Intermittent fasting

MrsKila
MrsKila Posts: 320 Member
edited November 13 in Success Stories
I know some people say that intermittent fasting really doesn't make a difference in your weight loss, it's just another way to control your calories in and your calories out. I honestly have some disagreements with that. But this is not a post to dispute it either way. This is just for me to say that I did do a fast and it broke a small Plateau or Stall whichever way anyone wants to look at it. I'll say this again it's not a debate . I really like intermittent fasting. Has any others who really like intermittent fasting had any results like this? If this is a post that is offending some please do not bother to respond as this is not a debate this is just for people who've experienced the same thing as I have. Thank you
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  • BobbyBooSh4y
    BobbyBooSh4y Posts: 15 Member
    tried it, didn't like it. One pro was that I was focused in the morning but couldn't *kitten* to save my life, even when taking fiber. Most people tend to have that issue when do do IF.
  • SnazzIT
    SnazzIT Posts: 215 Member
    I have been doing Fast:five since January and I love eating within a five hour window each day.
  • swabyhall
    swabyhall Posts: 10 Member
    I just started IF 16:8 about a week ago. Lost 3 pounds that I was stuck on for weeks. I'm really enjoying doing it.

    Does it matter when u do the 16 hrs fasting?
  • swabyhall
    swabyhall Posts: 10 Member
    I work nights
  • DoughyJoey1008
    DoughyJoey1008 Posts: 7 Member
    swabyhall wrote: »
    I just started IF 16:8 about a week ago. Lost 3 pounds that I was stuck on for weeks. I'm really enjoying doing it.

    Does it matter when u do the 16 hrs fasting?

    No. As long as you're fasting for 16 and eating during your feed window. It will work.
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23244741
    Double trouble: restrained eaters do not eat less and feel worse
    "high levels of dietary restraint do not appear to reflect actual caloric restraint, it has been found to be a risk factor for a wide array of maladaptive eating patterns. ... restrained eaters do not eat less than they intend to do"


    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18325547
    "We examine the comfort food preferences and consumption patterns of women with highly versus less developed schemas for cognitive restraint, emotional and situational eating ... complex eating schemas weaken biological signals and produce maladaptive patterns... High schematics reported a lesser post-consumption increase in fullness than low schematics. Low schematics favoured low and high calorie foods equally, their choice motivated by pleasure and positive emotions."
  • Jezreel12
    Jezreel12 Posts: 246 Member
    It has worked for me nicely and I love it not to be eating every 3 to 4 hours.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    I liked 5:2 IF for weight loss, very successful. Far easier for me than everyday calorie restriction.

    Tried but didn't like 16:8 at maintenance - but did learn from it.
    I learned I can easily skip breakfast but really dislike regimented eating patterns or restrictions every day.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    We something a bit different than most do on a form of IF..

    My husband is doing 5:2 for the second time. It REALLY works well for him. I do a 24 hour fast, once week on one of his fasting days .. We both break the fast day at dinner.. works for the cook in the house. I transfer the deficit across the rest of the week so I can eat more on non fast days.

    Maintenance is 16:8 or what I call back to normal for us.
  • mababauta
    mababauta Posts: 24 Member
    Thanks to everyone for posting their experiences. I've done my research and am going to try it to break a plateau. I'm just not sure on my fasting window yet.
  • Treadmillmom1st
    Treadmillmom1st Posts: 579 Member
    swabyhall wrote: »
    I just started IF 16:8 about a week ago. Lost 3 pounds that I was stuck on for weeks. I'm really enjoying doing it.

    Does it matter when u do the 16 hrs fasting?

    No. As long as you're fasting for 16 and eating during your feed window. It will work.

    Can sleep hours be factored into the 16 hours of fasting?
  • corsayre8
    corsayre8 Posts: 551 Member
    swabyhall wrote: »
    I just started IF 16:8 about a week ago. Lost 3 pounds that I was stuck on for weeks. I'm really enjoying doing it.

    Does it matter when u do the 16 hrs fasting?

    No. As long as you're fasting for 16 and eating during your feed window. It will work.

    Can sleep hours be factored into the 16 hours of fasting?

    yes, that is part of what makes the 16:8 so easy to follow.

  • amazn2017
    amazn2017 Posts: 14 Member
    I've been doing IF for many months now, (a daily 8 hour eating window) and it made all the difference. Leangains.com is a great place to start learning about IF if you want information based on good science.

    I will check it out, thank you!
  • omnisis
    omnisis Posts: 85 Member
    I'm not typically one to get sucked into "fad" type diets or lifestyle changes but I am running 16:8 IF right now because I hurt my back and can do little more than walk for exercise. Nonetheless I've been able to achieve similar or better weight loss results as when I was working out 5-6 times a week. I still think it still comes down to CICO, but the IF style of eating fits into my lifestyle quite well and I feel like I am better able to manage my consumption under this eating regime.

    Because it's so easy for me to maintain, I'm considering continuing to run IF after I've reached my weight loss goals and after I resume exercise again. I also really like the feeling of not being in a constant state of digestion when I'm awake and not having to worry about getting breakfast if I'm in a hurry. If it works for you and you are getting results no reason to change.
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