I really like 6-18 intermittent fasting interval, but I’ve also been doing weight-lifting for more than a decade and now want to gain some additional muscle and shed some fat. I am aware of calorie counting, so I try to pack those 6 hours with calorie dense foods, however, I’m still worried how intermitted fasting works with weight lifting and what are the best practices? Let’s say I wake up at 9AM and start eating at 10AM-4PM. Then I go to gym at 6PM. Is this alright? Is it ok to go to bed on empty stomach after just having been in the gym. How would you recommend me to set up my 18-6 interval along with 3x a week weight lifting routine?
I’m facing the same issue. I think eating enough protein after lifting heavy is important to ensure muscle growth and avoid atrophy. I had to shift my eating window so I eat once before and once after the gym. On non gym days I try to do omad to ensure a longer fasting window between workout days. I’ve just begun testing out this scheme. Has anyone else tried something similar?
I prefer working out earlier in the day or on my lunch break. I feel like I’m getting solid workouts on an empty (hydrated) stomach. My eating window is generally 2-7PM.
The key to IF is doing what your body tells you. When are you typically hungry?