Intermittent Fasting 2011 - Page 7

ddailey320 · 03-02-2011, 10:24 AM

love the new pic Meek!!

Meek75 · 03-02-2011, 10:30 AM

Thank you so much!

kind · 03-02-2011, 10:48 AM

Hi.
I was reading on the If. here you have posted.
It seems to me he is saying you must do a real fast while on this?
If you have some food or shakes or what ever>If it has calaries it is not a fast. You are doing something else.
Do u all fast? How does this work? I would like to do with judd.

Meek75 · 03-02-2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kind

Hi.
I was reading on the If. here you have posted.
It seems to me he is saying you must do a real fast while on this?
If you have some food or shakes or what ever>If it has calaries it is not a fast. You are doing something else.
Do u all fast? How does this work? I would like to do with judd.

I only fast for 19 hours, and eat within my 5 hour window. I know some folks who incorporate a 24 hour fast a couple times a week. You can modify the fast to fit your lifestyle. You don't have to change your lifestyle to modify fast-5, which is why I love this.

Hope this helps,

.

ddailey320 · 03-02-2011, 11:04 AM

I typically fast 18-20 hours but if I were to perhaps eat a little more liberally on a Sunday for instance (I have been trying to incorporate free meals/days), I would normally fast all day Monday (helps eliminate water weight gain faster) and then resume with my evening eating window on Tuesday which would put me closer to a 48 hour fast.

During my non-eating (fasting) times I drink lots of water and usually 1-2 cups of herbal mint tea (couple drops of sweet-ez only). If there happens to be a day where I just seem truly hungry during the day, I'll snack on a 1/2 oz of almonds or perhaps a hard boiled egg. This WOE is certainly not meant to be torturous, no use in treating it that way!

LCShadows · 03-04-2011, 08:25 AM

Kind, I fast 18 hours, use a 6-hour window. I don't consume any calories outside my window, though I did when I was transitioning to IF. (I had a 100-calorie shake or a boiled egg in the AM during transition, because I was getting up about 5 but not opening my window until 11 or 12, and I was used to breakfast.) Now I have a window from about 10A-4PM or 11A-5PM and don't eat outside it. I find it I eat later that it creates digestive problems. I combine IF with LC, though I allow myself one higher-carb/higher-calorie day (Saturday, usually) per week. It's not a go-crazy day, just relaxing the rules a little. Some people following Fast5 don't do LC -- they just eat whatever they want within that window. Since I'm older and still have significant weight to lose, I find that doesn't really work for me. It is a great flexible plan, though. You can move your window if you have a special event and it minimizes the damage of eating out/partying.

Eliza, belatedly

Meekness, good to see you again. Like the new picture.

Meek75 · 03-04-2011, 10:10 AM

Thanks LCShadows. I like the principles you're following on IF. Keep up the good work.

Have a good weekend

.

ddailey320 · 03-04-2011, 12:00 PM

130.2 this morning... although the scale did tease me by showing 129.8 the first two times I stepped on then started bouncing around after that- figured I should average it.

NOTE TO SELF: Step on once and be done with it!!

Hope all are doing well! Anyone have any great plans fo the weekend?

Meek75 · 03-04-2011, 12:25 PM

Congrats Danielle. I like "Step on once and be done with it"

.
Have you lost 77.6 pounds while Intermittent Fasting? If so, WOW!
You and I are almost the same height (I stand at 5'5); and you are were I desire to be in weight. I can't "weight" to reach that point.

My birthday is Sunday, but no plans other than church and cake! lol

Have a good weekend.

Meek75 · 03-04-2011, 12:26 PM

Danielle, also, how many cals do you consume with IFing or do you not worry about cals at all?

Thanks.

Eliza_Jazz · 03-05-2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCShadows

Eliza, belatedly

Thank you

laceymichelle · 03-06-2011, 05:20 AM

Ok, 3rd day If'ing and I love it! I think I have FINALLY found my ace in the hole!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, been reading The retired dieters page and really like it. REALLY want to buy Eat Stop Eat but not ready to pay 40.00 for it. Has anyone read it and recommend? Tell me about it....

