Fasting?

Kerry · 08-04-2011, 08:35 PM

Does anyone fast?

Dottie · 08-05-2011, 11:00 AM

Not intentionally, but I may go 18-20 hours without eating just because I'm not hungry and don't think about it.

porcupine73 · 08-05-2011, 11:09 AM

Not normally. I hear it has many benefits such as getting the body to repair things that it might otherwise plan to just replace. But I have reservations about going too long without good, complete protein intake.

Kerry · 08-06-2011, 05:32 AM

I see alot about IF (intermitted fasting) on the primal and paleo web sites.. Maybe I'll try it tomorrow? Just fast all day and eat dinner.. But I deff can't miss my coffee.. lol

juliekaboolie · 08-06-2011, 08:59 PM

I've read a lot about it on mark's daily apple. I don't know if I really want to do that. I'd much rather eat when I'm hungry. Sometimes I skip meals because I'm not hungry, but I don't think that's fasting. Anyway, I have heard good things about it. Let us know how you do, Kerry!!

Cornbread · 08-09-2011, 05:55 PM

I responded to you in another post, Kerry, but I will do it here, as well.

Through intermittent fasting, I have lost approximately 10 pounds in less than a month. Sure, it is some water weight, but what I REALLY like is that I am also a weightlifter and my lifts AND body measurements (the good ones, not my waist, lol) have increased. In other words, I am gaining muscle and losing fat, which is VERY difficult to do at the same time.

Obviously, I also watch my macronutrient intake and choose to go paleo (which I have been doing since May). I don't eat anything processed and keep my carbs fairly low. I usually fast for 16 hours, from 8:30pm until 12:30pm the next day. It is not difficult, and this is coming from a former BIG eater. You get used to it. I feel energized. I have IBS and the symptoms are so much less than what they used to be.

It's no cure all, but it works for some people. I am one of those, I guess. For anyone who prefers to eat all of their meals in a relatively small window of time (and doesn't care much for breakfast in the morning), this may be the way to go for you.

ouizoid · 08-09-2011, 06:26 PM

Kerry--I do 16 hr fasts most days with one or two 24hr fasts per week (1pm to 1pm)

fawn · 08-10-2011, 08:05 AM

I do a little IF too. Generally no more than about 16 hours

Chasintrail · 08-11-2011, 06:22 AM

Yes and no. Not intentional structured IF, but I tend to only eat twice a day, usually 15-16 hours between last meal and first meal the next day.

08-04-2011, 08:35 PM	#1
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	Fasting? Does anyone fast?

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08-05-2011, 11:00 AM	#2
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,695 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	Not intentionally, but I may go 18-20 hours without eating just because I'm not hungry and don't think about it.

08-05-2011, 11:09 AM	#3
porcupine73 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY USA Posts: 1,855 Gallery: porcupine73 Stats: 208/152/150, male 5'9", 39 y/o WOE: Cure Tooth Decay, no snacks,slow burn weights+HIIT Start Date: January 2010	Not normally. I hear it has many benefits such as getting the body to repair things that it might otherwise plan to just replace. But I have reservations about going too long without good, complete protein intake.

08-06-2011, 05:32 AM	#4
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	I see alot about IF (intermitted fasting) on the primal and paleo web sites.. Maybe I'll try it tomorrow? Just fast all day and eat dinner.. But I deff can't miss my coffee.. lol

08-06-2011, 08:59 PM	#5
juliekaboolie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 1,386 Gallery: juliekaboolie WOE: Whole30 Start Date: 1/7/11	I've read a lot about it on mark's daily apple. I don't know if I really want to do that. I'd much rather eat when I'm hungry. Sometimes I skip meals because I'm not hungry, but I don't think that's fasting. Anyway, I have heard good things about it. Let us know how you do, Kerry!!

08-09-2011, 05:55 PM	#6
Cornbread Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 33 Gallery: Cornbread Stats: 268/222/200 WOE: Paleo, Intermittent Fasting Start Date: July 2011	I responded to you in another post, Kerry, but I will do it here, as well. Through intermittent fasting, I have lost approximately 10 pounds in less than a month. Sure, it is some water weight, but what I REALLY like is that I am also a weightlifter and my lifts AND body measurements (the good ones, not my waist, lol) have increased. In other words, I am gaining muscle and losing fat, which is VERY difficult to do at the same time. Obviously, I also watch my macronutrient intake and choose to go paleo (which I have been doing since May). I don't eat anything processed and keep my carbs fairly low. I usually fast for 16 hours, from 8:30pm until 12:30pm the next day. It is not difficult, and this is coming from a former BIG eater. You get used to it. I feel energized. I have IBS and the symptoms are so much less than what they used to be. It's no cure all, but it works for some people. I am one of those, I guess. For anyone who prefers to eat all of their meals in a relatively small window of time (and doesn't care much for breakfast in the morning), this may be the way to go for you.

08-09-2011, 06:26 PM	#7
ouizoid Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,972 Gallery: ouizoid Stats: 225/165/145 WOE: JUDDD	Kerry--I do 16 hr fasts most days with one or two 24hr fasts per week (1pm to 1pm)

08-10-2011, 08:05 AM	#8
fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16,072 Gallery: fawn	I do a little IF too. Generally no more than about 16 hours

08-11-2011, 06:22 AM	#9
Chasintrail Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,335 Gallery: Chasintrail Stats: 205/? size 10/8-10 5'6" WOE: Primal - high-fat/real food	Yes and no. Not intentional structured IF, but I tend to only eat twice a day, usually 15-16 hours between last meal and first meal the next day.