In the past couple weeks I’ve attempted to start ADF. Ive been keto on and off for 3 years and due to inconsistencies and covid I gained back 35 of the 90 pounds I had lost originally. I dabbled in fasting when i was keto in the beginning and even did a a 48 hour fast once.
Now im trying to ramp my weight-loss again and I really love everything about ADF and I want to be able to do it with ease. My problem is i cannot fall asleep hungry.
Yesterday was my fasting day and i got all the way to 11pm and then broke my fast with eggs cause I kept tossing and turning. Prior to that i had been fasting until 7pm and then having a very low carb high fat meal like scrambled eggs and bacon but only eating a little. Enough to be able to sleep. I dont want to eat before bed as I’d like to do a true 36 hour fast and im wondering if maybe OMAD is better but ive tried omad before and i can do it but over time i didnt like doing it everyday.
Idk does anyone have advice on the night time hunger with ADF?
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I’ll be the one to say it… You just have to get used to it. Once you get into a routine it’s pretty easy - and sleep works itself out. But if you quit when you’re hungry, you’ll never get to the smooth sailing part. Consider having some hot tea before bed, or try to fall asleep to a podcast or music. Fasting is 50% physical, 50% mental. It’s a decision.
I use melatonin pills .they are very effective and can be bought from amazon without prescription. Also they are extremely cheap .
Just buy them you will never regret it.They also work with difficult times like exams etc to help fall a sleep