The Joys of Eating Once A Day

myIF

I just recently made a blog and posted an article on my turbulent journey to weight loss, as well as my new-found discovery to eating once a day. aka. intermittent fasting.

http://shaylhem.blogspot.com/2012/09/nom-stop-nom.html

If you're looking for an interesting read, take a look. I didn't write it to necessarily be deterred. (translation: no hate please)
I went from binging to not binging. Eating junk food to eating primarily wholesome stuff. And being free from the bondage of not thinking about food, counting calories, or anything else. So why do I have a MFP account? Just because.

It may not work for all, but for those who are interested in taking a stab at it, it just might help.

Enjoy!

justjenn1977

If you're looking for an interesting read, take a look. I didn't write it to necessarily be deterred. (translation: no hate please)
I went from binging to not binging. Eating junk food to eating primarily wholesome stuff. And being free from the bondage of not thinking about food, counting calories, or anything else. So why do I have a MFP account? Just because.

not trying to "hate"

I worry when people say they eat "700-1000" calories a day... and you only weigh 116-118#??? how tall are you? I am VERY short at 5'4" and my goal is 140... my 13 year old daughter (5'2") who is very slender weighs 130... and she is highly active and full of energy...

myIF

haha, hello!

I'm NOT eating that few calories anymore. Nowadays, I'd say I'm getting 1500-1900 on any given day. When I was eating that little, I was misinformed and wound up hurting my body. I thought I made the distinction between how I used to think and how I thought now. I'm definitely not promoting anyone to eat that little.

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am, so pardon the possible inaccuracy. I am not, however, waif, bony, or emaciated-looked. I am in good health. I suppose we all just carry weight differently.

Yanicka1

IF is a good thing as long as it is not used to restrict calories. I would suggest you log your food to make sure you eat enough, some of your meals look pretty low in calories.

myIF

Thanks! After a year of counting calories, my mind does it automatically. (But, yes, I have checked)

And also, there's really no way of knowing whether a meal looks low in calories without knowing the portion size. I'm definitely not using it as a way to restrict calories, as I really don't want to lose weight. My portions are quite sustainable.

onedayillbeamilf

haha, hello!

I'm NOT eating that few calories anymore. Nowadays, I'd say I'm getting 1500-1900 on any given day. When I was eating that little, I was misinformed and wound up hurting my body. I thought I made the distinction between how I used to think and how I thought now. I'm definitely not promoting anyone to eat that little.

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am, so pardon the possible inaccuracy. I am not, however, waif, bony, or emaciated-looked. I am in good health. I suppose we all just carry weight differently.

You don't know how tall you are?

myIF

No. It sounds dumb, I know, but I really have no clue. My driver's license says one thing. My doctor says another. My family says another. It's just one of those things I never cared enough to seriously find out/remember. I remember my jean size across styles half the time I go shopping. It's just one of those things...

Corsetopia

I do this same thing. I have a 5 hour eating window every day. I don't log my calories to make sure I'm not going over, I log them to make sure I'm meeting them every day, it's VERY easy to be way under calories doing this kind of eating. It's also made me feel amazing, I don't ever binge, I am very strong when I work out fasted and I'm losing weight steadily per week. My calories are 1200, I do eat back my exercise calories...I'm petite and short, that's why my calories are lower.

PayneAS

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am,

You don't know how tall you are?

Yeah, really. WTF? Have you never been to a doctor? Or been curious for that matter? Who doesn't know how tall they are?

Edit: You replied while I was posting.

Your doctor would be the accurate one. Who ever applied for your driver's license would have written whatever number is on that. Your family may not have the means to measure accurately. But I seriously cannot believe someone who says they don't know how tall they are. That's crazy. LOL.

myIF

disregard..

myIF

I do this same thing. I have a 5 hour eating window every day. I don't log my calories to make sure I'm not going over, I log them to make sure I'm meeting them every day, it's VERY easy to be way under calories doing this kind of eating. It's also made me feel amazing, I don't ever binge, I am very strong when I work out fasted and I'm losing weight steadily per week. My calories are 1200, I do eat back my exercise calories...I'm petite and short, that's why my calories are lower.

