Intermittent Fasting Support Group?
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Well I went 14 1/2 hours. if I hadn't had a small snack at 9:00 pm my last meal was at 5:30. I might try to stop eating at 7:00 tonight so i can go to 11:00 like I did today. BUT check my diary and you'll see I had a very healthy lunch.
I think that is really good. I made it 14 hours yesterday. I'm sure the 16 hour ones will be easier with time. I had to adjust my time too and it totally helped me hit the 16 hour mark. Before I was doing 2:30-10:30 and it is so hard to wait till 2:30........especially seeing my coworkers eat lunch, etc. Now I'm doing 1-9. So I take my lunch break at 12......go shopping or waste time for an hour then when I get back I eat lunch at my desk. I think the timing can make a huge difference.0 -
Well I went 14 1/2 hours. if I hadn't had a small snack at 9:00 pm my last meal was at 5:30. I might try to stop eating at 7:00 tonight so i can go to 11:00 like I did today. BUT check my diary and you'll see I had a very healthy lunch.
I think that is really good. I made it 14 hours yesterday. I'm sure the 16 hour ones will be easier with time. I had to adjust my time too and it totally helped me hit the 16 hour mark. Before I was doing 2:30-10:30 and it is so hard to wait till 2:30........especially seeing my coworkers eat lunch, etc. Now I'm doing 1-9. So I take my lunch break at 12......go shopping or waste time for an hour then when I get back I eat lunch at my desk. I think the timing can make a huge difference.
That's what i figured that first I need to get used to it (started to gt lightheaded again) and second if I go 3 hours before bed it should help in the am. THANKYOU and LOVE your new profile pic! So beautiful! 0 -
Well I went 14 1/2 hours. if I hadn't had a small snack at 9:00 pm my last meal was at 5:30. I might try to stop eating at 7:00 tonight so i can go to 11:00 like I did today. BUT check my diary and you'll see I had a very healthy lunch.
I think that is really good. I made it 14 hours yesterday. I'm sure the 16 hour ones will be easier with time. I had to adjust my time too and it totally helped me hit the 16 hour mark. Before I was doing 2:30-10:30 and it is so hard to wait till 2:30........especially seeing my coworkers eat lunch, etc. Now I'm doing 1-9. So I take my lunch break at 12......go shopping or waste time for an hour then when I get back I eat lunch at my desk. I think the timing can make a huge difference.
That's what i figured that first I need to get used to it (started to gt lightheaded again) and second if I go 3 hours before bed it should help in the am. THANKYOU and LOVE your new profile pic! So beautiful!
You are so sweet!! thank you 0 -
I just had my first fasted workout. It was amazing! I feel so exhilarated.
mini update: Still losing pounds and inches while improving my strength on LG. Yay!0 -
I am going to try the 16/8 thing - actually i think it is my natural tendency. never really been a breakfast fan and have only ever eaten it in patches because conventional wisdom says it will increase metabolism etc. But whenever i eat breakfast it makes me eat MORE the rest of the day not less.
I can easily not eat until about 1pm if I a busy and I like the idea of being able to eat more in a shorter period - I havent found that grazing has helped me any.
wont be able to do the fasted workouts as cant usually get to the gym until after work but may trial it on the odd weekend day if i am able.0 -
Well I went 14 1/2 hours. if I hadn't had a small snack at 9:00 pm my last meal was at 5:30. I might try to stop eating at 7:00 tonight so i can go to 11:00 like I did today. BUT check my diary and you'll see I had a very healthy lunch.
I think that is really good. I made it 14 hours yesterday. I'm sure the 16 hour ones will be easier with time. I had to adjust my time too and it totally helped me hit the 16 hour mark. Before I was doing 2:30-10:30 and it is so hard to wait till 2:30........especially seeing my coworkers eat lunch, etc. Now I'm doing 1-9. So I take my lunch break at 12......go shopping or waste time for an hour then when I get back I eat lunch at my desk. I think the timing can make a huge difference.
That is exactly what I do. Normally, go for a quick walk or hit the sauna at work at about 12:30 and then have lunch when I get back.
