Any others trying the 16:8 fast?
AnnabellaxRinger
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2019 is going to be one for the books!
I've made the decision to start taking my health seriously and changing my lifestyle, and there's no time quite like today to start! I'm 25, overweight and ready to change my relationship with food (I'm an emotional eater) - so I'm starting the 16:8 fast and using MyFitnessPal to track the foods that I do eat!
For anyone unfamiliar with the 16:8 fast, it's where you fast for 16 hours out of the day, allowing yourself an 8 hour window to eat. For me, that's 12:00 PM - 8 PM.
Is there anyone else on this site going through the 16:8 fast? I could use an accountability buddy or two & would love to share the journey with someone else who can understand what it's like!
I hope you all reach your goals in 2019, it's nice to meet you!
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I've made the decision to start taking my health seriously and changing my lifestyle, and there's no time quite like today to start! I'm 25, overweight and ready to change my relationship with food (I'm an emotional eater) - so I'm starting the 16:8 fast and using MyFitnessPal to track the foods that I do eat!
For anyone unfamiliar with the 16:8 fast, it's where you fast for 16 hours out of the day, allowing yourself an 8 hour window to eat. For me, that's 12:00 PM - 8 PM.
Is there anyone else on this site going through the 16:8 fast? I could use an accountability buddy or two & would love to share the journey with someone else who can understand what it's like!
I hope you all reach your goals in 2019, it's nice to meet you!
-A
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Hi! I'm happy to hear that you want to change your eating habits 😊 I've been interested in 16:8 fast! I always feel like I won't be able to do it, so I stick to clean eating and keeping track of my portions. I'm down to be one of your accountability buddy 😉 Because girl, I need to stick to something that works for me. I currently got a bit off track and need to hop back on the wagon lol
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Same page as me! I have been doing 16:8 and it has really changed some things in my battle with food, weight loss and my over all relationship with food. Reduced cravings, not so hungry all the time and I have energy!!2
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I’ve done intermittent fasting before and loved it once I got the hang of it! I still try to do it although I’m not as strict as I should be 😬 Feel free to add me if you’d like and best of luck to you! You got this 💪2
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Ive done 16:8 and sometimes 18:6 for more than 30 years. Ive been doing it since before I knew what it was and what it was called. its still about the calories. you can gain weight doing it,you can lose weight or you can maintain weight, Ive done all 3 (not at the same time of course). its just something that works for me and when I feel hungry. of you want to lose and dont stick to a deficit you wont lose weight.
its not a special weight loss way of eating. if it helps you stick to your calories then its worth a shot.It doesnt reduce craving or appetite in everyone either. there is also no need to be strict when doing it. just stick to a calorie deficit during the window of time in which you eat and you will be fine.
its also not going to be sustainable for everyone. its not going to cause faster weight loss either. I havent noticed any boost in energy either. so YMMV but just know you still have to watch your calories and how much you eat.3 -
shay_n_grey wrote: »Same page as me! I have been doing 16:8 and it has really changed some things in my battle with food, weight loss and my over all relationship with food. Reduced cravings, not so hungry all the time and I have energy!!
thats great that it does that for you but its not going to happen that way for everyone Ive done it 30+ years and I dont experience any of those things. There are days I want to overeat lol. it will be different for everyone. it can help those with type 2 diabetes in some cases but not always.1 -
Yes! I just got an app for it I'm very excited1
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I’m doing it. Lost 10 lbs so far. Feel free to add me😀4
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I'm planning on having a go at this on a trial basis for the month of January, so work if anyone wants to add me I'd be delighted to have the company while I get hangry.4
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I have a friend who had great results with intermittent fasting. I’ve considered giving it a try but need to do some research first. It seems so simple, I’d love to know the “science” behind this eating pattern. Wishing you success!!2
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Very intrigued by this. Good luck!!1
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I have a friend who had great results with intermittent fasting. I’ve considered giving it a try but need to do some research first. It seems so simple, I’d love to know the “science” behind this eating pattern. Wishing you success!!
