Intermittent fasting

[William Huggins]

I practice intermittent feasting..............

 

[TooTricky]

Weightloss has been a three-year journey for me when I was at my heaviest (245 pounds) and its been a process of trial and error.

Losing 34 pounds was relatively easy, just removing unhealthy food and drink from what I ate and replacing them with healthy alternatives.

But for the life of me, I couldn't get below 211 pounds. So I began having protein shakes and intermittent fasting that got me as low as 183 pounds.

But, I got lazy, and most of the last year and a half I've been hovering around 190-200, so I've renewed my motivation to lose more weight and the tricks I used to get to 183 aren't working anymore, so I'm either doing OMAD (One Meal A Day) or fasting.

Hell, I'm even doing a line graph chart on posterboard to keep track of my weight every 12 hours.

Anyway, that's what I've been doing. I'm curious how low in weight I can get before going back to the gym after this whole quarantine is over.

Good post.

I'm glad I found this thread before starting my own. I'm 27 y/o, 240 now... I used to be in great shape at 190, a little less toned at 200.... and would make the cut to 170 for ammy fights. It's been about 4 years now, and over time I've slowly accumulated the poundage. It wasn't until quarantine hit that I jumped from 230 to 245 and everyone was remarking how much of a fat ass I'd become (some more polite, my friends not so much lol).

Anyways, I got back to doing what I've done since high school when I needed to get in shape: running, working out, no beer, no fast food, generally watching my calories, etc.... Problem is, the weight isn't coming off like it did ten years ago. It's coming, but slower than I'd like. A few google searches led me to IF.

So basically I have a few questions:

-Those who have had success with IF, how did your weight and body do after you reached your 'goal weight'? Could you resume your normal (albeit healthier, I'd assume) eating schedule, or do you need to still do IF semi-regularly?

-Does anybody do blue collar work? I work construction and with the summer season coming up, I'm wary of being on a roof in 90 degree weather with nothing in my stomach. Are energy levels that low mid-fast?

-How often did you use IF in your weekly schedule?

Cutting out gorging myself, no longer drinking ten beers + a day, doing heavy cardio sessions, and working outside... I feel like the weight will come/is coming off slowly but surely (about 2-2.5 lbs a week).... but if I can speed the process along a little quicker with IF, I'm def interested. Now that this thread has had time to marinate, tell me, is it too good to be true?

 

[Ian Coe]

Good post.

I'm glad I found this thread before starting my own. I'm 27 y/o, 240 now... I used to be in great shape at 190, a little less toned at 200.... and would make the cut to 170 for ammy fights. It's been about 4 years now, and over time I've slowly accumulated the poundage. It wasn't until quarantine hit that I jumped from 230 to 245 and everyone was remarking how much of a fat ass I'd become (some more polite, my friends not so much lol).

Anyways, I got back to doing what I've done since high school when I needed to get in shape: running, working out, no beer, no fast food, generally watching my calories, etc.... Problem is, the weight isn't coming off like it did ten years ago. It's coming, but slower than I'd like. A few google searches led me to IF.

So basically I have a few questions:

-Those who have had success with IF, how did your weight and body do after you reached your 'goal weight'? Could you resume your normal (albeit healthier, I'd assume) eating schedule, or do you need to still do IF semi-regularly?

-Does anybody do blue collar work? I work construction and with the summer season coming up, I'm wary of being on a roof in 90 degree weather with nothing in my stomach. Are energy levels that low mid-fast?

-How often did you use IF in your weekly schedule?

Cutting out gorging myself, no longer drinking ten beers + a day, doing heavy cardio sessions, and working outside... I feel like the weight will come/is coming off slowly but surely (about 2-2.5 lbs a week).... but if I can speed the process along a little quicker with IF, I'm def interested. Now that this thread has had time to marinate, tell me, is it too good to be true?

It will take a while to unfuck something that has taken a while to fuck up.

I'm 37 now so just wait. I used to be 185-192 on a fat day. I snuck up to 210 probably 8 weeks ago now and got back in to the IF.
It is dropping 1-1.5lbs a week and I feel that is sustainable.

