meal after 6 hours. The next 10 hours of fasting starts burning the fat you have stored as you sleep. It's best to work out during your fasting window also.

    Digestion takes way more than 6 hours and it takes longer than that to go through your glycogen stores. Also unless you are in a calorie surplus your body doesn't store fat. Meal timing makes very little difference.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Kami1990 wrote: »
    ccrdragon wrote: »
    CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »
    Italiana_xx79 wrote: »
    If you don't mind my asking, I have heard of intermittent fasting, however I don't know the science behind it. I guess I could just google it but thought maybe you could just give me an idea. How is it different if I ate 1500 calories in a 12 hour window versus the same amount of calories in an 8 hour window? I am currently doing keto and wanted to see if maybe this is something I could fit into my lifestyle. Thank you in advance! :)

    there is no difference. it just helps some adhere to their calories if they have a window of time to eat it. even with IF you still have to be in a deficit to lose weight. I have done IF most of my life because Im not a breakfast person. and I have also gained weight eating too much in my window of time.weight loss is not going to be any faster if you eat the same amount of calories , meal timing has no effect on weight loss,gain,etc

    This is me - I have never been a big breakfast eater and skip it most of the time. There is nothing magical about IF - I got fat eating 2 meals a day and lost a ton of weight eating 2 meals a day. It all boils down to how many calories you eat during the eating-window.

    Oh yeah, you definitely have to monitor your caloric intake. People make the mistake of eating fast food thinking they'll lose weight if they fast the rest of the day. Unfortunately, you still have to make healthy choices!

    Fast food doesn't make you gain weight. Eating more calories than you burn does.
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
    ituakalau wrote: »
    Fast5 - three years now...eating window varies any time between 1pm-10pm

    This is me too ^^^ I will probably always do this as I have found it to be the closest to my bodies natural eating pattern, I just stopped fighting it.
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