Bought the premium Zero app thinking that it had a count down timer for the eating window after stopping your fast, but it doesn’t. Or did I mess something up in the settings? Why did I buy this POS premium if...
i always fast at least 16 hours, but i'm not eating for 8 hours, because i start and stop at different times every day. here's an example: day 1: end fast 10am, start fast at midnight day 2: end at 4pm, start...
If I'm doing 20:4 intermittent fasting and my eating window is 5-9pm, I think I would become bloated etc if I drank water during or straight after the 4-hour eating window. But I'm also concerned I will become dehydrated in...
Been doing the IF but I only get a chance to workout after work which is during my eating window 1-9. Does that make sense/safe to do? Will it effect results?
My eating window time is all over the place, But I stick to an 8 hours or less eating window Today, I might break that because my dinner is gonna be done way later than I had expected it Can I...
I have been doing this off and on for a few years, and here is the one question I always have. If you were doing an 18/6 fast and go for 22 hours instead, do you only give yourself 2...
I noticed that an eating window of 8 hours is really too much for me, so to lower my intake of food I try to keep it under 1 hour. Is this alright? 16-23 hours of fasting and 1 hour...
My life is a little hectic right now and I find that I've been ~~driving~~ sticking to my fasting hours, but my eating window will often be hours longer than it ideally should be. I was curious if I should try...
I am very new to intermittent fasting. Me and my wife, we are trying 16:8 version of intermittent fasting. How often should we eat in the eating window? Two times as we used to do, or can we eat fruits...
I do 2-10 because my partner gets off work late and we tend to eat dinner around 8 and if I want to have wine or something I like to factor that in just in case. But is it TOO...
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I have been thinking about trying IF recently. Not for any weight loss or health reason but mostly practical. Almost everything I have read has gone on about having your eating window in the afternoon/ evening. Personally I would be more...
I have been doing 16:8 for the past 2 months daily. However sometimes due to my work shift or other factors, I don't get in all my food during my eating window, so I have to go past the 8...
Say you are doing say 20:4. When the beginning of your eating window comes up, should you eat even if you aren’t particularly hungry at that point. The question seems a lot dumber written down than it did in my...
Saw a talk about 18:6 IF where your feeding window is 9 am to 2 pm. It’s recommended to eat early due to cortisol and thyroid hormones being highest first thing in the morning.
Is this still a good way to see results? I know most people in this sub really push it to days even, but I'm experimenting with daily 18 hours, sometimes pushing to 20 when I can. I'm also on keto...
I've done 18:6 for a year now and love it, but I'm thinking about changing it to 20:4 and change my eating wings from 10a - 4p to 3p - 6p. Is there any guidance on how to go about...
I'm currently doing keto for weight loss and migraine prevention. I've realized that if I have bulletproof coffee with a splash of heavy cream in the morning, (around 8-9a) I'm not hungry until about 2p. If I do 16:8 IF...
Will IF work as well (for insulin resistance specifically, but also overall health) if I simply wait 16 hours to eat again from my previous cutoff? So rather than only eating 8 hours, just marking when I stopped eating...
Hey everyone! How many calories do you usually take during your eating window? And how has it been going for you? What are your current goals?
Is this normal? Will my appetite return? It’s been a few weeks and I’m starting to get concerned. I eat healthy, whole foods and stay around 1500 calories which is about a 700 calorie deficit for me.
Hi all! I’ve had success on 16:8 in the past with a feeding window of 10a-6p, but now that I get up at 4a to work out I find waiting until 10a to eat unbearable. I’m usually looking to snack...
And how did you decide on that target?
So I’m starting IF. 16, 8 roughly. My question is does it matter if my 8 hr eating window changes? So say I fast an extra 2 hours so I push my 8 hr window back 2 hrs. Ex Friday...
I do keto and IF. I usually eat breakfast at 12pm-2pm and eat dinner 6-8pm before college started for an entire month. After uni started, because I have uni from 8.30am to 5pm, I shifted the eating window. So, I...