Energy level wise; I have a desk job now so hard to link to manual labour (no shit). I don't get hungry until maybe 1300 or 1400 and stop eating at 2000 or so (early work starts and late finishes).

 

[Grenz]

Good post.

I'm glad I found this thread before starting my own. I'm 27 y/o, 240 now... I used to be in great shape at 190, a little less toned at 200.... and would make the cut to 170 for ammy fights. It's been about 4 years now, and over time I've slowly accumulated the poundage. It wasn't until quarantine hit that I jumped from 230 to 245 and everyone was remarking how much of a fat ass I'd become (some more polite, my friends not so much lol).

Anyways, I got back to doing what I've done since high school when I needed to get in shape: running, working out, no beer, no fast food, generally watching my calories, etc.... Problem is, the weight isn't coming off like it did ten years ago. It's coming, but slower than I'd like. A few google searches led me to IF.

So basically I have a few questions:

-Those who have had success with IF, how did your weight and body do after you reached your 'goal weight'? Could you resume your normal (albeit healthier, I'd assume) eating schedule, or do you need to still do IF semi-regularly?

-Does anybody do blue collar work? I work construction and with the summer season coming up, I'm wary of being on a roof in 90 degree weather with nothing in my stomach. Are energy levels that low mid-fast?

-How often did you use IF in your weekly schedule?

Cutting out gorging myself, no longer drinking ten beers + a day, doing heavy cardio sessions, and working outside... I feel like the weight will come/is coming off slowly but surely (about 2-2.5 lbs a week).... but if I can speed the process along a little quicker with IF, I'm def interested. Now that this thread has had time to marinate, tell me, is it too good to be true?

Used IF to drop from 225 to 180. 16/8 fasting, 4 meals in 8 hours, ~500 calorie deficit. Did IF everyday, took about 6 months to drop that weight (I'm almost 40, rest is less than ideal, stress very much increased vs my 20s, injuries....). Once I hit 180 I stagnated and felt energy levels weren't sufficient anymore to get me through any kind of strenuous activity. Added breakfast back in (scrambled eggs & oatmeal), changed literally nothing else, all of a sudden dropped another 8 lbs over the course of a month. Maintaining that same diet, sitting at ~172ish now for weeks, feeling good.

Worked for me, but everyone's different. I also work in an office so for 8 - 10 hours a day, I barely move.

 

[monkey-bb]

I do a type of IF. It's been labelled a warrior diet. This is my third week and I've dropped over a stone.

My ultimate goal is to fight competitive again. Need to get into shape. I had a back injury that lead to 5+ years of issues. I've got over that but I'm in my mid thirties now, I've ran out of youth. It's going to be difficult.

 

[SPD123]

It's that people who fast lose less lean muscle than those who don't. People who fast generally loses more fat, just as much weight and reserve their lean muscle mass.

That's very interesting.

Why do people who fast lose less muscle?

 

[thugpoet]

That's very interesting.

Why do people who fast lose less muscle?

During a faster state your body releases human growth hormone as well as entering into ketosis. This happens around 16 hours of fasting generally. So that means you end up burning fat for fuel.

I don't care much for fasting vs not fasting. I think it comes down to what is acceptable in your lifestyle.

If it's easier to fast then great , If it's easier to count calories than great do what you can do long-term their pros and cons to both methods.

I prefer fastingas it allows me to eat foods that I enjoy but I also count calories because my goals aren't just to be in a appropriate weight. But look to look like a beast ( and actually be one)

 

[Kickboxer11]

I've been doing it alot l just finished a 24 hr fast .

 

[Ian Coe]

I do a type of IF. It's been labelled a warrior diet. This is my third week and I've dropped over a stone.

My ultimate goal is to fight competitive again. Need to get into shape. I had a back injury that lead to 5+ years of issues. I've got over that but I'm in my mid thirties now, I've ran out of youth. It's going to be difficult.

Yikes. That is a lot of weight to lose in 3 weeks.
Potentially 5 pounds a week if not more.

 

[monkey-bb]

Yikes. That is a lot of weight to lose in 3 weeks.
Potentially 5 pounds a week if not more.

