Intermittent Fasting Support Group?

theresamommyof4

Hey, IF-ers!

Okay, so, I usually fast once a week for 24-36 hours. I'm thinking about incorporating a 16/8 method into my life!

I work overnights, so my eating window would be 7pm to 3am. Which is basically what I already do.

My question for you is, does anyone combine both the daily IF, and the weekly fasts? Have you noticed any good results with it? What have you noticed while doing a 16/8 approach? Do you feel that it's better than a weekly 24 hour fast?

Thanks! [:

I pretty much don't want to stop my weekly fasts. But I also sort of incidentally did a 16/8 the past couple days, and I love how much it leave me to eat in those few hours. I dig it.

I'm about to start doing that! We can do it together

pork_belly

My question for you is, does anyone combine both the daily IF, and the weekly fasts? Have you noticed any good results with it? What have you noticed while doing a 16/8 approach? Do you feel that it's better than a weekly 24 hour fast?

Thanks! [:

This is what I do except I use 19/5. I find that it helps out with plateaus and when I just want to change my game up a little. I usually don't push 40 hours but I did do 44 hours the other day. I could have easily gone longer but like I said I like to keep it under 40.

hush7hush

When I considered all my factors I realized that I will be doing 16/8 daily, and then Wednesday morning I will stop eating at 3am (as usually) and then resume eating Thursday when I wake up. (Likely to be around 3pm.) Therefore I have a 36 hour fast, once a week.

hush7hush

Just finished my first 16hr. fast! Now for my 8 hours of eating. Yummm.

chrisdavey

I did ESE twice a week for a few weeks. Didn't like it, not suitable for me. Felt like a chore.

I do LG 16/8 everday and it's easy as for me The only issue really is weekends if I think I might be going out at night. Waiting the extra few hours before first meal. And people always asking me to go out for breakfast :P Why not go out for lunch??!! :P

Have gained 3.5lbs in 2 weeks using LG method. Just to let you know that it isn't some magic weight loss only method. Cals in and cals out as well as macros count. (I am trying to gain at the moment)

theresamommyof4

Yay! Good for you! I started my 16 hour at 2:30, but I probably won't eat again until 7:30 in the morning, so I guess that'll be a 17 hour Keep me posted! I want to know how you're doing this week!

hush7hush

Absolutely! I had a problem with bingeing/losing it the last couple weeks.

But I feel like this is definitely going to help with my self control.

brittanyjeanxo

I believe that people who do NOT believe in Fasting don't have an Abrahamic Belief, nor cleansing the Body from time to time.

Really? I'm a Christian, and I don't believe in fasting. That's not to say that it doesn't work for the people that do, I'm sure it does. But to me, it doesn't sound like something I want to try. I would certainly hope you aren't trying to imply that anyone who doesn't believe in fasting is not a true Christian/Jew/Muslim, what-have-you.

theresamommyof4

I did ESE twice a week for a few weeks. Didn't like it, not suitable for me. Felt like a chore.

I do LG 16/8 everday and it's easy as for me The only issue really is weekends if I think I might be going out at night. Waiting the extra few hours before first meal. And people always asking me to go out for breakfast :P Why not go out for lunch??!! :P

Have gained 3.5lbs in 2 weeks using LG method. Just to let you know that it isn't some magic weight loss only method. Cals in and cals out as well as macros count. (I am trying to gain at the moment)

Right, so you still have to stay within your calorie limit, it's just that the the shorter window gives you less chance to over eat, and it gives you the health benefits of the fast.

AlyRoseNYC

I don't do any fasting. I would never have the will power for it. But I do live very low carb, so I know what it's like for people to judge and make assumptions about a weight loss lifestyle. Good luck to you all and keep your head up!

chrisdavey

theresamommyof: that's correct. Laws of thermodynamics still apply to intermittent fasting

hush7hush

No wonder IF works, it's hard as hell to get all your calories in in such a short period of time.

chrisdavey

My highest day so far is about 3800 in my eating window :happy:

hush7hush

I am seriously struggling to eat all my 1200 in this window. It's definitely helping, though, because I was binging like a fiend the past couple weeks. I'm eating like every hour on the hour! Still a little short, I keep forgetting to eat.

hush7hush

Also: how in the world did you manage that many calories? I am so going to stalk your diary now.

chrisdavey

Also: how in the world did you manage that many calories? I am so going to stalk your diary now.

Last few days should probably be put in textbook for "how to gain weight"

Check any of my Mon/Wed/Fri for my regular workout high days

hush7hush

You're trying to gain muscle, right?

How much are you trying to gain?

portexploit

On my off days i'd sometimes consum 4000 calories...

hush7hush

You're a couple of beasts.

Real eating machines.

I feel like such a pansy for having a hard time with 1200.

Speaking of which, it's about time for another feeding. ****.

tn92

Starting tomorrow! this would be great for when i start school again cause i wont have much time to workout or to plan healthy meals.

chrisdavey

You're trying to gain muscle, right?

How much are you trying to gain?

Shortish term goals are: as much as possible to be able to deadlift 180kg, squat 140kg and overhead press whatever body weight I am at the time

portexploit

You're a couple of beasts.

Real eating machines.

I feel like such a pansy for having a hard time with 1200.

Speaking of which, it's about time for another feeding. ****.

4000 calories on a IF routine is freaking brutal.

hush7hush

You're trying to gain muscle, right?

How much are you trying to gain?

Shortish term goals are: as much as possible to be able to deadlift 180kg, squat 140kg and overhead press whatever body weight I am at the time

Uh, holy ****.

You are a man-beast.

I'm impressed.

And also trying to convert kg to lbs.

hush7hush

You're a couple of beasts.

Real eating machines.

I feel like such a pansy for having a hard time with 1200.

Speaking of which, it's about time for another feeding. ****.

4000 calories on a IF routine is freaking brutal.

Just thinking about it makes my stomach stretch. Ugh.

And AGAIN, time to eat. Final feeding of the day/night/whatever.

chrisdavey

400lb DL, 300lb squat and SOHP will be about 175lbs

hush7hush

400lb DL, 300lb squat and SOHP will be about 175lbs

Uh, holy ****.

I can't even lift 80lbs without wanting to die.

holly_v

Starting tomorrow! this would be great for when i start school again cause i wont have much time to workout or to plan healthy meals.

this is me, but i still think its easy to plan healthy meals!

hush7hush

An hour away from my 2nd 16 done! I'm liking it so far. I've actually dropped about 4lbs. But that's also the weight I jetted up over the past couple weeks, so I'm finally coming back down. I really think IF is to "blame". [: I'm liking this.

holly_v

An hour away from my 2nd 16 done! I'm liking it so far. I've actually dropped about 4lbs. But that's also the weight I jetted up over the past couple weeks, so I'm finally coming back down. I really think IF is to "blame". [: I'm liking this.

wow, great job. i hope i have that much success!

hush7hush

Hah, I'm sure it's just dropping off all the water weight from the mass amount of sodium filled foods I ate!

Question for my IFers: Do you exercise before or after your eating times?