Recently started 16:8 ans I find that when I am fasting while regularly working out, i am just passing out during random times in the day, and I don’t have the energy to keep up with all my to dos…
When does your body adjust? How log does it typically take? Do I need to cut back on the cardio workouts?
Thanks in advance.
Have you tried adjusting your eating window or when you do cardio in relation to when you fast? When I first started IF, I did 16:8, cardio 3-4x a week, and let my body adjust to that for the first month or so. Then I went to OMAD and started playing around trying to figure out my ideal time to eat and workout so that I had the most energy for exercising and just generally throughout the day. Now I workout nearly every day between 6-7am and eat in the evening, usually around 6-7pm. It’s just what works for me.
The important thing is to listen to your body. If you’re just constantly exhausted, something isn’t working with your timing.
I do the same UF 16:8 but I also do weight training. Make sure you fuel in your body before doing intense exercise. I stop eating at 8pm and start eating the following day around 12pm. I workout somewhere in between that once I get the energy from the food I am eating. I also drink coffee outside the eating times before noon. You may want to try 14:10 for a bit or adjust the times you eat. It could also be your diet as well.