The power of intermittent fasting

[spider705]

Crazy how this thread has evolved and helped so many people... Just sit back, read and gain a wealth of knowledge... Then always knowing you can come back here, ask questions and get the help and motivation you need to keep pressing on...

Then @sammyjax showed love and it was crazy too cuz at the time I was reading I had took a break from this shit and was up at like 3am eating cookies and a root beer float


But I'm not even worried about it tho because even tho I did what I did I'm still only 3lbs off my goal weight of 215lbs... I had got all the way down to 208lbs but my girl was like NIGGA YOU GETTING TOO SKINNY so I chilled...

Now I don't even focus on what I eat as much as I watch when I eat... I'm essentially still eating in a window but what I eat is a whole other story...

Fuck it tho,I know any time I want I can get back at it and be right back on track... Not too many "diets" can say that... And I still will tell anyone that will listen about the power of intermittent fasting... And I get the screw face like a mufucca... With lots of dumb comments to boot.... I just sit and laugh at this point...

If only they knew

 

[cocobeauty]

I stopped trying to fuck with cauliflower, I hate the taste.

I tried to make some cauliflower mac and cheese, couldn't do it.

Make a fathead pizza.

What's a fathead pizza?

 

[ScottyPiffen745]

What's a fathead pizza?

That's just what they call keto pizza dough that's made of almond flour and Mozzarella.

Almond flour, mozzarella, cream cheese and a egg, make up the dough. You bake that a few minutes, then put your toppings on it, bake a few more minutes - Fathead pizza

 

[Quek9]

Yeah I can drink a gallon easily, I just need ice and I'm good.

Good shit. How's the fast going?

 

[Quek9]

Be careful with diets like Keto, Atkins etc. The yoyo effect is strong. I really don't anything extravagant with my caloric intake. I just make sure I'm at a deficit and I let fasting and exercise do the rest. It is difficult to maintained Keto as a lifestyle choice imo. The more complicated the diet the more difficult it is to maintain. I don't consider IF a diet.

 

[cocobeauty]

That's just what they call keto pizza dough that's made of almond flour and Mozzarella.

Almond flour, mozzarella, cream cheese and a egg, make up the dough. You bake that a few minutes, then put your toppings on it, bake a few more minutes - Fathead pizza

I have all these ingredients so this will be my lunch or dinner. Thanks

Good shit. How's the fast going?

It's actually going good. I just need to probably shift my times from 9-6 to 10-7 only thing is I'm up at 5-6am daily working, so waiting 5 hours to work isn't bad but it's difficult at times.

Question though and I think I know the answer lol a while back I did a cleanse and there's this thing called a fat burner shot which is a teaspoon of olive oil and lemon juice first thing in the morning on an empty stomach...if I do that now that's considering breaking my fast though right? If I do it before my fasting time frame?

Also Keto this go round is easier for me to maintain because I'm been able to find more that's doable. Again my biggest issue is carbs as in bread and pasta and wanting sugar. But I'll survive without it.

 

[Quek9]

I have all these ingredients so this will be my lunch or dinner. Thanks



It's actually going good. I just need to probably shift my times from 9-6 to 10-7 only thing is I'm up at 5-6am daily working, so waiting 5 hours to work isn't bad but it's difficult at times.

Question though and I think I know the answer lol a while back I did a cleanse and there's this thing called a fat burner shot which is a teaspoon of olive oil and lemon juice first thing in the morning on an empty stomach...if I do that now that's considering breaking my fast though right? If I do it before my fasting time frame?

Also Keto this go round is easier for me to maintain because I'm been able to find more that's doable. Again my biggest issue is carbs as in bread and pasta and wanting sugar. But I'll survive without it.

The lemon might break your fast.

 

[cocobeauty]

The lemon might break your fast.

That's what I thought.

 

[Quek9]

That's what I thought.

Keep up the good work. Eventually you will get to the point where you have to remind yourself to eat. Eating my first meal at noonish is no longer a chore.

 

[DJCandle]

True about the withdrawals.

Have you tried the bulletproof coffee? I absolutely love it.

It's coffee, butter, coconut oil, vanilla, and stevia. Blend and it's like you have creamer. Don't even think about the butter. Lol

I've heard good things about bulletproof coffee. Gonna give it a shot. Stevia isn't my fav sweetener tho.. I may sub it with the Erithryitol.

Just learned that Whole Foods has a bunch of keto to go drinks.

 

[DJCandle]

Be careful with diets like Keto, Atkins etc. The yoyo effect is strong. I really don't anything extravagant with my caloric intake. I just make sure I'm at a deficit and I let fasting and exercise do the rest. It is difficult to maintained Keto as a lifestyle choice imo. The more complicated the diet the more difficult it is to maintain. I don't consider IF a diet.

Fair game. For me, keto has been the easiest thing to maintain because the only restrictions are carbs. The fact that everything else pretty much is fair game makes it so much easier.

I had the bunless burger from Five Guys the other night and didn't even miss the bread. Still hit the spot. Plus a lot of these places today are keto friendly so there are plenty of options.

 

[cocobeauty]

I've heard good things about bulletproof coffee. Gonna give it a shot. Stevia isn't my fav sweetener tho.. I may sub it with the Erithryitol.

Just learned that Whole Foods has a bunch of keto to go drinks.

I didn't know that either, I'll check it out tomorrow. Once I'm out of Stevia I may try Erithryitol because I've heard it taste better.

I see Slim Fast has a line of keto products but I'm not sure about trying it because of what could possibly be in it.

 

[pookie]

Finally gonna start my IF tomorrow. I just ate a meal at 10pm, i’m gonna make my eating window 2pm-10pm.

 

[Dadecountycane]

Bump

 

[MrSid]

Week 6 , this shit works but fuck it’s rough .

I m glad the headaches are gone .

Bought my self some Red Bull last month in a moment of weakness , took me a couple of days to get over all that sugar . Never again .

 

[Quek9]

Week 6 , this shit works but fuck it’s rough .

I m glad the headaches are gone .

Bought my self some Red Bull last month in a moment of weakness , took me a couple of days to get over all that sugar . Never again .

It's rough in the beginning. I drunk a lot of tea with stevia to take the edge off. Congrats on kicking your food addiction.

 

[DJCandle]

I didn't know that either, I'll check it out tomorrow. Once I'm out of Stevia I may try Erithryitol because I've heard it taste better.

I see Slim Fast has a line of keto products but I'm not sure about trying it because of what could possibly be in it.

Yea I've seen these at Costco but I hear they're products are packed with sweeteners and additives to compensate. I always wonder just how healthy these substitutes really are.

 

[cocobeauty]

Yea I've seen these at Costco but I hear they're products are packed with sweeteners and additives to compensate. I always wonder just how healthy these substitutes really are.

I bet they are full of additives.

I've fallen so far off that I'm miserable. I haven't gained any weight but I've been eating wrong because for another week I have family staying with me.

 

[wouncie]

That's what I thought.

Only if its over 50 calories

 

[THE DRIZZY]

I bet they are full of additives.

I've fallen so far off that I'm miserable. I haven't gained any weight but I've been eating wrong because for another week I have family staying with me.

Whenever you can try to hit a treadmill. Never underestimate the results and benefits of a 30 minute power walk daily.

Also try this fat burner recipe you can drink before going to sleep:
- Apple Cider Vinegar(with the mother)
- Something green(spirulina powder or cilantro leaves or kale)
- Pure lemon juice
- CBD oil

Blend the ingredients. 8-12 ounces is all you need nightly.

Don't give up!

 

[REDLINE]

Glad to hear about all the Brotha’s doing good!

 

[cocobeauty]

Whenever you can try to hit a treadmill. Never underestimate the results and benefits of a 30 minute power walk daily.

Also try this fat burner recipe you can drink before going to sleep:
- Apple Cider Vinegar(with the mother)
- Something green(spirulina powder or cilantro leaves or kale)
- Pure lemon juice
- CBD oil

Blend the ingredients. 8-12 ounces is all you need nightly.

Don't give up!

Do you have a recommended cbd oil?

 

[THE DRIZZY]

Do you have a recommended cbd oil?

Correction I meant to say MCT oil and not CBD oil. You only need a spoonful for the fat burner I mentioned. What MCT oil does is it helps satiates hunger.

 

[theoriginalgreatone]

I just started back Sunday, treadmill 2 times a day and stretching...

12-8 is my window

And during that time I simply drink water (0 calorie drink enhancers help) and black coffee with a little sweetleaf stevia(supposed to help you avoid going out of the fast)

I'm only on day 4 of Starting again but already feel like my old self, I gained like 30 pounds since stopping...

 

[cocobeauty]

Only if its over 50 calories

So to not break the fast it has to be under 50 calories? If that's the case my fat burner teaspoon of lemon juice and olive oil will work.

