Intermittent Fasting?

Twitchy109
Twitchy109 Posts: 36
edited October 3 in Health and Weight Loss
Has anyone tried it? Not looking for negative comments. It was just something I read in a very informative article and wanted to know some opinions on it.

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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    ::raises hand::
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    *raises hand*
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    i've heard that it can be just as helpful as a calorie spike day. i don't know too much about it. i just like to eat too much. but i might give it a try if i read some good information about it.
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/109304-eat-stop-eat-how-it-s-worked-for-me

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/226488-intermittent-fasting-support-group

    2 great threads with tons of good info!
  • iAm_misspiggy
    iAm_misspiggy Posts: 35 Member
    Has anyone tried it? Not looking for negative comments. It was just something I read in a very informative article and wanted to know some opinions on it.

    I was JUST on youtube looking at people who have done this. &&& For the people who want to leave NEG comments I want them to know they can get kicked off of the website. I started a discussion about fasting and my discussion got LOCKED and an administrator threatened to remove people. :-) I'm trying intermittent fasting right now. I JUST started.
  • PB67
    PB67 Posts: 376
    It's a strategy that many have found useful, nothing more, nothing less. It takes a little time to adapt to, but you have the benefit of enjoying larger meals, since you are consuming your calories within a smaller time frame.

    Try it out and see if it works for you.
  • Kotasmommy
    Kotasmommy Posts: 124 Member
    I read a thread about this the other day and was curious about it also. I might look into it more and maybe give it a try.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    yep.

    www.leangains.com style for me.
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    Martin Berkhan is a madman. =)
  • FaithHopeBELIEVE
    FaithHopeBELIEVE Posts: 626
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/109304-eat-stop-eat-how-it-s-worked-for-me

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/226488-intermittent-fasting-support-group

    2 great threads with tons of good info!

    Wow, just read the first one and I think I might try it this week. 2x on nonconsecutive days in 7 days doesn't sound bad and going from 6pm to 6pm means your not going the whole day without food. I think I could do that.
  • MrsNoir
    MrsNoir Posts: 236 Member
    You reckon it would be a good idea for breastfeeding mums? because I would like to try it but I'm scared of not giving my baby enough nutriends, on the other hand... I've got loads of storage already, which could help me lose even more weight, but yeah, a bit scared of trying just in case.
  • PB67
    PB67 Posts: 376
    You reckon it would be a good idea for breastfeeding mums? because I would like to try it but I'm scared of not giving my baby enough nutriends, on the other hand... I've got loads of storage already, which could help me lose even more weight, but yeah, a bit scared of trying just in case.

    I doubt it would cause you any problems, but if you're worried about it go with the Leangains-style rather than ESE.

    Look at this way, I'm sure that there are several Muslim women who breastfeed during Ramadan, but you don't see too many problems with their babies.
  • radosti1
    radosti1 Posts: 198 Member
    Absolutely not for nursing moms! Your baby gets most his/her nutrients from your diet. Eating right and well is essential for your baby.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Absolutely not for nursing moms! Your baby gets most his/her nutrients from your diet. Eating right and well is essential for your baby.

    in IF you eat the same number of calories as you would in a normal day, you just fit them into a certain eating window. Eat stop Eat is a little different with 24 hr fasts
  • carolynmittens
    carolynmittens Posts: 344
    i <3 it
  • Vodkha
    Vodkha Posts: 352 Member
    Would the Warrior Diet be considered IF?
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    You reckon it would be a good idea for breastfeeding mums? because I would like to try it but I'm scared of not giving my baby enough nutriends, on the other hand... I've got loads of storage already, which could help me lose even more weight, but yeah, a bit scared of trying just in case.

    Yeah it sounds like a great idea for someone breastfeeding.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    Would the Warrior Diet be considered IF?

    yes
  • Odrinka
    Odrinka Posts: 19 Member
    The Intermittant fasting support group by Yvette was locked :(
  • brucedelaney
    brucedelaney Posts: 433 Member
    I've been doing the IF for about 30 days 18/6 style and I can't say it's improved weight loss but it has improved my energy levels and my workouts have been better. I'm doing a combination of 18/6 IF and the Spike Diet and I'm continually losing 1.5 to 2.5 pounds weekly.
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    The Intermittant fasting support group by Yvette was locked :(

    that blows
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    After reading Martin's website a bit I thought I'd try IF 18/6 for a change. After 5 days I can say that it fits into my schedule and I don't miss eating breakfast. I enjoy the larger meals and feel more satisfied. Xtend is pretty damn good tasting too.

    It seems that after bringing several new moderators on board that many additional threads are being locked. That's too bad.
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Actually I don't think it was locked...
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/348521-intermittent-fasting-support-group
  • MrsNoir
    MrsNoir Posts: 236 Member
    Thank you, reading about it now, although the first link is talking about fasting for 16 hours, I only find that easy to do if I'm asleep... lol.. I'll keep reading and see if it's there is a way that I can do with less hours of fasting :D
    You reckon it would be a good idea for breastfeeding mums? because I would like to try it but I'm scared of not giving my baby enough nutriends, on the other hand... I've got loads of storage already, which could help me lose even more weight, but yeah, a bit scared of trying just in case.

    I doubt it would cause you any problems, but if you're worried about it go with the Leangains-style rather than ESE.

    Look at this way, I'm sure that there are several Muslim women who breastfeed during Ramadan, but you don't see too many problems with their babies.
  • MrsNoir
    MrsNoir Posts: 236 Member
    Uhm .. perhaps if I express milk before hand and freeze it for those days of fasting it shouldn't be a problem, that way my baby still gets the normal amount of nutrients and vitamines of a normal day. :smile:
    Absolutely not for nursing moms! Your baby gets most his/her nutrients from your diet. Eating right and well is essential for your baby.
  • MrsNoir
    MrsNoir Posts: 236 Member
    Well, I am considering it, after all if I manage to express milk enough in advance for the fasting hours, the baby won't notice it o r suffer at all. :smile:
    You reckon it would be a good idea for breastfeeding mums? because I would like to try it but I'm scared of not giving my baby enough nutriends, on the other hand... I've got loads of storage already, which could help me lose even more weight, but yeah, a bit scared of trying just in case.

    Yeah it sounds like a great idea for someone breastfeeding.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    quick summary
    LG 16/8
    Fast 5 19/5
    Warrior 20/4
    ESE 24 (up to twice a week)

    They're the main ones.

    No idea about the breast feeding part but I would be checking with a doctor.
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