Intermittent Fasting 2011 - Page 10

Meek75 · 03-19-2011, 12:28 PM

Hi Notia.

Quote:

The first days on IF were really easy for me. I didn't get hungry until about a half an hour before my window opened. Now for the past couple of days I've been feeling hungry several times during fasting hours.

I can so relate. I was doing great the first 2 weeks, then BOMB...something happened. I think for me it's TOM. Stay strong. You can do it.

Congrats on the new job offers! What a blessing!

.

Star73 · 03-19-2011, 03:11 PM

I've considered doing this in the past and actually started it (kinda) but I have been reading about insulin resistance and many things state that this is a good way to keep it managed. Some articles even say it's better than low carb. For those of you with IR do you still follow low carb in your window or do you eat anything but watch calories?

dasiey · 03-19-2011, 05:38 PM

how many of you keep the samr eating window from day to day. or do you change it and if so how often. or does it matter.

so far I have been doing 3p to 8p.
But thought about changing it from time
to time..

JanBhere · 03-19-2011, 08:07 PM

I usually keep the same window during the week, but I will usually change it up a bit on the weekends.

icandoit · 03-19-2011, 10:41 PM

I am doing IF everyday even if I decide to go off low carb.

Notia · 03-20-2011, 12:33 AM

Ate only during my regular window yesterday, and feel sooo much better today!

I am very much a slave to my habits and its a lot easier for me to keep the same eating window every day. But then again, most of my days have a very similar schedule in all aeres of my life, which makes it easier to stick to a similar window.

dasiey · 03-20-2011, 06:58 AM

thanks. so if one needed to change things up lets
say for a event that would be cool...

Star73 · 03-20-2011, 07:36 AM

I'm setting my window from 3:00 to 8:00 ! Today is my first day. I'm already hungry lol! It's more mental than physical though! I can do this

dasiey · 03-20-2011, 07:45 AM

My window is 3 to 8 as well. today is day 5 for me. i think we will get use
to it. But i do get hungry. It will take a while to get use to it. Hopefully just a
shot while. but lol I am hungry already to.

Meek75 · 03-20-2011, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Star73

I'm setting my window from 3:00 to 8:00 ! Today is my first day. I'm already hungry lol! It's more mental than physical though! I can do this

, Star!

Best wishes to you on Day 1...You can do this!

Star73 · 03-20-2011, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome

I gave in at 2:15 and ate, but I'm cutting my window down to now at 7:20...so that's still five hours

For the first time in a long time I feel like I'm in control. This is an awesome feeling. I'm going to stay on a lower carb diet during my window but still watch calories. I think that will work best for me

Do any of you have artificial sweeteners in your coffee? I'm wondering if I should cut that out (wouldn't want to but would do it). I have to have my morning coffee :P

dasiey · 03-20-2011, 06:23 PM

i still use artificial sweetners. (splenda) for the most part.
I use about 2 packs a day.

If I am going to do this I have to be able to live with it
or i will quit. I also use atkins shakes and bars. But I don't
do atkins per say. just lc.

i am doing very good with fast 5 tomorrow I will make a little change
and open my window around 130 and close it at 630.

Meek75 · 03-20-2011, 07:40 PM

I use splenda as well...always have, always will, lol.

Star73 · 03-21-2011, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasiey

i still use artificial sweetners. (splenda) for the most part.
I use about 2 packs a day.

I'm glad to know I don't have to give it up!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinnyGenesFit

I use splenda as well...always have, always will, lol.

Britt1975 · 03-21-2011, 06:52 AM

I use DaVinici's in my warm tea that I drink while fasting and Splenda in my iced tea that I drink during my eating window.

Meek75 · 03-21-2011, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britt1975

I use DaVinici's in my warm tea that I drink while fasting and Splenda in my iced tea that I drink during my eating window.

wow - I didn't think of using Davincis in tea + coffee. I have every flavor you could think of at home... gonna start using them. Thanks for the idea.

Notia · 03-21-2011, 10:07 AM

Welcome Star!

I decided to move my eating window earlier as of today. Gives me plenty of time to get used to the new schedule before I start work again.
I had a really good breakfast at nine am and haven't eaten since. I don't know what's happening with my appetite. I was supposed to eat between 9 and 2, but by two o'clock I was still feeling really full from my breakfast and could not even think about eating. Now I'm THINKING about eating, but am still not hungry. It's probably just the force of habit. I think I'll just have a cup of coffee to take my mind off eating and try to fast until tomorrow morning.