That's great! I'm so happy to see someone else (who's also a woman) having such great results. My problem with counting calories was that I was always more inclined to overeat just to fill a 100-200 caloric "need". The great thing about our bodies is that they don't reset every 24hrs. I can always (and usually do) make up for it the next day.

And I also started out eating within a 5 hour window too! It just kind of morphed into this over time.

myIF

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am,

You don't know how tall you are?

Yeah, really. WTF? Have you never been to a doctor? Or been curious for that matter? Who doesn't know how tall they are?

Edit: You replied while I was posting.

Your doctor would be the accurate one. Who ever applied for your driver's license would have written whatever number is on that. Your family may not have the means to measure accurately. But I seriously cannot believe someone who says they don't know how tall they are. That's crazy. LOL.

Well I DID give an estimate! I said 5'5 or 5'6. (Doesn't height change during the day anyway?) That is to say that I'm not totally clueless. I'm not bouncing through feet here...

AprilRenewed

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am,

You don't know how tall you are?

Yeah, really. WTF? Have you never been to a doctor? Or been curious for that matter? Who doesn't know how tall they are?

Edit: You replied while I was posting.

Your doctor would be the accurate one. Who ever applied for your driver's license would have written whatever number is on that. Your family may not have the means to measure accurately. But I seriously cannot believe someone who says they don't know how tall they are. That's crazy. LOL.

Yeah...I dont' get that.

I also don't know how you can eat enough one time time a day. I feel like I eat all day, every day, and sometimes I still don't have all my calories.

Eh...why do I bother with these types of threads?

I know some people have success with fasting and different forms of it. But...I don't understand how your metabolism can possibly be running at its highest efficiency when you're only eating once every 24 hours. You're not refueling. I don't think it matters if you are eating 1500 calories in one meal. That can't sustain you for 24 hours. Not healthfully anyway.

myIF

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am,

You don't know how tall you are?

Yeah, really. WTF? Have you never been to a doctor? Or been curious for that matter? Who doesn't know how tall they are?

Edit: You replied while I was posting.

Your doctor would be the accurate one. Who ever applied for your driver's license would have written whatever number is on that. Your family may not have the means to measure accurately. But I seriously cannot believe someone who says they don't know how tall they are. That's crazy. LOL.

Yeah...I dont' get that.

I also don't know how you can eat enough one time time a day. I feel like I eat all day, every day, and sometimes I still don't have all my calories.

Eh...why do I bother with these types of threads?

Like I mentioned, it's not for everyone. Just like eating frequently is not for everyone. "Calorically" speaking, it is simple to meet caloric needs for the day depending on the kind of food your eating and its amount. Most food, in its natural state, actually tend to be "calorically" dense.

But like I said, it's not for everyone.

And please disregard this whole irrelevant height thing...

Thanks for reading though

FuneralForMyFat

I was very againsty this idea then today I watched this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfna7nV7WaM&feature=share and it has slightly changed my views, however I will probably not IF I think it can be beneficial for some especially after seeing all the awesome physical, mental results in this bbc documentary

Corsetopia

OP, you are going to get a lot of hate posting a thread like this. Apparently every body is the same, every reaction to EVERY diet and food is the same, we are all lemmings and MUST do things the exact same way as everyone else. No matter HOW tall you are you MUST eat at least 1500 calories, because 1200 is not good enough, I mean you MUST be ravenous at 1200 calories a day, right?

People will be people; some are stubborn and ignorant. If it's working for you and you're getting the adequate nutrition/calories needed per day, it doesn't matter when you eat. Some people need to eat all day, some only once or twice.

Wait, hold on. That can't be true since we're all the SAME...apologies.

ToughTulip

I didn't know how tall I was until I got measured in ROTC a couple of weeks ago. Was always just a guess LOL

Good for you OP! Glad you are eating more and found a lifestyle you love

no1canadianangel

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am,

You don't know how tall you are?

Yeah, really. WTF? Have you never been to a doctor? Or been curious for that matter? Who doesn't know how tall they are?

Edit: You replied while I was posting.

