Autophagy (and fasting).

[fulabeer]

Interesting replies.
I've ALWAYS had breakfast so was a surprise to find people who never have at (natuaklkly rather than following a diet - they just don't find themselves hungry at that time).
A friend park runs on an empty stomach (I'd need at least a banana or fruit bar just for a spike in energy).
Even though I think I'm consuming a small breakfast (without questioning whether I need breakfast) I'm still constructing a meal of porridge, bran flakes, fruit and nuts and a banana in a bowl (with either oat milk or dairy).

I'll just trial it for a while and try brunch/early lunch and lift that evening meal to a much earlier time - essentially skipping out a meal but still having my drinks through out the day (coffee, tea, decaf coffee and matcha with plenty of water.

I've been eating past 10pm for years and years (always put it down to some mythical Mediterranean blood) - convinced this isn't the best idea, but often due to my evening schedules.

I run 5k twice a week. Always in the morning on an empty stomach.
Just a cup of tea when i wake.
Don't want food or poo's sloshing around!

 

[PragueBlue]

I never eat breakfast and when fasting (usually once or twice a year), I only eat once a day, usually dinner around 8pm. First couple of days are tough but after that my body gets used to it and no problem.

 

[somapop]

I run 5k twice a week. Always in the morning on an empty stomach.
Just a cup of tea when i wake.
Don't want food or poo's sloshing around!

Interesting - and I know a few who did this.

Think I'm programmed to grab a breakfast irrespective of hunger (but yeah, I'd have to at least have a cup of tea/coffee beforehand).
Presume your energy is all good?

I never eat breakfast and when fasting (usually once or twice a year), I only eat once a day, usually dinner around 8pm. First couple of days are tough but after that my body gets used to it and no problem.

Definitely try this for a week or two and gauge how I feel.

How long do those fasting periods last for btw?

 

[Gaz in Zurich]

I currently do it. The longest I have done upto now is 5 days without food..After a few days when the body starts using fat as a fuel, you feel alert and and not hungry..I get the best sleep ever and since I've been doing it, little niggles like dodgy ankle and knee have stopped giving me jip.

 

[nw42]

I only ever have breakfast when I'm on holiday, just a brew and a fag in the morning, been same for about 30yrs. I very rarely have anything at lunchtime either, doesn't bother me at all.
Since before Christmas I've been walking every evening, at least 3 miles, sometimes 4, am currently the lightest I've been since my early 20s (63 next month).
Had very high blood pressure in December, prescribed Amplodine, been for a check today and all is fine now, just high cholesterol to deal with now, so am going on statins for that.

I suppose in 6mths time I'll have to have one of those plastic boxes for all the different tablets I'll be on, can't complain though, avoided all that until now.

Back to fasting, I can do 3 or 4 days without food, it's easy if you set your mind to it, probably does me no good but it does help if you need to shed a few pounds in a hurry.

 

[Blue Mist]

When i am on keto i eat between 11 and 4pm , once settled on it i dont feel hungry at all, fasting is good for you

@kaz7 Stop talking rubbish. The British Medical Association have long stated the problems with this action you describe. It causes physical injury never mind ..... oh fasting. As you were. Ergh carry on. Nothing to see here.

 

[Mr Blue Moon]

Autophagy (eat self) is a fascinating subject that I’ve spent hours upon hours researching

Is there a connection between regular fasting and your user name?

 

[PragueBlue]

How long do those fasting periods last for btw?

I usually do it for Lent and then before Christmas (as I know I'll overeat and drink) for a couple of weeks.

 

[oldhamblue]

Pre Lockdown I regularly faster for 48 hrs twice a week. All my fastest 5k's were morning runs on an empty stomach. I only have breakfast once a week. Mon to Fri I eat once when I come home from work. 15k steps a day at work. Never feel hungry.

My recent blood pressure and cholesterol issues are due to a couple of years of heavy drinking

 

[diegoalv]

I just tried once 24-hour fast and for some reason it was very difficult for me. More exercises and healthier nutrition is a better way for me personally. Now after reading this article https://betterme.world/articles/benefits-of-24-hour-fast/ i think of doing it again next month. Do you think the second trial will be better?