So I started IF, and need a little advice.....

[Rockstar Mom]

I'm on day 4 and I'm soooooooooooooo tired. I'm doing the 16:8 method. I dont drink coffee, but I got some today to wake myself up at work, and that still didnt work. I was knocked OUT in the break room after lunch. I dont know if its because I'm not eating extra greens, like I've seen people say on here? I eat veggies with both my meals, but its the normal amount that I'd usually make.

I started this, because I've been stalled on my weight loss for literally 6 months now. I havent gained, but I havent lost either. And I want to drop this last 30.

Would 14:10 give me about the same results?

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

You been stalled for 6 months? Take a month off, your metabolism is fried. Holidays are the perfect month to do it too. Come back to it in January... new year new you

 

[Rockstar Mom]

You been stalled for 6 months? Take a month off, your metabolism is fried. Holidays are the perfect month to do it too. Come back to it in January... new year new you

Take a month off of what? I’ve only been doing IF for a few days. Did you mean a month off of diet and exercise?

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

Take a month off of what? I’ve only been doing IF for a few days. Did you mean a month off of diet and exercise?

Take a month off the diet, but keep exercising

Body can only burn fat so long, eventually you gotta take your foot off the pedal. When I drop weight I usually take a break for 2 weeks every 2 months. Or maybe a week after a month. You need that reset

 

[Rockstar Mom]

Take a month off the diet, but keep exercising

Body can only burn fat so long, eventually you gotta take your foot off the pedal. When I drop weight I usually take a break for 2 weeks every 2 months. Or maybe a week after a month. You need that reset

Ok. I can give that a try. I’ll try the 2 weeks first. I’m scared to go a whole month without my diet

 

[IrateMastermind]

What is 16:8 method?

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

Ok. I can give that a try. I’ll try the 2 weeks first. I’m scared to go a whole month without my diet

2 weeks might be enough, but after 6 months you might need more time

 

[Piffiztheanswer]

Rest is as if not more important than the actual diet breh. Make sure your getting a variety of nutrients in your feeding hours. Especially carbs thats what gives you energy.

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

What is 16:8 method?

Only eating within an 8 hour window

 

[IrateMastermind]

I have my opinion on the matter but I don’t have time to post the evidence behind it.

All I can say is stop the 16 by 8 like the first person said but don’t junk up a diet. You can still eat healthy and be healthy without fasting. You don’t have to stop forever but when something stops working you gotta change something.

Also, like the other person said. Sleep and recovery is very important. More important than your workout.

 

[nyknick]

From what I heard 14:10 is recommended for women. Haven't researched why but try 14 instead of 16 and see how you feel.

 

[Rockstar Mom]

I get about 7 hrs sleep on a good night. 6 on a long day. It definitely is a priority of mines in 2019(and now) to try for a full 8 hrs of sleep.

I’ll also add 1 or 2 snacks for some extra calories. I cut out all snacking. I just have my meals and that’s it.

 

[IrateMastermind]

I get about 7 hrs sleep on a good night. 6 on a long day. It definitely is a priority of mines in 2019(and now) to try for a full 8 hrs of sleep.

I’ll also add 1 or 2 snacks for some extra calories. I cut out all snacking. I just have my meals and that’s it.

Sleep is the problem if not one of the problems. You need quality sleep more than quantity. It’s gonna sound odd but cut all the lights out in your house an hour before bed and light candles or sit in the dark. The blue light from these newer lightbulbs mimic sunlight. The blue light too close to bed blunts the release of melatonin which could lead to low quality sleep.

There’s a bunch of information on sleep hacking on the internet. Just pick a few you things you can stick with and see how you feel.

 

[xoxodede]

What do you eat during your window?

Are you eating enough protein? Are you vegan/vegetarian?

Also, are you exercising daily? Do you have an known food allergies - meaning have your been tested for food sensitivities or allergies?

You may wanna try a full 24-48 hrs fast - to kick off your IF again.

I eat one meal a day as well -- and I am usually eat between 4-7pm. You might wanna play around with what time you eat.

 

[Spliff]

Without deconstructing your whole shyt... do you normally eat breakfast? If so, start your window at breakfast and see how you feel.

Likely the best implementation of IF anyway.
Intermittent Fasting Increases 24h Energy Expenditure, But Skipping Breakfast Linked to Reduced Metabolic Flexibility - SuppVersity: Nutrition and Exercise Science for Everyone