Your doctor would be the accurate one. Who ever applied for your driver's license would have written whatever number is on that. Your family may not have the means to measure accurately. But I seriously cannot believe someone who says they don't know how tall they are. That's crazy. LOL.

Well I DID give an estimate! I said 5'5 or 5'6. (Doesn't height change during the day anyway?) That is to say that I'm not totally clueless. I'm not bouncing through feet here...

You seriously think height changes during the day??? Wow, how old are you?

myIF

OP, you are going to get a lot of hate posting a thread like this. Apparently every body is the same, every reaction to EVERY diet and food is the same, we are all lemmings and MUST do things the exact same way as everyone else. No matter HOW tall you are you MUST eat at least 1500 calories, because 1200 is not good enough, I mean you MUST be ravenous at 1200 calories a day, right?

People will be people; some are stubborn and ignorant. If it's working for you and you're getting the adequate nutrition/calories needed per day, it doesn't matter when you eat. Some people need to eat all day, some only once or twice.

Wait, hold on. That can't be true since we're all the SAME...apologies.

haha, EXACTLY!

Through it all, I'm still psyched that I'm not the only girl out there having success with it. Binge-free living, is truly living.

Thanks

ToughTulip

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am,

You don't know how tall you are?

Yeah, really. WTF? Have you never been to a doctor? Or been curious for that matter? Who doesn't know how tall they are?

Edit: You replied while I was posting.

Your doctor would be the accurate one. Who ever applied for your driver's license would have written whatever number is on that. Your family may not have the means to measure accurately. But I seriously cannot believe someone who says they don't know how tall they are. That's crazy. LOL.

Yeah...I dont' get that.

I also don't know how you can eat enough one time time a day. I feel like I eat all day, every day, and sometimes I still don't have all my calories.

Eh...why do I bother with these types of threads?

I know some people have success with fasting and different forms of it. But...I don't understand how your metabolism can possibly be running at its highest efficiency when you're only eating once every 24 hours. You're not refueling. I don't think it matters if you are eating 1500 calories in one meal. That can't sustain you for 24 hours. Not healthfully anyway.

Why can't it sustain you? Why would your metabolism slow down? Why wouldn't it be healthy?

People make these assumptions, but with nothing to back them up

Corsetopia

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am,

You don't know how tall you are?

Yeah, really. WTF? Have you never been to a doctor? Or been curious for that matter? Who doesn't know how tall they are?

Edit: You replied while I was posting.

Your doctor would be the accurate one. Who ever applied for your driver's license would have written whatever number is on that. Your family may not have the means to measure accurately. But I seriously cannot believe someone who says they don't know how tall they are. That's crazy. LOL.

Well I DID give an estimate! I said 5'5 or 5'6. (Doesn't height change during the day anyway?) That is to say that I'm not totally clueless. I'm not bouncing through feet here...

You seriously think height changes during the day??? Wow, how old are you?

Actually your height can change up to a couple centimeters from the morning to the evening...
How old are YOU? Google. It's your friend.

Contrarian

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am,

You don't know how tall you are?

Yeah, really. WTF? Have you never been to a doctor? Or been curious for that matter? Who doesn't know how tall they are?

Edit: You replied while I was posting.

Your doctor would be the accurate one. Who ever applied for your driver's license would have written whatever number is on that. Your family may not have the means to measure accurately. But I seriously cannot believe someone who says they don't know how tall they are. That's crazy. LOL.

Well I DID give an estimate! I said 5'5 or 5'6. (Doesn't height change during the day anyway?) That is to say that I'm not totally clueless. I'm not bouncing through feet here...

I'm pretty sure height stays fairly consistent throughout the day.

FuneralForMyFat

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am,

You don't know how tall you are?

Yeah, really. WTF? Have you never been to a doctor? Or been curious for that matter? Who doesn't know how tall they are?

Edit: You replied while I was posting.

Your doctor would be the accurate one. Who ever applied for your driver's license would have written whatever number is on that. Your family may not have the means to measure accurately. But I seriously cannot believe someone who says they don't know how tall they are. That's crazy. LOL.