Hi everyone. I’ve been using 18:6 (with weekly fast days mid-week) for a few months and have seen some useful benefits - I am no longer overweight, my sleep is better, I rarely get breakouts in my skin, all sorts! I...
If you're doing the 20/4 fast is it a bad thing to eat before bed? Does that matter at all? Should your 4 hour window be at a certain time of day?
I’ve been doing IF (16 hrs or more) everyday now for 2 weeks. Starting weight was 180-182lbs, then the lowest I got within these two weeks was 178. I haven’t been eating out much but the last 2 days I...
I’ve been doing IF for a year which has definitely contributed to some of my weight loss but I have kind of hit a plateau. My eating window is around 12-7 but I dirty fast by adding 1 tbsp of...
(19F) my mom consistently advises against it and says that I’ll gain weight if I eat after 7pm. Is it better to follow an 11am - 6pm schedule or is 1PM - 9PM okay?
22 5’11” M. Weighed 156 lbs in 2020 and now I’m at 189 lbs in 2023. I’m tracking my weight with an app. I really need to change my lifestyle. Any advice?? I feel like maybe I should just...
So I’ve been doing the 20:4 fast for the past couple of weeks now and I’m starting to see the pounds come off. I guess I was just wondering when I should start the window after waking up. I currently...
Hey guys, I have been doing IF (mostly 6/18) for a while and at some point the weight didn't want to come off anymore. Don't worry, I'm not scary thin or anything, I'm still a bit overweight. I saw a video...
This doesn’t happen often, but sometimes my eating window is throw off because of scheduling conflicts, or an outing. For example on a 18:6 fast, I may eat earlier in the day, but then also have a late dinner, so...
Question from a student going back to school in a few days doing IF : Ive been able to keep my eating window the same exact hours this summer (every day breaking & starting my fast at the same time)...
As the title says; I work a job serving at a restaurant and my hours fluctuate to early mornings and late nights. It’s kinda hard to eat at my job because of the work flow so I usually eat when...
I only started doing IF 2 weeks ago with a 7 hour eating window and fasting for 17 hours from 3pm to 10pm. Does that time has to be fixed? Most days I don't feel hungry at 3pm and...
I’ve always been taught not to eat just before bed because of digestion and metabolism issues. Is there any truth to that? I’m thinking like a 3 to 9 pm window.
I was having a hard time sleeping on a super empty stomach, so I was advised to try changing my eating window. Ever since I changed to eating a few hours before bed instead of when wake up, I've been...
Drinking is usually done at end of the day so I sometimes crave liquor but can't help but think if it will affect my IF.
What type of self talk do you give yourself when you get cravings? All I hear in my head is "you're hungry, you need this now, eat it while you can"!
Hi All. I've tried IF several times to lose weight for a few years now. No real progress, but I really enjoy the simplicity of it. I have no problem waiting until 3 or 4pm to eat my first meal....
I’m doing 18-6 IF 2pm-8pm eating window, and have been exercising in between my meals. I’ve read somewhere that the fat burning process happens within the 14th-16th hour. I was wondering if it’s generally normal for people to exercise within that...
I'm new to this and was considering on starting 16:8 IF. But I have a question, is an 8 hour window for eating actually necessary? Can I just limit my calorie intake to have less than I actually need?
Over the last couple of weeks I started doing 16:8 fasting mixed with intuitive eating. Unfortunately, my work has implemented a time dependent break schedule due to people in my department getting COVID from each other. My time slot is...
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On weekends I keep my eating window pretty much 1pm to 9 pm (doing 16:8). During the week my lunches can range from 10am to 2:45 pm, so I'm wondering if I will still get the same benefits of fasting...
Hey. I want to start maintaining 16:8 gradually, but I'm not sure how to manage it. I start working at 9:00, so I'm having breakfast somewhere between 9:00-10:30. At 10:00 I'm already quite hangry, plus I don't feel well (dizziness,...
Obviously you shouldn't eat an absolute massive amount of food but would you still lose weight if you had maybe a normal sized dinner and then snacked on candy and other stuff during the eating window? I'm doing 20 hour...
Would like to try rolling 120s, asking if I still need to eat in calorie restriction within my eating window of 48 hrs or is it okay to exceed 2000 calories per day? Note: Will still be avoiding/limiting sugars and...
