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Intermittent Fasting Anyone?

amoparker
amoparker Posts: 5 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Is anyone doing IF right now? I’ve been on the 16-8 for about two weeks and feeling great!

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  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    Great. I've tried it in the past... I like the schedule aspect, but still struggle with the counting/managing cals part.
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    Yup! Been loosely following 16:8 for a few years. I prefer having a large dinner, so I save more calories for the evening.

    Here's a group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/49-intermittent-fasting
  • amoparker
    amoparker Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks guys!
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Yes I am, inadvertently, and I sorta hate admitting it, as I detest the term and cringe at the wild claims, and as if the stupid term wasn't bad enough, it's becoming bastardized (14:10 and soon 12:12 too); but I'm eating breakfast, lunch and dinner 3-4 hours apart and that means I'm following the 16:8 or 18:6 protocol. Just silly. It's a perfectly ordinary meal schedule. Having boundaries makes me more relaxed as well as disciplined about eating, that's all.
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    When I need to drop a few #, I cut calories by skipping breakfast. That creates a 250 cal deficit. AKA - IF
  • Falklang
    Falklang Posts: 220 Member
    Yarp, I probably attribute my fat loss so far due to IF, it's awesome. I currently do 16/8 minimum but aim for 18-21, I enjoy big meals and this works perfectly for me.

    Side notes: It helps my anxiety slightly, my appetite is decreased and overall just feel better! :)
  • inertiastrength
    inertiastrength Posts: 2,343 Member
    I prefer larger meals and breakfast has never appealed to me so I do it by accident.
  • RaleighCaldwell
    RaleighCaldwell Posts: 44 Member
    Been doing the 16/8 for around 6 months, love it! Nothing before 11:00 AM or after 7:00PM.
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