People make up a lot of weird stuff about women and fasting that is based on nothing, as far as I can tell.
Just one data point: I’m a cis woman, I’ve been doing OMAD for months, and if anything it seems to have helped with some hormone problems I have (PCOS).
Don’t always listen to “people” they can be biased, my opinion from what it seems like you’re doing just fine if you want go more but just listen to your body if you feel light head or other alarming symptoms take a step back and reevaluate everything, it’s seems good stick to it don’t change it if it’s not broken 👍🏻
not a doctor btw lol
Not a doctor, but from what I understand, women of child bearing age should be a bit careful about extended fasts because that could lead to enough calorie reduction that the body starts to preserve energy. This could lead to changes in menstrual cycle or loss of period for example.
I am a woman who is trying to conceive. I am doing 14:10. If/when I get pregnant, I will probably switch to 12/12. TRE has really helped me cut out late night eating and drinking capuccino first thing in the morning. So for me sticking to 12:12 will still be beneficial.
I don’t know science/ins and outs/etc, and I am a dude, however I think you should do what you like to do, and let your body tell you if it’s working or not.
If you feel good fasting for longer hours, than do it. If it affects you negatively, then don’t.
Again, I’m just a guy who jumped into IF with no research/knowledge, and I’m totally not a doctor, but that’s how I roll with it. I would assume that can apply to women as well, but I don’t know
From what I’ve read, a 16-hour daily fast is really just time-restricted eating (not extended fasting). As long as you feel like you’re getting enough calories and nutrients, it shouldn’t be a problem.
Dr. Mindy Peltz on youtube recommends not fasting on the 20th day of your cycle until you have your menstruation. This would result in lower progesterone levels which would result in hair loss and infertility