The power of intermittent fasting

[Helico-pterFunk]

Good to hear, HFUNK; accountability is the key. I keep a health journal to track my good and bad habits to keep me on right track. Before keeping a journal, I would drift off into the unhealthy wilderness, conveniently forgetting what I had eaten.

Thanks - agreed on accountability. The health journal is a big one. I remember in high school writing down the meals I would eat at the end of the day. Just to see if I was getting enough caloric intake, as the days were long and I was burning off too much energy with sports & the gym. Looking back, those days were wild. Sometimes we would have a practice before school, play bball at lunch, also have a gym class & sports leadership one during the day, a game after school & potentially a practice (for a different sport) mid-evening. Where in the fuck did we have time to do our homework and assignments? In my early-30s I would log what my regular workouts were, just to see what patterns worked most favorably or showed the best results. What time of day also (having energy / being motivated).

What's helpful at work too is when we need to cross-reference peoples' data. Or forward that info along to their GPs, health care teams, or specialists. It's all right there. Years worth of vitals. Especially for the older population.

 

[VAiz4hustlaz]

IF isn't a magical formula. If you eat like crap. It doesn't matter how long you fast.
Fix you diet first before starting IF.

I gained 20 lbs in the last couple of months. I was close to my target weight. But i fucked it all up with bad food choices.
I also went crazy on the bread, peanut butter and banana (my go to breakfast). Some days i ate like 4 slices of bread with peanut butter.

Peanut butter by itself is a healthy source of fat. But it's very calorie dense... 4 slices with peanut butter. That's almost 500 calories of peanut butter alone.

I was walking 10k-15k a day. That was my only exercise due to covid. But i still gained weight. So ya... if you eat like shit. You can run a fucking marathon but still get fat.

Tomorrow i will get back on track.
IF 20/4; with 2 (semi) big meals and a smoothie to go along. Low fat, high carb whole food plant base works best for me.
I will hit the gym hard (3 days a week). Will eat lentils/ beans and quinoa as my main protein source. A ton of veggies fruit, and a handfull of nuts and some flaxseeds for the omega 3s.

Wish me luck.

The “low fat high carb” part of your diet is what is fucking you up.

 

[ThaS]

The “low fat high carb” part of your diet is what is fucking you up.

Carbs don't make fat.

This video explains it perfectly.

 

[TENT]

I wanna say 6 months or so. It was slow and I didn't notice it at first until bam!!!!
It works. I stayed getting into ketosis. I had the "bubble gum" breathe and all that.

40 lbs over how many months?

 

[TENT]

It took about 6 months. During that time I had friends laughing at me and complaining about what I was doing.
They ALWAYS wanted to eat. It was sickening. I would tell them I needed to wait until my "window opened up".

During that time I noticed how much motherfuckers eat for nothing:
Eating at movies, eating during car rides. Eating first thing in the morning whether hungry or not.

Originally when I broke my fast it was a big plate of salad mix with a protein. I mean a BIG bag.
Maybe some cookies or something like that too.

Still was only about 800 -1000 calories tops for the day.

This is what I want to know

 

[VAiz4hustlaz]

It took about 6 months. During that time I had friends laughing at me and complaining about what I was doing.
They ALWAYS wanted to eat. It was sickening. I would tell them I needed to wait until my "window opened up".

During that time I noticed how much motherfuckers eat for nothing:
Eating at movies, eating during car rides. Eating first thing in the morning whether hungry or not.

Originally when I broke my fast it was a big plate of salad mix with a protein. I mean a BIG bag.
Maybe some cookies or something like that too.

Still was only about 800 -1000 calories tops for the day.

Yeah, when you’re trying to eat clean, fast and get in shape, it can sometimes expose who your real friends and family are.

 

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[Helico-pterFunk]

During that time I noticed how much motherfuckers eat for nothing:
Eating at movies, eating during car rides. Eating first thing in the morning whether hungry or not.

I always liked hearing that suggestion / recommendation from people in the health industry about getting into the habit of waking up and immediately having a glass of water. Just making it a routine or habit. Too many people wake up and immediately grab for fruit juice or coffee. As for water though - especially key during spring or summer months when one can become even more dehydrated, even during rest state or sleep - and people are unaware.

