One month of Intermittent Fasting complete
isay808
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Started my original weight at 182, currently at 168. I am feeling energetic, clothes is fitting better. Overall I feel healthier which is what makes me happy.
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Huzzah. That's some phenomenal progress. I love IF. Started in 2009. I'll never go back to regular breakfasts. Hah.4
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Fantastic I love IF too...so simple yet effective
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I IF almost every day and I love it. Night eater here, fought it for years now I can save all my calories and go to town at the end of the day, like my body wants to do anyway. I also noticed the energetic feeling when fasting as well. Hopefully the studies they are doing will come back with some good information on fasting and brain function and cellular repair if not oh well at least it's still good for dieting.9
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I feel better when fasting in any way. I had some life going on that kind of threw a wrench in my diet plan so I was off the wagon for a while. I am now finally getting back into it.5
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How does it work? What do you do?0
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Yes what she said.0
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angelamary61 wrote: »How does it work? What do you do?
I.F is a tool to use for a healthier lifestyle. I personally fast 16 hours, and eat over an 8 hour window. I do not eat in a caloric deficit, just exercise right before breaking my fast.
My eating window for my personal schedule is from 11a.m - 7 p.m. While fasting I keep it simple, I drink water, and coffee in the a.m.
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I've started IF 3 months ago and I love it....congrats on your weight loss
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I love IF. the only challenge for me is to get enough protein, I aim for 130 gr at least. I had to reschedule my workouts, I like to do weightlifting in the morning, but I don't want to them while I am fasting. Otherwise it is a great tool I think.1
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juanitarochelle2014 wrote: »I've started IF 3 months ago and I love it....congrats on your weight loss
Thank u very much! How's your progress going?
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natliftinggirl wrote: »I love IF. the only challenge for me is to get enough protein, I aim for 130 gr at least. I had to reschedule my workouts, I like to do weightlifting in the morning, but I don't want to them while I am fasting. Otherwise it is a great tool I think.
I aim for .8 to 1 gram per Lb. using whey protein helps when I am low on my protein intake. Lean meats such as chicken, fish, eggs are a great source if you're not vegan, or vegetarian. I like to lift post a big meal.
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Feel free to add me to track each other progress everybody!0
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angelamary61 wrote: »How does it work? What do you do?
I.F is a tool to use for a healthier lifestyle. I personally fast 16 hours, and eat over an 8 hour window. I do not eat in a caloric deficit, just exercise right before breaking my fast.
My eating window for my personal schedule is from 11a.m - 7 p.m. While fasting I keep it simple, I drink water, and coffee in the a.m.
So how did you lose weight then, if you don't eat in a deficit?
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »angelamary61 wrote: »How does it work? What do you do?
I.F is a tool to use for a healthier lifestyle. I personally fast 16 hours, and eat over an 8 hour window. I do not eat in a caloric deficit, just exercise right before breaking my fast.
My eating window for my personal schedule is from 11a.m - 7 p.m. While fasting I keep it simple, I drink water, and coffee in the a.m.
So how did you lose weight then, if you don't eat in a deficit?
If I'm not mistaken, the exercising while fasting burns fat as opposed to sugar.13 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »angelamary61 wrote: »How does it work? What do you do?
I.F is a tool to use for a healthier lifestyle. I personally fast 16 hours, and eat over an 8 hour window. I do not eat in a caloric deficit, just exercise right before breaking my fast.
My eating window for my personal schedule is from 11a.m - 7 p.m. While fasting I keep it simple, I drink water, and coffee in the a.m.
So how did you lose weight then, if you don't eat in a deficit?
If I'm not mistaken, the exercising while fasting burns fat as opposed to sugar.
But the OP is claiming that CI isn't less than CO. I'd like to know how he's losing weight in this scenario6 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »angelamary61 wrote: »How does it work? What do you do?
I.F is a tool to use for a healthier lifestyle. I personally fast 16 hours, and eat over an 8 hour window. I do not eat in a caloric deficit, just exercise right before breaking my fast.
My eating window for my personal schedule is from 11a.m - 7 p.m. While fasting I keep it simple, I drink water, and coffee in the a.m.
So how did you lose weight then, if you don't eat in a deficit?
If I'm not mistaken, the exercising while fasting burns fat as opposed to sugar.
But the OP is claiming that CI isn't less than CO. I'd like to know how he's losing weight in this scenario
Yes, me too! I need to learn how this works ASAP!3 -
wow! congrats on that weight loss! honestly i do IF without even trying some days. i always wanted to try it full term and see if iwould make any progress on it.
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I've been tracking my macros, I eat high protein, low carb unless it's a day I am lifting. Some days I'll be in a deficit because of work getting in the way of my eating schedule. I do my cardio in a fasted state, anything from hiking, hiit, and cycling.0
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sissidevore wrote: »wow! congrats on that weight loss! honestly i do IF without even trying some days. i always wanted to try it full term and see if iwould make any progress on it.
