Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb (not keto)

Snails_Race · July 2022

Hi! I would love to see/read success stories (pics) from anyone doing IF/low carb. I’m on my 16th day streak & down -12 lbs. ☺️

Sand_TIger · July 2022

When I do Intermittent Fasting/Time Restricted Eating, I find it easier to stick with it if I reduce my carb intake somewhat. It helps me stay satiated and not be as hungry.

A word of advice to those who are going low carb: Please don't be discouraged when your weight loss rate drops down to a more normal .5-1.5 pounds a week or even less. In the beginning of any low carb diet you will drop a ton of water weight, that is normal. It leads to some pretty impressive losses. However when you settle down to just losing fat, the losses will be comparatively slower. That's okay, just stick with it, and only worry about changing things up if you have some kind of nutritional deficiency, have trouble sticking to the diet, or start gaining.

Hope some folks weigh in with the pictures and stories you want, I wish you the best! I have lost around 95 pounds but it hasn't been through only low carb. While I dabble with low carb and intermittent fasting, most of the time I have had a portion controlled balanced diet where I prioritize protein and low calorie foods but don't cut out any food groups. That said, I enjoy going low carb sometimes.

Mandyboehme527 · July 2022

I'm only on day 3 of IF/Low Carb, but I feel fantastic. I'm only drinking water now as well. I have 29 pounds until I reach my goal weight (I've already lost 44 over 18 months), and I'm excited to see how well this plan works!!

NeqScott · July 2022

Snails_Race wrote: »

Hi! I would love to see/read success stories (pics) from anyone doing IF/low carb. I’m on my 16th day streak & down -12 lbs. ☺️

What is your eating window? and how many calories do you eat daily? 12lb in 16 days is amazing. Great job

Julie31171 · July 2022

Hope some folks weigh in with the pictures and stories you want, I wish you the best! I have lost around 95 pounds but it hasn't been through only low carb. While I dabble with low carb and intermittent fasting, most of the time I have had a portion controlled balanced diet where I prioritize protein and low calorie foods but don't cut out any food groups. That said, I enjoy going low carb sometimes.[/quote]

Thanks for your comment. I am really struggling with low carb/IF. I was doing great (Lost 50 pounds...the first 30 without much exercising, to be honest). I have tightened up my diet and started going to the gym and hiking every weekend .... and the weight loss has come to a screeching halt. While I have noticed that clothes fit looser (considerably), the scale won't budge.

Anyone have any advice on that?

Freakbunny · July 2022

yes pictures/success stories, please! I just started yesterday, and would love to see some results, tips and tricks

twoisplenty · July 2022

I’m on week 3 of IF/Low Carb. I am down 24lbs (yes I realize it was mainly water weight but I’ll take it! ) I try and keep my carbs under 20 net and I do a 16/8 daily fast. I drink at least 3L of water daily which has been my biggest challenge since I’m not much of a drinker. I also try to aim for 30 min of walking daily.

soontobemeagain · July 2022

I'm doing IF and low carb, I started in April 22 when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, so far I've lost 32 lbs. I'm losing a steady 1 - 1.5 lbs a week now and it's been really easy for me in comparison to other 'diets' I've tried over the years. I feel like this can definitely be my way of life from now on. Photos show me at my highest weight of 302 in April and my current weight of 270. Still a long way to go in regards to weight loss, but health wise in 3 months I've already got my HBA1C from 50 (diabetic range) to 41 (high end of normal range) and cholesterol from 6.4 to 5.9 😁

soontobemeagain · July 2022

SageDaysOG · July 2022

I’m down around 35lbs since April 5th. Low carb, high protein, low or no added sugar, low fat with intermittent fasting (10-12 hrs).
Mon - Fri, when it is time for breakfast I drink a sugar free, low calorie, 30 grams of protein Ensure. Same for lunch.
Then white chicken (sometimes breaded) or lean beef with complex carbs for dinner and some kind of high protein snack, like soft beef jerky or sharp cheddar cheese with a fruit. My ‘cheat’ days are Saturday and Sunday, but I do not go crazy.
Also, I found that staying away from beans helps, when I eat beans I do not loose or I loose slower.

farmspiders · July 2022

I'm thinking of starting the intermittent fasting LC/LF. I've been low carb for about 2 years, have lost 50 lbs and have been at a stand still since November last year. So, I'm ready to recommit and try something a little different to jumpstart the losing again. Do most of you restrict your intake to 12 hours? 10 hours? or maybe even 8 hours? I'm inspired by the success stories. Ya'll are rockin' this!

