Yes, this sounds like the way to go.
Which generally means most days tbf.
As I didn't eat until 11am today (fruit) I can push that 9 hour window to 7pm meaning I can hit the gym after work but still, crucially, eat earlier.
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Autophagy (and fasting).
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Which generally means most days tbf.
As I didn't eat until 11am today (fruit) I can push that 9 hour window to 7pm meaning I can hit the gym after work but still, crucially, eat earlier.
Felt so more tired before bed last night now I've started this routine.
If anything (all the autothagy stuff aside) if I can get a better nights sleep through not eating so late then I'm in credit with it already.
Technically today is the first day on this new routine as yesterday I had an apple, vit c & zinc drink and a cup of tea when I woke up.
Today, just water until 11.
Interested to see how I feel over the next week or so (but v likely I'll cheat at the weekend, which may be ok....)
If anything (all the autothagy stuff aside) if I can get a better nights sleep through not eating so late then I'm in credit with it already.
Technically today is the first day on this new routine as yesterday I had an apple, vit c & zinc drink and a cup of tea when I woke up.
Today, just water until 11.
Interested to see how I feel over the next week or so (but v likely I'll cheat at the weekend, which may be ok....)
kaz7
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You will feel shit for a week but then amazing, no point doing it if you plan to cheat !Felt so more tired before bed last night now I've started this routine.
If anything (all the autothagy stuff aside) if I can get a better nights sleep through not eating so late then I'm in credit with it already.
Technically today is the first day on this new routine as yesterday I had an apple, vit c & zinc drink and a cup of tea when I woke up.
Today, just water until 11.
Interested to see how I feel over the next week or so (but v likely I'll cheat at the weekend, which may be ok....)
I'm about 4 days in with this intermittent fasting/time restricted eating now.
Going to trial it for a month and gauge how I feel as I go along and tweak if necessary.
I've this element of OCD which can be detrimental (around other people I live with, or at least did live with!) or beneficial as it masquerades as will power.
So I'm definitely going to keep it up.
If it does nothing more than ensure I eat FAR earlier then I used to (10pm +) and perhaps trimmed me up a little then it's done its thing.
I feel really good btw. Skipping the breakfast and eating earlier is giving me a bit of a light bounce back.
Using a 9 hour window atm.
I even did my Park Run Saturday morning in the midst of a fast and energy seemed good (although with a leg injury I'm not exactly pushing it).
And according to those in the field of researching this, early tea/coffees are fine as their bitter, rather than sweet (as long as you don't pipe sugar/milk in to them).
I had a good listen to this on Friday which emboldened this habitual process somewhat.
Tim Spector (Zoe) is part of the discussion and I found it quite fascinating. Crucially there's a mention of those times when you feel utterly zapped with energy (what they call bonking in cycling) it absolutely recommends eating at this stage.
I'm also finding it simplifies my life even further (something less to think about in the morning).
I wonder if those studies at Bath Uni contradict any of this (I'll dive in and have a mooch)?
https://joinzoe.com/learn/podcast-intermittent-fasting
Going to trial it for a month and gauge how I feel as I go along and tweak if necessary.
I've this element of OCD which can be detrimental (around other people I live with, or at least did live with!) or beneficial as it masquerades as will power.
So I'm definitely going to keep it up.
If it does nothing more than ensure I eat FAR earlier then I used to (10pm +) and perhaps trimmed me up a little then it's done its thing.
I feel really good btw. Skipping the breakfast and eating earlier is giving me a bit of a light bounce back.
Using a 9 hour window atm.
I even did my Park Run Saturday morning in the midst of a fast and energy seemed good (although with a leg injury I'm not exactly pushing it).
And according to those in the field of researching this, early tea/coffees are fine as their bitter, rather than sweet (as long as you don't pipe sugar/milk in to them).
I had a good listen to this on Friday which emboldened this habitual process somewhat.
Tim Spector (Zoe) is part of the discussion and I found it quite fascinating. Crucially there's a mention of those times when you feel utterly zapped with energy (what they call bonking in cycling) it absolutely recommends eating at this stage.
I'm also finding it simplifies my life even further (something less to think about in the morning).
I wonder if those studies at Bath Uni contradict any of this (I'll dive in and have a mooch)?
https://joinzoe.com/learn/podcast-intermittent-fasting
I'm over two weeks into this TRE plan now.
What it has done already is bring my late nigh eating habits down a good few hours, so that's already a benefit.
With breakfast, I feel like my body is slowly conditioning itself not to be concerned over missing that habit.
I'm not actually eating that much less by skipping breakfast - I'm still having the apple and banana, just not till later.
It's just the bowl of porridge oats and bran with milk I'm skipping (but may need to add that fibre in later in the day at some stage).
I am feeling pretty tired though (sleep isn't great atm so perhaps that will help - the cold adds to this I reckon - hibernation mood!).
I'm hoping this adjusts soon and feel less so as it's a bit draining - I'll give it up to a month to see if I need to adjust anything. Does this tend to get easier?
I'm still at the gym everyday though.
What it has done already is bring my late nigh eating habits down a good few hours, so that's already a benefit.
With breakfast, I feel like my body is slowly conditioning itself not to be concerned over missing that habit.
I'm not actually eating that much less by skipping breakfast - I'm still having the apple and banana, just not till later.
It's just the bowl of porridge oats and bran with milk I'm skipping (but may need to add that fibre in later in the day at some stage).
I am feeling pretty tired though (sleep isn't great atm so perhaps that will help - the cold adds to this I reckon - hibernation mood!).
I'm hoping this adjusts soon and feel less so as it's a bit draining - I'll give it up to a month to see if I need to adjust anything. Does this tend to get easier?
I'm still at the gym everyday though.
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Going to try fasting from today from 6PM to 12 midday, heard that this 18 and 6 is great for weight loss, liver cleansing, improved heart and brain function.
I’ve just read I’m not allowed to have a protein shake for breakfast as that breaks the rules on fasting. :(
How difficult is it, do you actually feel starving going that long without food?
Do you do fasting every day or at a week at a time, once a month say?
I’ve just read I’m not allowed to have a protein shake for breakfast as that breaks the rules on fasting. :(
How difficult is it, do you actually feel starving going that long without food?
Do you do fasting every day or at a week at a time, once a month say?
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I always add honey to my green Tea, would that be allowed when fasting?Green tea is superb,i try to follow each meal with a cup as it helps regulate blood sugar amongst its many benefits.
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been doing IF/TRF for roughly 8 years save my calories and eat bigger meals suits my lifestyle.
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I always do it for Lent, so I'll be starting mine again next Wednesday (will be stopping smoking too so that should make it even more fun!). I just have one meal a day at around 8pm and other than that, only water.Going to try fasting from today from 6PM to 12 midday, heard that this 18 and 6 is great for weight loss, liver cleansing, improved heart and brain function.
I’ve just read I’m not allowed to have a protein shake for breakfast as that breaks the rules on fasting. :(
How difficult is it, do you actually feel starving going that long without food?
Do you do fasting every day or at a week at a time, once a month say?
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Do you feel really hungry! I’m normally eating every couple of hours throughout the day and drinking cup of green tea or coffee every hour. I’ve just read that I won’t be allowed to add honey to my green tea which will make it interesting, fortunately I drink my coffee black. Lent is 60 days right, think I might try this aswell after initial 3 day filter otters fastI always do it for Lent, so I'll be starting mine again next Wednesday (will be stopping smoking too so that should make it even more fun!). I just have one meal a day at around 8pm and other than that, only water.