Thank you! Never been overweight but I wasn't happy with the way I was looking either! You can do it!
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I've been tracking my macros, I eat high protein, low carb unless it's a day I am lifting. Some days I'll be in a deficit because of work getting in the way of my eating schedule. I do my cardio in a fasted state, anything from hiking, hiit, and cycling.
Your macro breakdown is irrelevant for fat loss (although going lower carb would result in initial fluid loss, and lighter weight), just as whether you train fasted or not is irrelevant.
The number of days youve been in a deficit, and the size of the deficit, has clearly been significant enough for you to drop 14lbs in a month. If you're disputing this, perhaps present yourself to the closest university for studying.8 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »I've been tracking my macros, I eat high protein, low carb unless it's a day I am lifting. Some days I'll be in a deficit because of work getting in the way of my eating schedule. I do my cardio in a fasted state, anything from hiking, hiit, and cycling.
Your macro breakdown is irrelevant for fat loss (although going lower carb would result in initial fluid loss, and lighter weight), just as whether you train fasted or not is irrelevant.
The number of days youve been in a deficit, and the size of the deficit, has clearly been significant enough for you to drop 14lbs in a month. If you're disputing this, perhaps present yourself to the closest university for studying.
Working out fasted is relevant. You have to use fat to produce glucose and keytones while fasted and expending energy which is far more inefficient that producing glucose say from eating glucose or carbs. That makes no sense at all.15 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »I've been tracking my macros, I eat high protein, low carb unless it's a day I am lifting. Some days I'll be in a deficit because of work getting in the way of my eating schedule. I do my cardio in a fasted state, anything from hiking, hiit, and cycling.
Your macro breakdown is irrelevant for fat loss (although going lower carb would result in initial fluid loss, and lighter weight), just as whether you train fasted or not is irrelevant.
The number of days youve been in a deficit, and the size of the deficit, has clearly been significant enough for you to drop 14lbs in a month. If you're disputing this, perhaps present yourself to the closest university for studying.
I'm just sharing my results my friend, I'm a simple person. Their is no reason for me to lie in regards to what I'm doing. You have a nice night.18 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »I've been tracking my macros, I eat high protein, low carb unless it's a day I am lifting. Some days I'll be in a deficit because of work getting in the way of my eating schedule. I do my cardio in a fasted state, anything from hiking, hiit, and cycling.
Your macro breakdown is irrelevant for fat loss (although going lower carb would result in initial fluid loss, and lighter weight), just as whether you train fasted or not is irrelevant.
The number of days youve been in a deficit, and the size of the deficit, has clearly been significant enough for you to drop 14lbs in a month. If you're disputing this, perhaps present yourself to the closest university for studying.
Working out fasted is relevant. You have to use fat to produce glucose and keytones while fasted and expending energy which is far more inefficient that producing glucose say from eating glucose or carbs. That makes no sense at all.
Thanks my fiend for your nice comments 5 -
I have pretty much always followed 16:8 eating formula, I just didn't know it had a name and that it became the latest craze...... Intermittent Fasting! LOL!
The reason why the weight had finally caught up with me over my lifetime (30lbs to lose) it's that during the 8 hours I do eat, I don't watch what and how much I eat. I also like my wine. Well, I guess I'll start tracking my caloric input during the time I DO eat and I'll see what happens. I suspect it's not really IF that's the golden bullet, it's tracking what you eat and not exceeding your caloric intake for the day.
Congrats OP on finding what works for you!
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I believe he answered without realizing his answer is still cico. Low carb high protein.. he doesn't track but low carb diets usually result in cico whether the person realizes it or not. It keeps you satiated for longer. So combine that with IF.. I can see how it would be easier to stay in a deficit. Mystery solved. Still cico.14
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Reading between the lines I'd guess the OP meant they were eating maintenance calories defined by MFP at a sedentary rate, then exercising and not eating those calories back. They also said they don't always hit their calorie target due to work getting in the way.3
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I IF and have for years and it still works as calories in and calories out that is FACT.5
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Hey everyone thanks for the nice comments. In no way am I tying to provide misinformation. Thanks for all the requests, I look forward to following success with the rests of you 13
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Hey everyone thanks for the nice comments. In no way am I tying to provide misinformation. Thanks for all the requests, I look forward to following success with the rests of you
I love IF and it definitely works for me, I do have to eat at a deficit to lose but I only really want to eat at night so it works great for me. You seem like a real nice guy. Good luck to you and great job on your weight loss so far.
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emmydoodles83 wrote: »Hey everyone thanks for the nice comments. In no way am I tying to provide misinformation. Thanks for all the requests, I look forward to following success with the rests of you
I love IF and it definitely works for me, I do have to eat at a deficit to lose but I only really want to eat at night so it works great for me. You seem like a real nice guy. Good luck to you and great job on your weight loss so far.
I think as long as we do what makes us happy. I love hiking early in the mornings too clear my head and escape the city a bit. I do my best to get nutritious food in my body. Cheers to success5
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