Xellercin · July 2022

farmspiders wrote: »

I'm thinking of starting the intermittent fasting LC/LF. I've been low carb for about 2 years, have lost 50 lbs and have been at a stand still since November last year. So, I'm ready to recommit and try something a little different to jumpstart the losing again. Do most of you restrict your intake to 12 hours? 10 hours? or maybe even 8 hours? I'm inspired by the success stories. Ya'll are rockin' this!

I do anywhere from 1-6 hrs, usually between 2-4, but that was after several months.

I started with a 6-8hr window five days a week, with two "normal" eating days. I just listened to my body from there and ended up preferring something closer to OMAD.

I typically keep my window open longer when I'm having beverages in the evening, not to eat another meal. So even if my window is longer, I still generally only eat one big meal, but might have some fruit or cheese with my evening tea.

I don't do low carb though. I eat a fairly high carb, legume based vegetarian diet.

AnnPT77 · July 2022

Julie31171 wrote: »

Hope some folks weigh in with the pictures and stories you want, I wish you the best! I have lost around 95 pounds but it hasn't been through only low carb. While I dabble with low carb and intermittent fasting, most of the time I have had a portion controlled balanced diet where I prioritize protein and low calorie foods but don't cut out any food groups. That said, I enjoy going low carb sometimes.

Thanks for your comment. I am really struggling with low carb/IF. I was doing great (Lost 50 pounds...the first 30 without much exercising, to be honest). I have tightened up my diet and started going to the gym and hiking every weekend .... and the weight loss has come to a screeching halt. While I have noticed that clothes fit looser (considerably), the scale won't budge.

Anyone have any advice on that?

Hang in there - since your post was a few days back, I hope you already have.

It's common to see a stall after the initial big scale drop that has a bunch of water weight plus some fat loss accounting for it. After the big water drop, the water retention in your body may do some rebalancing, climb up a bit, mask the continuing gradual fat loss.

On top of that, it's 100% standard to see added water retention when adding substantial new exercise - your body needs it to repair/rebuild the muscles that the exercise stresses, and that's a good thing. Still, the extra water retention will mask continuing fat loss, in your scale readings.

Give it time, a couple of weeks up to maybe a month or so in some cases, and it'll sort itself out, as long as you're in a calorie deficit. Since you're getting smaller, the good things are happening, but sometimes the scale is a lying liar that lies about it.

Don't try to game the water retention with pills or something: Water weight shifts are part of how healthy bodies stay healthy. Over time, watching the scale, you'll come to understand your own body's common reasons for fluctuating, and get a feel for how long they last. Don't let them stress you, just try to foster that learning process.

jcarmel3486 · August 2022

I’ve been doing low carb for 30 days. I’ve lost 23lbs! I get no more than 18 net grams of carbs, eat no prepackaged foods, stay around 1500 calories, and workout every other day. These pics are 35 days apart.

goldengirl111 · August 2022

Xellercin wrote: »

farmspiders wrote: »

I'm thinking of starting the intermittent fasting LC/LF. I've been low carb for about 2 years, have lost 50 lbs and have been at a stand still since November last year. So, I'm ready to recommit and try something a little different to jumpstart the losing again. Do most of you restrict your intake to 12 hours? 10 hours? or maybe even 8 hours? I'm inspired by the success stories. Ya'll are rockin' this!

I do anywhere from 1-6 hrs, usually between 2-4, but that was after several months.

I started with a 6-8hr window five days a week, with two "normal" eating days. I just listened to my body from there and ended up preferring something closer to OMAD.

I typically keep my window open longer when I'm having beverages in the evening, not to eat another meal. So even if my window is longer, I still generally only eat one big meal, but might have some fruit or cheese with my evening tea.

I don't do low carb though. I eat a fairly high carb, legume based vegetarian diet.

i dont understand IF....what books or ytube page can you recommend?

marfiadvisors · August 2022

I am a 9/11 breast cancer survivor. After years of chemo, radiation, and five surgeries, my immune system was shot. I also gained 20 lbs from the steroids and late night eating (I developed insomnia during treatments). I tried to lose it and get my white blood cell up and then COVID hit, terrifying immune suppressed me. A European-raised friend recommended I look up intermittent fasting and its benefits for cancer patients. I tried it for 30 days and the improvement in my health, energy and especially immune system were immediate. I lost the 20lbs and it was literally the best thing I've ever done for my health. My challenge now is junk food and mindless eating. Lower carb definitely helps me maintain my IF schedule. I can feel the difference when I have my junk food weaknesses. I'm still five lbs off my goal weight and since I developed osteopenia in treatment, I also want to improve my weight training routine.

pkilpatrick1 · August 2022

I recommend Fast, Feast, Repeat by Gin Stephens for IF. Lots of good information and insight. I do 18:6 fasting. Sometimes I will increase eating time to 17:7 to eat a later meal. I do not do Keto, but I would like to cut my carbs more.

