I'm going to try this weight loss thing again.
Any advice? And please be nice!
41-45, F
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marsbar · F
@QueenandCrown That’s great. I’ve heard that at 16 hrs, you start burning more fat.
Tatsumi · 31-35, M
@marsbar This is also great advice--however, it can be quite difficult. It's best to start with a much wider eating window, initially, then build it up.
So, at first, do 10 hour fasts. Once used to that once a week or so, then you can do 12 hour fasts (or whenever you think you can try it), then 14 hour fasts, then the typical 16/8.
A great tip is tea and black coffee are fine to drink during these fasts, at least for weight loss purposes. Autophagy is another matter.
In addition, for longer fasts like 24-72 hours, carbonated water helps me a great deal.
Also understanding that you will only really get hungry during your natural meal times. If you can get past that impulse, it will stop.
So, at first, do 10 hour fasts. Once used to that once a week or so, then you can do 12 hour fasts (or whenever you think you can try it), then 14 hour fasts, then the typical 16/8.
A great tip is tea and black coffee are fine to drink during these fasts, at least for weight loss purposes. Autophagy is another matter.
In addition, for longer fasts like 24-72 hours, carbonated water helps me a great deal.
Also understanding that you will only really get hungry during your natural meal times. If you can get past that impulse, it will stop.