TheBraveryLover: good stuff!0 -
The IF 16/8...to understand this right (I've been googling it to make sure i'm doing it right)..is done 7 days a week. And the 24 hour fast is only 1 or 2 days a week...right?0
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yes.
but if you can't do it for a day here or there then it's no big deal. Just stick to your cal/macro goals. It's just a tool to be able to create your calorie deficit easily (while eating larger meals).0 -
Feeling horribly guilty right now! Parents were getting dinner at a fish and chips place, and I got a halibut burger. It is definitely not healthy done restaurant style, and although I havent eaten anything else today, I still feel bad about it
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Feeling horribly guilty right now! Parents were getting dinner at a fish and chips place, and I got a halibut burger. It is definitely not healthy done restaurant style, and although I havent eaten anything else today, I still feel bad about it
No need to.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1336344710 -
Thanks for posting this, totally answers the questions I had today. Day 3 of 16/8 tomorrow :drinker:I have found that after a short period of time doing IF, the fasts become quite easy. I was a breakfast eater for my entire life, and now I don't miss it at all. I do the 16/8 approach but mix in a 22-24 hour fast occasionally. The first time I did a 24 hour fast I was miserable, but now they aren't difficult at all. I would tell you that if you force yourself to make the 16 hours every day for a week or two, it will become much much easier. Martin talks about resetting your hunger hormone's by eating at the same time every day, and I feel like that totally worked for me.0 -
I went over my calorie goal/micro's for yesterday. I went to dinner and a movie with my cousin that I havent seen in a long time and I splurged. Back on track today! I managed to stop eating at my intended time of 9pm so I break my fast at 1pm today. My problem is when I break my fast I'm starting to think I can eat whatever I want.......I need to start keeping it healthy!0
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yes.
but if you can't do it for a day here or there then it's no big deal. Just stick to your cal/macro goals. It's just a tool to be able to create your calorie deficit easily (while eating larger meals).
great! Another question. I eat all my MFP calories in that 8 hours...right? i don't go under my goal right?0 -
yes.
but if you can't do it for a day here or there then it's no big deal. Just stick to your cal/macro goals. It's just a tool to be able to create your calorie deficit easily (while eating larger meals).
great! Another question. I eat all my MFP calories in that 8 hours...right? i don't go under my goal right?
Good question, I wanna know that too. I've been eating all my calorie goals (except yesterday went over) but the scale doesn't seem to budge. I am stuck between 130-133.0 -
yes.
but if you can't do it for a day here or there then it's no big deal. Just stick to your cal/macro goals. It's just a tool to be able to create your calorie deficit easily (while eating larger meals).
great! Another question. I eat all my MFP calories in that 8 hours...right? i don't go under my goal right?
Good question, I wanna know that too. I've been eating all my calorie goals (except yesterday went over) but the scale doesn't seem to budge. I am stuck between 130-133.
i did another google search on IF and it says one of the reasons this works is that you end up eating less. Well if I'm eating all my MFP goal cals then I'm not eating less however I should still be losing weight eating it all because MFP has me at a 500 cal deficit from maintenance anyway. Just so confusing sometimes. i ONLY weigh myself once a week though so I don't know if this is working yet.0 -
yes.
but if you can't do it for a day here or there then it's no big deal. Just stick to your cal/macro goals. It's just a tool to be able to create your calorie deficit easily (while eating larger meals).
great! Another question. I eat all my MFP calories in that 8 hours...right? i don't go under my goal right?
Good question, I wanna know that too. I've been eating all my calorie goals (except yesterday went over) but the scale doesn't seem to budge. I am stuck between 130-133.
i did another google search on IF and it says one of the reasons this works is that you end up eating less. Well if I'm eating all my MFP goal cals then I'm not eating less however I should still be losing weight eating it all because MFP has me at a 500 cal deficit from maintenance anyway. Just so confusing sometimes. i ONLY weigh myself once a week though so I don't know if this is working yet.
I weigh myself every couple of days and I've gone up 2 lbs since last week. I'm getting super frustrated. I can't seem to break the 130's.0 -
yes.
but if you can't do it for a day here or there then it's no big deal. Just stick to your cal/macro goals. It's just a tool to be able to create your calorie deficit easily (while eating larger meals).
great! Another question. I eat all my MFP calories in that 8 hours...right? i don't go under my goal right?
Good question, I wanna know that too. I've been eating all my calorie goals (except yesterday went over) but the scale doesn't seem to budge. I am stuck between 130-133.
i did another google search on IF and it says one of the reasons this works is that you end up eating less. Well if I'm eating all my MFP goal cals then I'm not eating less however I should still be losing weight eating it all because MFP has me at a 500 cal deficit from maintenance anyway. Just so confusing sometimes. i ONLY weigh myself once a week though so I don't know if this is working yet.
