Slightly longer fast than normal. 17 hours, compared to the normal 14-16 hours. Increased it because I’m at the top of my target maintenance weight range. It will take a couple of weeks, and then when I get back down to the middle of the range I will shorten the fast.
Type: water Context: end of fast Length: 16/8 Why?: Primary goal is to reduce visceral fat around my organs. Anything else that comes (weight loss, better relationship with food etc) is an added bonus. Notes: I’m officially done with my first week of fasting! So far, so good. I’m starting to feel fuller on less, which I’m noticing does create a problem the next morning. I’m trying to make sure I’m eating enough during my feast window. It’s amazing how quickly your body adjusts! I did weigh myself and didn’t see much in terms of weight loss or fat reduction (I have a smart scale), but I’m not letting that distract me. I’m here for the long haul, not a quick fix.
So I’m gonna start a new schedule, beginning work at 5:45am. That means I probably get up each morning at 4:15am, have coffee, wake up and start my commute at 5:00am.
When should I break my fast?
My goals are to lose weight, reduce insulin resistance, and hopefully not get diabetes any time soon (I’m in my 40s).
Tried 16:8 for the first time today! After initially losing 35lbs a few years ago, I still had like 5-10lb to reach my goal but slowly started to creep back up. Hoping IF can help get me back on track, I’m about 12lb from my goal weight.
M30 6’ 240lbs Day 4 22:2 everyday. Started fasting to loose weight ,improve my mood and health. Some days are easier than others, I take care of my father so making breakfast and lunch for him and only eating dinner can be tough. I’ve been told I can have a mug of broth to help hold me over. Does anyone know if this is ok? Or what I can do to help overcome hunger besides drinking more water. Trying to distract myself with work only gets me so far. I have never really been fit in my life and I want to try and get to a healthy weight. Any tips from veteran intermittent fasters is welcome.
I did a 36 hour fast that ended yesterday morning, and I think I ate too much too soon, because all day today I’ve been bloated and crampy. Going to try another one that begins tomorrow night, and I’m going to ease up on the meals afterwards
Context: START- 180lbs; 5’9: Female/ Started about three weeks ago, lost 9lbs so far but part of it was water weight. I eat my one meal around 10AMish. Typically something easily accessible - My current favorite is 2 Starbucks fetta wraps and a grande caramel macchiato adding up to 101g carbs and 830 calories. If anyone knows some good tasting Starbucks drinks that are low carb PLEASE let me in on your secrets! It’s of course difficult but I’m not having too much trouble pushing myself; this isn’t my first time trying fasting. I attempted it a bit before Thanksgiving for the first time - and promptly gave up after 2 days. that was before I understood much of how it worked, I thought that I could go 5 days without eating any food and only water without having practiced. Now I’ve done a bit more research and I actually understand how to moderate myself. My body was fighting against OMAD at first but after around the fifth day it’s starting to get into a rhythm. It still doesn’t like not eating but it no longer screams at me to the point where I’m salivating over any piece of food in my vicinity.I used two apps to help track myself. A fasting app that tells me how long since I’ve last eaten And keeps me motivatedhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bodyfast.zero.fastingtracker.weightlossAs well as a fairly basic calorie counter app.