I'm only making a new thread bc "underweight" posts rarely clarify that IF is helping them with other issues; it usually seems to be a curiosity inquiry.
Thoughts on this? Experience? Warnings? Tactics to be mindful?
I'm 6'7", 162 lbs, struggled w gaining weight my whole life. At 20 yrs old I was 198 lbs.
Even though I eat incredibly well (high calories, high quality, no processed sugar), I struggle with chronic issues, often making it difficult to consume the calories. I also can't consume caffeine at all.
Only two things that have helped: Trauma work, and IF.
IF has been a godsend for my:
- Major Inflammation
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Loose Stools
- Brain Fog
- Low energy
But sometimes WITHIN A 24 HR PERIOD, I'll feel weak. I wonder if I'm missing anything?
Thanks for your insight.
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You should probably get together with a Dietitian to come up with a plan that can accommodate intermittent fasting and a healthy diet. What you are doing now is clearly not sustainable and not healthy.
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Do you get enough electrolytes? You probably don’t have much margin before you start feeling the effects, so if this seems like a possibility, I’d try adding a supplemental drink and some extra magnesium in there somewhere. r/keto should have a recipe on their community info that uses only salts, no artificial sweeteners or anything.