There is no magic behind it. For some people, restricting eating to within a specific time period helps put them in the necessary caloric deficit required to lose weight. There is no scientific evidence that supports any additional benefits to the IF method other than this.5 -
shay_n_grey wrote: »Same page as me! I have been doing 16:8 and it has really changed some things in my battle with food, weight loss and my over all relationship with food. Reduced cravings, not so hungry all the time and I have energy!!
@shay_n_grey - YAAAAAAAAAAS. My biggest thing is I have a very unhealthy relationship with food (I eat my emotions) and I think this will be a good start to changing my dynamic and using food as an outlet - I'm so glad to hear that you're doing well!
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hillarysmith0529 wrote: »I’ve done intermittent fasting before and loved it once I got the hang of it! I still try to do it although I’m not as strict as I should be 😬 Feel free to add me if you’d like and best of luck to you! You got this 💪
@hillarysmith0529 - added! I look forward to seeing your progress as well! Thank you for the encouragement!0 -
rachelleo27 wrote: »I’m doing it. Lost 10 lbs so far. Feel free to add me😀
@rachelleo27 - added! CONGRATS ON THE WEIGHT LOSS!
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BigDougie1211 wrote: »I'm planning on having a go at this on a trial basis for the month of January, so work if anyone wants to add me I'd be delighted to have the company while I get hangry.
@BigDougie1211 - Ooh, someone to be hangry with! YAAAS. Added!0 -
I have a friend who had great results with intermittent fasting. I’ve considered giving it a try but need to do some research first. It seems so simple, I’d love to know the “science” behind this eating pattern. Wishing you success!!
@jm122014 - I have been SUPER curious about the science behind it, but there really aren't a lot of studies done on it, especially for women. Most of the studies I've found have to do with rats, moreso than humans - which as we know are very different!
I decided to just be a guinea pig for 30 days and blog my progress on here. If you're on Facebook, there's a group I joined called 'Intermittent Fasting for Women' and there's a lot of people who post about their experiences. It's what made me want to give it a shot!
Thank you for your encouragement!1 -
faeriedanielle wrote: »Very intrigued by this. Good luck!!
@faeriedanielle - Thank you so much!
I really REALLY appreciate it! 0 -
rubyjessicasmith1 wrote: »Yes! I just got an app for it I'm very excited
@rubyjessicasmith1 - Which one?? I'm using Vora right now, but all it does it track how long I've been fasting. I've been curious about others!0 -
CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »Ive done 16:8 and sometimes 18:6 for more than 30 years. Ive been doing it since before I knew what it was and what it was called. its still about the calories. you can gain weight doing it,you can lose weight or you can maintain weight, Ive done all 3 (not at the same time of course). its just something that works for me and when I feel hungry. of you want to lose and dont stick to a deficit you wont lose weight.
its not a special weight loss way of eating. if it helps you stick to your calories then its worth a shot.It doesnt reduce craving or appetite in everyone either. there is also no need to be strict when doing it. just stick to a calorie deficit during the window of time in which you eat and you will be fine.
its also not going to be sustainable for everyone. its not going to cause faster weight loss either. I havent noticed any boost in energy either. so YMMV but just know you still have to watch your calories and how much you eat.
@CharlieBeansmomTracey - I totally agree! I'm keeping my diet restricted to 1200 calories or less per day, making sure to cut out excess sugars (I have a sweet tooth) and making sure to keep my no-calorie liquid intake high to make sure I stay hydrated! I think a lot of my issues have been due to dehydration. Our bodies are made up of SO much water, and if we don't have enough, a lot of what's inside isn't going to work right.
After my 30 days of this, I'm hoping it will be more of a lifestyle than a 'diet' perse, and then go to get a gym membership! Every health kick I've ever had, I've paired diet and exercise all at once, and I usually fall off the horse. I'm thinking if I can make this one change, I'll get a lot of the 'junk' out of my system and be ready to keep progressing.
I appreciate your advice, it's greatly appreciated 1 -
AnnabellaxRinger wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »Ive done 16:8 and sometimes 18:6 for more than 30 years. Ive been doing it since before I knew what it was and what it was called. its still about the calories. you can gain weight doing it,you can lose weight or you can maintain weight, Ive done all 3 (not at the same time of course). its just something that works for me and when I feel hungry. of you want to lose and dont stick to a deficit you wont lose weight.
its not a special weight loss way of eating. if it helps you stick to your calories then its worth a shot.It doesnt reduce craving or appetite in everyone either. there is also no need to be strict when doing it. just stick to a calorie deficit during the window of time in which you eat and you will be fine.
its also not going to be sustainable for everyone. its not going to cause faster weight loss either. I havent noticed any boost in energy either. so YMMV but just know you still have to watch your calories and how much you eat.