Meek75 · 03-06-2011, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laceymichelle

Ok, 3rd day If'ing and I love it! I think I have FINALLY found my ace in the hole!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, been reading The retired dieters page and really like it. REALLY want to buy Eat Stop Eat but not ready to pay 40.00 for it. Has anyone read it and recommend? Tell me about it....

Welcome. And I feel the same way as you!
I haven't read Brad's book, but plan on purchasing it one day soon. I watch him on Youtube though. Check him out if you haven't already. He provides very helpful tips.

Check out this blog as well: 19 Hours=Freedom.

JanBhere · 03-06-2011, 03:20 PM

Hey all,
Its good to be back. I lost my log in password and I just didnt look for it because things have been soo crazy here the past month. Mom has had a stroke. One month today. She was in the hospital for about 2 weeks and has been in rehab now for another 2 weeks. Not walking well at all, but she is able to talk well and her recall is good on the long term memory , but short term is a bit slow. She has a long road ahead of her and will not be going home alone. So with all that said. I m still going on with IF. Still loving it, but the exercise has went out the window for time being. I will be back soon, EAT WELL.

Meek75 · 03-06-2011, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanBhere

Hey all,
Its good to be back. I lost my log in password and I just didnt look for it because things have been soo crazy here the past month. Mom has had a stroke. One month today. She was in the hospital for about 2 weeks and has been in rehab now for another 2 weeks. Not walking well at all, but she is able to talk well and her recall is good on the long term memory , but short term is a bit slow. She has a long road ahead of her and will not be going home alone. So with all that said. I m still going on with IF. Still loving it, but the exercise has went out the window for time being. I will be back soon, EAT WELL.

Dear Jan, sorry to hear about your mom. I pray she has a speedy recovery. Be encourage and take care of yourself,

.

Eliza_Jazz · 03-06-2011, 05:03 PM

This is what I bought after reading Amazon reviews (waiting for it to arrive):

unfortunately Eat Stop Eat is not available there...

Meek75 · 03-06-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eliza_Jazz

This is what I bought after reading Amazon reviews (waiting for it to arrive):

unfortunately Eat Stop Eat is not available there...

How much did you pay for the Fast-5 book? You could have download it for free.

You can purchase Eat Stop Eat from Brad's website.

HTH

ddailey320 · 03-06-2011, 10:05 PM

Lacey- so glad this is working for you! I just had a feeling it would

I too really liked the retired dieter site. He also has videos posted on YouTube!

Jan- my thoughts are with you and your mom! So sorry to hear about everything going on. Hang in there

Meek- Happy Birthday! Hope it was a good one. I would say my calories seem to cycle depending on what the eating plan is for the day. Eggfast or fat fast usually come to 800-1000, regular IF days can vary from 800-1200. A full fast is obviously 0 and my free day I struggle, but do my best to not count calories (really hard not to though) I'm sure I have some days where my calories are higher as well as other days when they are lower. Trying my hardest to move towards a more intuitive eating style and not being quite so neurotic keeping tabs on EVERYTHING

laceymichelle · 03-07-2011, 05:31 AM

Ok, so today I weighed this morning and am up to 144! WTH! Day 4 today of IF. Im going to weigh again before I open my eating window later today and see if that makes a difference. Since Im eating at night (5-8/9) maybe that does have something to do with it...we will see!

Happy Monday everyone! Im really going to push thru and see if I can see the 130's by the end of the week!!!

Meek75 · 03-07-2011, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Meek- Happy Birthday! Hope it was a good one. I would say my calories seem to cycle depending on what the eating plan is for the day. Eggfast or fat fast usually come to 800-1000, regular IF days can vary from 800-1200. A full fast is obviously 0 and my free day I struggle, but do my best to not count calories (really hard not to though) I'm sure I have some days where my calories are higher as well as other days when they are lower. Trying my hardest to move towards a more intuitive eating style and not being quite so neurotic keeping tabs on EVERYTHING

Thank you so much.
Okay, so you follow different eating plans while you IF? I thought about doing that too. During week 1, I ate low carb + fruit and lost really well. But in week 2, I gained. This is week 3, and I plan to do ZC as I would like to get into ketosis asap. I realize that I must eat 1119-1165 cals per day in order to hit my goal of 10 pounds this month. I really hope I reach my goal.