Well I DID give an estimate! I said 5'5 or 5'6. (Doesn't height change during the day anyway?) That is to say that I'm not totally clueless. I'm not bouncing through feet here...

You seriously think height changes during the day??? Wow, how old are you?

You didnt know your spine compresses during the day in turn making you slightly shorter (not that much) and lengthens while you sleep? How old are you?

myIF

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am,

You don't know how tall you are?

Yeah, really. WTF? Have you never been to a doctor? Or been curious for that matter? Who doesn't know how tall they are?

Edit: You replied while I was posting.

Your doctor would be the accurate one. Who ever applied for your driver's license would have written whatever number is on that. Your family may not have the means to measure accurately. But I seriously cannot believe someone who says they don't know how tall they are. That's crazy. LOL.

Well I DID give an estimate! I said 5'5 or 5'6. (Doesn't height change during the day anyway?) That is to say that I'm not totally clueless. I'm not bouncing through feet here...

You seriously think height changes during the day??? Wow, how old are you?

Sorry. I guess dry humor doesn't transcend well online...

Here are two articles to read in your past-time though:
http://www.nsbri.org/humanphysspace/focus6/ep_function.html
http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living-pictures/12-big-and-little-facts-about-your-height.aspx#/slide-4

FuneralForMyFat

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am,

You don't know how tall you are?

Yeah, really. WTF? Have you never been to a doctor? Or been curious for that matter? Who doesn't know how tall they are?

Edit: You replied while I was posting.

Your doctor would be the accurate one. Who ever applied for your driver's license would have written whatever number is on that. Your family may not have the means to measure accurately. But I seriously cannot believe someone who says they don't know how tall they are. That's crazy. LOL.

Well I DID give an estimate! I said 5'5 or 5'6. (Doesn't height change during the day anyway?) That is to say that I'm not totally clueless. I'm not bouncing through feet here...

You seriously think height changes during the day??? Wow, how old are you?

Sorry. I guess dry humor doesn't transcend well online...

Here are two articles to read in your past-time though:
http://www.nsbri.org/humanphysspace/focus6/ep_function.html
http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living-pictures/12-big-and-little-facts-about-your-height.aspx#/slide-4

Lol dont even bother, some people obviously lack common knowledge anyways go you for doing something youve found works for you while eating well above the lowest calorie limit for healthy weightloss

viktoriaakills

this is what ive decided to do, actually.

myIF

Also, I'm not completely sure how tall I am,

You don't know how tall you are?

Yeah, really. WTF? Have you never been to a doctor? Or been curious for that matter? Who doesn't know how tall they are?

Edit: You replied while I was posting.

Your doctor would be the accurate one. Who ever applied for your driver's license would have written whatever number is on that. Your family may not have the means to measure accurately. But I seriously cannot believe someone who says they don't know how tall they are. That's crazy. LOL.

Well I DID give an estimate! I said 5'5 or 5'6. (Doesn't height change during the day anyway?) That is to say that I'm not totally clueless. I'm not bouncing through feet here...

You seriously think height changes during the day??? Wow, how old are you?

Sorry. I guess dry humor doesn't transcend well online...

Here are two articles to read in your past-time though:
http://www.nsbri.org/humanphysspace/focus6/ep_function.html
http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living-pictures/12-big-and-little-facts-about-your-height.aspx#/slide-4

Lol dont even bother, some people obviously lack common knowledge anyways go you for doing something youve found works for you while eating well above the lowest calorie limit for healthy weightloss

lol, good to know I wasn't the only one with an elementary-level knowledge of science. thanks

no1canadianangel

wow there are some major ****en *****es in here...

myIF

this is what ive decided to do, actually.

I hope it all goes well for you and that you get as many benefits as I have. It may feel weird at first, but it becomes a lot more natural over time. I hope the resources on the bottom of the article can be of good use to you

Corsetopia

wow there are some major ****en *****es in here...

"You seriously think height changes during the day??? Wow, how old are you?"

--I think I know who one of them is....:drinker:

myIF

wow there are some major ****en *****es in here...

"You seriously think height changes during the day??? Wow, how old are you?"

--I think I know who one of them is....:drinker:

hahahaha, :drinker: