Hey yall, just started IF a bit ago (20:4) and I’ve been doing pretty good. Howevwe today I seemed to have gotten a craving for some fast food while I’m on my fast and wanted to see how any of you go about dealing with those cravings? Any advice is appreciated, thanks!
If you’re in 20:4 then just wait for you eating window and have your fast food.
If you don’t eat what you’re craving you’ll just keep being reminded of it for the entire week until one day you won’t be able to resist and might even eat outside your feeding window.
Last week I craved for burger for about 5 days. After eating my meal on the 5th day I ordered and ate the burger and ended up eating about 2.5 calories that day (my bmr is only about 1800) and had heartburn.
With a bit more experience you’ll find these kind of cravings will go away. Eat whatever you like in your window, but pay close attention to how you feel during your following fast, and let that information shape your choices going forward. Best of luck with your new lifestyle.