Hello there all - I am not new to intermittent fasting, but would love to give it another try.
For context, I am 22 years old (f) and cook almost daily. I am currently struggling to develop healthy eating habits, as I am still somewhat stuck in the mindset of eating whatever with a fast metabolism, as I did in my teenage years.
The past times that I’ve tried intermittent fasting, I will fast until dinner, but then all work would be done away with due to binging on dinner and snacks.
Does anyone have any tips on a good fasting split as well as developing the discipline to not binge?
Any help is welcome
Find what your triggers are and avoid them. For me it was late night snacking when I sit on the couch and watch TV.
I now have a treadmill and a rowing machine set up by the TV. If I want to watch a little TV at night I’ll hop on one of these machines and do a little exercise while I watch a show.
Work your way up to one meal a day.
Start with 12:12 for a week. Then 14:10 for a week. Then 16:8 for a week. Then 18:6 for a week. Then 20:4 for a week.
If you go slowly, you’ll find the sweet spot that’s right for you - the size window that’s big enough You don’t binge.
Some people who do a 4 hour window will eat from 2pm to 6pm. Earlier in the day before cravings get too big.
Also, eating lower carb helps with cravings. Maybe eat more whole foods.
Best of luck!