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I thought the same thing...until I tried it. One of the biggest misconceptions is that you are always hungry and white knuckling it, denying oneself. My experience has been the exact opposite. In terms of hunger, I was WAY hungrier "dieting" and logging calories, portion control, etc. I've never done keto or low carb…
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I am a female intermittent faster. I didn't read the article, but IF is plenty safe for women. I generally do 16:8 but sometimes my fasts are 15 hours and sometimes 19 hours, I listen to my body and fast accordingly. IF is not appropriate for kids and teens since they are still growing (male and female) and not appropriate…
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I have both osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis (which is inflammatory/autoimmune like rheumatoid arthritis.) I had a lot of foot/ankle pain and saw a podiatrist who prescribed custom inserts for my shoes. It helped tremendously. I'd suggest seeing a rheumatologist if the labs come back that it's inflammatory, and…
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You can eat tomorrow at 10. It's actually good to mix it up a bit. Using a fasting timer app can be really helpful.
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I'm a little late to reply. I log my food because I am interested in seeing what I'm eating but I am not calorie-restricting. I find I am having a lot of appetite correction, and not overeating. This was not true when I first started, but I wasn't doing it correctly (for me) and allowed myself to get too hungry and I'd…
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Most people here aren't informed on intermittent fasting or extended fasts, let alone actually read a book or research article about it. There is a lot of valid research out there that diets fail and intermittent fasting has a ton of benefits, but not eating doesn't sell gym memberships and weight loss crap. The same…
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@NovusDies yep, I knew better than to ask. 🙈🙄
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@joyanna2016 because the supplement is actually used *in* my coffee, and I'm drinking my coffee in the morning during my fast period.
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@sijomial thank you! That's super helpful. I was under the impression that water, tea, coffee was not excluded during the fasting window, and the supplement I take is actually used *in* my coffee. Thanks for the feedback on 16:8 versus 5:2, I may give that a try if I also find 16:8 irritating to stick to that window.
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@janejellyroll @Diatonic12 thank you for your further feedback. I'm not interested in OMAD and can't imagine that would be too healthy. I'll give the 16:8 a chance and see what happens. I'm planning to still log my meals and not seeing this as a free pass to binge. This is the first "diet" for lack of a better term I've…
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@janejellyroll @Diatonic12 to answer your question, in a nutshell I'm hoping to get out of it some of the potential benefits of fasting in terms of how the body processes energy when fasting. It's not whether 19 calories will have a big impact or not on weight loss, which is pretty obvious. Not really looking for a…
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Hi Terytha, I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, so I totally get how the fatigue is real. It is frustrating when doctors don't recognize the fatigue. I'm sorry you haven't gotten an accurate diagnosis yet, despite all the doctors. If you'd like to be friends, add me. That also goes for anyone else replying on this thread that…
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Thank you! I was fit and thin up until about 10 years ago. I hope I have the same result as you, although I gained all over.
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If you are still looking for chickpea recipes, this Moroccan Chickpea Stew is amazing! I make it on a regular basis, and sometimes add chicken breast and chicken stock instead of vegetable stock. Either way it is superb. https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/moroccan-chickpea-stew
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So you lost the loose skin at an older age? Did you do anything special? That's encouraging!
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I have replied three times and keep hitting "done" instead of "post reply" and lose my reply. So...I have ME/CFS but not fibro, and working on breaking the push/crash (flare) cycle. I do walking and restorative movement and stretching. I wear a Fitbit, and I have a basic model, the Flex2. I am slowly losing weight and…
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A top migraine specialist recommended 500 mg magnesium oxide daily, and it's been a game changer.
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No, I don't think so.
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Loving your doggie, too Learning! Aren't dog great? Best to you through your recovery. Daniel, wow, I wish you the best. My daughter had a transplant as a young child. Thanks for your replies.
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Good luck. Fatigue is probably one of the most frustrating symptoms ever. I highly recommend keeping a basic daily journal, rating your level of fatigue and pain (you mentioned random aches and pains in your initial post), any other symptom, sleep, and activity. I wear a simple Fitbit (Flex2 after my Flex died) and it auto…
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I see a lot of replies that include low-cal ideas, and that may work for some/most people, but for me, consuming artificial sweeteners made my sweet cravings SOAR. Two years ago I cut out all artificial sweeteners, "natural" ones, included like Truvia, and the difference it made in sweet cravings was significant. I do get…
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Thanks for posting! I pinned it and going to try it. I pretty much live on the 3 S's...soups, stews and stirfrys! :smile:
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Here's a good guideline: Pounds per week 75+ lbs to lose 2 lb range Between 40 - 75 lbs to lose 1.5 lb range Between 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lb range Between 15-25 lbs to lose 1 -.50 lb range Less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs range
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This is exactly what I do too. Makes it so easy especially with meal filter.
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I, too, am thankful this group is here! I had a bad flare-up this past week and today is the first day in a week I've pretty much even made it out of bed. It is good to have a group of folks who understand illnesses and disabilities, especially "hidden" illnesses. Thank you.
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This Moroccan chickpea stew is favorite of mine, plus you can log it from the site. I usually double up the spices (we like spicy) and sometimes use chicken stock and add chicken breast. Enjoy, and let me know if you try it! http://www.myrecipes.com/m/recipe/moroccan-chickpea-stew
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Hi...I just joined....thanks for the invite, cdjsign. I was part of that discussion. I have been sick for a couple years now, forced to go on FMLA leave intermittently last October, and by end of April had to leave my job altogether. Exercise or activity throws me into crashes where I am basically bedbound for days or…
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Hi folks....thanks cjdsign for starting this conversation. I have been sick for awhile but just recently left my job due to my illness. I have gained a lot of weight being sick, and haven't been able to be active or exercise for awhile now. I started back here because I am gaining weight and need to get it under control.
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Hi...I'm in the same boat and need new friends here who get the physical limitations we face. Please add me!
