I didn’t, which is fascinating because being hangry and/or feeling so hungry I feel sick is something I’ve been prone to my whole life.
I think the reason I didn’t have this issue is because I eased into IF by starting with a 12:12 schedule, then moving to 14:10, followed by 16:8. As I fasted I’d become accustomed to the mild hunger but not actually needing food feeling and I would just naturally go longer without eating. When I noticed this was becoming consistent, I changed the plan in Lose It to track the longer fast.
Honestly, if you’re feeling this, just eat something. Your body will adjust but hangry isn’t a happy place and it will make it harder to stick to your plan long term.
Only on the first day doing IF. On the first day I did 16:8 and the second day I changed it to 18:6 and have been doing it that way since. Tomorrow is day 12 for me and have lost a total of around 7 pounds.
I did 16:8 for a bit then eased my way into OMAD. I found three things that help with feeling hangry: 1. I take fasting salts or green tea 2: Going for a 30 min walk 2. Get involved in an activity that is very mentally very engaging. Fasting salt is an electrolyte; contains very concentrated levels of potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium and no sugar. Put a tiny bit in water. There’s instructions on the packet. Don’t take if you have high blood pressure.