FabSwingers.com forum: Intermittent fasting

By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

Who does it?

Would you recommend it?

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

Loved it when I had less of a physical job. But I really struggle to do it now with such long hours and hard graft

Makes food prep easy though. Just get home and raid the kitchen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have done it along with keto. Once you get used to it was ok. I think it can work quite well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I generally don’t eat till midday but more so from preference like to get up and just have a few cups of tea before work cant be bothered to make or eat breakfast

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

"I have done it along with keto. Once you get used to it was ok. I think it can work quite well "

I think that would be the difficult part, adjusting to IF from eating regular meals.

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

"I generally don’t eat till midday but more so from preference like to get up and just have a few cups of tea before work cant be bothered to make or eat breakfast "

I need breakfast or I end up with a headache by mid morning.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do it on and off. It's good and it works when I'm strict with it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do it on and off. It's good and it works when I'm strict with it. "

Was your first sentence an unintentional pun...?

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

"I do it on and off. It's good and it works when I'm strict with it.

Was your first sentence an unintentional pun...?

well noticed. She made me smile

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do it. The 16:8 variety. Tried the 5:2 diet, but I found I was losing muscle mass. Lean Gains by Martin Berkhan also has some interesting ideas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did it for quite a while, and I’ll go back to it when I’m allowed.

It’s very effective, and it’s worth reading the Michael Mosley books.

Apparently it is just as effective to do the 800 as the 500 which is what I used to do.

Initially it’s really hard, and I got headaches the first few times, but after that I found it easy.

If you need breakfast then eat breakfast. You could have an egg (boiled), tomato and mushroom, or something like that.

It just takes a while to get your brain round how it works for you, but it’s well worth it, and had a lot of health benefits too.

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

"I do it. The 16:8 variety. Tried the 5:2 diet, but I found I was losing muscle mass. Lean Gains by Martin Berkhan also has some interesting ideas. "

Thank you. I shall google it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I eat only once a day. It’s always worked for me

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

"I did it for quite a while, and I’ll go back to it when I’m allowed.

It’s very effective, and it’s worth reading the Michael Mosley books.

Apparently it is just as effective to do the 800 as the 500 which is what I used to do.

Initially it’s really hard, and I got headaches the first few times, but after that I found it easy.

If you need breakfast then eat breakfast. You could have an egg (boiled), tomato and mushroom, or something like that.

It just takes a while to get your brain round how it works for you, but it’s well worth it, and had a lot of health benefits too. "

Thank you, that's interesting. I'll have a look at those books. I've never done IF, but I'm considering my options as being in a daily calorie deficit isn't currently achieving weight loss.

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

"I eat only once a day. It’s always worked for me

Do you not feel hungry for the time that you aren't eating?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do it to reduce inflammation in my body due to working out a lot.

From what I understand, once you get over 18hrs fasting your body transitions to a "super healing" mode.

So I fast from 9pm on a Sunday night until 6am on Tuesday morning. Just need to make sure to drink plenty of electrolytes during the day (Monday) and I chew gum to keep my mind off it.

No working out that day as energy levels too low and takes a while next day to get energy back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I eat only once a day. It’s always worked for me

Do you not feel hungry for the time that you aren't eating?"

Not at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I generally don’t eat till midday but more so from preference like to get up and just have a few cups of tea before work cant be bothered to make or eat breakfast

I need breakfast or I end up with a headache by mid morning."

You can always have breakfast and have your last meal early

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

"I do it to reduce inflammation in my body due to working out a lot.

From what I understand, once you get over 18hrs fasting your body transitions to a "super healing" mode.

So I fast from 9pm on a Sunday night until 6am on Tuesday morning. Just need to make sure to drink plenty of electrolytes during the day (Monday) and I chew gum to keep my mind off it.

No working out that day as energy levels too low and takes a while next day to get energy back."
That's interesting, I think I would really find that very difficult.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I generally don’t eat till midday but more so from preference like to get up and just have a few cups of tea before work cant be bothered to make or eat breakfast

I need breakfast or I end up with a headache by mid morning."

It definitely effects everyone different some do ok some feel horrendous could be lack of electrolytes or dehydration (or both) causing the headaches if you don’t get a lot of potassium. Salt works wonders pre workout when lacking energy from low calories

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do it to reduce inflammation in my body due to working out a lot.

From what I understand, once you get over 18hrs fasting your body transitions to a "super healing" mode.

