16:8 diet tips?

Question

So for inflammation and weigh loss I’ve decided to do the 16:8 diet. I’ve attempted it before and I usually feel really ill and then when I can eat it takes me ages to feel “normal again” I’m guna try adding coconut water for the electrolytes to see if that helps.
Any tips?

Answer

If fasting makes you sick don't do it. It's not safe. If you do it and don't feel sick then it's fine. I did it overnight. I would cut off food at 7p.m. At dinner and then I wouldn't eat anything until 11 a.m The next morning. Only drink water or unsweet tea or coffee during fast. Make sure you eat good healthy balanced meal during eating period. Not sugary or greasy bad foods it'll make you feel bad if you aren't eating healthy

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That's a pretty nice fasting interval! It's definitely easier than OMAD, which I did for a couple weeks years ago. Fasting does detox the body, so it's normal to feel like trash for the first few days. Make sure to drink lots of water. Some people find it easier to ease into a fasting routine for when they haven't fasted in a while so their bodies can get used to it. If you feel terrible even after weeks of this, it might be a blood sugar thing. 
It might help to eat in intervals throughout the 8 hours. E.g., eat a meal when it starts, snack sometime in the middle, and a meal before it ends. That way your energy should stay up far better than having only one meal and snacks (if that's what you normally have in that time). Whatever works for you! Try different foods and different portions and try to stay away from anything that would leave you feeling groggy. 
I used to do IF subconsciously where I wouldn't have anything all day even when super physically active at work and eat a large meal and snack for the evening. I was tired until I threw in a protein/vitamin shake for a boost in the morning, but I suppose that wouldn't be plausible with 16:8 unless it was modified.

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Stop doing this to yourself. Eat healthy meals at regular intervals. Eat smaller portions if that's an issue for you. Don't do these gimmick diets that aren't sustainable and make you miserable.

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Are you doing IF? Then only water and black coffee during your fast. Read gin stevens books and listen to her podcasts.
I’m down 17 lbs now 🙂

16:8 diet tips?

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