I used to abstain on tuesdays and fridays, but I’m not sure how it impacts my growth. Is it safe?
Anyone under the age of 18 who is interested in IF should be discussing it with their family doctor or medical professional as it is not recommended. Technically it’s a rule of this sub to be 18 to even post.
The body is still developing and growing and needs all its nutrition. That doesn’t mean you can’t be healthier, just that you shouldn’t be fasting without real medical approval. Eat better, move more, etc.
The skeleton (bone mass) is still forming until the age of 21, or even later. When you turn 18, nothing magically changes with your body. So you must understand that you are not grown until your early 20s. Talk to the doctor but the way I see it (and I am not a doctor), 16:8 is a pretty easy method (or you can even do 14:10) as long as you have enough of good, balanced food during your window. You must consume enough protein and calcium, drink enough water, reduce sugar intake, and include enough fiber in your daily diet.
Yes, but you have to be careful. If you’re 17, that means you’re still growing. You can have a decrease in calories, but you must maintain nutrition with vitamins and supplementation. I started IF when I was 18 and weighed 370 pounds back in the 90’s. I made damn sure I ate wholesome foods and took vitamins every single day.
The thing is, your body needs calories for energy and vitamins/minerals for development and/or maintenance. Whether you get your calories from food or stored body fat doesn’t matter to your body as long as you’re getting the energy. But with less food comes less nutrients which is why it’s important to supplement.