Tips on delaying

Hi! I’m new to this sub, please be kind. I used to practice IF years ago where I would eat from 2-10pm. It worked great for me and my lifestyle at the time. I have since had kids, nursed both kids, changed jobs/hours, etc. I would love to start IF again but after taking so long off I am finding it so hard to delay eating!! I have become accustomed to eating right when I wake up. Ideally I’d like to skip breakfast each day and begin my window at lunchtime. Any tips on convincing oneself in the morning to delay eating? I need some motivation in those moments. Thank you!

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The first week is the hardest. Drink lots of water to keep your tummy full.

I think the easiest way to do it is to move back your breakfast an hour each day until you eliminate it completely and go straight to lunch.

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That’s my favorite way. I eat dinner, then I’m fasting while I sleep. If I’m doing 18/6 I just have to skip breakfast.

I would suggest making hot teas of different flavors. If I get hungry, I often do that and the ritual of preparing some hot tea, then drinking it seems satisfying, and the hunger will go away.

And that’s the other thing - you might feel hungry for a while, but if you get busy, stop thinking about eating, the cravings will subside after a bit. It’s how I do OMAD - one meal a day.