I’ve tried the 5:2 and 16:8 a few years ago for 6 months or so and didn’t notice a difference. One key factor may have been that I live a very sedentary life (especially when I did 5:2, I was also extra fatigued).
2 months ago, I started a new medication and I’m so hungry all the time. I feel like stuffing food down my throat even if I’m full. This is a very common side effect from it, which is why I’m thinking about trying fasting again although I didn’t notice much of a result back then. I’m at home all day which makes it difficult not to snack.
Which fasting method (5:2,16:8,18:9, other) worked the best for you? And what other changes did you make, if any, besides from restricting your eating window? I’ve heard that standing up for a bit every 40 minutes or so keeps your metabolism from getting into a ‘resting’ state.
16:8 is a great start to build a habit and curb some of the excess however it’s (for me) more a maintenance lifestyle. It’s a great stepping stone to 18:6 which starts producing results and in removing alcohol+ sugar for 2 week sprints and then significant results occur
Conquer one dragon at a time. Do 16:8 just because it gives your gut and brain a break from the cycle. Figure out how many calories you are really consuming in a day and lower that number. Lots of wonderful apps that will do it for you.If you “fail better” you still win. Any type of movement is good, helps to burn those calories. If you don’t burn them, they just hang all around you.Good luck 🍀
I do 16:8 with 24s thrown in. I’m currently doing a 120hr.
16:8 works best in terms of my schedule and calorie needs. I find it hard to get all my calories in a shorter window. I’m vegan so my meals have a lot of volume. I focus on fiber first and I avoid the more heavily processed foods which tend to be higher calorie so I have to work on eating enough.
IF is simply the window during which you eat/don’t eat It’s not a diet as such. You’ll still need to figure out what works nutritionally for your personal goals.
Even if you do nothing else but be less sedentary you’ll benefit in terms of health and overall mood. Standing every 40 minutes is an awesome start and you’ll benefit for sure.
I lost weight successfully on 5:2 in the past, but only when I was more active, and I often went over on calories.
I’m working on 18:6 at the moment, eating between 12 and 6pm and I love it. I haven’t lost much weight yet, because I haven’t been counting calories, but I feel great energy-wise, my skin is better and I’m less bloated. I’m going to start counting calories as of tomorrow, and should see a good drop hopefully!