Intermittent Fasting??

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Has anybody ever done this and lost weight? I'm really considering it since I'm overweight but I work out and I've been gaining muscle. I'm going to do it from 1pm since i really eat around that time before work & any time after 7pm, i drink water or green tea or something that doesnt have calories. You don't eat after 7 until 1pm the next day.. I work out from 7:30-8:15 pm with my trainer Monday-Thursday, so would it be beneficial to workout during this fasting ? I'm planning to do it for a month to see progress. I've heard of eating 4x a week and fasting 3x a week was the best solution but I want to know if anybody has done this and succeeded? I am really considering doing this tomorrow. Comment please!

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I have pretty much always done intermittent fasting. Mainly because I know I can't eat 2 hours before I go to sleep otherwise I personally wake up and want to devour everything. Then I am also often the person that just skips breakfast. I'd say start off slow, don't just jump right into it if your body isn't used to it, because then you would be starving yourself and then potentially binge eating. Cut out two hours plus sleep time and see how your body reacts before you really try to take out more hours.
As for any difference between intermittent fasting and regular eating, I don't know. I've always just gone naturally what I know my body prefers. Only recently when I started to get into better eating habits did I find out I had been doing this.

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I do the 16/8 intermittent fasting.. meaning you fast for 16 hours and eat for 8 hours. I did this everyday for a month. like your first meal starts at 12pm and you stop eating at 8pm and do the same the next day. You can start eating earlier or later but have to stop after 8 hours. I'm also doing paleo. I've lost 10 pounds in a month.. I mean I did slip up a few days but got right back on it. I'm now under 120 which I haven't seen in years! So I recommend doing this way first as it's more doable long term.

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Google intermittent fasting for women. They say if you choose to (I've been researching for when I'm done EBP) to eat say 2-3 days normal then fast a day. If you fast for more than that your hormones will get way out of wack and then that effects your periods and fertility. And most of what I e found is women tend to stay on the intermittent fasting this way than trying to fast several days in a row.

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Yes! I love intermittent Fasting it's definitely a lifestyle change. I lost lots of weight and maintained the weight loss. It's not starving yourself as some may claim. you have to just listen to your body and there is various ways and times you can do it to fit your routine. It's the best thing I've ever done. I can't wait til I give birth and finish breastfeeding to get back on it.

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my fast is 10-5, basically i break my fast after my workout. i would suggest you do the same

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My wife did the 8:16 fasting diet. She did well! It's tough but if you can get to that afternoon time you'll survive! Lots of water! I'd suggest  juicing while doing this as well!  Good luck!

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Not worth it..  Hardly lose anything.. Rather eat healthier and allow yourself Thursday and Saturday night cheat meals and deserts while getting daily exercise

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Nope nope nope not eating and exercising do NOT go well together... body needs to be replenished to prevent injury

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erm, I have to fast for 30 days(its a religious thing) each year. When I fast, its usually around 12 hours of no food and water. sadly during this period, people end up gaining weight  more so than losing it cuz when its time to break the fast you binge eat.

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Honey I would say no no no. I've actually done a lot of school in regards to things like this, RN and Nutrition and it's not healthy. Yes you may see some immediate weight loss but it won't stay off unless you keep doing that forever. The best way is to lose it in a healthy manner, seems like you've already had a great start. Just focus on having a good healthy eating lifestyle. It's not about "dieting" it's truly about the lifestyle of just being healthy overall. Focus on lots of protein and fruits and veggies w/a lot less carbs. It worked for me and continues to work for me. Cleansing is always good here and there, yet fasting can be dangerous if you have an intense work out regime. Everyone's body is different so definitely consult your nutritionist or even trainer, they usually have some training when it comes to nutrition. They should anyways haha.  All the best to you! And good luck in your journey. I know it isn't easy! I've been there and got the weight of without having to fast, pretty quickly too just by eating good and working out.

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