I love SF vanilla syrup in my coffee! Especially in the summer I make ice cold freddos with vanilla syrup and fresh cream.
I also use artificial sweeteners. Mostly stevia, erythrithol and Natreen, which is a European, aspartame free sweetener. I don't really like Splenda. I think it leaves a funny, bitter aftertaste.

dasiey · 03-21-2011, 01:45 PM

Hi guys I changed my window a bit today as well
2p to 7p.

Meek75 · 03-21-2011, 01:59 PM

Hi. Checking in. I do poorly over the weekend, but I'm on track today. I managed to stay within my cals and window for today. Hoping this will be a better week for me.

have a good evening everyone!

LCShadows · 03-21-2011, 06:37 PM

Star, I stay LC within my IF window, but we've had plenty of people who didn't.

Dasiey, I use the same general window (open at 10 or 11AM and close at 4 or 5PM, a 6-hour window) most of the time, but I will change it up if I'm going to an evening party, or if my work schedule changes dramatically. (Like, when I have to start work at 4 or 5AM, so I'll want to close my window earlier. I like to keep at least 4 hours between the close of the window and bedtime.) I think it's okay to be flexible, and to use whatever window works for you.

Notia · 03-22-2011, 12:15 PM

I can't cope with my new window.

It's not that I get hungry, I just want to eat in the evening when I'm winding down. That's why I decided to go back to my old window of 2 to 7pm as long as I'm still at home. When I start working I'll re-evaluate the situation.
I haven't really lost more than a pound so far, but my clothes are definitely starting to feel a bit looser!

dasiey · 03-22-2011, 01:21 PM

notia i have only lost a pound to. Today is day 7..
My work pants felt baggy and droupy.
I all most tripped and fell because of
them. i am not sure whats going on.

mcneilnomore · 03-24-2011, 11:13 AM

Good Morning! I want to be an IF'er too! I've been thinking about this for awhile and feel like I'm ready to make the jump. I'm a three-meals-a-day kind of girl so I know I will have a rough time adjusting. Today is my first day and I am weaning myself down to the 5 hour window. I finished eating last night at 7 pm and I am breaking my fast at 12:30. I plan on pushing it back 1/2 an hour every day until I can reach a window of 2 to 7. That's my plan. I may modify it depending on how it all goes. I will continue to do LC. Right now, I'm hungry. Obsessed with it. Wish it was a busier day at work so I could be distracted. I'll check back in tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great day!

ddailey320 · 03-24-2011, 11:26 AM

Just popping in to say HI!! Was away on a long weekend getaway to Vegas with "the man"...talk about fun. My first time there and can't wait to go back. Will definitely have to plan on getting away more often than once every 10 years!

With the time changes and everything we were busy doing, I didn't stick to IFing while away. More of a snack here and there. I basically lived off of beef jerky, blue diamonds almonds, diet coke and sugar free candy while at the hotel. Not quite the meal of champions, but could have been far worse. After 2 additional days "off" I'm trying to get back into the swing of things today. Trying to hold out and open my window around 7pm.

Hello to all newcomers!! Jennifer, pushing back your window gradually is a great idea! I see you typically ate 3 meals a day before, so what made you decide to give IF a try? The first couple days are a little tricky, but usually the body adjusts quite quickly to the new eating schedule! Hang in there! I personally find hot drinks (tea or warm almond milk) to help before my eating window is open. I think the key is though, if you have a drink (water, coffee, etc) and then wait 45 minutes to an hour you can better tell if its real hunger. If it is, then why not have a small snack- celery and cream cheese, cheese stick, fresh veggies... there's no need in feeling hungry and miserable!

Best of Luck!

Meek75 · 03-24-2011, 01:04 PM

and I'm still in love with Intermittent Fasting. My weight has fluctuated in the past, but now my body is getting use to this lifestyle and the scale is moving every day

.

Newcomers!

Have a great evening everyone

.

dasiey · 03-24-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinnyGenesFit

and I'm still in love with Intermittent Fasting. My weight has fluctuated in the past, but now my body is getting use to this lifestyle and the scale is moving every day

.

Newcomers!

Have a great evening everyone

.

you go girl

dasiey · 03-24-2011, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcneilnomore

Good Morning! I want to be an IF'er too! I've been thinking about this for awhile and feel like I'm ready to make the jump. I'm a three-meals-a-day kind of girl so I know I will have a rough time adjusting. Today is my first day and I am weaning myself down to the 5 hour window. I finished eating last night at 7 pm and I am breaking my fast at 12:30. I plan on pushing it back 1/2 an hour every day until I can reach a window of 2 to 7. That's my plan. I may modify it depending on how it all goes. I will continue to do LC. Right now, I'm hungry. Obsessed with it. Wish it was a busier day at work so I could be distracted. I'll check back in tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great day!

