Announcements
Introductions
You've all heard my story. Woman struggles with weight her whole life but finds a way to get in shape through strict and unsustainable diet and exercise. Woman has children and can never get her weight past a certain point again. So, I believed that being grossly over-weight was just the way I had to be until I had more…
Post your Progress!
Started July 7, 2013 @ 170. Currently at 164!
So... There's this thing...
***This is no place to be judgemental or ugly*** This is a place to get feedback from others who have possibly "been there, done that" in terms of women's well-being while fasting. Post any questions you may have about topics specific to women, such as hormones, periods, pregnancy, etc.
Resources and Links
Here is a list of relevant IF information. :smile: http://eatstopeat.us/ -The original fasting approach. Pilon backs up his information with real research. Very laid back method. E-book cost about $40 but well worth it to answer many questions. Even has a chapter dedicated to women's health. :smile:…
Discussions
Hi Ladies!!!
Looking for accountability here! I’m trying out IF to reduce body fat percentage and to increase muscle mass. I’m almost 46 and despite being active my metabolism has slowed to a standstill. I want to try something different not only to help with the remaining weight but for a renewed focus/cleansing. I’ve just read…
crickets chirping...
=) . I guess by looking at the dates in some of these posts, it's safe to say that it's an inactive group. =/
Introducing Cat - I am new to IF
I just started IF 16/8. After doing a ton of research and failing at a lot different diets, I hope this lifestyle change will lead me to lose the 80lbs I need to get healthy. I am in my mid forties and am about 235. Please share any tips for newbies and please friend me!
New to IF
Hello Ladies!! New member in the house. My name is Andrea and I live in Chula Vista, CA. which is right on the border of Mexico (you can actually see Mexico from my balcony, lol, no lie) in San Diego county. As I read up on different diets, I read a blog of someone who did IF to lose 50 lbs and decided to try it. Blog in…
Intermittent Fasting Experiment
I am looking for individuals to participate in a research study regarding weight loss. Here are the requirements. BMI = 25+ Here's the Link to calculate http://www.mayoclinic.org/bmi-calculator/itt-20084938 Have reliable access to e-mail or myfitnesspal.com Be willing to keep a journal (preferably digital, but you can mail…
Insomnia
So, I heard this could be a side effect. And tonight is my first experience with it since starting ESE. I'm going to up my kcals to 1400 tomorrow to see if that helps. I realize I have been under goal, but I hoped it would even out to about 1200 avg. by the end of the week. Maybe too much too soon.
