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No, all your eating happens in that 10 hour window. You fast for at least 14 hours per day. Easy enough if you eat an early dinner and don't snack after.
Is the position of that window relevant? So, I sleep 9h, which means, I'm awake 15h. If I don't eat 2,5h before and after sleeping, would this be enough?
Really enjoying IF and it's had enormous benefits for me. The doc basically said my latest bloods are outstanding, way, way down from the serious telling-off I got 6 months ago. I'm not using someone else's schedule, just listening to my body and pushing boundaries as hard as my fitness will allow. But there are mental "downsides" to reckon with. It's not grumpiness, but rather a "predatory" state. Not quite aggressi…
I know this feeling well. This is a false sense of sharpness caused by undereating. You dont feel hungry or tired, just energized, light and strong. I say false sense of sharpness, because you're actually not that alert. Yes, you can push yourself more, but your brain is in flight/fright mode and not thinking rationally.
I am always unsure how this applies to someone with an irregular exercise schedule. If, when fasting (intermittent) my exercise is primarily cardio then I will continue fasting. However if it is resistance training, does getting some protein into my system as soon as possible take priority over fasting? Or is this less important than the immediate-protein-shake crowd suggests? Should I try to pull the window forward…
> “It’s not a pill, but a healthy habit that can significantly reduce these three risks of disease without any adverse side effects.” This is probably the case for a lot of health issues. But we always want a pill that will fix the issues while allowing us not to change our habits.
I remember reading that the reason that many doctors prescribe pills over a lifestyle change is that it is significantly easier to gain compliance. I can imagine it's kind of like being a parent or manager. After advising perfect behavior and rarely getting it, you give up and settle for easy, less perfect but achievable advice.
does doctors prescribing lifestyle change have any noticeable effects though. I assume everyone already knows they need to 'eat better and exercise'. I am not convinced that doctor telling them this will finally make it sink in for anyone.
Also, most doctors have layman level understanding of nutrition and excercise and many of them are not in best shape themselves.
Really enjoying IF and it's had enormous benefits for me. The doc basically said my latest bloods are outstanding, way, way down from the serious telling-off I got 6 months ago. I'm not using someone else's schedule, just listening to my body and pushing boundaries as hard as my fitness will allow. But there are mental "downsides" to reckon with. It's not grumpiness, but rather a "predatory" state. Not quite aggressi…
What was the change in blood reports?
I am surprised somone can simply reverse their 'serious' metabolic disease state in mere 6 months.
Then what would be the point of living a healthy lifestyle everyday if you can simply 'get healthy' in a matter of months when you need it.
I've wondered about this for a while. My friends don't give a shit about health and barely do any physical activity. They can get to 'outstanding' equivalent level in 6 months at the time of their choosing? That doesn't seem fair,lol.
Really enjoying IF and it's had enormous benefits for me. The doc basically said my latest bloods are outstanding, way, way down from the serious telling-off I got 6 months ago. I'm not using someone else's schedule, just listening to my body and pushing boundaries as hard as my fitness will allow. But there are mental "downsides" to reckon with. It's not grumpiness, but rather a "predatory" state. Not quite aggressi…
Really enjoying IF and it's had enormous benefits for me. The doc basically said my latest bloods are outstanding, way, way down from the serious telling-off I got 6 months ago. I'm not using someone else's schedule, just listening to my body and pushing boundaries as hard as my fitness will allow. But there are mental "downsides" to reckon with. It's not grumpiness, but rather a "predatory" state. Not quite aggressi…
I've been trying to do this for years but I like my coffee with cream and sugar. I've tried various sugar/cream alternatives over the years but nothing really stuck. With coffee+lite cream + sugar I fast about 15 hrs a day. Am I getting any benefits at all?
Having said that, I still do 18/6 IF with cream in my coffee and in my personal experience I still feel great and have had many positive benefits from continuing IF.