Meek75 · 03-24-2011, 01:08 PM

Thanks Daisey. So glad TOM is almost out the door. Thank God my appetite is totally gone tho!

#Winning!

Notia · 03-24-2011, 01:47 PM

A warm welcome to the newcomers!

Skinny, congrats on your your success with this WOE and getting those scales moving

Messing with my window was a BAD, BAD IDEA. For three days I ended up eating almost all the time and not even sticking to low carb, which is pretty unusual for me. I seldom stray from LC. Finally got back on track today and stuck to my regular eating window (back to 2-7) AND strictly LC.

mcneilnomore · 03-24-2011, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddailey320

Just popping in to say HI!! Was away on a long weekend getaway to Vegas with "the man"...talk about fun. My first time there and can't wait to go back. Will definitely have to plan on getting away more often than once every 10 years!

With the time changes and everything we were busy doing, I didn't stick to IFing while away. More of a snack here and there. I basically lived off of beef jerky, blue diamonds almonds, diet coke and sugar free candy while at the hotel. Not quite the meal of champions, but could have been far worse. After 2 additional days "off" I'm trying to get back into the swing of things today. Trying to hold out and open my window around 7pm.

Hello to all newcomers!! Jennifer, pushing back your window gradually is a great idea! I see you typically ate 3 meals a day before, so what made you decide to give IF a try? The first couple days are a little tricky, but usually the body adjusts quite quickly to the new eating schedule! Hang in there! I personally find hot drinks (tea or warm almond milk) to help before my eating window is open. I think the key is though, if you have a drink (water, coffee, etc) and then wait 45 minutes to an hour you can better tell if its real hunger. If it is, then why not have a small snack- celery and cream cheese, cheese stick, fresh veggies... there's no need in feeling hungry and miserable!

Best of Luck!

I had a few reasons for starting IF. I do eat regularly but if Im late or miss a meal, I feel like Im going crazy. Its completely mental because when im busy and not looking at the clock, i dont notice it at all. Id like to have more control over my eating issues, Ive done well since starting LC but I need to control this hunger. Also, I have spent a fortune eating LC and Id like to eat less and simply to save some money. I feel like IF might be for me based on my weekend eating. I dont eat much on the weekends and I always feel great.

I made my "goal" today and didn't eat until 12:30. I was afraid I wouldn't stop eating but a normal portion was fine. I was drinking hot tea this morning and broth seems like a good idea to take the edge off. I drank lots of water but hot drinks were more satisfying. I will try to keep within the five hours today but not going to be too hard on myself.

THANK YOU for the warm welcome!! I look forward to getting to know everyone

03-24-2011, 11:13 AM	#293
mcneilnomore Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 644 Gallery: mcneilnomore Stats: 5'8" 282/277/150 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: June 4, 2012	Good Morning! I want to be an IF'er too! I've been thinking about this for awhile and feel like I'm ready to make the jump. I'm a three-meals-a-day kind of girl so I know I will have a rough time adjusting. Today is my first day and I am weaning myself down to the 5 hour window. I finished eating last night at 7 pm and I am breaking my fast at 12:30. I plan on pushing it back 1/2 an hour every day until I can reach a window of 2 to 7. That's my plan. I may modify it depending on how it all goes. I will continue to do LC. Right now, I'm hungry. Obsessed with it. Wish it was a busier day at work so I could be distracted. I'll check back in tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great day! __________________ JENNIFER [img]http://tickers.**********.com/ticker/show/1552/7296/15527296.png[/img] Created by **********.com - Free Calorie Counter

