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Yahoo! Down you go!

Meditation is a great idea. A quiet few minutes to breathe and ease the discomfort that the end of a fast can bring. Thanks so much for that tip!

Thanks for the encouraging words. Sometimes we wonder if we're doing the right thing. We have to follow our heads and not the scale!

Your body could be getting used to exercise in conjunction with IF. Also probably building muscle. Something I have read on an IF FB group I follow, is that we should adjust our calories and macros as we lose weight. I think I remember them saying every 15 lbs or so. Also, they say if you are stalled, tweak one think at a…

The consensus is that exercising towards the end of your fast is beneficial for fat burning. Lots of people swear by it. I have tried it while fasting and had a couple of good workouts and a couple where I felt terrible. Try it, if you like it, go for it. If you feel terrible eat first. We experiment with ourselves and…

Actually, I always thought one meal with wuold be impossible for me but last night I had a binge moment and fell completely off the wagon. I decided, this would be the day to try a longer fast to try and compensate. Weirdly, I felt great all day. I even did 30 min on the treadmill. I has hungry here and there but totally…

Well my motivation went right out the window last night and I ate outside my eating window and binged on carbs at the same time. Grrr. We did our usual Friday night wine with fancy cheese and salami and I have been able to resist the yummy crackers my husband has to have. Salty, crunchy is my downfall. Back on the wagon…

That's a good idea. Or you could just say you had a big breakfast. You can also make sure you only eat the food you love the best at dinner. I try not to eat foods I don't love. Let me know how you handle it. Good luck!

I haven't tried longer than 18 hrs but I may try it this weekend since it's Super Bowl Sunday and there will be many temptations. Since I am deciding to succumb to the temptations , I will use a smaller eating window and hopefully derail a full out disaster. Haha

Gosh that sounds like a very advantageous schedule. So helpful to be so busy. I have a desk job. It would help so much if I were running around. As it is, I drink lots of infused water, coffee and tea. Also, if I'm feeling very hungry I will go to the keto IF group at Facebook for motivation. Glad IF is working so well for…

Haha abzbargs. That would be funny. Unfortunately I still really like my wine but try to fit it in my calories and eating window. Adding veggies to any dinner instant or otherwise is a great idea. I find that if I add half an avocado to any meal it really helps with hunger. Whatever helps you power through your fast is…

HFLC doesn't have anything to do with IF except that this is a group for people practicing IF and HGLC and sunshine4040 indicated she was trying low carb.

That's a lot of carbs if you're trying low carb. There shouldn't be a yoyo affect after the first week if you keep carbs consistently low. Drink lots of water and get plenty of salt since your body is flushing electrolytes with the water. Once we get rid of the excess water, weight loss should stabalize and become more…

Wow! Jumping into a 24 hr fast right of the bat! That's impressive. I think my diary is open, so feel free to look for ideas for low carb options. Sometimes I log things a few days ahead as well just to keep myself on track. Also I having a great time with the thinking of new ways to stay in my cal and carb goals. Kind of…

Wow albzbargs, 10 lbs, fantastic! I added you as a friend. Seeing each other's diaries may help us plan good low carb meals. Are you doing low carb? I know how you feel, I've gained and lost the same 30 lbs so many times. I know a ton about nutrition which happens when you always battle your weight, haha and I really…

Hi, THeDoctorDana. Congratulations on your 50 lb weight loss! I think you will find IF a huge help when it comes to not feeling deprived. I'm doing well at 18:6 and am pretty proud of myself actually for being able to increase from 16:8. It does a great deal for my confidence to be able to accomplish a longer fast.…

Hi leomakarov. Yes you are of the younger set. HaHa. It does seem like 1000 calories is pretty low for a guy your age. People suggest using a TDEE calculator. Can't remember what that stands for but here's a link. https://tdeecalculator.net/ I calculated without entering the body fat % because I really don't know and also…

I've been doing IF with Low Carb steadily for a couple of weeks. If started 16:8 and am now able to go 18:6. I find wonderful freedom being able to eat a large satisfying meal twice a day. I make sure I have a good bit of protein and fat with my first meal (about 1:30 pm) so that I'm not too hungry before my 2nd meal…

I would love to see more activity for IF women doing IF. Hope we get more comments. I'm doing 16:8 and hoping to move to 18:6.

I found some at a couple HEBs here in Austin. Dukes Smoked Sausage. 1 carb for 2 sticks for original and hot and spicy. $3.87 for 5 oz. Find by jerky. Looks pretty clean as far preservatives. Not sure if I know how to attach pics but I'll try. Love them!

This has helped my night time leg cramps immensely. A good heaping teaspoon in some warm water before I go to bed. Tastes good. No carbs. I can sleep again! It's a magnesium supplement. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BPUY3W0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

I usually try to leave about 1/4 of my lunch to have for a snack if I get hungry later. I used to eat all my lunch because it was there, but recently I have been paying more attention to my fullness and notice that I may be full before I'm finished so using the rest for a snack is working great and then I don't have to add…

This saved my life. I mix it in warm water before I do to bed and my leg cramps are SO much better. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BPUY3W0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

I have fallen off the Primal wagon again myself and climbed back on lately. The sugar or chips would always derail me. This time, I have done a lot of reading about the effects of sugar on your body and have really bought into just how terrible processed foods of any kind and sugar are for me. This time, I was able to pass…

I'm glad to find this thread. I did very well on Primal a couple of years ago and fell off the wagon like others. I really don't feel like I have many sensitivities although grains make me hungry. I couldn't do it if I couldn't have cheese. Just an ounce or so of something stinky like blue cheese or really creamy like brie…

The people who say that intuitive eating is what made them over weight don't understand the concept. Eating when your mind wants you to eat and eating when your BODY wants you to eat are 2 different things. When you start and really pay attention and eat when your BODY is hungry (when your stomach starts to growl) and stop…

I am also a proponant of intuitive eating but I do count calories. I plan my day ahead on MFP and then, when I'm eating (only when I'm hungry), I chew slowly and really taste the food. I only eat food I REALLY like. By the time I have eaten my favorite part of the meal this way, I usually find I don't feel that strongly…

I'm with you regarding food motivation. I got up this morning thinking I would use the treadmill for cardio (I only walk) and ended up doing the elliptical because I knew it would give me more calories to eat today. Probably not the best mindset, but if it works.......

One reason I log when I have made missteps is because sometimes when I log it, it wasn't as bad as I thought and it makes it a little easier to continue on a good path today knowing that I didn't do as much damage as I thought.

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