Intermittent Fasting, forever

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If you eat a calorie surplus then you will gain weight. If your looking to lose fat you will need to restrict calories. At the end of the day the same rule applies to IF. Calories in vs calories out = weight lose or weight gain. IF is not an "eat all you want diet".

 

[Sayonara]

If you eat a calorie surplus then you will gain weight. If your looking to lose fat you will need to restrict calories. At the end of the day the same rule applies to IF. Calories in vs calories out = weight lose or weight gain. IF is not an "eat all you want diet".

I've found that IF has far more benefits than just losing weight. Diet is a massive part of our daily lives and when we start to control and understand our hunger, and that we've been eating at the wrong times and more to something more natural, that had major impacts on my mind. It was like taking control over something I didn't even know was a problem - very similar stuff to people starting NoFap.

So absolutely if you're trying to lose weight, then feel free to restrict your calorie intake a bit, though I wouldn't recommend going crazy on it because you're just get super hungry and end up breaking the fast after some time passes. For the longer term the aim is definitely to get your calorie intake back to the norm.

Take things slowly, and even if you don't actually reduce your calorie intake, you'll still be burning off more calories by being active while in a fasted state in the mornings.

 

[sephhh]

Hi guys, I'm just about 30 days into NoFap and I just wanted to share something that I started doing at the beginning of this year that has given me lots of positive effects and I think given me the tools to sustain NoFap - intermittent fasting (IF), daily, forever.

Since I started IF, my energy levels have increased, I'm more alert, slender and I'm not watching what I eat as much. My friend does it too and says his IBS has literally disappeared!

Here's the low-down - it's so simple.
You fast (don't eat) every day for 16+ hours and then eat during the remaining 8 hours, usually 2 big meals. That means you could eat between midday and 8pm, or 2pm and 10pm, or anywhere inbetween or beyond that.

When I first heard about it, I was so against it, as most people are.
"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!"
"I could NOT survive until lunchtime without food!"
(Remind you of anything? "Masturbation is important to keep everything working", "I could NOT give up masturbation!")

The first day of IF I was very hungry, I even felt a little dizzy. The dizziness I felt was because my body was expecting a sugar hit and it didn't get one. Luckily your body is naturally capable of breaking down fats in your body to provide the energy needed. I made it through the morning and I ate lots at lunch time, and then lots at dinner.
The second day I was hungry again, and again I ate lots of lunch. From then on, my cravings went down and I stabilised, no dizziness.
Now I literally don't think about food until 2pm, sometimes I have to remind myself to eat. I've learned what my body really needs, not what cereal companies have made us believe we need.

This isn't a diet, it's a way of life. It's also not about calorie reduction, so make sure you eat lots at lunch and dinner. If you reduce your calorie intake too much (like a diet would) eventually you will break and start snacking in the mornings. This is Intermittent Fasting, forever, not just until you hit a goal weight.

If you're interested in the science side, there's tons of reading to browse through about insulin levels, hunger hormones and the benefits of being in the fasted state.

Happy to talk more about my experiences and hear yours too!

I love love love LOVE!! IF. Guys you have to try it for a few months.. whenever I go a two-three days not practicing IF i actually feel drained and then I think, "Oh, I didn't fast like I normally do." Then bingo, I do IF again and my energy levels return full force. It assists in natural HGH and manipulates insulin levels greatly.

Also, when you search intermittent fasting online and on youtube these people telling you about it all have six packs and they aren't selling you a darn thing except to eat in a given window. If you are considering it, please do it. It is as powerful as nofap if used correctly.

 

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Been a big fan IF for a while now too. I combine it with a ketogenic diet and am also dairy free.

This is what I started doing recently. I love IF but I had trouble getting passed two days of it. Since I've started the Keto diet, it has made it much easier because I feel fuller longer. My stomach looks flatter, and overall I just feel better.

 

[BruceD]

Day 1 on Keto. Feeling tired but powering through.

 

[TIMMY0110]

Hi guys, I'm just about 30 days into NoFap and I just wanted to share something that I started doing at the beginning of this year that has given me lots of positive effects and I think given me the tools to sustain NoFap - intermittent fasting (IF), daily, forever.

Since I started IF, my energy levels have increased, I'm more alert, slender and I'm not watching what I eat as much. My friend does it too and says his IBS has literally disappeared!

Here's the low-down - it's so simple.
You fast (don't eat) every day for 16+ hours and then eat during the remaining 8 hours, usually 2 big meals. That means you could eat between midday and 8pm, or 2pm and 10pm, or anywhere inbetween or beyond that.

When I first heard about it, I was so against it, as most people are.
"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!"
"I could NOT survive until lunchtime without food!"
(Remind you of anything? "Masturbation is important to keep everything working", "I could NOT give up masturbation!")

The first day of IF I was very hungry, I even felt a little dizzy. The dizziness I felt was because my body was expecting a sugar hit and it didn't get one. Luckily your body is naturally capable of breaking down fats in your body to provide the energy needed. I made it through the morning and I ate lots at lunch time, and then lots at dinner.
The second day I was hungry again, and again I ate lots of lunch. From then on, my cravings went down and I stabilised, no dizziness.
Now I literally don't think about food until 2pm, sometimes I have to remind myself to eat. I've learned what my body really needs, not what cereal companies have made us believe we need.

This isn't a diet, it's a way of life. It's also not about calorie reduction, so make sure you eat lots at lunch and dinner. If you reduce your calorie intake too much (like a diet would) eventually you will break and start snacking in the mornings. This is Intermittent Fasting, forever, not just until you hit a goal weight.

If you're interested in the science side, there's tons of reading to browse through about insulin levels, hunger hormones and the benefits of being in the fasted state.

Happy to talk more about my experiences and hear yours too!

I did IF a year ago and I did experience the benefits. However, the only problem was that I was losing weight, then my mom pleaded with me to give it up. I want to start once again....however the weight loss thing is the problem for me. I would eat quite a lot during the 8 hour window, eventhen lose weight. If anyone of can suggest a way to decrease my metabolism rate, then I can restart the practice.

Also, the best video about IF is

 

[TinySpider]

Sometimes called the "warrior diet" once you get used to basically eating once a day it becomes normal.

 

[BruceD]

I dig it and have trained my body to not really want to eat until later in the day. Unfortunately, sometimes I still eat crappy. Not daily but still too much.

 

[Sayonara]

I did IF a year ago and I did experience the benefits. However, the only problem was that I was losing weight, then my mom pleaded with me to give it up. I want to start once again....however the weight loss thing is the problem for me. I would eat quite a lot during the 8 hour window, eventhen lose weight. If anyone of can suggest a way to decrease my metabolism rate, then I can restart the practice.

Also, the best video about IF is

I wouldn't suggest trying to slow down your metabolism, a high rate is healthy and shouldnt be despised - its a dream for lots of people.

However, as you have a high rate, you do need to be more cautious than most people. Have a look into calorie dense foods - you want to be eating proteins and (non-processed) fats as these are rich in calories - these are things like beans, legumes, nuts (and nut butters). I'm meat and dairy free but obviously these are good sources of protein too.

 

[hantyumi]

i try to eat at 5-6 pm for dinner so that i have at least 12 hours of rest for my digestive apparat between dinner and breakfast, it helped me out tremendously.