Looking to try IF as a way to lose a little added pandemic weight, nip some bad snacking habits in the bud, and generally feel a lot better and healthier overall. However, I'm up very early, work shifts, and do long...
I have been doing intermittent fasting for a number of years, but recently started increasing my fasting times. Due to health issues, I tend to be nutrient deficient. When I do 20/4 fasting, that four hour window is not enough...
Currently fasting 16 hours from 7pm to 11am and am considering incorporating exercise into my daily routine. In the past I've found that working out in the morning (7-8am) is the best option for me as I can sort of...
My eating window is 4-11, and I go to bed about an hour later. I'm active during the day, and pretty sedentary at night. Would I benefit from altering my eating window, or does it not make a difference? Thank y'all! Edit:...
So far I’ve mostly been fasting through until dinner time (5:30-6:30) but I’m kind of wanting to switch to where I’m fasting through the evening and night because I’m having some GI issues at night and just feel blegh. Does...
I have insomnia due to anxiety, so usually i fell asleep at 3-4 am. It's hard to battle the night cravings, lunch OMAD is easiest time for me but still having trouble at night. Anyone have similar experience/advice?
I’m currently adhering (somewhat loosely) to a 11am - 7 because it allows me to eat dinner with my partner after work. I’m swallowing my last bite at 7:05 most days. Separately, I’ve always suffered from insomnia - the...
I’m new to 16:8 fasting. If I go over my 8 hour eating window is that ok as long as I do. 16 hour fast after I’m done eating? Is the emphasis really just on making sure we don’t eat...
Hi everyone I started IF this week as part of a research trial and so far so good. The trial suggests a 10hr eating window but I've probably been doing usually a 16:8 fast (although yesterday I had a 22 he...
Hi all, I want to start a thread about what actual times your eating window opens and closes? I have been doing 16:8 for about a month but struggling to keep the schedule consistent with my work demands (I’m...
I aim to fast 18 hrs a day may be Sometimes i can drink coffe with milk but some days i cant it makes me hungry I fast to lose weight only But some days i find my self ravenous and...
Should you be limiting your eating in meals vs snacks. I have just gotten back on he fasting wagon after about 2 years ish. Im fasting for insulin sensitivity and weight loss, overall health benefits. I started back on...
Hi everyone, typically I do OMAD in the evenings from Mon - Thurs then eat normally in fri sat sun. This has been working for me (I'm 6 foot and started at 89kg now I'm about 84) I'd say my...
I am very good about fasting, but terrible about making good choices of what to eat when I’m done fasting. I’d love 4-5 go-to easy window-openers. What works for you?
So I’ve been intermittent fasting for almost 2 years now. I typically do an 8 hour window, and occasionally I will do an extended fast. My issue is that sometimes I find myself either breaking my fast early because...
A bit of an issue here that comes up quite frequently. I’ve been doing 16:8 along with tracking my calories and doing IIFYM. It works like a charm for losing weight. Especially when I plan out my meals. But sometimes, I...
I've been doing 16/8 for a week and plan on eventually getting to 20/4. I was thinking I would reduce my window by 30 minutes every week, but would like to get input from others.
I restarted 16:8 IF two weeks ago after gaining all the weight that I lost (30 pounds) before I got married in September. It has been a struggle getting back on track, but I have determination. Tonight, my husband came home from...
18:6 with an eating window that opens at 5PM and closes at 11PM. I largely chose this window because I want to be able to eat dinner with my family (we're not all together for any other daily meals) and...
I’m currently on a 7 day fast, for autophagy and to jumpstart ketosis. I want to come off of the fast into an IF schedule. I plan to do 16:8, but trying to figure out the best times for my...
Hello, im almost 50, 14% body fat, light weights 4 days per week and do cardio most days. I've been athletic most of my life. I am not looking for weight loss, but instead would like to...
Tried searching the sub for this but couldn’t find it. My psychiatrist briefly mentioned that early eating windows are better for women (i.e. I should eat after early AM workout and stop at 4pm). Has anyone heard this before? Experienced...
