Intermittent Fasting Thread

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sure- I will. I was IF 18 hours/day (looser restrictions on the weekends) very successfully for a couple of months before everything came to a screeching halt, and then it all went to hell. I’ve been anxiety eating for 2 months, but started back with the IF 18 hours this week. I avoided the scale since March, so I don’t know how much weight I put back on. I’ll probably weigh myself in a few days and use that as my starting point.

This is me- if we’re using names I’ll be Phoenix (hopefully rising from the ashes!)

Me again. I braved the scale this morning and found that I’m up 3 lbs from pre-isolation. I’m never happy about weight gain, but was expecting worse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m 1059, or the “loose” 16:8 poster. I’ll go by Kat.

Today was one of those rough days, and I had a small snack around 10.

Has anyone tried 5:2? I’m wondering if it might work better for me, as I am fairly active.

I had incredible results on 5:2. I'm planning on doing it again starting this week. I like that I'm not restricting myself everyday like in 16:8 although the first couple of weeks are hard. It helps to keep yourself super busy during those fasting days and drink tons of water. Once I reach my goal weight, then I'll probably just do 16:8 a few days a week which is more sustainable in the long run.

[Anonymous]

I’ve been doing 16/8 for about a month for modest results (about 3 pounds). Does anyone have better luck with other forms lime 5/2? Anyone else tracking calories?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been doing 16/8 for about a month for modest results (about 3 pounds). Does anyone have better luck with other forms lime 5/2? Anyone else tracking calories?

You definitely need to track calories even if you’re eating 16:8. If you’re gaining on 2300 or whatever and you simply cram 2300 into 8 hours of eating instead of 12, you’re not going to magically lose. It has to be a calorie deficit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been doing 16/8 for about a month for modest results (about 3 pounds). Does anyone have better luck with other forms lime 5/2? Anyone else tracking calories?

OP - I am doing more like 22:2 everyday. I am not counting calories but eating a normal size meal and snack during my window. I also joined the Delay Don’t Deny Facebook group.

[Anonymous]

Hi, I'm "Carmen".

NP here and also would like to join in. I've IF with great results in the past, but I started eating 3 meals a day during covid. I returned to 16:8 fast on 5/11, so today is Day 7 for me. I was 149.2 on Day 1 and 145.8 this morning. I hit 151 for the first time the week prior. Agree that it's probably mostly water weight but I think that I've lost a little fat as well.

My goal weight is 135 to allow some cushion for weight gain.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good luck to you all! I started 16:8 last summer and it worked great for me. I lost about five lbs right away and my stomach area looked much better (after three kids, this was basically a miracle!) and everything tightened up. Then this year in Feb/Mar/Apr I gained it all back and then some, and it has been hell to get it off. I would blame pandemic stress but I think it started before that. I'm now doing 18:6 because with no commute (pandemic silver lining) it's easier to get dinner out faster and the weight is slowly coming off. I also had an IUD put in and I know it's not supposed to cause weight gain but honestly this has been so much more of a struggle that I can't help but think it did for me. Anyway, once you get into it, it works great!

I also run several times a week, 10-12 mi/week total, and try to lift weights (was doing crossfit a couple times a week before), and after the first few weeks I was okay with the fasting/exercising part of it.

I put on a CRAP TON of weight when I had an IUD. I had the copper one and my dr swore I wouldn't gain weight but I walked out of the bloated and stayed that way the entire time it was in. Also had horrible mood swings, sluggish, no motivation, Satanic bloodbath menstrual cycles, and the worst acne of my life. The side effects for sure led me to eat and drink more and it was a spiral of depression. I got it removed after about 8 months. Finally felt like I was back to normal 6 months later and finally lost the weight I gained (30 lbs) + another 10 lbs.

Sorry to derail, but wanted to share my horrible IUD experience. It was definitely a contributor to my waistline expansion.

I'm currently fasting 18:6 and using the Zero app for accountability. It works great when I can stick to it!

[Anonymous]

I was an IF doubter due to how active I am but I have been giving it a try the last few days out of curiosity. Doing more like a 17/7 but I’m liking it. I don’t really need to lose but I used to never eat breakfast for most of my life and only started a snack in the mornings when I started getting more intense with my workouts. Figured I would try to get back in my old routine of just coffee until lunch. I noticed back when I did that that IF I ate breakfast I ate more throughout the day so cutting it out would theoretically cut back on stray snacking. Managed 25k steps the last couple days, a run and weights on alternating days only eating from 12-7.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was an IF doubter due to how active I am but I have been giving it a try the last few days out of curiosity. Doing more like a 17/7 but I’m liking it. I don’t really need to lose but I used to never eat breakfast for most of my life and only started a snack in the mornings when I started getting more intense with my workouts. Figured I would try to get back in my old routine of just coffee until lunch. I noticed back when I did that that IF I ate breakfast I ate more throughout the day so cutting it out would theoretically cut back on stray snacking. Managed 25k steps the last couple days, a run and weights on alternating days only eating from 12-7.