So I fast from 9pm on a Sunday night until 6am on Tuesday morning. Just need to make sure to drink plenty of electrolytes during the day (Monday) and I chew gum to keep my mind off it.

No working out that day as energy levels too low and takes a while next day to get energy back. That's interesting, I think I would really find that very difficult."

It was first time out. After that it did get easier and actually I found it burned away belly fat very well too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I did it for quite a while, and I’ll go back to it when I’m allowed.

It’s very effective, and it’s worth reading the Michael Mosley books.

Apparently it is just as effective to do the 800 as the 500 which is what I used to do.

Initially it’s really hard, and I got headaches the first few times, but after that I found it easy.

If you need breakfast then eat breakfast. You could have an egg (boiled), tomato and mushroom, or something like that.

It just takes a while to get your brain round how it works for you, but it’s well worth it, and had a lot of health benefits too.

Thank you, that's interesting. I'll have a look at those books. I've never done IF, but I'm considering my options as being in a daily calorie deficit isn't currently achieving weight loss."

Happy to answer any questions (if I can)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do it to reduce inflammation in my body due to working out a lot.

From what I understand, once you get over 18hrs fasting your body transitions to a "super healing" mode.

So I fast from 9pm on a Sunday night until 6am on Tuesday morning. Just need to make sure to drink plenty of electrolytes during the day (Monday) and I chew gum to keep my mind off it.

No working out that day as energy levels too low and takes a while next day to get energy back."

I found I could hiit train in fast days, and it stopped me feeling hungry.

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By *uzie69xTV/TS
over a year ago

Maidstone

"The 16:8 variety."

I found this to be the easiest. Like some people on here, I'm not much of an eater in the mornings. So I eat between 10:00 and 18:00 (8 hrs) and I don't eat for 16hrs, most of which I'm sleeping anyway.

I'm on low carbs (which is just sugar), and protein keeps you feeling full for longer.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I fast usually on Fridays , a full 24hrs and occasionally do 3 and 5 days planned fasts with a friend. Fasting has so many benefits , beyond the physical.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Obesity Code by Jason Fung is worth reading and easy to follow. Dr Fung is a big advocate of IF.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do it because I barely have time to eat some days! Mum life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do it to reduce inflammation in my body due to working out a lot.

From what I understand, once you get over 18hrs fasting your body transitions to a "super healing" mode.

So I fast from 9pm on a Sunday night until 6am on Tuesday morning. Just need to make sure to drink plenty of electrolytes during the day (Monday) and I chew gum to keep my mind off it.

No working out that day as energy levels too low and takes a while next day to get energy back.

I found I could hiit train in fast days, and it stopped me feeling hungry."

How long would the HiiT session last? And just circuits?

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Hit is good on a fasted state , I like it , takes your mind off food. I can manage 20-30 mins

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do it to reduce inflammation in my body due to working out a lot.

From what I understand, once you get over 18hrs fasting your body transitions to a "super healing" mode.

So I fast from 9pm on a Sunday night until 6am on Tuesday morning. Just need to make sure to drink plenty of electrolytes during the day (Monday) and I chew gum to keep my mind off it.

No working out that day as energy levels too low and takes a while next day to get energy back.

I found I could hiit train in fast days, and it stopped me feeling hungry.

How long would the HiiT session last? And just circuits?"

A 20/25 minute hiit session, just following one on prime. An example would be 3 mins strength, 2 mins cardio, 1 min abs x 2 plus warm up and cool down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do it to reduce inflammation in my body due to working out a lot.

From what I understand, once you get over 18hrs fasting your body transitions to a "super healing" mode.

So I fast from 9pm on a Sunday night until 6am on Tuesday morning. Just need to make sure to drink plenty of electrolytes during the day (Monday) and I chew gum to keep my mind off it.

No working out that day as energy levels too low and takes a while next day to get energy back.

I found I could hiit train in fast days, and it stopped me feeling hungry.

How long would the HiiT session last? And just circuits?"

I do HIIT in a fasted state (16:8). It's really not a problem and performance seems normal. In my case, the class is 45 minutes long and I aim to do it twice a week. I used to do it 3 times a week.

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

"The Obesity Code by Jason Fung is worth reading and easy to follow. Dr Fung is a big advocate of IF. "

https://www.biolayne.com/articles/research/its-not-calories-its-hormones-a-response-to-dr-jason-fung/

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I’ve been er read anything about nutrition or fasting , millions of years of evolution is built in. I know what my body needs , sometimes it needs a rest and sometimes it needs a feast

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve been doing it a while as 12:12 so I don’t eat after 7.30pm or before 7.30am

For me it’s not had an impact in terms of losing weight but I can eat what I like and I’ve been a pretty constant weight with it

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"Who does it?

