Intermittent fasting

joleneoliver6
joleneoliver6 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 19 in Introduce Yourself
Is anyone doing intermittent fasting. I just started Monday night. And would love to see what others are doing.
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  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Here are links to a couple of groups

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

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/100058-5-2-fasting
  • tlasublime83
    tlasublime83 Posts: 35 Member
    I am as well. Sending you a friend request
  • ginnyokeen
    ginnyokeen Posts: 11 Member
    I do 18/6 fasting as well . I has lost 20 lbs so far since January 2017 but I'm on and off plus went to Thailand I screw my stomach up a little cause of time zone . I still have 20 more lbs to loose
  • marcias_life
    marcias_life Posts: 6 Member
    I just started last night and it would be amazing if I could find more tips and information
  • tanya1981andrews
    tanya1981andrews Posts: 2 Member
    I am! I just started after lots of reading on the topic.
  • leialeia79
    leialeia79 Posts: 17 Member
    I'm a faster! Always happy to have new friends.
  • Hermie123451982
    Hermie123451982 Posts: 190 Member
    I have been doin 16/8 for the last 90 days and have lost 30lbs. Very happy and it's so easy. I'm not doing low carb either. Add me anyone for more fasting friends.
  • Saylyns1
    Saylyns1 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm fasting 8/16 for a few weeks now! Loving results but looking for friends and support.
  • SheikhHashim
    SheikhHashim Posts: 4 Member
    I'm doing from 15 days and I lost about 2kgs..
    I'm currently 116kg ; 5.10/& 28 year old
    I have small goal to reach 109 by end of July
  • MyLifestyle152
    MyLifestyle152 Posts: 1 Member
    Im doing it ! I find it super convenient and my body adjusted too the new schedule well(possibly because its my work schedule lol) i am doing the 11:8
  • LifetimeSkinnygirl
    LifetimeSkinnygirl Posts: 5 Member
    In the first week of my 16:8 fasting, I lost 6 pounds but haven't lost anything since. Today I made it to 20 hours fasting and eating 4 so I'll see if it helps. I've been listening to Dy Ann Partham on You Tube for tips.
  • Fitfromfat17
    Fitfromfat17 Posts: 56 Member
    I do 16:8 also, and have an open diary for friends :)
  • megandme120
    megandme120 Posts: 95 Member
    I started Monday morning and am really hoping it helps me lose these last 15 lbs! I was going to do the 16:8 but then I read that that is recommended for me but women should do 14:10. Has anyone else heard that or done it the 14:10 way? How did you like it and did you have good results? :) Thanks in advance!
  • hotmom127
    hotmom127 Posts: 3 Member
    Just started Monday as well day 3 and I have lost nothing hoping to see some great results
  • jerri_anderson
    jerri_anderson Posts: 25 Member
    Hi everyone im interested in this intermittent fasting, however i workout everyday. Weights/cardio. Im 5'2 and 63kg or around 120lbs i think. I feel sick from not eating and get light headed etc. But really want to lose the last of my body fat but keep my muscle. How do you all cope while working out?

    Also i did a run on day 6km so i think that is around 3miles. I felt ok. Got home and was sick. Dont think i should do that again and that was first thing in the morning after a fasted dinner.

    Also how many calories do you eat when your eating? Do you aim for the daily target or alot less? Feel free to add me
  • CoffeenSquats
    CoffeenSquats Posts: 982 Member
    I was reading a little about this, but for how long is it okay to do? It seems like it may be okay short term, but long term I don't imagine it's healthy :neutral:
  • bellabella1983
    bellabella1983 Posts: 62 Member
    Hermie123451982 wrote: »
    Good to see so many people following the same 16/8 or 20/4 so easy to follow and the results speak for themselves. Anyone else feel so much more awake in the mornings?

    Please add me I gotta a lot of questions
  • TaraDeNucci
    TaraDeNucci Posts: 17 Member
    I do 16:8 and have an open diary. Anyone can feel free to add me
  • lagoscarrie
    lagoscarrie Posts: 183 Member
    Here's a great website from someone who does it as part of his maintenance. http://bradpilon.com/
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    dragonmamas wrote: »
    I was reading a little about this, but for how long is it okay to do? It seems like it may be okay short term, but long term I don't imagine it's healthy :neutral:

    Some people Intermittent Fast naturally (breakfast skippers for example) so they do it basically for the rest of their lives.

    5:2 IF would become maintenance most days and a 500 or 600 calorie day here & there to maintain.

    So it can be a lifestyle. But it's not for everyone. People with blood sugar issues (one example) might struggle.
  • dangerousmezzo
    dangerousmezzo Posts: 30 Member
    I do something like 15/9 in addition to the other work I do on calorie restriction. I use an app called Zero which tracks fasting and non fasting hours per day -- very simple for me to incorporate a smaller eating window this way. Works for me at least -- I love the feeling of not eating until later in the day!
  • Brabo_Grip
    Brabo_Grip Posts: 285 Member
    18/6 here. Works well for me especially keeping me inside my calories for the day.
  • lmadams196
    lmadams196 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm try it cause I need to do better for myself and I'm try the zero app for fasting I would probably do better have anyone lose any weight for this let me know thanks
  • Neens26
    Neens26 Posts: 12 Member
    Intermittent fasting works differently for women than men. Our bodies react badly to stress and it can start to hold on to fat if not done correctly. You have to find what works for you but don't do it only eating one meal a day every day, also when you do alot of exercise. Have a look at Dr Eric Berg on youtube he is really informative and has a lot about insulin.
  • Hermie123451982
    Hermie123451982 Posts: 190 Member
    Anyone wanna add me feel free have been doing 16/8 for 3 months and loving it.
  • OG_Fenyx
    OG_Fenyx Posts: 3 Member
    IF for 6 months and have lost an average of 10 pounds a month on it. I've tried everything over the years and I don't want to jinx it, but this seems to be working.

    Basically 16:8 with the occasional 20 or more hour fast. Using MFP to stay under targets, walking as much as I can, hasn't really affected my energy levels. That being said I'm a breakfast skipper when I'm working so the challenge. for me was (is) to stop eating after dinner.

    Feel free to add me, good luck on reaching their goals, you can do it!
  • Trina_AMG
    Trina_AMG Posts: 11 Member
    I've been doing 18/6 and staying under 1k calories I've lost 6.4pounds in four days! I wish to keep it up as long as I can and hopefully my drop stays consistent. I haven't incorporated exercise yet but I will soon
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