Truthfully, if I didn’t lose another ounce I would stick with IF. I feel much better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi, I'm "Carmen".

NP here and also would like to join in. I've IF with great results in the past, but I started eating 3 meals a day during covid. I returned to 16:8 fast on 5/11, so today is Day 7 for me. I was 149.2 on Day 1 and 145.8 this morning. I hit 151 for the first time the week prior. Agree that it's probably mostly water weight but I think that I've lost a little fat as well.

My goal weight is 135 to allow some cushion for weight gain.

Day 8 and I was 144.8 this morning!

[Anonymous]

I follow Gin Stephens. She's a mom and teacher and author of the book Delay Don't Deny. Love the book and her podcasts.


http://www.ginstephens.com/

She also has a group on Facebook.


I've lost 20 stubborn pounds doing Intermittent Fasting, when nothing else worked.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good luck to you all! I started 16:8 last summer and it worked great for me. I lost about five lbs right away and my stomach area looked much better (after three kids, this was basically a miracle!) and everything tightened up. Then this year in Feb/Mar/Apr I gained it all back and then some, and it has been hell to get it off. I would blame pandemic stress but I think it started before that. I'm now doing 18:6 because with no commute (pandemic silver lining) it's easier to get dinner out faster and the weight is slowly coming off. I also had an IUD put in and I know it's not supposed to cause weight gain but honestly this has been so much more of a struggle that I can't help but think it did for me. Anyway, once you get into it, it works great!

I also run several times a week, 10-12 mi/week total, and try to lift weights (was doing crossfit a couple times a week before), and after the first few weeks I was okay with the fasting/exercising part of it.

I put on a CRAP TON of weight when I had an IUD. I had the copper one and my dr swore I wouldn't gain weight but I walked out of the bloated and stayed that way the entire time it was in. Also had horrible mood swings, sluggish, no motivation, Satanic bloodbath menstrual cycles, and the worst acne of my life. The side effects for sure led me to eat and drink more and it was a spiral of depression. I got it removed after about 8 months. Finally felt like I was back to normal 6 months later and finally lost the weight I gained (30 lbs) + another 10 lbs.

Sorry to derail, but wanted to share my horrible IUD experience. It was definitely a contributor to my waistline expansion.

I'm currently fasting 18:6 and using the Zero app for accountability. It works great when I can stick to it!

I also gained a TON of weight with the Mirena IUD. I tried everything to lose the weight and no exercise or diet helped... That's when I started IF. It took over 3 months for the scale to start moving down. I do clean fasting. 16:8 and occasional 24hr.

[Anonymous]

Hi Elle here. I would like to join. I am 5' 8", 175 lbs, and I am trying to get back to my pre pregnancy weight (142 lbs).

I would like to make this a permanent lifestyle change. I have realized that I eat much less and feel much better when I skip breakfast. I plan to do 15/9. (11:00 am -8:00pm).

I plan to eat:

Lunch : Mostly fruits and vegetables for lunch(a small portion of protein/meat is ok)
small snack
Dinner: a full meal of whatever the rest of the family is eating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good luck to you all! I started 16:8 last summer and it worked great for me. I lost about five lbs right away and my stomach area looked much better (after three kids, this was basically a miracle!) and everything tightened up. Then this year in Feb/Mar/Apr I gained it all back and then some, and it has been hell to get it off. I would blame pandemic stress but I think it started before that. I'm now doing 18:6 because with no commute (pandemic silver lining) it's easier to get dinner out faster and the weight is slowly coming off. I also had an IUD put in and I know it's not supposed to cause weight gain but honestly this has been so much more of a struggle that I can't help but think it did for me. Anyway, once you get into it, it works great!

I also run several times a week, 10-12 mi/week total, and try to lift weights (was doing crossfit a couple times a week before), and after the first few weeks I was okay with the fasting/exercising part of it.

I put on a CRAP TON of weight when I had an IUD. I had the copper one and my dr swore I wouldn't gain weight but I walked out of the bloated and stayed that way the entire time it was in. Also had horrible mood swings, sluggish, no motivation, Satanic bloodbath menstrual cycles, and the worst acne of my life. The side effects for sure led me to eat and drink more and it was a spiral of depression. I got it removed after about 8 months. Finally felt like I was back to normal 6 months later and finally lost the weight I gained (30 lbs) + another 10 lbs.

Sorry to derail, but wanted to share my horrible IUD experience. It was definitely a contributor to my waistline expansion.

I'm currently fasting 18:6 and using the Zero app for accountability. It works great when I can stick to it!

I also gained a TON of weight with the Mirena IUD. I tried everything to lose the weight and no exercise or diet helped... That's when I started IF. It took over 3 months for the scale to start moving down. I do clean fasting. 16:8 and occasional 24hr.

And you're still on the Mirena? I had mine taken out and I lost 10 lbs almost immediately. Before that I didn't even lose the weight when counting calories. I think a lot of it was water.