Would you recommend it?

Yes, in between meals.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did the Fast800 for 12wks last October and did 16:8 TRE. Lost just under 3st during that time and have done the 5:2 from jan-April and lost another 2st….would still like to lose another stone but in no rush!

Worked well for me and have been much healthier and happier since.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I did the Fast800 for 12wks last October and did 16:8 TRE. Lost just under 3st during that time and have done the 5:2 from jan-April and lost another 2st….would still like to lose another stone but in no rush!

Worked well for me and have been much healthier and happier since."

That’s fantastic

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

Thank you for all your comments. I'm going to do lots of reading up about the subject. It seems like lots of you do it successfully

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like to do a few days every now and again. Longest was a 17 day water fast. Ended up changing eating habit afterwards.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"I like to do a few days every now and again. Longest was a 17 day water fast. Ended up changing eating habit afterwards.

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. You didn’t drink anything for 17 days?

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"I like to do a few days every now and again. Longest was a 17 day water fast. Ended up changing eating habit afterwards.

. You didn’t drink anything for 17 days? "
or didn’t eat any food for 17 days?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Worked well for me and have been much healthier and happier since.

That’s fantastic

Thanks….x

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By *blasiansCouple
over a year ago

Wakefield

Useful thread

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

"I like to do a few days every now and again. Longest was a 17 day water fast. Ended up changing eating habit afterwards.

No water at all for 17 days???

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

Didn’t work for me, it can be dangerous

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

"Didn’t work for me, it can be dangerous "

Oh, in what way if you don't mind me asking? PM me if you'd rather

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

"I like to do a few days every now and again. Longest was a 17 day water fast. Ended up changing eating habit afterwards.

17 days? You’d be dead from dehydration your body would have shut down and vital organs wouldn’t function. This type of comment is irresponsible

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Water fast is term used generally for consuming only water for long periods I know it confusing I thought the same till read a big topic on it on another site

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

"Water fast is term used generally for consuming only water for long periods I know it confusing I thought the same till read a big topic on it on another site "

If that’s what he meant then I stand corrected but generally a fast means not having it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It goes to show that we don’t always see what’s before our eyes.

A 17 day water fast would be fasting drinking water lol not fasting from water. Your funny you lot.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Me.

Easy once you get used to it.

I feel more alert and have more energy, digestive problems calmed down (irritable bowel) and when I do eat I enjoy my food so much more.

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By *lenderfoxMan
over a year ago

Leeds

I found it pretty straightforward, as I didn't each much in the morning anyway. I eat all meals between 12pm and 8pm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have been doing it for last two years it's been good. I have know include keto only for 4 weeks then I will go back to normal intermediate fasting.

I would say just start of slow and build up instead of doing it over night.

If you get headaches without the breakfast then have your breakfast then dont eat anything tell evening.

Also remember to eat something healthy when you breaking your fast if you want to see the results.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"It goes to show that we don’t always see what’s before our eyes.

A 17 day water fast would be fasting drinking water lol not fasting from water. Your funny you lot."

What you typed wasn’t clear in its meaning, hence the follow up questions.

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By *ave J30Man
over a year ago

Daventry

I have done 16-8 since March and lost 3 1/2 stone. Found it really easy and now struggle to eat larger meals. The Dr Michael Mosley books are certainly worth a look!

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By *ormorantMan
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

Anyone else read this as intermittent fisting..??

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I like to do a few days every now and again. Longest was a 17 day water fast. Ended up changing eating habit afterwards.

That’s a very long fast. The longest I’ve ever tasted was 9 days, but mostly 1, 3 or 5 days. Not because I need food , the body can last fine without food, but life gets in the way ! It’s hard to work after 2-3 days of fasting

A lot changes after a long fast, not just eating habits

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I did it for quite a while, and I’ll go back to it when I’m allowed.

It’s very effective, and it’s worth reading the Michael Mosley books.

Apparently it is just as effective to do the 800 as the 500 which is what I used to do.

Initially it’s really hard, and I got headaches the first few times, but after that I found it easy.

If you need breakfast then eat breakfast. You could have an egg (boiled), tomato and mushroom, or something like that.

It just takes a while to get your brain round how it works for you, but it’s well worth it, and had a lot of health benefits too.

