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I'm a huge fan of Brad Pilon's approach. I like that IF has made my life easier while also making me healthier. Good stuff.
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IF only works well (emphasis on the word, "well") if some strength/weight training is involved. The first time I tried IF, I wasn't working out, so essentially, all I was doing was limiting my calories at specific periods of time, and more often than not, overcompensating with extra calories during the eating windows,…
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Also, someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but the science behind IF seems to suggest the following benefits: - HGH levels are higher after fasting, making muscle gain easier. - Glycogen storage/conversion seems to improve meaning your body processes what you put in better/faster. Someone can expand on that if they want…
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I work out post fast and I've had no issues. In fact, I've found that I'm able to do weight training and even cardio better without food in the system. I guess it depends on what you're hoping to accomplish when doing IF... However, I follow Brad Pilon's ESE method (he has his book available for free, and the science…
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thanks for the welcome, ladies and gentleman. it's always nice to meet new people.