You're right, the window just allows you a shorter amount of time to eat, which helps keep you within your calorie goal. You should still eat what MFP has you set at within that window. The benefit though, is the fasting period. It gives your digestive system a rest, and if I'm remembering correctly, it allows your body to repair itself.0 -
yes.
but if you can't do it for a day here or there then it's no big deal. Just stick to your cal/macro goals. It's just a tool to be able to create your calorie deficit easily (while eating larger meals).
great! Another question. I eat all my MFP calories in that 8 hours...right? i don't go under my goal right?
Good question, I wanna know that too. I've been eating all my calorie goals (except yesterday went over) but the scale doesn't seem to budge. I am stuck between 130-133.
i did another google search on IF and it says one of the reasons this works is that you end up eating less. Well if I'm eating all my MFP goal cals then I'm not eating less however I should still be losing weight eating it all because MFP has me at a 500 cal deficit from maintenance anyway. Just so confusing sometimes. i ONLY weigh myself once a week though so I don't know if this is working yet.
You're right, the window just allows you a shorter amount of time to eat, which helps keep you within your calorie goal. You should still eat what MFP has you set at within that window. The benefit though, is the fasting period. It gives your digestive system a rest, and if I'm remembering correctly, it allows your body to repair itself.
YAY! THANKYOU so much for this reply. I never know if I'm reading all the info correctly.0 -
yes.
but if you can't do it for a day here or there then it's no big deal. Just stick to your cal/macro goals. It's just a tool to be able to create your calorie deficit easily (while eating larger meals).
great! Another question. I eat all my MFP calories in that 8 hours...right? i don't go under my goal right?
Good question, I wanna know that too. I've been eating all my calorie goals (except yesterday went over) but the scale doesn't seem to budge. I am stuck between 130-133.
i did another google search on IF and it says one of the reasons this works is that you end up eating less. Well if I'm eating all my MFP goal cals then I'm not eating less however I should still be losing weight eating it all because MFP has me at a 500 cal deficit from maintenance anyway. Just so confusing sometimes. i ONLY weigh myself once a week though so I don't know if this is working yet.
You're right, the window just allows you a shorter amount of time to eat, which helps keep you within your calorie goal. You should still eat what MFP has you set at within that window. The benefit though, is the fasting period. It gives your digestive system a rest, and if I'm remembering correctly, it allows your body to repair itself.
sorry just to correct that last statement-our digestive system does not 'need a rest' just like our heart does not 'need a rest'
I am doing ESE so am not anti fasting, just as a registered nurse feel I shouldn't let incorrect info go without contradicting it. IF works by you consuming less calories. That's all.0 -
yes.
but if you can't do it for a day here or there then it's no big deal. Just stick to your cal/macro goals. It's just a tool to be able to create your calorie deficit easily (while eating larger meals).
great! Another question. I eat all my MFP calories in that 8 hours...right? i don't go under my goal right?
Good question, I wanna know that too. I've been eating all my calorie goals (except yesterday went over) but the scale doesn't seem to budge. I am stuck between 130-133.
i did another google search on IF and it says one of the reasons this works is that you end up eating less. Well if I'm eating all my MFP goal cals then I'm not eating less however I should still be losing weight eating it all because MFP has me at a 500 cal deficit from maintenance anyway. Just so confusing sometimes. i ONLY weigh myself once a week though so I don't know if this is working yet.
You're right, the window just allows you a shorter amount of time to eat, which helps keep you within your calorie goal. You should still eat what MFP has you set at within that window. The benefit though, is the fasting period. It gives your digestive system a rest, and if I'm remembering correctly, it allows your body to repair itself.
sorry just to correct that last statement-our digestive system does not 'need a rest' just like our heart does not 'need a rest'
I am doing ESE so am not anti fasting, just as a registered nurse feel I shouldn't let incorrect info go without contradicting it. IF works by you consuming less calories. That's all.
So are you saying I should not eat all my MFP cals within the 8 hour window? I'm so confused.0 -
Eat all your calories.0
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So are you saying I should not eat all my MFP cals within the 8 hour window? I'm so confused.
Yes, you should eat all your calories. The 16/8 approach is just a tool to make it easier to stay within your caloric goals, while also giving the (possible) advantages of increased fat burning during the fast. This means eat your MFP calories, with the deficit build in (based on your MFP goals).
The 24 hr fasts (1 or 2 per week) are a tool to create a caloric deficit for the week. If you are doing the 24 hour fasts you should be eating something close to your MAINTANENCE (MFP goal of maintenance) calories on non-fast day(s), and using the fast day(s) to create your deficit for the week.
Does that make sense?0 -
So are you saying I should not eat all my MFP cals within the 8 hour window? I'm so confused.