Thank you, that's interesting. I'll have a look at those books. I've never done IF, but I'm considering my options as being in a daily calorie deficit isn't currently achieving weight loss."

Have a really good look at what you count with your calories. We are terrible coffee drinkers, easily drinking 5 or more big mugs a day. Even with skimmed milk that's 200kcal of milk that we didn't count. Those calories are sneaky little buggers and creep in everywhere they can.

Good luck.

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By *ettaManMan
over a year ago

Based in Kerry, work in Cork.

I've only done it properly when on meditation retreat but that was bcos it was structured for me and I was exactly exerting myself.

I was cutting out eating after 8pm, from which I did notice some benefits. I must get back into that again - cheers for the reminder

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I did it for quite a while, and I’ll go back to it when I’m allowed.

It’s very effective, and it’s worth reading the Michael Mosley books.

Apparently it is just as effective to do the 800 as the 500 which is what I used to do.

Initially it’s really hard, and I got headaches the first few times, but after that I found it easy.

If you need breakfast then eat breakfast. You could have an egg (boiled), tomato and mushroom, or something like that.

It just takes a while to get your brain round how it works for you, but it’s well worth it, and had a lot of health benefits too.

Thank you, that's interesting. I'll have a look at those books. I've never done IF, but I'm considering my options as being in a daily calorie deficit isn't currently achieving weight loss.

Good luck.

Mr"

It's worse than that because calories quoted do not usually equate to what your body "extracts" for the food. I say worse, sometimes it can be better. High fiber natural foods are less calorically available than very processed foods, for example.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It goes to show that we don’t always see what’s before our eyes.

A 17 day water fast would be fasting drinking water lol not fasting from water. Your funny you lot.

What you typed wasn’t clear in its meaning, hence the follow up questions. "

Explain the definition of fast and then explain to me how not drinking water but eating would be a fast

The words arse and elbow spring to mind!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like to do a few days every now and again. Longest was a 17 day water fast. Ended up changing eating habit afterwards.

A lot changes after a long fast, not just eating habits

Drinking at least a gallon of water helps things flow. I was also looping urine. The changes are multitude my main one that was a conscious effort was dietary.

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By *ilverjagMan
over a year ago

swansea

I've done it myself some morning's when I've been like a blue arsed fly from the time my eyes opened in the morning until mid afternoon. Not gone without food as I am making things happen rather than waiting for things to happen. Then it's the feast of the Passover. Pass that over to me and I'll eat it if nobody else wants it.

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

https://www.strongerbyscience.com/diet/

Very well written article on how to set up your diet to succeed. This can apply to any type, IF, keto, low fat, low carb, IIFYM

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I like to do a few days every now and again. Longest was a 17 day water fast. Ended up changing eating habit afterwards.

A lot changes after a long fast, not just eating habits

Drinking at least a gallon of water helps things flow. I was also looping urine. The changes are multitude my main one that was a conscious effort was dietary.

Yes I drink lots of water when fasting , sometimes infused with lemon and ginger.

I found my taste returns, I broke my first ever 5 day fast with a small piece of pitta bread and was amazed that I could really differentiate and taste starch, salt and sugar. Since then my tastes continually improved and I find my body knows what nutrients it needs and when, so I just graize fruit or rampage on meat and fat sometimes rather than stick to traditional meals I let my body eat what it needs.

Another big change was my relationship with food, understanding why I eat - strength, energy , health and to socialise. I no longer eat if I’m bored or dissatisfied, there’s a respect for ingredients , food prep and cooking that I never had before.

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By *untimes6969Man
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I need to look into this, thanks for all your insight!!

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Stamford

I fast quite often. About once an hour.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm starting a 48 hour fast tonight. Wish me luck.

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By *orthern Stars OP Couple
over a year ago

Durham

"I'm starting a 48 hour fast tonight. Wish me luck."

Good luck. I couldn't do it. I'd feel ill.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

No. I’m not a lover of that kind of thing or fad diets. Eating healthily, cutting out the crap and exercise has always worked for me.

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By *ocusMan
over a year ago

Cambridge

"I have done it along with keto. Once you get used to it was ok. I think it can work quite well

I think that would be the difficult part, adjusting to IF from eating regular meals."