PBAUSA17 · August 2022

Hello,

I don't have any photos to share on a public forum, but I can attest to the power of IF. I started back in 2019 and lost around 30 lbs. I went through very early menopause (late 30s) and nothing worked for me after that. What changed is when I read and listened to (Audible) Dr. Jason Fung's book called 'The Obesity Code'. There are also lots of presentations/interviews with him on YouTube. I have kept most of it off (gained 6 lbs. lately due to a few trips lately where I ate all hours and absolutely everything) since 2019. I generally do a 4-hour eating window from 10-2 or 8-12 and two meals. Sometimes if I am eating out, I will only have one meal at 12PM. I don't eat in the evenings and have a hard cut off of food by 2pm. As a result, I sleep amazingly well. I also rarely eat livestock meat (like once a year maybe) and fish on average twice a month. When I lost the majority of the weight, I ate one meal that was 1100-1200 calories and was usually a veggie burger (Don Lee Farms from Costco) on whole wheat bun, baked potato (sweet or regular), one/two servings of popped corn (popped myself with a weight of 36 grams pre-popped and about 15g of olive oil) and around 28g of nuts. If I did not have a veggie burger, I usually had fish instead. I've maintained with this regime for a few years but fear I have reached homeostasis (Fung discusses this in the book). To lose more, which I need to do, I will probably have to go longer stretches (i.e., 36 hours).

The key to remember with IF is to start low and then gradually build up to longer periods. If you try to do 24 hours right off the bat, it will be hard. I suggest starting with 12:12 - i.e., 7AM-7PM eating window and then subtract 1 or 2 hours on that eating window when you feel confident to do so (maybe each week) until you get to a 4-hour eating window and further if you would like.

All the best to you

LemonMarmalade · August 2022

Look up “The Obesity Code” by Dr. Jason Fung. IF/low carb has helped me a lot.

mattbell007 · August 2022

I have to echo recommendations in previous posts about the work by Dr. Jason Fung. He's excellent.

I've been doing IF this week, but I have to say I really prefer extended fasting. Every time I eat, it seems to reset my body to expect food, and then I have to be hungry when I'm not eating. When I do extended fasting, after the initial hunger phase passes (a day or two), not eating becomes easy.

I'm doing IF this week because I have an eating "event" just about every day this week. Two picnics, a taste test, and an ice-cream social. I decided to only eat at those (all calorie bomb) events. I haven't lost any weight, but I've maintained, and a week like this would usually result in backsliding 5 lbs or more. So, I'm counting it as success.

Peeps911 · August 2022

I have a question. When you are stating you are doing low carb not keto, what is your carb limit? And are you still deducting fiber from that limit? TIA

PBAUSA17 · August 2022

mattbell007 wrote: »

I have to echo recommendations in previous posts about the work by Dr. Jason Fung. He's excellent.

I've been doing IF this week, but I have to say I really prefer extended fasting. Every time I eat, it seems to reset my body to expect food, and then I have to be hungry when I'm not eating. When I do extended fasting, after the initial hunger phase passes (a day or two), not eating becomes easy.

I'm doing IF this week because I have an eating "event" just about every day this week. Two picnics, a taste test, and an ice-cream social. I decided to only eat at those (all calorie bomb) events. I haven't lost any weight, but I've maintained, and a week like this would usually result in backsliding 5 lbs or more. So, I'm counting it as success.

How long do you usually fast when in an extended period? I eat 1-2 meals a day and finish by 2pm each day and then don't eat until mid-morning the following day. But I am hungry! So want to try something else to mix it up.

Ashley_in_wonderland · September 2022

So I’ve lost about 35 lbs doing IF and the last 20 ish pounds have been low carb… I have a grain intolerance so I considered keto but couldn’t give up fruit. I eat about 1300-1500 calories M-F but indulge a little on weekends. My window is 10AM-6PM and I do 3 meals and 2 snacks. It would probably be more but I had some hiccups with consistency in my workouts.

skinniesomeday · September 2022

I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 in early August. I was devastated and found Dr fung s book the diabetes Code. I read it immediately and been doing 16:8 ever since . Its now tiime to move up to longer fasts but I take so many medicines for High B/p and now Diabetes and for cholesterol. I go onvacation next week so I know that will be a challenge on when to eat. I know I can extend my fasts to 20 or 24 hours and will do so when we return the first of October . Of course the medicine for diabetes has shed tons of water weight .. but it has encouraged me none the less !

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