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To those who have tried intermittent fasting
Posted on 8/12/19 at 7:46 pm
Posted on 8/12/19 at 7:46 pm
How long before you noticed any positive changes, if any?
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Posted on 8/12/19 at 7:57 pm to baybeefeetz
What do you mean by positive changes? IF doesn't do anything special atleast physique wise, atleast not that we know of.
Posted on 8/12/19 at 8:17 pm to baybeefeetz
I’ve noticed that it’s easier to enjoy food during my eating window. Realized that after a few days. I used to stress like a mid-40s divorced woman about calories all the time but now I enjoy my 1000 calorie gorge.
I do feel better in the mornings. More consistent energy and no feelings of crashing.
I’ve noticed that if I eat a carb heavy lunch to break the fast, I get so sleepy I can’t function. I’ve had sugar crashes in the past but nothing like the ones on IF.
I haven’t noticed any other changes though. No magic powers for fitness, health, or physique. Been doing a 15/9 window since June 1st.
I do feel better in the mornings. More consistent energy and no feelings of crashing.
I’ve noticed that if I eat a carb heavy lunch to break the fast, I get so sleepy I can’t function. I’ve had sugar crashes in the past but nothing like the ones on IF.
I haven’t noticed any other changes though. No magic powers for fitness, health, or physique. Been doing a 15/9 window since June 1st.
This post was edited on 8/12/19 at 8:18 pm
Posted on 8/13/19 at 4:38 pm to baybeefeetz
When I do a 24 hour fast, I start to feel 'good' energy towards the end of that window. My goal is to do a 24 hour fast about once/month for some of the non-weight loss reasons.
Posted on 8/13/19 at 7:20 pm to baybeefeetz
I like eating big meals
I like not eating a sugar loaded breakfast
I like having a regular poop schedule
I like not eating a sugar loaded breakfast
I like having a regular poop schedule
Posted on 8/13/19 at 7:24 pm to baybeefeetz
The best benefit for me is it gives my entire digestive system a 16 hour break everyday. And as an endurance athlete I find it helps my endurance a little as well. Speaking of how good that first meal of the day is, I eat a super green, really big salad. It tastes great(maybe it wouldn’t be as great if it was my 3rd meal o the day) and it’s packed with vitamins you can’t take a pill for.
Posted on 8/13/19 at 7:31 pm to baybeefeetz
I lost 75lbs in 4 months doing it. I’ve remained at a stable weight while gaining muscle over the last 3 by adjusting my feeding windows. I started really noticing a difference a week in.
Posted on 8/13/19 at 11:47 pm to baybeefeetz
Like the 2nd or 3rd day when you realize you got this.
I'm now into my 5th month of doing it several days a week and I've never felt more in tune with my body.
I basically wake up every weekday now with the goal of keeping it going until 4PM. I'd say that on 40% of the days I make it rather easily. Another 20% of days I have to cheat with a few tablespoons of kimchi or sauerkraut and that helps me power through, and the other 40% it's no big deal, its just not working that particular day.
Come 4pm - 6PM for the first time in my life my body tells me it is craving things like romaine lettuce, apples, beef broth, salmon.
It's really great - I am so happy I've found IF.
I'm now into my 5th month of doing it several days a week and I've never felt more in tune with my body.
I basically wake up every weekday now with the goal of keeping it going until 4PM. I'd say that on 40% of the days I make it rather easily. Another 20% of days I have to cheat with a few tablespoons of kimchi or sauerkraut and that helps me power through, and the other 40% it's no big deal, its just not working that particular day.
Come 4pm - 6PM for the first time in my life my body tells me it is craving things like romaine lettuce, apples, beef broth, salmon.
It's really great - I am so happy I've found IF.
This post was edited on 8/13/19 at 11:58 pm
Posted on 8/17/19 at 8:59 pm to baybeefeetz
I’ve been doing OMAD for about a year, and I feel like I have a super power. I see people at work, and they say they are starving literally while they are eating all day. A thirst they can not quench. I get hunger pangs, every 4 hours or so, but they only last seconds.
Posted on 8/17/19 at 10:15 pm to baybeefeetz
Positive changes as in lose weight? Trying to get Yuge Brah. I eat every 3-4 hours
Posted on 8/18/19 at 12:47 pm to baybeefeetz
Think of IF as an outage for a plant. Just gives your systems a chance to catch up on maintenance.
Posted on 8/18/19 at 1:18 pm to baybeefeetz
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How long before you noticed any positive changes
IF isn't for everyone, if you are going to try it then give it 4 to 6 weeks. Start with 12 hr fasting and working up to 16+ hr fasting. I started IF 3 months ago and I am enjoying it. I sleep better, my t-levels have risen a little more than 200 points. My inflammation is less as well. Overall, I do feel better.
You can lose weight but its not necessarily happening if you don't burn more than you consume. It is easier to eat less and healthier when you are moving all your meals to 8 to 6 hr of eating. Also, if you receive the hormone balance benefit that can make you more efficient in burning calories.
Too many people focus on the number on the scale vs. body fat% and blood work.
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