IF taught me that I didn’t need to eat as much as I thought I did on my regular meal days. A lot of what I ate was pure greed. The fasting days showed me how little I needed to feel satiated.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No. I’m not a lover of that kind of thing or fad diets. Eating healthily, cutting out the crap and exercise has always worked for me. "

Intermittent fasting isn’t a fad diet. It helps you lose weight, but also has lots of proven health benefits, lower blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and reducing blood pressure. It’s worth it for those benefits alone, but you also lose weight and feel better.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m back on my first fast day in a few years, aiming for an 800 day for today, and will aim to get back to 5:2 with 500 cals on the fast days.

Have surprised myself, and managed it ok.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"No. I’m not a lover of that kind of thing or fad diets. Eating healthily, cutting out the crap and exercise has always worked for me.

Or that kind of thing I said. Not for me. I need to eat regularly or I feel sick or get headaches. Obviously not beneficial to me lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No. I’m not a lover of that kind of thing or fad diets. Eating healthily, cutting out the crap and exercise has always worked for me.

Or that kind of thing I said. Not for me. I need to eat regularly or I feel sick or get headaches. Obviously not beneficial to me lol x"

I said that before I did it, I was like that, and I surprised myself

But it’s not for everyone

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"No. I’m not a lover of that kind of thing or fad diets. Eating healthily, cutting out the crap and exercise has always worked for me.

Or that kind of thing I said. Not for me. I need to eat regularly or I feel sick or get headaches. Obviously not beneficial to me lol x

I said that before I did it, I was like that, and I surprised myself

But it’s not for everyone

I guess so but my BP and cholesterol has always been spot on. I need to lose weight but that’s my own fault and I know how to get it off. I suppose if I was told to for health reasons I’d try it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m back on my first fast day in a few years, aiming for an 800 day for today, and will aim to get back to 5:2 with 500 cals on the fast days.

Have surprised myself, and managed it ok. "

Can you explain the 800 500 please? I’ve lost 6 stone in 13 months by eating 2 weetabix for breakfast. 4 clementines for lunch and salad with any meat I fancy. Normally comes in at 700 to 900 calories a day. My normal daily calorie burn comes to 3000/4000 though so this could be helping weight loss

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over a year ago

"I’m back on my first fast day in a few years, aiming for an 800 day for today, and will aim to get back to 5:2 with 500 cals on the fast days.

Have surprised myself, and managed it ok.

There are a couple of books by Michael Mosley.

You might not be eating enough, it’s important to properly fuel your body.

When I do 5:2 I have 500 cals two days a week, and eat normally (but not stupidly) on the other 5. I try and do hiit training or similar on a fast day too, as you burn more.

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"I’m back on my first fast day in a few years, aiming for an 800 day for today, and will aim to get back to 5:2 with 500 cals on the fast days.

Have surprised myself, and managed it ok.

There are a couple of books by Michael Mosley.

You might not be eating enough, it’s important to properly fuel your body.

When I do 5:2 I have 500 cals two days a week, and eat normally (but not stupidly) on the other 5. I try and do hiit training or similar on a fast day too, as you burn more.

Thanks I’ll look into those books and the 5:2

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over a year ago

Yes it works for me but only because I never eat breakfast. Divide your calories per day by however your feel best suited.

Weight loss is as simple as calories in vs calories out. It’s just calories in vs calories out isn’t that simple.

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over a year ago

I've downloaded the fasting tracker app a week ago and had a nightmare trying to get past 6+ hours.

Today is the first time I'm close to 16 hours.

Does anyone have advice on cutting out the urge to snack during the fast?

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

"I've downloaded the fasting tracker app a week ago and had a nightmare trying to get past 6+ hours.

Today is the first time I'm close to 16 hours.

Does anyone have advice on cutting out the urge to snack during the fast?"

Just my personal opinion, but not everyone it set up to fast. And I believe if your really struggling, maybe it’s not for you

Most success stories start with how easy they found it to transition into fasting. It’s meant to make your life easier.

I’m not saying quit, just putting my thoughts out there. Intermittent fasting has been found in studies to be no better then other diet models when calories are matched, so don’t feel you need to force something your body isn’t happy with

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Beccles

Calorie deficit/counting is where it's at. Fasting isn't important if you are already eating appropriately.

Fad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do this i only fist every second woman i shag

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over a year ago

"Calorie deficit/counting is where it's at. Fasting isn't important if you are already eating appropriately.

Fad"

Calorie counting isn’t important if you are already eating appropriately

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

Weight loss is as simple as calories in vs calories out. It’s just calories in vs calories out isn’t that simple.

I swear that every damn time I read this I want to rip my own head off.

It is absolutely not that simple. If it were, I'd be a stick thin parody of myself. Unless there are a lot more calories in coffee than anyone has ever told me.

