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Interfectum
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On Tues/Thurs I usually go a full 24 hours without eating (ie Monday 8pm -> Tuesday 8pm) then I eat a very small dinner that night.
phosphor112
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Damn... I can't do a full 24 hours... I'll have to try it though. My "fasting" technique was getting annoying.
Everyday.
Good link:
http://rippedbody.jp/
Fasted cardio is any type of cardio on an empty stomach (in fasted state). Generally pretty low intensity though.
Surprised that no one has come to talk about how important and critical breakfast is yet
Interfectum
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Some days are harder than others. For example the Tuesday after Thanksgiving weekend (where I devoured leftovers all weekend) I was craving food all day. It felt like my body kicked into overdrive trying to process all that food and it wasn't done yet. lol
One side effect that is AWESOME about fasting is the first meal you eat after a long day of fasting is like the best meal ever. You are in sensory overlord (smells, tastes, etc). So good.
Fine Ham Abounds
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Watched something on BBC about this recently, was very interesting. Also something about needing only 3 minutes a week of high intensity workout to see increased insulin sensitivity.
Clay Davis
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there was a recent horizon episode on this in the uk. it showed that fasting with only one small meal a day actually starts to reverse cell damage.
the episode was called - Eat, Fast and Live Longer. I recommend watching it if you can find it.
http://crabsalloverhealth.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/eat-fast-and-live-longer-horizon.html
phosphor112
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Lol, you don't have to tell me that. I'm Muslim. =P
I fast ~29 days a year. Not 24 hours, but after a 9 hour summer day. Dinner is delicious.
Clay Davis
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it was called - Eat, Fast and Live Longer and it was a revelation. I've been doing it since, fasting for 2 days at a time and it's done wonders for me. I've lost a 12lbs in weight in so far, my skins looks clearer and I generally feel a lot better thsn I used to.
I guess I do this?
You tell me. Myself, my brother, and my dad (for thirty years)--none of us experience hunger until about 4pm. We just eat one meal a day. We have little desire to do it differently.
This didn't improve my physique at all until I started a very forgiving variation on the paleo diet. Now I can control my weight and body fat percentage very easily. (I also run two miles a day)
#coolstorybro
You tell me. Myself, my brother, and my dad (for thirty years)--none of us experience hunger until about 4pm. We just eat one meal a day. We have little desire to do it differently.
This didn't improve my physique at all until I started a very forgiving variation on the paleo diet. Now I can control my weight and body fat percentage very easily. (I also run two miles a day)
#coolstorybro
Beerman462
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I'm gonna do this. When I was at my thinnest I was doing this without realizing. Im 5' 10" and bounce between 235 and 225. I stil got some muscle from my heavier lifting days, but I need to get below 200lbs.
TurbulentTurtle
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Just started the LG program a few weeks back and I am loving it.
I was going low-carb diet with huge amounts of working out (5-6 times a week) and it was getting frustrating since I wasn't seeing too many gains and couldn't get rid of that stubborn fat around my waist.
Since the whole carb-cycling and counting macros thing, I've been feeling great and it's nice to get some decent food with a great amount of variety. I don't really get hungry at all anymore and it's a lot better than that frustrating 6-8 small meals a day bullshit.
I was going low-carb diet with huge amounts of working out (5-6 times a week) and it was getting frustrating since I wasn't seeing too many gains and couldn't get rid of that stubborn fat around my waist.
Since the whole carb-cycling and counting macros thing, I've been feeling great and it's nice to get some decent food with a great amount of variety. I don't really get hungry at all anymore and it's a lot better than that frustrating 6-8 small meals a day bullshit.
Is there any way to stick to this diet without looking like an anti-social recluse?
I diet with IIFYM and it works for the most part. If I know I'm going out at night, I basically just skip breakfast and have a small lunch. Similarly if I'm doing some sort of brunch or early morning gathering.
The meal timing windows appear too restrictive and I can't imagine training fasted.
I diet with IIFYM and it works for the most part. If I know I'm going out at night, I basically just skip breakfast and have a small lunch. Similarly if I'm doing some sort of brunch or early morning gathering.
The meal timing windows appear too restrictive and I can't imagine training fasted.
Clay Davis
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Low Glycemic?
I was reading up on this just recently, it's something I'm definitely interested in. how are you finding keeping your GI down? is it tough? are the replacement foods for those you stopped eating satisfactory?
what about stunting growth?
TurbulentTurtle
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I didn't actually stop eating any foods, and in fact I've been eating more and a way wider variety too. I don't see any kinds of problems so far and IF/LG is definitely something I would recommend if you're not the kind of person to whine about skipping breakfast or whatever.
I don't know what you mean about the low glycemic and GI stuff though.
It's pretty similar, but you're doing something more akin to the Warrior Diet. Herschel Walker also only eats one meal a day and has been doing that for years. He's also a genetic freak, too.
soundahfekz
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if you're still growing you should consult a doc.