It's good to know more people are making homemade smoothies these days too. You know exactly what's going into your drink. Compared to the store bought stuff that tastes great, but is doctored up with all the extra added sugar(s). Great way to use up your fruits & veggies if they're about to go bad too.

 

[ThaS]

It took about 6 months. During that time I had friends laughing at me and complaining about what I was doing.
They ALWAYS wanted to eat. It was sickening. I would tell them I needed to wait until my "window opened up".

During that time I noticed how much motherfuckers eat for nothing:
Eating at movies, eating during car rides. Eating first thing in the morning whether hungry or not.

Originally when I broke my fast it was a big plate of salad mix with a protein. I mean a BIG bag.
Maybe some cookies or something like that too.

Still was only about 800 -1000 calories tops for the day.

I'm just trying to see food as fuel instead of something to feed your emotions or occupy your time. Harder said than done.
But with the right mindset you can make this process much easier.

Our ancestors were hunting food for days They were fasting without even trying
Nowadays food is everywhere, we can eat whatever we want whenever we want it.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

I'm just trying to see food as fuel instead of something to feed your emotions or occupy your time. Harder said than done.
But with the right mindset you can make this process much easier.

Our ancestors were hunting food for days They were fasting without even trying
Nowadays food is everywhere, we can eat whatever we want whenever we want it.

Well said.

 

[RUDY RAYYY MO]

I always liked hearing that suggestion / recommendation from people in the health industry about getting into the habit of waking up and immediately having a glass of water. Just making it a routine or habit. Too many people wake up and immediately grab for fruit juice or coffee. As for water though - especially key during spring or summer months when one can become even more dehydrated, even during rest state or sleep - and people are unaware.

It's good to know more people are making homemade smoothies these days too. You know exactly what's going into your drink. Compared to the store bought stuff that tastes great, but is doctored up with all the extra added sugar(s). Great way to use up your fruits & veggies if they're about to go bad too.

I heard years ago drinking a bottle water upon waking hydrates your organs also

 

[RUDY RAYYY MO]

Carbs don't make fat.

This video explains it perfectly.

Jeff says the same

 

[DC_Dude]

Jeff says the same

This is interesting...First time hearing this

 

[VAiz4hustlaz]

This is interesting...First time hearing this

What's new to you in what he's saying?

 

[RUDY RAYYY MO]

This is interesting...First time hearing this

Right. I've always thought Carbs cause weight gain specifically pasta and breads.Which is why I limit during fasting

 

[VAiz4hustlaz]

Right. I've always thought Carbs cause weight gain specifically pasta and breads.Which is why I limit during fasting

They do. And his video affirms that. Any time you're not in a caloric deficit, regardless of what you eat, you won't lose weight. He's saying you have to distinguish between the types of carbs, and it's the starches and sugars that people tend to especially overeat.

 

[DC_Dude]

What's new to you in what he's saying?

Well I always thought you should limit bad carbs - mainly anything white...Probably should have listened to the video though before making an assumption...

 

[RUDY RAYYY MO]

They do. And his video affirms that. Any time you're not in a caloric deficit, regardless of what you eat, you won't lose weight. He's saying you have to distinguish between the types of carbs, and it's the starches and sugars that people tend to especially overeat.

I just seen a list of starchy and fibrous carbs on his website. So basically nothing changes cause I eat starchy at a minimum anyways

 

[prose00]

Scientists Find No Benefit to Time-Restricted Eating (Published 2022)

In a yearlong study, participants who confined meals to certain hours lost no more weight than those who ate at any time.

www.nytimes.com

 

[REDLINE]

Scientists Find No Benefit to Time-Restricted Eating (Published 2022)

In a yearlong study, participants who confined meals to certain hours lost no more weight than those who ate at any time.

www.nytimes.com

Well people who’ve actually done it have seen actual results so scientists can suck it!

 

[Maxxam]

Scientists Find No Benefit to Time-Restricted Eating (Published 2022)

In a yearlong study, participants who confined meals to certain hours lost no more weight than those who ate at any time.

www.nytimes.com

from the article:

To ensure compliance, participants were required to photograph every bit of food they ate and to keep food diaries.

So they just trusted them to tell the truth? That isn’t good enough imo.

 

[VAiz4hustlaz]

Well people who’ve actually done it have seen actual results so scientists can suck it!

from the article:

So they just trusted them to tell the truth? That isn’t good enough imo.