It also depends on metabolism, on your own digestive system and a multitude of other factors.

For many people it's simple. For a lot of people it's not.

Sorry. Rant over.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Who does it?

Would you recommend it?

They say its good for you but it's all going to depend on how healthy you are to start off with and how physical your job or daily routine is .

There's plenty of YouTube videos on the subject. OP

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over a year ago

Weight loss is as simple as calories in vs calories out. It’s just calories in vs calories out isn’t that simple.

I swear that every damn time I read this I want to rip my own head off.

It is absolutely not that simple. If it were, I'd be a stick thin parody of myself. Unless there are a lot more calories in coffee than anyone has ever told me.

It also depends on metabolism, on your own digestive system and a multitude of other factors.

For many people it's simple. For a lot of people it's not.

Sorry. Rant over."

You’re correct. All calories aren’t equal. Macros are also very important but for the majority of people calories in Vs calories out works.

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

Weight loss is as simple as calories in vs calories out. It’s just calories in vs calories out isn’t that simple.

I swear that every damn time I read this I want to rip my own head off.

It is absolutely not that simple. If it were, I'd be a stick thin parody of myself. Unless there are a lot more calories in coffee than anyone has ever told me.

It also depends on metabolism, on your own digestive system and a multitude of other factors.

For many people it's simple. For a lot of people it's not.

Sorry. Rant over."

Sadly the science is pretty set. To suggest calories in vs calories out doesn’t work is to suggest you are somehow immune to starvation, that if you ate nothing you wouldn’t eventually die.

Weight loss is just a controlled version of starvation where we eat slightly less energy than we need to lose body mass.

Eat nothing and you’ll eventually starve and die

Eat 100 dominos a day and you’ll eventually become obese

There’s a middle point between those 2 where your body mass won’t change. Eating just under that will result in weight loss

It’s crazy to think people believe their body has broken fundamental laws of the universe and somehow creates free energy from thin air

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By *illbe9999Man
over a year ago

Holmfirth

Sorry.

I misread the title as intermittent fisting.

That's something completely different

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By *iltomMan
over a year ago

swansea

Weight loss is as simple as calories in vs calories out. It’s just calories in vs calories out isn’t that simple.

I swear that every damn time I read this I want to rip my own head off.

It is absolutely not that simple. If it were, I'd be a stick thin parody of myself. Unless there are a lot more calories in coffee than anyone has ever told me.

It also depends on metabolism, on your own digestive system and a multitude of other factors.

For many people it's simple. For a lot of people it's not.

Agreed. Have a look at Dr Jason Fung on YouTube.

Sorry. Rant over."

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I like it. For me, when I have less than a stone I want to lose and everything I did when I had more to lose seemed to stop working, it was the only thing that worked.

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over a year ago

"Who does it?

Would you recommend it?

Yes definitely, it works.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

"I generally don’t eat till midday but more so from preference like to get up and just have a few cups of tea before work cant be bothered to make or eat breakfast

I need breakfast or I end up with a headache by mid morning."

It did give me headaches at first but once you get past that you feel fine and your appetite reduces.

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

My mate swears by it but I find it makes my everyday headaches and fatigue worse and I struggle to balance my blood sugar.

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By *iltomMan
over a year ago

swansea

I swear that every damn time I read this I want to rip my own head off.

It is absolutely not that simple. If it were, I'd be a stick thin parody of myself. Unless there are a lot more calories in coffee than anyone has ever told me.

It also depends on metabolism, on your own digestive system and a multitude of other factors.

For many people it's simple. For a lot of people it's not.

Agreed. Have a look at Dr Jason Fung on YouTube.

Sorry. Made a hash of my

Last post.

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

Agreed. Have a look at Dr Jason Fung on YouTube.

For anyone wondering about Dr Fung, his book on obesity got just 31% for scientific accuracy and he sells diet teas that boost “2x the results”

Sounds legit

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Agreed. Have a look at Dr Jason Fung on YouTube.

For anyone wondering about Dr Fung, his book on obesity got just 31% for scientific accuracy and he sells diet teas that boost “2x the results”

Sounds legit "

You mean I could do half the work and get better results by drinking that tea?

Where do I make my cheques payable. I’m in

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By *tryder83Man
over a year ago

Doncaster

"Who does it?

Would you recommend it?

Yep it helped a lot for me. I’ve lost the routine with it and trying to get it back right now. Feel sharper and healthy when fasting

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