Also, I'm going to check out the retire dieters vlogs on youtube. Thanks for sharing that information.

Have a good day!!

Meek75 · 03-07-2011, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laceymichelle

Ok, so today I weighed this morning and am up to 144! WTH! Day 4 today of IF. Im going to weigh again before I open my eating window later today and see if that makes a difference. Since Im eating at night (5-8/9) maybe that does have something to do with it...we will see!

Happy Monday everyone! Im really going to push thru and see if I can see the 130's by the end of the week!!!

Hi Michelle. I think it would be best to weigh right before you open your window. Weighing around the same time each day will provide a slightly more accurate result.

I hope you see 130's this week! You can do it!!

Meek75 · 03-07-2011, 05:57 AM

I removed the batteries from my scale last night so I wouldn't weigh every day this week. I'm hoping to be in a better place than I was on Saturday and Sunday

. This is day 15 since I starting Intermittent Fasting and I'm just as excited about this lifesyle as I was the first day

.

Happy Monday and have a great week! Make all your hard work count!

JanBhere · 03-07-2011, 05:37 PM

I hate weighing myself. I just go by how my clothes feel on my body. I only weigh when I see the DR. I like it better that way. That way I dont judge myself as a certain number.

Meek75 · 03-08-2011, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanBhere

I hate weighing myself. I just go by how my clothes feel on my body. I only weigh when I see the DR. I like it better that way. That way I dont judge myself as a certain number.

I know that's right!

Meek75 · 03-08-2011, 05:54 AM

I wish more folks would post daily, as I really need the support of this group (smile). Have a great day everyone.

ddailey320 · 03-08-2011, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanBhere

I hate weighing myself. I just go by how my clothes feel on my body. I only weigh when I see the DR. I like it better that way. That way I dont judge myself as a certain number.

I soooo wish I could do this- my mind would be so less nuerotic!

At my low of 128.2 this morning, which means I SHOULD hopefully see a small loss by tonight before opening my eating window!

So anyone care to share their typical menus???? Are you someone who sticks to the same meals, or thrive on variety. I tend to stick with the same stuff... nothing terribly interesting. Lots and Lots of veggies actually! I'm not really a meat eater so I have to work at getting my protein in...mostly through dairy (feta cheese, greek yogurt) and nuts (almonds, natural peanut butter) Thinking I might have to start adding in an EAS protein shake in.

Okay folks, have a good one!

Meek75 · 03-08-2011, 06:11 AM

I stick to the same meals almost everyday (fruit, veggies, protein, healthy fats, nuts), and yocheese. My menus are pretty boring, lol.

laceymichelle · 03-08-2011, 08:53 AM

Good Morning! I hope everyone is having a great day! I had a great day yesterday (as far as eating on plan) but with dinner I splurged on red wine and ended up drinking the entire bottle with my mom....oooops! So, I think that is why I was down 2lbs this morning...dehydration....even though I didnt eat much yest (a turkey burger with green beans for dinner and snacked on some puffs (the kids Gerber snacks) which are very low in cals. Anyway, because Im not feeling that great today I will not be IFing. I did eat 2 cans of green beans already today. Feeling stuffed right now. Going to wait til dinner for another meal. I plan on doing a 30min FIRM video later too. Ok, have no idea what dinner tonight will be but going to keep it low carb/low fat.

Meek75 · 03-08-2011, 11:01 AM

Lacey, I hope you feel better. I didn't know one loses weight when they are dehydrated

. I'm going to read up on that now.

laceymichelle · 03-08-2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinnyGenesFit

Lacey, I hope you feel better. I didn't know one loses weight when they are dehydrated :con
fused:

. I'm going to read up on that now.

SkinnyGenesFit....I dont think you really lose weight but when I drink I always wake up feeling skinny cause of dehydration...that is unless I pigged out the night before too....Make sense though?

