Spartacus1987
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Anyone tried it for an extended period of time? I’m currently in the middle of an 80 hour fast to kick start ketosis and get off some of the weight I put on from the holidays and recently traveling.
Just waterI've been interested. What are you taking while fasting?
so what is your plan after the 80 hours?Anyone tried it for an extended period of time? I’m currently in the middle of an 80 hour fast to kick start ketosis and get off some of the weight I put on from the holidays and recently traveling.
so for what time to what time do you fast? and then what kind of food do you eat after that? what food s do you NOT eatI've been intermittent fasting for several months, fasting for 16 hours a day. Sometimes I cheat a little, but really try to stay within 15 hours.
Weight is down, blood sugar is down.
Get back to eating a lean diet, 5 meals a day.so what is your plan after the 80 hours?
so what are some of the foods that you stay away fromGet back to eating a lean diet, 5 meals a day.
Carbs, dairy, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, foods with a lot of sodium or salt. I know those aren’t specific foods but a lot of foods fall under those categories.so what are some of the foods that you stay away from
I fast from 8:00 pm 'till noon. Basically I don't snack while watching TV or reading at night and then skip breakfast.so for what time to what time do you fast? and then what kind of food do you eat after that? what food s do you NOT eat
have been hearing things about the sauna? how often do you do that?Nice to see all the different fasting methods.
Personally, I fast Saturday and Sunday, skipping breakfast and lunch both days. Then have a light dinner both days and a light snack at night. Weigh myself on Monday mornings. The rest of the week I eat sensibly and in moderation.
I do exercise and sauna everyday. Have seen great results and am pretty lean for a 55 year old.
Try to sauna every day right after working out. Usually for 30 minutes. Elevates your heart rate a bit so it is almost like light cardio, but without the muscle strain.have been hearing things about the sauna? how often do you do that?
i have found out that for me to drop some pounds, it has more to do with the diet then the exercise...
That is true for everyone.have been hearing things about the sauna? how often do you do that?
i have found out that for me to drop some pounds, it has more to do with the diet then the exercise...
Exactly, I eat a fairly clean diet but Christmas time and just getting back from Las Vegas really ballooned me up and I needed a quick fix to get me at least closer back to where I previously was.Intermittent fasting (16-18 hour) has worked for me in spurts over the years (first started it in early 2020). The problem for me has always been breaking away from the eating schedule for any special occasion (holidays, long weekend, vacations, binge drinking for big sporting events).
The one time I followed it very strictly (over several months) I lost 15 lbs.
How do you feel after the juice cleanses?I’ve not done any fasting, but I have done some juice cleanses in the past. Three days, most of the time, just a little something to kick start a diet.
Much better - usually, towards the end of the third day, I'm dragging a little, energy-wise, but overall, I feel a lot better the weeks following.How do you feel after the juice cleanses?
I've done a keto diet for about 3 months each year for the last 5 years or so, with very good success. I never did long fasting like you're talking about. Rather, I'd do intermittent fasting: Lunch around noon, snack early afternoon, and then dinner in the evening. Then no food for 16 hours from 8pm-noon the next day. Basically you're just eliminating (1) breakfast and (2) late night snacks. If you're strict on limiting/eliminating carbs and not taking too much protein, it's very effective.Anyone tried it for an extended period of time? I’m currently in the middle of an 80 hour fast to kick start ketosis and get off some of the weight I put on from the holidays and recently traveling.
Correct. I'm not going to remember the numbers, but calories burned from just existing, are not all that many fewer than inserting an hour of exercise into the mix. Exercise does tone, improve heart health and reduce stress, so I still see it as a key to success. But I totally agree, it is intake regulation that matters most.have been hearing things about the sauna? how often do you do that?
i have found out that for me to drop some pounds, it has more to do with the diet then the exercise...
I will be starting intermittent fasting after vacation for this exact reason. Hoping to stay true to it for the rest of the year and see some results so I can give myself permission to enjoy Christmas and all the food that brings.Intermittent fasting (16-18 hour) has worked for me in spurts over the years (first started it in early 2020). The problem for me has always been breaking away from the eating schedule for any special occasion (holidays, long weekend, vacations, binge drinking for big sporting events).
The one time I followed it very strictly (over several months) I lost 15 lbs.