What are your thoughts on fasting

When you say you "feel" like your metabolism has been boosted, what does that mean exactly?

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This abstract says that metabolic effects are small. You can find lots of studies done on people who fast for Ramadan. I figured that would be an applicable situation since it's a half day fast of sorts.

http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/44/7/490.abstract

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I'm currently on the "I'm out of food and don't get paid til Friday" fast. it's not very fun...

Seriously though, I find that delaying meal times helps me stay within my calorie goal. My schedule is erratic so I can't really follow IF...but I do what I can.

always about dem feelz....

rybo wrote: »

I follow 16:8 most every day.( +/-) I love it. It makes my life much simpler.
I'm not sure a half a day once a week is doing much and certainly doesn't "boost metabolism". So maybe try experimenting with more established fasting protocols?

also this ^^^...because it's really not about dem feelz....

Jruzer wrote: »

Did you say for a half a day, as in 12 hours? So like, from 10 PM to 10 AM? I'm guessing many people likely wouldn't even consider that a fast. I do that fairly routinely as I hate eating in the morning.

I do that 3 times a week, I call it sleeping lol. (I get maybe 5 hours the other 4 days so I "hibernate" on my non-work days lol).

If it works for you, there's no reason to stop. Enjoy!

I don't intentionally fast (not consume food) unless it's for medical testing. You could say I do fast from 11.30p to 7.30a because I don't eat during my sleep. If it works for you, have at it. I don't think it boosts metabolism though.

cmills003 wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

When you say you "feel" like your metabolism has been boosted, what does that mean exactly?

More energy

Ah yes energy, I find, is better for me too. So finish dinner night before and nothing till lunch next day? That's, as mentioned, a (roughly)16/8 protocol.

Lots of different ways of eating. You've just tapped into one that suits your WOE. Now you've just got to be prepared to bust the myth of eating breakfast first thing in morning to "kickstart the metabolism" time and again to others and you're good to go!

This group has info on the different fasting methods if you'd like more info. It's worth a read.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/49-intermittent-fasting

I also do intermittent fasting, did it even before I ever heard of IF. I do it because I don't like breakfast eating (not hungry) and am usually not hungry at lunch. I get home from work at 3:30 and eat from about 3:31 (lol) until about 10.

This makes it easier to stay within my calorie goals which makes me happier.

I've done intermittent fasting (Lean Gains 16:8) and really like it. I stopped when I got pregnant last year though. I think it's beneficial for some people, for example, if you're a person who prefers larger meals over smaller frequent ones. That way you can have your larger meals while maintaining the calorie deficit needed. It really just depends on how you prefer to achieve your deficit. If I was at a social event or going out for a meal, I'd just adjust my 8 hour eating window accordingly for that day, but typically kept my meals between 10am-6pm.

Really though, as long as you've got a calorie deficit you should have results.

How long is your fast and from when to when?

Deprivation is so good for one's halo.