Hi everyone. I have been intermittent fasting 16/8 for about two weeks. It went really well in the first week, but this week I've noticed I'm really off my food - only wanting to eat snacks not actual meals. I also went to the gym and I have been really struggling with cardio - feeling really sick and gassed. I know that my calorie intake over the last 2 weeks has been high - about 2000 cals a day as I'm adjusting. Any tips to get me back on my food/back to being able to work hard at the gym? Or any reasons why I am feeling this way?
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You said you’re two weeks in. Just take off slower. You’re still adjusting so why add the gym? Focus on the gym or fasting first. Give that like 4-6 weeks to create a real routine and then add in the other process
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Sounds like you need a break from all this, take at least one full cheat day. Fasting is a stressor in its self and its not meant to be done every day, forever. Your body will get tired and stressed out by it for sure.