Not to mention:

The hypothesis behind time-restricted eating is that circadian genes that are thought to increase metabolism are turned on during daylight hours, said Dr. Caroline Apovian, co-director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.​

This simply isn't true. That isn't the hypothesis behind time-restricted eating! Certainly not the main one.

 

[tebriel69]

Update on my own fasting. I managed to lose my COVID weight (was 220-225 pre pandemic). Got up to 230-240. Couldn’t shake it even with fasting. I bumped up fasts to 24 and 36. Saw myself back at 218. I almost shed a tear. Here is what I learned.

first, you have to choose what worlds for you. Your sweet spot may not be someone else’s. There’s people who do long fasts regularly and it bothers them not in the slightest. Meanwhile, u over here feeling like u gonna pass out after 16. Do what works For u.
Also u have to kee the diet in check. Someone already talked about how the junk food was killing their gains. We already know all this deep down. Your body is truly built in the kitchen. Fuck abs and all that. If u eat right and exercise you will get there regardless. The goal should be longevity anyway. Not sure bout y’all but I want to live to 102. Seriously. Them Japanese folks are the longest living people in the world. And if u look at the habits of people who live over 90 (without having a ton of health issues) they all have a 2 things in common. They eat one modest meal a day and perhaps a healthy and light snack With plenty of tea or water and they exercise. They may only walk a few miles or something like that but they stay active.

I think we all can benefit from eating a lot less. U feel lighter, and are less lethargic. Give it a try gents.

 

[MCP]

I've been doing a OMAD (One meal a day), now for the past month. I have started to see some weight loss. I feel better energized, my sleeping pattern is so much better right now. I've cut out sugar and alcohol and my hunger cravings has slowly decreased. I have also saving money with the shopping as I'm only eating 7 meals a week.

 

[dcman100]

tons of great info in here!!

 

[CybaCipha]

I've been doing a OMAD (One meal a day), now for the past month. I have started to see some weight loss. I feel better energized, my sleeping pattern is so much better right now. I've cut out sugar and alcohol and my hunger cravings has slowly decreased. I have also saving money with the shopping as I'm only eating 7 meals a week.

I cut out alcohol with Zero problems ... Now SUGAR? THAT IS A MOFOKIN DRUG.

 

[MCP]

I cut out alcohol with Zero problems ... Now SUGAR? THAT IS A MOFOKIN DRUG.

There are very good sugar alternatives around. I personally use Erythritol or Monkfruit sugars. A little more expensive than standard sugar, but more importantly they don't raise your insulin levels.

 

[darth frosty]

 

[meilmarc]

Intermittent fasting kept me from totally falling off after Spine surgery in December. I been back to doing the workouts I was doing before surgery with more walking added in. Woke up this morning weighing to 247. Another 7 to 10 pounds then I will be leaned out.

Yesterday I was in the middle of a 40 hour fast, they had blood sugar and cholesterol testst my job. My sugar was 55, the lady asked me did feel ok, I told her I fast daily and will hit the weights after work

 

[DC_Dude]

Intermittent fasting kept me from totally falling off after Spine surgery in December. I been back to doing the workouts I was doing before surgery with more walking added in. Woke up this morning weighing to 247. Another 7 to 10 pounds then I will be leaned out.

Yesterday I was in the middle of a 40 hour fast, they had blood sugar and cholesterol testst my job. My sugar was 55, the lady asked me did feel ok, I told her I fast daily and will hit the weights after work

Good shit bro!

 

[sahusahir]

In my fasting experience I found this to be true:

 

[Andeyhollawho]

Finally gave in and started last week. Doing 16:8 but it's really more like 1 meal a day. Lost around 7 lbs first week so far.

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

 

[moblack]

I been doing IF for about 5/6 weeks. I’ve broke my fast like twice But I can admit so far I feel so much better. I’ve had some cheat days outside of my alloted Calories for the day. I haven’t weighed myself But I feel lighter and my clothes fit looser. I can see where it works. Cutting breakfast and not eating late has helped. My sleep has improved too.

 

[The Catcher In The Rye]

I’m a big midnight snacker. And a moderate 3am snacker.

I’m on day 3 of not eating after 8pm and confining my eating to an 8 hour window. I’m drinking a lot of water and tea at night to keep the hunger away but it is rough.