CountAntonius
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I do the same fast and you are dead on. I look forward to my meals and enjoy them much more.
Etrian Oddity
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Stuck to my windows and counted/weighed my calories, so yup. The hunger was gone; but so was any semblance of weight loss.
It isn't a myth--your body can alter its metabolism to adapt to a fast. I suppose I'm just in a minority. But then again, every person's body is different.
TurbulentTurtle
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I actually like planning my post-workout meals and the thought of devouring all that delicious food just makes me pump harder in the gym. I feel like I actually enjoy food now.
Counting macros and eating clean/whole foods is actually making me experiment with different ingredients and recipes too, so that's always awesome.
I wish I could do 24 hours. 16 hours is pushing it being a Type 1 diabetic. I don't get to have that extreme amount of control over when I have to eat something, if my blood glucose is low, have to take in some sugar.
Sucks.
((( it's not hunger, my stomach gets ultra upset and I hate the heartburnSerArthurDayne
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I did complete day off fasting a few times a week, starting earlier this year. Dropped about 50 pounds. Still do it, at least once a week, sometimes more.
Anyways, so the weight loss it worked great for me, but I can't really do fasted workouts. Either I didn't try hard enough, or I fasted too long before I made it out the door, but for both cardio and weightlifting I need to do that on an eating day, or else I just don't have the energy.
Anyways, so the weight loss it worked great for me, but I can't really do fasted workouts. Either I didn't try hard enough, or I fasted too long before I made it out the door, but for both cardio and weightlifting I need to do that on an eating day, or else I just don't have the energy.
Admiral Bone to Pick
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I'm fasting right now and I feel amazing. My diet has been really terrible over the last year and I can feel it in just about every part of my body. Only problem is that once my fast is over, I have a pretty much insatiable appetite.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Umm wow. That's a massive change.
luckyboyceo
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I've been meaning to try something like this. I think I'll start the Eat Stop Eat method today after lunch (works best with my schedule).
So 3PM Thursday until 3PM Friday. Here goes nothing!
So 3PM Thursday until 3PM Friday. Here goes nothing!
Dude, do one better and start today. There's no real reason to, part of the beauty in IF is that it works even with holidays.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
water weight
I don't think it'll matter that much. It shouldn't stop you from doing it.
Everdred
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It's interesting because you drink like 1000 calaries for breakfast and the coffee tastes delicious, I do it with her once and a while just because I like the coffee.
It's important to note this. Don't be deceived by how much you lose at first, it is almost always water weight. And once you stop fasting you will automatically gain about 10 lbs. People should know that before hand because they often get discourage or say it doesn't work because they gain that water weight back.
Funky Papa
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I read the title as Intermittent Fisting.
I'm out.
I'm out.
TurbulentTurtle
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Generally you want your biggest meal (60+% of your daily calories) to come right after a workout. You can either shift your eating window to fit your night workout schedule, or just eat ~40% of your calories during the day and make your post-workout meal the big one of the day.
Fasted workouts are nice but I don't think it's necessary to see massive results. I have no clue, but you can check out the part here where he has a schedule for later workouts and PWO meals.
The best part about the IF/LG routine is that it can be highly modified to fit most schedules and lifestyles.
SquiddyCracker
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I occasionally fast, but not for potential health benefits.
The way I see it, with the relatively easy access most individuals have to food in the west, one very rarely goes really hungry. Most people have never gone without food for more than a day most likely, and very, very few has actually starved. In my opinion, this makes it harder to empathize with the situation of individuals who actually do starve and suffer.
The way I see it, with the relatively easy access most individuals have to food in the west, one very rarely goes really hungry. Most people have never gone without food for more than a day most likely, and very, very few has actually starved. In my opinion, this makes it harder to empathize with the situation of individuals who actually do starve and suffer.
Witchfinder General
punched Wheelchair Mike
I've been doing IF for about 5 months now. Seems to work.
I'm giving my training a solid year first.
Wuthering_Heights
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So is fasting the new fad thing?
The gluten free fad must be coming to a close.
I wonder what's next.
The gluten free fad must be coming to a close.
I wonder what's next.
Everdred
Member
I'm going to stay away from gluten the rest of my life. I eat it occasionally and I have no real problems with it but I feel so much better when I avoid grains in general.
fasting young, was that so hard to miss?
Finn of Ooo
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The concept makes sense, for those doing the paleo thing it's right in line with early human eating patterns when meals were an uncertainty.
Huh. I read it as Intermittent Farting and thought, "This is just the thread for me!"
What a disappointment that was.
Did you inject at all during it? I made it to 21 hours the other day (I ate because I was driving afterwards, being a bit cautious) without injecting the whole time (save for my long term glargine injection at night). Sugars were between 5-6 mmol/L nearly all day, was great. Although I may still be in the honeymoon period...
Grimm Fandango
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I'm interested in this but got grad school. Not sure if I can concentrate enough without eating/caffeine.
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