03-02-2011, 11:04 AM	#185
ddailey320 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,742 Gallery: ddailey320 Stats: depressed/progressing/HAPPY	I typically fast 18-20 hours but if I were to perhaps eat a little more liberally on a Sunday for instance (I have been trying to incorporate free meals/days), I would normally fast all day Monday (helps eliminate water weight gain faster) and then resume with my evening eating window on Tuesday which would put me closer to a 48 hour fast. During my non-eating (fasting) times I drink lots of water and usually 1-2 cups of herbal mint tea (couple drops of sweet-ez only). If there happens to be a day where I just seem truly hungry during the day, I'll snack on a 1/2 oz of almonds or perhaps a hard boiled egg. This WOE is certainly not meant to be torturous, no use in treating it that way! __________________ *~Danielle~* 5' 5.5", 33yr old, mom of 3 (12,8,6) refocused 1/1: -12.5 pounds

03-06-2011, 05:20 AM	#192
laceymichelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In Posts: 780 Gallery: laceymichelle Stats: 150/127/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 12	Eat Stop Eat Ok, 3rd day If'ing and I love it! I think I have FINALLY found my ace in the hole!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!! Ok, been reading The retired dieters page and really like it. REALLY want to buy Eat Stop Eat but not ready to pay 40.00 for it. Has anyone read it and recommend? Tell me about it....

03-06-2011, 03:20 PM	#194
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	Hey all, Its good to be back. I lost my log in password and I just didnt look for it because things have been soo crazy here the past month. Mom has had a stroke. One month today. She was in the hospital for about 2 weeks and has been in rehab now for another 2 weeks. Not walking well at all, but she is able to talk well and her recall is good on the long term memory , but short term is a bit slow. She has a long road ahead of her and will not be going home alone. So with all that said. I m still going on with IF. Still loving it, but the exercise has went out the window for time being. I will be back soon, EAT WELL. __________________ To Each Their Own!

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03-02-2011, 10:24 AM	#181
ddailey320 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,742 Gallery: ddailey320 Stats: depressed/progressing/HAPPY	love the new pic Meek!!

03-02-2011, 10:30 AM	#182
Meek75 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22,776 Gallery: Meek75 Stats: 228/4.6/30 WOE: Atkins	Thank you so much!

03-02-2011, 10:48 AM	#183
kind Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: mid west. Posts: 1,299 Gallery: kind WOE: Eatin clean@ using the Nutri Bullet Start Date: .Aug. 2012	Hi. I was reading on the If. here you have posted. It seems to me he is saying you must do a real fast while on this? If you have some food or shakes or what ever>If it has calaries it is not a fast. You are doing something else. Do u all fast? How does this work? I would like to do with judd.

03-04-2011, 08:25 AM	#186
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	Kind, I fast 18 hours, use a 6-hour window. I don't consume any calories outside my window, though I did when I was transitioning to IF. (I had a 100-calorie shake or a boiled egg in the AM during transition, because I was getting up about 5 but not opening my window until 11 or 12, and I was used to breakfast.) Now I have a window from about 10A-4PM or 11A-5PM and don't eat outside it. I find it I eat later that it creates digestive problems. I combine IF with LC, though I allow myself one higher-carb/higher-calorie day (Saturday, usually) per week. It's not a go-crazy day, just relaxing the rules a little. Some people following Fast5 don't do LC -- they just eat whatever they want within that window. Since I'm older and still have significant weight to lose, I find that doesn't really work for me. It is a great flexible plan, though. You can move your window if you have a special event and it minimizes the damage of eating out/partying. Eliza, belatedly Meekness, good to see you again. Like the new picture.

03-04-2011, 10:10 AM	#187
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 LCShadows. I like the principles you're following on IF. Keep up the good work. Have a good weekend .

03-04-2011, 12:00 PM	#188
ddailey320 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,742 Gallery: ddailey320 Stats: depressed/progressing/HAPPY	130.2 this morning... although the scale did tease me by showing 129.8 the first two times I stepped on then started bouncing around after that- figured I should average it. NOTE TO SELF: Step on once and be done with it!! Hope all are doing well! Anyone have any great plans fo the weekend?

