Breakfast

AnvilHead

MDC2957 wrote: »

Don't know, it's not for everyone, but I'm really enjoying it. I don't like eating 5 or 6 small meals. I'd rather have one or two big enjoyable meals towards the end of the day.

Nothing wrong with that. I’ve done 16/8 IF (also known as “eating breakfast late”) for years because I like having a lot of calories available for dinner and ice cream afterward. But I’ve lost weight, gained weight and am now maintaining my weight doing IF - all predicated upon how many calories I consume. IF can be a good strategy - just don’t buy into all the woo and magical powers attributed to it.

sijomial

MDC2957 wrote: »

Don't know, it's not for everyone, but I'm really enjoying it. I don't like eating 5 or 6 small meals. I'd rather have one or two big enjoyable meals towards the end of the day.

Now that's a good reason for you to do it.

"When you IF, you also keep insulin levels in check. Every time you eat, you spike insulin which tells your body to store fat" this is just twaddle.
Can you explain how you can have a net storage of fat in a calorie deficit?

Every time you eat your insulin is supposed to rise (why do people say spike?) - it's normal and a good thing.

AnvilHead

sijomial wrote: »

(why do people say spike?)

Because of charlatans like Fung and Taubes, and their (scientifically disproven) insulin theory of obesity.

lemurcat2

MDC2957 wrote: »

Don't know, it's not for everyone, but I'm really enjoying it. I don't like eating 5 or 6 small meals. I'd rather have one or two big enjoyable meals towards the end of the day.

I don't like 5-6 small meals either. The choices are not 5-6 small meals or IF.

(Nothing wrong with IF, but I like breakfast and couldn't possibly get my preferred amount of protein or veg in in one huge meal. I can do two meals but don't see any particular benefit and enjoy breakfast.)

sardelsa

MDC2957 wrote: »

Don't know, it's not for everyone, but I'm really enjoying it. I don't like eating 5 or 6 small meals. I'd rather have one or two big enjoyable meals towards the end of the day.

You are enjoying it, seeing great results..keep doing it! But it's not magic.

GottaBurnEmAll

I normally delay breakfast until quite late, but this past week, I've been hungry earlier than usual, so I ate.

There's been no difference in my weight.

For the OP, kickstarting metabolism isn't a thing. If you enjoy eating breakfast, you can eat anything you'd like that you find filling.

This week, I've just been eating protein bars with a cup of tea. I'm hungry, but only want something light.

greyparks206

MDC2957 wrote: »

Skip breakfast and fast, you don't need breakfast.

Speak for yourself. I’d vomit and/or pass out by 9 am if I didn’t eat at least a small breakfast every day.

OP, it’s really up to you to find out what works best for you in the morning. I personally do best with a combination of protein and carbohydrates, with relatively low fat, first thing in the morning. That usually means either an egg white omlet with toast or non-fat Greek yogurt with granola, depending on whether I have time to cook that day.

lynn_glenmont

MDC2957 wrote: »

When you IF, you also keep insulin levels in check. Every time you eat, you spike insulin which tells your body to store fat. I'm still new to it, but am seeing good results already after just a short period of time.

No, it doesn't "tell" your body to store fat; it enables sugar to get into your cells. Which is far preferable from starving to death no matter how much you eat because none of the energy can get into your cells, or cardiovascular, nervous system, and organ damage from chronic elevated blood sugar. Insulin is not the bad guy.

annlyric

I usually eat non-fat yogurt or a protein smoothie for breakfast. It keeps me satisfied until lunch for the most part. Occasionally I’ll get the munchies and snack on a few carrots or apple slices before lunch. Listen to your body and don’t starve yourself.

JAYxMSxPES

There's nothing wrong with eating 6 meals a day, perfectly fine to lose weight that way. IF is also another tool to assist in losing weight. Part of it is in establishing the correct behavior for supporting your weight loss.

Dr. John Berardi actually did a pretty good review of IF a while back, it's worth Googling for the read.