Intermittent Fasting

Hi I am in too. Start 11:30 to 7:30 from tomorrow

I seem to have at least stopped gaining weight. 28+ miles a week wasn't enough.

SlayStrong wrote: »

I know it's too late to join this challenge, but I practice intermittent fasting as a lifestyle along with MFP. Would love to connect with other MFP people interested in intermittent fasting.

I've lost 23 lbs with MFP and intermittent fasting. I've got 12 pounds or so to go.

I'm doing the same thing. Getting used to it. Had to figure out how to accommodate the days when I burn 300 calories at Fitbody. I'm truly hopeful

In general, i only eat between 12:30 and 6:30 PM. I've been eating like this for years just because i'm not a breakfast person and i don't like eating at night. So... i'm in!
April 4: i ate one meal at 12:30 and another at 6.

I'm doing intermittent fasting ( 16:8) at the moment and it's going ok. Eating between 12pm and 8pm and then fasting for 16 hours. The only problem I'm having is getting enough calories in the 8 hour hour eating window. I started a week ago and I'm doing it until the end of April. I'm keeping a blog here if anyone wants to check it out [url="I'm doing intermittent fasting ( 16:8) at the moment and it's going ok. Eating between 12pm and 8pm and then fasting for 16 hours. The only problem I'm having is getting enough calories in the 8 hour hour eating window. I started a week ago and I'm doing it until the end of April. I'm keeping a blog here if anyone wants to check it out https [url="I'm doing intermittent fasting ( 16:8) at the moment and it's going ok. Eating between 12pm and 8pm and then fasting for 16 hours. The only problem I'm having is getting enough calories in the 8 hour hour eating window. I started a week ago and I'm doing it until the end of April. [post edited by MFP moderators]

Just to clarify, since I've seen some misinformation in this thread. @CharlieBeansmomTracey explanations were right on target:

To lose weight, you need to eat less than you burn. That's it. That's how every weight loss program works (IF, keto, low-fat, vegetarian, paleo). There's no magic food, no magic eating time that will change that.

The key is to find something sustainable for you. IF lets you eat one or two big satisfying meals a day (or if ADF, 3 big meals on alternate days). It also curbs your appetite a lot once you get used to it. Many people find that this allows them to stay on target for the week. (no rabbit meals)

To the person who said that you burn more fat on keto: Not BODY fat. You burn what you eat.
On keto you eat mostly fat (I think 80% is recommended target?), so you burn that fat, then if in a calorie deficit, you will burn body fat.
On a higher carb diet, you burn the carbs you ate, then, if in a calorie deficit, you will burn body fat.

Its just science....

Ashley17forever wrote: »

SlayStrong wrote: »

I know it's too late to join this challenge, but I practice intermittent fasting as a lifestyle along with MFP. Would love to connect with other MFP people interested in intermittent fasting.

I've lost 23 lbs with MFP and intermittent fasting. I've got 12 pounds or so to go.

How long did it take to lose those 23 pounds?. Ive been doing it for 34 days and lost 6 pounds. Im not overweight though i was 147 before now im down to 141 and im 5"5 i was 120 before pregnancy so just trying to drop about 15 pounds total but now that 6 are gone i see i still need to lose about 15 lol.

everyone will be different when it comes to time frames on weight loss. the less you have to lose the longer it can take

Khushi22 wrote: »

DeeDiddyGee wrote: »

The results are in (drum roll heard in background) -- I'm down 8.6 lbs in 18 days. Thrilled! IF works. I love it!

START WEIGHT = 217.8 lbs
w/e 03/10/17 = 213.4 lbs (down a total of 4.4lbs as of 3/10)
w/e 03/17/17 = 211.4 lbs (down a total of 6.4 lbs as of 3/17)
w/e 03/24/17 = 209.2 lbs (down a total of 8.6 lbs as of 3/24)

Awesome!!! Started my IF yesterday. How many times do you eat (or it doesn't matter) and.. roughly how many calories do you eat (or you don't measure) !

you still have to watch your calorie intake to lose weight. and you can eat as many times as you want.everyones calories will NOT be the same

chantelp0508 wrote: »

So all I would have to do is eat within my calorie goal (1200) in an 8 hour window? Is it broken up between just 2 meals or can I eat snacks too?

however you want and you dont have to do 16:8, there are other types of IF too you can look into if you want as well. its whatever works for you.you can have snacks if you want.

chantelp0508 wrote: »

CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »

however you want and you dont have to do 16:8, there are other types of IF too you can look into if you want as well. its whatever works for you.you can have snacks if you want.

Sounds super convenient! Are we doing weekly weigh-ins now? I'd like to join y'all

I dont know if they are or not. I dont think they mind if you post yours. I dont post mine because for me it can take 2 months just to lose a 1/10 of a lb.

chantelp0508 wrote: »

Well I'm excited about this. I normally don't eat often, but when I do I usually binge. I think if I'm just mindful about how many calories I'm eating, this will be pretty easy to stick to.

all I can say is try it and go from there.if you are bingeing maybe you need to add more protein/fat or fiber or a combo. find what satiates you.unless you have a eating disorder? then I would probably suggest if you arent already talk to someone and go from there as well.

remidowu wrote: »

I did! Lost about 2 stone an kept it off

Which method did you use

It's my third day of fasting. I'm doing a 23:1 fast, so far so good I eat at 16:30 but I think I'm gonna change my window of eating to around 20:30ish since I want to get ready for ramadan.

Does anybody know if changing your window/eating time will stop weight loss or slow it down or something?