2022 Intermittent Fasting Anyone?

Bridgie3

I'm eating mostly between the hrs of 2pm and 6pm, with the odd tin of sardines/tuna outside those hours, and i'm noticing huge improvement in my general state of wellbeing, and so far have lost about 13 kg.

I lost the first 10kg very quickly - I thought maybe glycogen and water? and have slowed my descent enormously, probably am replacing glycogen while losing fat slowly - I am certainly still getting thinner day by day. I'm happy though. It's a really good system for me, as I work at a place that is literally filled to the gunwales with cakes, pies, cream buns, savoury pinweels, etc etc etc and just having a big 'no' sign on eating at work saves me a lot of junk food.

Should also add: I'm one meal a day.. ish. the argument being that to lower calories makes people think they're in a famine, but if you eat as much as you want at that 1 meal your body doesn't do that. I certainly don't know anything about your brain changing into famine mode: your body is a car. would the car suddenly require less gas to travel? But it sounds cute, and my stomach is not complaining.

I eat high fat, I'm reading up on lipid processing and I'm fascinated by it, in terms of how bioavailable our bodies make fat to be. Very easy transfer from adipose to cells, constantly happening. Did you know your brain is 60% fat? I can see why people say avoid carbs, because insulin, fat doesn't use any of that process, but is prepared for consumption in the lymphatic system and injected into your blood stream in your neck. OMG.

I'll stop now. but it's amazing. I can see how it took 100 million years for us to get developed.

sollyn23l2

debrag12 wrote: »

oh to go back to the day when this board was anti Dr Fung

It's because the more people looked into his "information" the more they realized he's making claims that are NOT based on facts, that go against science, and that are basically complete bunk. Yes, fasting is great and can definitely have weight loss benefits, because basically we suck at making up calories after we skip a meal. Everything else he says is total and complete bunk he has made up to sell books and programs to people who want to believe there's a magic bullet. Yes, I'm being unkind and uncharitable right now, because I'm so tired of people saying "but, but, but.... science and facts and the laws of thermodynamics don't apply to ME! I'm a magical unicorn"

paperpudding

Seasonal_One wrote: »

Today makes it 6 weeks for me and the wife on OMAD. For my 60 year old wife, she's never experienced a more rapid weight loss (she only had 20 pounds to lose). For me, this system works great and we enjoyed the book. I don't understand all the hatred here but they hated Dr. Robert Atkins too and now we know that his diet has worked for so many. This is not for everyone but it will work for some and maybe many.

Experiencing a more rapid weight loss whenyou only have 20 lb to lose is not good thing.

There is no hatred here - people critiquing or disagreeing with Fung or anybody else is not hating.
Really not sure why people have such a melodramatic and personal interpretation of criticism or disagreement.

kittensden72

I've only been doing the 16/8 IF for about 3 weeks. it seems to be going pretty well. I read a magazine-style book on the subject called The Complete Guide To Intermittent Fasting by Centennial Media. I really enjoyed it. The book seemed to explain the different types of IF well. I was then able to make an informed decision of where and how to start. I don't know who this Dr. Fung is but, this book was very helpful.

daisygirl1550

I did 12:12 and lost 15 lb in 3 months with an hour of walking 3 days a week.

I watch Dr Fung on YouTube & like him.

Walkywalkerson

I play around with IF having a cut off point to stop eating is hugely helpful for me with evening snacking.
I don't do it every day because life happens.
But I lost 54lbs over the last 14 months doing my own version as I'm sceptical about the 'science' behind it.
It basically helps me stay in a calorie deficit.
I still log my calories and have a daily calorie 'goal' which is usually over.
But I try to have at least 16hrs a day 5 days a week where I don't eat or drink anything with calories.
I also enjoy the big meals I get to have in my 8hr eating window.

SusannO

I've been IF 16:8 for 4 years. I just started OMAD 22:2 about 4 days/week . I didn't think I would be able to do it, but I think being on keto made it easier than I expected. I've been reading and watching David Sinclair and some other doctors/studies around longevity and that made me interested in OMAD. For me personally, with an autoimmune disorder, no thyroid gland, and having to take a daily thyroid pill, keto and IF have changed my life. Bloodwork is back to my younger self. Inflammation dramatically down. Great energy levels. Not having to wake up and pee in the middle of the night lol. Sleep like a baby for 7 hours (less than I used to) but never tired during the day. There's more to IF and keto than CICO from my personal experience.

habeebz921

This is an extreme example, but i done OMAD last year for a month and went from 68 kg to 63 kg (5 kg lost approx 10 lbs?).

It wasnt hard for me at all at that time because i was fasting during ramadan (essentially no food or water sunrise to sunset) and due to the spiritual aspect did not struggle. It was great to fit into clothes i had my eye on after but i did find i did not keep the weight off for long. It came back within maybe 2 months? I think if i continued with IF the weight would have stayed off so obviously it came back.

Essentially i did not have a habit change and therefore this past year am still 68 kg despite multiple attempts at weight loss

BarbMessimer

I began IF a year ago with a 16:8 regimen and then 18:6 but wasn't that conscientious. Still... I lost 22 pounds until December when I started eating one meal a day. Have lost 20 more pounds since then and with days when I eat 2 meals. I'm really pleased with the results and my health has vastly improved. I've been on every diet there is and this way of eating suits me just fine.

ChiefBaba

My goal is 136 fasting hours per week...down from 299 to 190, now back up to 215. Time to get back at it!

mwright5806

Hi everyone, I started this post and wanted to update you.. since January 4, 2022, I've lost 33 lbs, in basically 4 months. Since the post, I have kept strict low-carb keto and I.F. I am currently finishing a 72 hour fast (today is last day). I'm not hungry, I am in ketosis, I have energy, I feel focused and happy. Just wanted to keep you up to date on my journey. This lifestyle works for me. I have 45 more lbs. to lose and it's springtime here in Saint Louis, Missouri. I am adding walking to my weekly exercise. I don't care what you think about low-carb keto and I.F., I know it works for me. Just wanted to share.

mwright5806

ChiefBaba wrote: »

My goal is 136 fasting hours per week...down from 299 to 190, now back up to 215. Time to get back at it!

Yes, It works for me! Looks like it works for you too! Keep it up!

Taleciab94

I am currently doing 5:2 Fast, meaning 2 days where I fast for 24 hours and just eat dinner about 500 calories and 2,000 calories the other 5 days eating normal as if I am at my goal weight.

I also walk 10,000 - 12,000 steps a day and this might the goal mine for me. A lifestyle I think I might be able to stick to for the rest of my life by fasting one a week (24hrs) a week after I reach my goal weight.