03-24-2011, 11:26 AM	#294
ddailey320 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,742 Gallery: ddailey320 Stats: depressed/progressing/HAPPY	Just popping in to say HI!! Was away on a long weekend getaway to Vegas with "the man"...talk about fun. My first time there and can't wait to go back. Will definitely have to plan on getting away more often than once every 10 years! With the time changes and everything we were busy doing, I didn't stick to IFing while away. More of a snack here and there. I basically lived off of beef jerky, blue diamonds almonds, diet coke and sugar free candy while at the hotel. Not quite the meal of champions, but could have been far worse. After 2 additional days "off" I'm trying to get back into the swing of things today. Trying to hold out and open my window around 7pm. Hello to all newcomers!! Jennifer, pushing back your window gradually is a great idea! I see you typically ate 3 meals a day before, so what made you decide to give IF a try? The first couple days are a little tricky, but usually the body adjusts quite quickly to the new eating schedule! Hang in there! I personally find hot drinks (tea or warm almond milk) to help before my eating window is open. I think the key is though, if you have a drink (water, coffee, etc) and then wait 45 minutes to an hour you can better tell if its real hunger. If it is, then why not have a small snack- celery and cream cheese, cheese stick, fresh veggies... there's no need in feeling hungry and miserable! Best of Luck! __________________ *~Danielle~* 5' 5.5", 33yr old, mom of 3 (12,8,6) refocused 1/1: -12.5 pounds Last edited by ddailey320; 03-24-2011 at 11:28 AM..

03-24-2011, 01:04 PM	#295
Meek75 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22,776 Gallery: Meek75 Stats: 228/4.6/30 WOE: Atkins	Day 33... and I'm still in love with Intermittent Fasting. My weight has fluctuated in the past, but now my body is getting use to this lifestyle and the scale is moving every day . Newcomers! Have a great evening everyone . Last edited by Meek75; 03-24-2011 at 01:05 PM..

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03-19-2011, 03:11 PM	#272
Star73 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arkansas (Hypothyroidism, Gluten-free) Posts: 6,696 Gallery: Star73 Stats: 238/220/140 WOE: LC Start Date: 10/01/2012	I've considered doing this in the past and actually started it (kinda) but I have been reading about insulin resistance and many things state that this is a good way to keep it managed. Some articles even say it's better than low carb. For those of you with IR do you still follow low carb in your window or do you eat anything but watch calories?

03-19-2011, 05:38 PM	#273
dasiey Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,104 Gallery: dasiey WOE: Juddd Start Date: 11/13/2011	how many of you keep the samr eating window from day to day. or do you change it and if so how often. or does it matter. so far I have been doing 3p to 8p. But thought about changing it from time to time..

03-19-2011, 08:07 PM	#274
JanBhere Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 1,080 Gallery: JanBhere Stats: 178/153/135 WOE: atkins with Intermittent fasting or feeding. Start Date: July 1	I usually keep the same window during the week, but I will usually change it up a bit on the weekends.

03-19-2011, 10:41 PM	#275
icandoit Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 771 Gallery: icandoit Stats: 250/250/150 Female 5’ 7'	I am doing IF everyday even if I decide to go off low carb.

03-20-2011, 12:33 AM	#276
Notia Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Europe Posts: 44 Gallery: Notia	Ate only during my regular window yesterday, and feel sooo much better today! I am very much a slave to my habits and its a lot easier for me to keep the same eating window every day. But then again, most of my days have a very similar schedule in all aeres of my life, which makes it easier to stick to a similar window.

03-20-2011, 06:58 AM	#277
dasiey Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,104 Gallery: dasiey WOE: Juddd Start Date: 11/13/2011	thanks. so if one needed to change things up lets say for a event that would be cool...

03-20-2011, 07:36 AM	#278
Star73 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arkansas (Hypothyroidism, Gluten-free) Posts: 6,696 Gallery: Star73 Stats: 238/220/140 WOE: LC Start Date: 10/01/2012	I'm setting my window from 3:00 to 8:00 ! Today is my first day. I'm already hungry lol! It's more mental than physical though! I can do this

03-20-2011, 07:45 AM	#279
dasiey Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,104 Gallery: dasiey WOE: Juddd Start Date: 11/13/2011	My window is 3 to 8 as well. today is day 5 for me. i think we will get use to it. But i do get hungry. It will take a while to get use to it. Hopefully just a shot while. but lol I am hungry already to.

03-20-2011, 05:22 PM	#281
Star73 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arkansas (Hypothyroidism, Gluten-free) Posts: 6,696 Gallery: Star73 Stats: 238/220/140 WOE: LC Start Date: 10/01/2012	Thanks for the warm welcome I gave in at 2:15 and ate, but I'm cutting my window down to now at 7:20...so that's still five hours For the first time in a long time I feel like I'm in control. This is an awesome feeling. I'm going to stay on a lower carb diet during my window but still watch calories. I think that will work best for me Do any of you have artificial sweeteners in your coffee? I'm wondering if I should cut that out (wouldn't want to but would do it). I have to have my morning coffee :P

03-20-2011, 06:23 PM	#282
dasiey Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,104 Gallery: dasiey WOE: Juddd Start Date: 11/13/2011	i still use artificial sweetners. (splenda) for the most part. I use about 2 packs a day. If I am going to do this I have to be able to live with it or i will quit. I also use atkins shakes and bars. But I don't do atkins per say. just lc. i am doing very good with fast 5 tomorrow I will make a little change and open my window around 130 and close it at 630.