Yes, you should eat all your calories. The 16/8 approach is just a tool to make it easier to stay within your caloric goals, while also giving the (possible) advantages of increased fat burning during the fast. This means eat your MFP calories, with the deficit build in (based on your MFP goals).
The 24 hr fasts (1 or 2 per week) are a tool to create a caloric deficit for the week. If you are doing the 24 hour fasts you should be eating something close to your MAINTANENCE (MFP goal of maintenance) calories on non-fast day(s), and using the fast day(s) to create your deficit for the week.
Does that make sense?
Yes definitely makes sense!!! Thankyouuuuuu! :drinker: I got confused by what the poster, who is a nurse ,said.0 -
So are you saying I should not eat all my MFP cals within the 8 hour window? I'm so confused.
Yes, you should eat all your calories. The 16/8 approach is just a tool to make it easier to stay within your caloric goals, while also giving the (possible) advantages of increased fat burning during the fast. This means eat your MFP calories, with the deficit build in (based on your MFP goals).
The 24 hr fasts (1 or 2 per week) are a tool to create a caloric deficit for the week. If you are doing the 24 hour fasts you should be eating something close to your MAINTANENCE (MFP goal of maintenance) calories on non-fast day(s), and using the fast day(s) to create your deficit for the week.
Does that make sense?
Can this post be stickied?
It's really not that difficult a concept.0 -
So are you saying I should not eat all my MFP cals within the 8 hour window? I'm so confused.
Yes, you should eat all your calories. The 16/8 approach is just a tool to make it easier to stay within your caloric goals, while also giving the (possible) advantages of increased fat burning during the fast. This means eat your MFP calories, with the deficit build in (based on your MFP goals).
The 24 hr fasts (1 or 2 per week) are a tool to create a caloric deficit for the week. If you are doing the 24 hour fasts you should be eating something close to your MAINTANENCE (MFP goal of maintenance) calories on non-fast day(s), and using the fast day(s) to create your deficit for the week.
Does that make sense?
Can this post be stickied?
It's really not that difficult a concept.
LOL...it IS when I get two, three sometimes four different answers.0 -
No I am not saying that. I am saying your digestive system does not NEED a rest anymore than your heart does.0
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So here I am one full month into IF. I have not ever done a 24 hour fast. I just do 18/6 daily.
I just weigh in every two weeks and today was my 2nd weigh in since I started it.. Have no idea why
but first weigh in 5.1 lbs down and second weigh in 5.1 lbs down, for a total of 10.2 lbs in one month.
I however have a fair amount of weigh to lose. I do not always get in my full amount of calories. Some times I am not
very hungry during my feeding time. I try to eat as clean as I can. Lots of veggies, fruit and fish or meats.
Do not eat sugary things and eat very little bread. No treats at all during this past month. Still feel guilty eating
this way and toward the end of my fast wonder if I am destroying my body. I am out of town this week end and will probably not be able to eat this way for the next couple of days, but will do my best to stay within my MFP calories.0 -
IF works by you consuming less calories. That's all.
No, not correct. Even if you eat all of your maintenance calories in your 8 hour window on Leangains style IF, you will still be losing fat, because IF works not only by calorie restriction but also by creating a hormonal state favorable to fat burning and muscle conservation. This is how it is possible to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time on Leangains. You will not be losing *as much* fat if you eat maintenance calories every day (as opposed to calorie restriction + fasting), but it will still occur. There is a veritable ton of research backing this up. It's not a "maybe" thing, this is how fasting works physiologically.
On the other hand, I agree with you about this:I am saying your digestive system does not NEED a rest anymore than your heart does.
Resting the digestive system doesn't have much, if anything, to do with it. It's all about hormonal changes which occur in response to no food being available to burn for energy.0 -
Alloranx I love this quote you made awhile ago:My opinion overall? This is "easy mode" dieting, folks. I will never do anything else if I ever need to lose weight again. Are there strong hunger pangs sometimes? Yes. Can you just ignore them and go on with your day? Yes. I actually found it helpful to redefine the hunger pangs in my mind as probably representing the feeling of fat burning off my belly. It works, try it!
My question for you (and other IFers) today is, have you seen any information on how IF might affect people, especially women, over the age of 50?0 -
FINALLY! Today I went 16 1/2 hours on the fast! I was busy grocery shopping and not hanging out at home so I didn't have time to think about hunger. I have lost 1.5 lbs this week alone. i started this 16/8 last Monday and also started zigzaging my calories.0
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