Been slacking on intermittent fasting. Going back to 18/6 from today.
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Same here, that is my usual jam too. Let’s get after it!
16/8 works for most right? Why push it? I prefer 17/7 just because it feels better.
More time in fat burning stages allow for more..well fat burn and autophagy
I'm planning to get back on the wagon tomorrow actually. 18/6 is great once you get used to it.
Been doing this for about a year. Less strictly lately since I've been lifting late at night and want some calories after. Basically just skipping breakfast at this point. 2 meals + 2 small snacks a day. More than anything, just avoiding junk and 2500 calorie Jimmy Johns meals has been smart. Down about 10 lbs while all my lifts are up 50%.
Well done!
Get after it mate! Proof of work
Good job, have some sats for steak ⚡
Do it!!! Has done wonders for my physique and mental health 🙌🏽💜
Yeah, I function well on it 👌
I am on 20/4 for almost a year now. It feels great.
Cool. It really isn’t hard to do at all. I experimented with 23/1 too, and even that is fully doable.
true, I haven't done 23/1 for longer than 3 months straight, but it is very effective.
I think a lot of people would benefit greatly from giving their digestive system a regular rest. And to once again experience being a little hungry. Being hungry in the slightest throws most people into a low key panic lol
Autophagy for the win..⚡️💪⚡️
Energy levels are through the roof, I regularly do supplemented caloric restricted intermittent juice fasts for months in a row, 23.5h fast with 30m feeding window. I literally need do exhaust myself with 3-4h workouts a day, often even working out longer than I sleep :)
haha yeah most people dont even want to spend 5 minutes feeling hungry, although it is very beneficial for them in the long run. I have now timed my lifestyle in a way that I start my workout when I get pretty hungry. after 10 minutes into my workout, I forget all about my hunger. After my workout, I take a shower. After my shower, I am extremely hungry and I break my fast. I start with some fruit and then consume the bulk of my protein. If I am still hungry shortly before my eating window ends, I consume some carbs till satisfied. This has worked very well for me so far, and I can only recommend it 🐱
So you get the big majority of your calories in one meal?
Are you concerned with muscle loss, bone loss and organ loss? I’ve done fasting and felt okay for a while and considering getting back to it.
I wonder if Cate Shanahan (pro keto/carnivore) is missing some data or if the n=1 “studies” are adequate.
https://drcate.com/fasting-for-weight-loss-what-does-the-science-say/
Not concerned about muscle or bone/organ loss as I still fill my daily calorie needs, just within a 6 hour window.
18/6 is hard. Do you train regularly? If yes, what? I find it difficult when doing strength training. Even more difficult not to eat being at home at the weekend, but that's on me 😄
I’ve been doing 18/6 for long periods, like year+. Don’t find it hard at all tbh. I do weight training 3-4 times a week plus some cardio
Its not hard. And feels rather beneficial. Energy is consistent. You enjoy food more. And no after lunch food coma.
You are my hero 🫡
Is autophagy a thing? I heard on a podcast, that there are no human studies. Just studies in mice. Anyway i enjoy 18/6 fasting 😉
I think it’s a thing
Yes. Simply reasoned I think a weakened or compromised cell or organism that is stressed or deprived of energy will tend to weaken to expiration quicker than the strong. Higher rates of autophagy make more sense for a 5 day fast than intermittent which may allow hangers on to survive whether or not one believes if studies of either are conclusive. A 5 day FMD is kind of a hybrid but one will feel day 3 and 4 effects in a noticeable way. FMD 3 times/yr has been a good trade off for strict I/F for 350 days/ yr ( or less). Just 2 sats worth.
This is the way. Changed my life completely starting 18/6. Been doing it for about a year now. I throw in 24-36 hour fasts about bi-weekly.
what is 18/6?
A day with 18 hour fast, 6 hour eating window
Your message is resonating with a lot of people.
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It’s a thing of beauty.
It’s a really great tool. I am almost at 200 days in a row (16/8) and love the simplicity and focus it brings to the daily life.
Nice. Started about a month ago. 26/27 days on minimum 16/8, most were in the range of 18/6
Well done.