03-20-2011, 07:40 PM	#283
Meek75 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22,776 Gallery: Meek75 Stats: 228/4.6/30 WOE: Atkins	I use splenda as well...always have, always will, lol.

03-21-2011, 06:52 AM	#285
Britt1975 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 448 Gallery: Britt1975 Stats: 331/293/150 WOE: Low carb whole foods Start Date: 1/14/2013	I use DaVinici's in my warm tea that I drink while fasting and Splenda in my iced tea that I drink during my eating window.

03-21-2011, 10:07 AM	#287
Notia Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Europe Posts: 44 Gallery: Notia	Welcome Star! I decided to move my eating window earlier as of today. Gives me plenty of time to get used to the new schedule before I start work again. I had a really good breakfast at nine am and haven't eaten since. I don't know what's happening with my appetite. I was supposed to eat between 9 and 2, but by two o'clock I was still feeling really full from my breakfast and could not even think about eating. Now I'm THINKING about eating, but am still not hungry. It's probably just the force of habit. I think I'll just have a cup of coffee to take my mind off eating and try to fast until tomorrow morning. I love SF vanilla syrup in my coffee! Especially in the summer I make ice cold freddos with vanilla syrup and fresh cream. I also use artificial sweeteners. Mostly stevia, erythrithol and Natreen, which is a European, aspartame free sweetener. I don't really like Splenda. I think it leaves a funny, bitter aftertaste.

03-21-2011, 01:45 PM	#288
dasiey Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,104 Gallery: dasiey WOE: Juddd Start Date: 11/13/2011	Hi guys I changed my window a bit today as well 2p to 7p.

03-21-2011, 01:59 PM	#289
Meek75 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22,776 Gallery: Meek75 Stats: 228/4.6/30 WOE: Atkins	Hi. Checking in. I do poorly over the weekend, but I'm on track today. I managed to stay within my cals and window for today. Hoping this will be a better week for me. have a good evening everyone!

03-21-2011, 06:37 PM	#290
LCShadows Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,433 Gallery: LCShadows Stats: High: 349/CW 222.5/Goal 120 WOE: LC whole foods - no sugar, grain, dairy Start Date: LC 7/11/08	Star, I stay LC within my IF window, but we've had plenty of people who didn't. Dasiey, I use the same general window (open at 10 or 11AM and close at 4 or 5PM, a 6-hour window) most of the time, but I will change it up if I'm going to an evening party, or if my work schedule changes dramatically. (Like, when I have to start work at 4 or 5AM, so I'll want to close my window earlier. I like to keep at least 4 hours between the close of the window and bedtime.) I think it's okay to be flexible, and to use whatever window works for you.

03-22-2011, 12:15 PM	#291
Notia Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Europe Posts: 44 Gallery: Notia	I can't cope with my new window. It's not that I get hungry, I just want to eat in the evening when I'm winding down. That's why I decided to go back to my old window of 2 to 7pm as long as I'm still at home. When I start working I'll re-evaluate the situation. I haven't really lost more than a pound so far, but my clothes are definitely starting to feel a bit looser!

03-22-2011, 01:21 PM	#292
dasiey Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,104 Gallery: dasiey WOE: Juddd Start Date: 11/13/2011	notia i have only lost a pound to. Today is day 7.. My work pants felt baggy and droupy. I all most tripped and fell because of them. i am not sure whats going on.

03-24-2011, 01:08 PM	#298
Meek75 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22,776 Gallery: Meek75 Stats: 228/4.6/30 WOE: Atkins	Thanks Daisey. So glad TOM is almost out the door. Thank God my appetite is totally gone tho! #Winning!

03-24-2011, 01:47 PM	#299
Notia Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Europe Posts: 44 Gallery: Notia	A warm welcome to the newcomers! Skinny, congrats on your your success with this WOE and getting those scales moving Messing with my window was a BAD, BAD IDEA. For three days I ended up eating almost all the time and not even sticking to low carb, which is pretty unusual for me. I seldom stray from LC. Finally got back on track today and stuck to my regular eating window (back to 2-7) AND strictly LC.