I've went as far as losing 23 kilos in 9 weeks before.
But it weakened me. I've learned from it. If I hit my target wait in two days I'm going to taper back.

 

[monkeyrhythm]

I've went as far as losing 23 kilos in 9 weeks before.
But it weakened me. I've learned from it. If I hit my target wait in two days I'm going to taper back.

So, you've learnt from past experience that crash dieting to lose ~5 pounds a week probably isn't the best idea? And over the past 3 weeks you've crash dieted to lose ~5 pounds a week...?

Personally, I'm not completely opposed to rapid fat loss (in some circumstances, with a number of caveats); however, some approaches to it are much better than others.
Keeping protein high during feeding windows, and including scheduled refeeds can often be helpful.

 

[monkey-bb]

So, you've learnt from past experience that crash dieting to lose ~5 pounds a week probably isn't the best idea? And over the past 3 weeks you've crash dieted to lose ~5 pounds a week...?

Personally, I'm not completely opposed to rapid fat loss (in some circumstances, with a number of caveats); however, some approaches to it are much better than others.
Keeping protein high during feeding windows, and including scheduled refeeds can often be helpful.

It's not crash dieting.
I've learned not to go under 90kg. If I lose too much, I get weak.
That is all.

 

[monkeyrhythm]

It's not crash dieting.
I've learned not to go under 90kg. If I lose too much, I get weak.
That is all.

The way you lose weight is important, but if you're happy you have a handle on things then that's all good.

 

[Ian Coe]

I've went as far as losing 23 kilos in 9 weeks before.
But it weakened me. I've learned from it. If I hit my target wait in two days I'm going to taper back.

You have lost 1.26lbs per day for 63 days?
I'm not 100% sure how that is possible without severe dehydration and other health issues.

Wtf did you do, other than not eat and drink very little?

Why did you strip so much weight as well?

 

[monkey-bb]

You have lost 1.26lbs per day for 63 days?
I'm not 100% sure how that is possible without severe dehydration and other health issues.

Wtf did you do, other than not eat and drink very little?

Why did you strip so much weight as well?

I managed it. I was healthy enough. My resting heartbeat was 49.

Kept my calories below 1800 (I burn about 2300 just existing) train nearly every day and didn't consume anything but fish, veg, protein shakes and a little bread in the mornings.

I was training for my last boxing match.

Right now, I'm trying to slim down in order to build back up. Kind of like a reset. I'm down an extra two kilos, and that's with a cheat meal in there too, from last week.
If I make my goal next week, I'll wrap it up and go into maintenance.

 

[monkey-bb]

You have lost 1.26lbs per day for 63 days?
I'm not 100% sure how that is possible without severe dehydration and other health issues.

Wtf did you do, other than not eat and drink very little?

Why did you strip so much weight as well?

I'm sure David Groggans managed to lose more a day. It's a short term plan.

 

[Finding Deebo]

The magic of fasting isn't that it's the end all to be in in terms of dieting.

It's that people who fast lose less lean muscle than those who don't. People who fast generally loses more fat, just as much weight and reserve their lean muscle mass.

Now no method is for everyone nor is that what i am suggesting but fasting is a great tool in the tool box. In particular 24-48 hour fasts.

What are you comparing fasting to? Just a general diet where you eat a few hundred calories under maintenance each day?

 

[serb_wolf02]

I support trying to lose weight and get yourself into shape, but be careful. Suddenly losing big amounts of weight and starvation could ruin your pancreas and you could get diabetes. I dont want to discourage you, but be aware of it, and go slowly into process of losing weight.

 

[thugpoet]

What are you comparing fasting to? Just a general diet where you eat a few hundred calories under maintenance each day?

Yes that's generally how people lose weight.

Calorie counting , vs alternate day fasting.

 

[thugpoet]

I support trying to lose weight and get yourself into shape, but be careful. Suddenly losing big amounts of weight and starvation could ruin your pancreas and you could get diabetes. I dont want to discourage you, but be aware of it, and go slowly into process of losing weight.

Starvation? Don't come with bro science. There's ample studies on fasting.

Comes down to a method that you can stick too