03-04-2011, 12:25 PM	#189
Meek75 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22,776 Gallery: Meek75 Stats: 228/4.6/30 WOE: Atkins	Congrats Danielle. I like "Step on once and be done with it" . Have you lost 77.6 pounds while Intermittent Fasting? If so, WOW! You and I are almost the same height (I stand at 5'5); and you are were I desire to be in weight. I can't "weight" to reach that point. My birthday is Sunday, but no plans other than church and cake! lol Have a good weekend.

03-04-2011, 12:26 PM	#190
Meek75 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22,776 Gallery: Meek75 Stats: 228/4.6/30 WOE: Atkins	Danielle, also, how many cals do you consume with IFing or do you not worry about cals at all? Thanks.

03-06-2011, 05:03 PM	#196
Eliza_Jazz Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: a sunny warm place :) Posts: 11,518 Gallery: Eliza_Jazz Stats: finally in Twoterville :) WOE: Primal Start Date: April 20, 2010 and every day since	This is what I bought after reading Amazon reviews (waiting for it to arrive): unfortunately Eat Stop Eat is not available there...

03-06-2011, 10:05 PM	#198
ddailey320 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,742 Gallery: ddailey320 Stats: depressed/progressing/HAPPY	Lacey- so glad this is working for you! I just had a feeling it would I too really liked the retired dieter site. He also has videos posted on YouTube! Jan- my thoughts are with you and your mom! So sorry to hear about everything going on. Hang in there Meek- Happy Birthday! Hope it was a good one. I would say my calories seem to cycle depending on what the eating plan is for the day. Eggfast or fat fast usually come to 800-1000, regular IF days can vary from 800-1200. A full fast is obviously 0 and my free day I struggle, but do my best to not count calories (really hard not to though) I'm sure I have some days where my calories are higher as well as other days when they are lower. Trying my hardest to move towards a more intuitive eating style and not being quite so neurotic keeping tabs on EVERYTHING

03-07-2011, 05:31 AM	#199
laceymichelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In Posts: 780 Gallery: laceymichelle Stats: 150/127/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 12	Ok, so today I weighed this morning and am up to 144! WTH! Day 4 today of IF. Im going to weigh again before I open my eating window later today and see if that makes a difference. Since Im eating at night (5-8/9) maybe that does have something to do with it...we will see! Happy Monday everyone! Im really going to push thru and see if I can see the 130's by the end of the week!!!

03-07-2011, 05:57 AM	#202
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 removed the batteries from my scale last night so I wouldn't weigh every day this week. I'm hoping to be in a better place than I was on Saturday and Sunday . This is day 15 since I starting Intermittent Fasting and I'm just as excited about this lifesyle as I was the first day . Happy Monday and have a great week! Make all your hard work count!

03-07-2011, 05:37 PM	#203
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 hate weighing myself. I just go by how my clothes feel on my body. I only weigh when I see the DR. I like it better that way. That way I dont judge myself as a certain number.

03-08-2011, 05:54 AM	#205
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 wish more folks would post daily, as I really need the support of this group (smile). Have a great day everyone.

03-08-2011, 06:11 AM	#207
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 stick to the same meals almost everyday (fruit, veggies, protein, healthy fats, nuts), and yocheese. My menus are pretty boring, lol.

03-08-2011, 08:53 AM	#208
laceymichelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In Posts: 780 Gallery: laceymichelle Stats: 150/127/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 12	Good Morning! I hope everyone is having a great day! I had a great day yesterday (as far as eating on plan) but with dinner I splurged on red wine and ended up drinking the entire bottle with my mom....oooops! So, I think that is why I was down 2lbs this morning...dehydration....even though I didnt eat much yest (a turkey burger with green beans for dinner and snacked on some puffs (the kids Gerber snacks) which are very low in cals. Anyway, because Im not feeling that great today I will not be IFing. I did eat 2 cans of green beans already today. Feeling stuffed right now. Going to wait til dinner for another meal. I plan on doing a 30min FIRM video later too. Ok, have no idea what dinner tonight will be but going to keep it low carb/low fat.

03-08-2011, 11:01 AM	#209
Meek75 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 22,776 Gallery: Meek75 Stats: 228/4.6/30 WOE: Atkins	Lacey, I hope you feel better. I didn't know one loses weight when they are dehydrated . I'm going to read up on that now.