Hi all! I was diagnosed last year with inattentive ADHD, and currently awaiting medication. In the meantime, I've been adjusting my lifestyle, diet, and exercise to compensate. One of the things that works super well for me is a large amount...
My typical 16:8 day turned into an OMAD one today because I usually eat my meals from noon to 8 pm, but today I had a late lunch at around 3 pm and had some stuff to do with a...
I try to from 8 PM to noon. But the past couple days I fasted from 6 PM-10AM. then the next day 7 PM- 11 AM, etc. Is this bad to do? My work hours fluctuate and I’m new to this....
I'm trying out IF for the first time with a 16/8 schedule. It feels fine so far. Currently my window is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. most days. One thing I'm curious about is whether there's a preferred way to spread...
Hi everyone, I was wondering if you all could share your thoughts on your eating windows. Usually I eat from 10AM-6PM but I’m not sure how well this is working out for me. I still feel pretty tired and sluggish. I...
Just curious to hear your thoughts. I noticed I’m barely eating 1200 calories each day. After eating mostly eggs, chicken, veggies/fruit, I noticed I don’t have much of an appetite. I walk about 10,000 steps a day. I’m worried I...
I have seen a large amount of explanation that explains how you get to the fat reserves with intermittent fasting and they all make sense. They explain that there is not one tank, but two tanks we work with....
Has anyone seen better results after moving your eating window earlier in the day? I have always done 16/8 with eating window from 12 pm to 8 pm. But I tend to go to bed around 9, and...
Hi everyone, Since I completed my 7 days water fast, I going on a 20/4 fast (a snack and a meal) and I was wondering how to manage the calorie intake during the 4 hours window. Should I look after taking all...
Hi all! I've been looking at adding a greens drink to my diet. Does anyone have experience they would like to share? Is it worth it and did you see results (both in how you feel and changes in metabolic...
I've been doing 20:4 the last week. I feel I'm doing something wrong yesterday causer I gained weight when every day before I was losing weight. During my eating window I have a fruit smoothie ( banana, strawberry, protein powder,...
Hey everyone, I (M/30) started doing intermittent fasting about 45 days ago. I was really happy with the results. I dropped about 19 pounds in the first 4 weeks, bringing me from 359lbs down to 340lbs. I find...
I’ve been consistently fasting for about a month - at least 16:8, but lately have been reaching 17 or 18 hours more and more. My issue is not so much the fasting window as much as the feeding window - I’m...
I’m IF because I snack a lot, so it’s more giving me discipline on when to eat and when not to. That said, I’m not changing up what I eat during the open window - just eating less of it. Despite...
Yesterday I did my usual 18:6/20:4 -ish thing. My sweet spot tends to be start eating sometime between 10:30 and noon and stop sometime between 2:30 and 4:30. Really just depends on the day. Very occasionally I will extend my...
I'm 16/8 right now, about to move to 22/2. Basically OMAD but I tend to snack while I'm cooking and then we drink at night while winding down, and I sometimes have some dairy before bed. Once...
Hi all! I would love some advice here: So Ive been fasting for a few years, and for the last 2 years have stuck to a 4 hour eating window at night. I love it so much as it has given...
I have been trying to do a clean 16:8 fast for a few weeks. I am doing well in terms of not eating outside of my eating window. However, my family keeps passing around these little colds (we have one daughter...
I begin my school day at 6am and we usually eat dinner around 6:30pm. I have coffee or tea every morning and usually eat breakfast on my way into work. I’m looking to fast 14 hours, eat 10 (fast 6:30pm-8:30am)...
What works best for you? Do you eat early in the day or late at night. Would be interesting if anyone has experience with both and what your preferences are. Personally i start eating at about 11am and finish before...
Have many woman found success loosing weight with this type of protocol? If so I'd really appreciate how much you lost over how long. Edit: 1-4 hour eating window to help ease in on when I've managed to fast longer
Hi everyone so due to persisting health issues I stated a medical water fasting few months ago 48 hr fast almost 3 times a month My question is can I execute protocol mentioned above for long period of time without...