@CharlieBeansmomTracey - I totally agree! I'm keeping my diet restricted to 1200 calories or less per day, making sure to cut out excess sugars (I have a sweet tooth) and making sure to keep my no-calorie liquid intake high to make sure I stay hydrated! I think a lot of my issues have been due to dehydration. Our bodies are made up of SO much water, and if we don't have enough, a lot of what's inside isn't going to work right.
After my 30 days of this, I'm hoping it will be more of a lifestyle than a 'diet' perse, and then go to get a gym membership! Every health kick I've ever had, I've paired diet and exercise all at once, and I usually fall off the horse. I'm thinking if I can make this one change, I'll get a lot of the 'junk' out of my system and be ready to keep progressing.
I appreciate your advice, it's greatly appreciated
just make sure that 1200 calories is enough for you especially after you start working out again. 1200 for many women is too little of calories. hydration is a good idea just make sure you dont over hydrate.1 -
Hi! I’m Cassie and I am 25, overweight and struggle immensely to lose weight due to having an under active thyroid, iron deficiency and PCOS.
I have tried for years to lose weight, up and down, up and down and always end up back where I started. It’s so incredibly down putting and heartbreaking when you want to change, you try everything to make that change happen and you get no where. 😔
For 2019 I have decided to try my fitness pal and the Keto Diet.
I would love to have people around to help keep me on track and support each other through our journeys.
Feel free to add me and lets help each other reach our goals!! X3 -
Hey! I’m trying the 16:8 IF plan as well, so far it’s been tough in the mornings, but coffee with stevia has helped me. :-). Best of luck!0
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How has it been going? I decided to try too. I’m finding it hard to eat enough calories!!
I also found an app I like- “BodyFast”2 -
How has it been going? I decided to try too. I’m finding it hard to eat enough calories!!
I also found an app I like- “BodyFast”
eat higher calorie foods if you arent eating enough. you have to eat enough calories to fuel your body its not healthy to undereat as Im sure you probably know.0 -
I am considering the 16/8 also.
I have a friend in Iowa who is doing it.
I'm also experimenting with Gluten Free and am having great results;
1. Less pain in joints.
2. Better stomach...less IBS type issues.
3. Quit taking fiber.
4. Lost 2 pounds in one week.0 -
I am considering the 16/8 also.
I have a friend in Iowa who is doing it.
I'm also experimenting with Gluten Free and am having great results;
1. Less pain in joints.
2. Better stomach...less IBS type issues.
3. Quit taking fiber.
4. Lost 2 pounds in one week.
gluten free will only work if you have a gluten intolerance. and you can be tested for that but it wont make a difference for weight loss,its still about the calories. also if you have IBS issues see a dr if you havent been diagnosed with it(if you have disregard that part). its best to be tested to see what causes these issues(if you havent been tested already). many diseases/issues can mask itself as something else entirely.1 -
I’ve fasted on and off for years 👍1
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I could eat a lot between 12 and 8 😬1
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nazzystarxxx wrote: »I could eat a lot between 12 and 8 😬
been there done that lol1 -
IF works a hundred percent once your body is in that calorie deficit its simple. What people need to figure out is are they eating the correct calories for an AFL aggressive Fat Loss M maintenance or LB lean bulk.. But what I've found is yes 16:8 is bang on I IF everyday and I am going around 19-20 hours and eat for about 3 hours. I eat potatoes in every form possible as I feel rice at times makes me hungry later but I eat what I want within reason I enjoy good good pizza, burgers everything and I've lost 9lbs with limited effort but now the real.journey behind with this app as I can correctly track my calories it says I can eat up to 2600 cals but I'm going AFL first so my calorie intake maximum will be about 1800 - 2000. The correct combination of foods will allow good some delicious recipes and satisfying feeling of being full0
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