 

[wouncie]

So to not break the fast it has to be under 50 calories? If that's the case my fat burner teaspoon of lemon juice and olive oil will work.

Correct. Your body will stay in fast mode as long as u don’t consume 50+ calories

 

[bgbtylvr]

 

[Quek9]

Great drop. My mental clarity and stress levels never been as good and I am 48. I am back to doing 50 reps of pushups before I run. I wasn't able to do that since I last played.

 

[Dadecountycane]

appreciate. I was actually at 262 when I started - now down 10 lbs to 252.6. Was a challenge to start but second nature now. Have to eat cleaner though. Also started a bootcamp so I look forward to accelerating the progress. 10 down another 25-30 to go!

Anyone tried a colon cleanse before? any recommendations?

Weight in 239.8 lbs today. Another 15 to go

 

[bgbtylvr]

Keep up the good work. Eventually you will get to the point where you have to remind yourself to eat. Eating my first meal at noonish is no longer a chore.

That’s what I did when I tried it. Noon to 8. Was easier.

 

[pookie]

Be careful with diets like Keto, Atkins etc. The yoyo effect is strong. I really don't anything extravagant with my caloric intake. I just make sure I'm at a deficit and I let fasting and exercise do the rest. It is difficult to maintained Keto as a lifestyle choice imo. The more complicated the diet the more difficult it is to maintain. I don't consider IF a diet.

Fair game. For me, keto has been the easiest thing to maintain because the only restrictions are carbs. The fact that everything else pretty much is fair game makes it so much easier.

I had the bunless burger from Five Guys the other night and didn't even miss the bread. Still hit the spot. Plus a lot of these places today are keto friendly so there are plenty of options.

It's rough in the beginning. I drunk a lot of tea with stevia to take the edge off. Congrats on kicking your food addiction.

I’m about to start week 6 of the 16:8 IF, my eating window is 2pm -10pm. It’s real easy because I’ve been eating relatively healthy for years, i’d just occasionally go through a month stretch where i’d eat terrible and then have to lose a few pounds again, drinking water has never been a problem for me so the black coffee and other liquids during fast question was not a problem. I thought about trying KETO or Atkins but could never get into it, i was gonna do the home delivery thing but decided against that too. I’ve found my biggest problem is that i’m a “bored eater/snacker”, the hours between 11am-2pm are kinda rough sometimes and I find myself watching the clock..lmaooo..but it’s been 5 weeks and I haven’t eaten anything outside my eating window so it’s all good so far

 

[Quek9]

I’m about to start week 6 of the 16:8 IF, my eating window is 2pm -10pm. It’s real easy because I’ve been eating relatively healthy for years, i’d just occasionally go through a month stretch where i’d eat terrible and then have to lose a few pounds again, drinking water has never been a problem for me so the black coffee and other liquids during fast question was not a problem. I thought about trying KETO or Atkins but could never get into it, i was gonna do the home delivery thing but decided against that too. I’ve found my biggest problem is that i’m a “bored eater/snacker”, the hours between 11am-2pm are kinda rough sometimes and I find myself watching the clock..lmaooo..but it’s been 5 weeks and I haven’t eaten anything outside my eating window so it’s all good so far

Good shit FAM. How are your results?

 

[pookie]

Good shit FAM. How are your results?

I haven’t weighed but top 2 rows of 6pack are starting to show. I trying to get ready for a few beach trips this summer

 

[DaddyDiesel]

Great thread, appreciate all the info, definitely insightful and motivational. Keep Grinding daily knowing that sometimes we can have setbacks but let’s keep them minor and hop back on track ASAP never letting days turn into weeks if we are physically able to maintain. The best part about being consistent and not falling off is knowing that in the past you did fall off and how it snowballed into making you feel even worse because of all the progress you lost along with the grind of starting all the way back over with more weight to lose. Best tip I heard in here for me is no matter what type of day you’re having, get in at least 30 min of cardio to offset the negative, sweat those toxins out. Incorporate some moderate dumbbell/weight training as well. Continued positivity and success fam.

 

[ScottyPiffen745]

Does anybody else find that cheat days actually help you break plateaus?

Like I used to space my cheat days out, going weeks without cheating, only to find that I had stopped losing weight.

Then I had a day or two of eating whatever I want, when I wanted, and then found that I broke that plateau I was at.

Like I think you need a cheat day to throw your body off from all the healthy shit, like confuse it.