Intermittent Fasting 16:8

sarah5893
sarah5893 Posts: 106 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi i'm thinking of trying intermittent fasting as of tomorrow - eating all of my calories within an 8 hour window (12pm-8pm)...

Does anyone do this, if so any tips?

Also just curious, does it work for some types of people better than others? I read somewhere it is better for people who have a lot to lose.

I have already lost over 50lbs and I'm just looking to shift the last 10-15lbs before the summer.
Thanks

ps. if anyone does do this, please friend me for mutual support :)

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  • jlclabo
    jlclabo Posts: 588 Member
    i do usually. got away from it since i was training for a powerlifting meet and basically ate everything in sight, lol. as for 16:8 i love it and will be going back to it after my meet.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    It's just an eating protocol. Nothing fancy about it... I've been IF'ing over two years. Shoot me a message if you have any specific questions, but you can get the same results eating on a normal schedule tbh,.

    It all boils down to whatever approach allows you to be consistent. For some, eating calories within an 8 hour time frame prevents you from overeating etc. Others like myself are more mentally content with eating 2 large meals, as opposed to the stress of lugging 45,000 tupperware containers around with me. In the end it's just easier given MY lifestyle, and makes it easier to be consistent with my food intake, macro intake etc. That's really all it boils down to...
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    It's just an eating protocol. Nothing fancy about it... I've been IF'ing over two years. Shoot me a message if you have any specific questions, but you can get the same results eating on a normal schedule tbh,.

    It all boils down to whatever approach allows you to be consistent. For some, eating calories within an 8 hour time frame prevents you from overeating etc. Others like myself are more mentally content with eating 2 large meals, as opposed to the stress of lugging 45,000 tupperware containers around with me. In the end it's just easier given MY lifestyle, and makes it easier to be consistent with my food intake, macro intake etc. That's really all it boils down to...

    I agree! I love the freedom I get from IF'ing and not worrying about carrying food, snacks, etc.
  • a_stronger_me13
    a_stronger_me13 Posts: 812 Member
    It's just an eating protocol. Nothing fancy about it... I've been IF'ing over two years. Shoot me a message if you have any specific questions, but you can get the same results eating on a normal schedule tbh,.

    It all boils down to whatever approach allows you to be consistent. For some, eating calories within an 8 hour time frame prevents you from overeating etc. Others like myself are more mentally content with eating 2 large meals, as opposed to the stress of lugging 45,000 tupperware containers around with me. In the end it's just easier given MY lifestyle, and makes it easier to be consistent with my food intake, macro intake etc. That's really all it boils down to...

    This. It's a personal preference. Find an eating schedule that allows for you to adhere to your calorie goal and you will be successful.

    That being said, I prefer, although I have a rather loose approach, IF following pretty close to 16:8. I used to train completely fasted in the evenings but I've started eating a small preworkout meal with some BCAAs and then a large dinner, dessert, etc. after my workout is finished in the evenings. I also don't follow IF on my outdoor activity days on the weekends. If I'm out hiking or snowboarding all day, I prefer to have a few small snacks during the day and then a still decently large meal in the evening.
  • keithemp
    keithemp Posts: 71
    IF is fine for anyone. I currently eat all my calories between noon and 8 pm.

    I found that the key to not be hungry in the morning is to get at least six hours, if not eight hours, of good sleep each night. Getting adequate sleep will reduce the amount of the hormone ghrelin in your body, which increases your appetite, making you feel hungry. In addition, your leptin levels will actually increase with better sleep. Leptin helps you feel more satiated when you eat a meal, in essence you feel more fulfilled and are less likely to over indulge.

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