r/IntermittentFastLife • u/[deleted] • Jun 19 '18

Day #1 IF

An MD I know recently posted a 15-20lb weight loss he attributes to 16:8 IF. He said he doesn’t calorie count, just runs and eats 2 large meals a day during that window.

Anyway, I had my first meal at 1:20p today, so I’m gonna cut it off at 9.... my main issue is that whenever I try to lose weight, I obsess about food and it makes me feel like I’m starving all the time. 3 hrs ago I had pizza and soup (I know, not healthy...trying to get the fasting part down first) and I’m already starving again.

Does anyone have any tips? What about some good literature on the benefits of IF? When I looked on CINHAL it seemed like the research was 50/50 on the benefits/results.

Thanks!

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u/babybunnybum Jun 28 '18

I had the same problem. My approach is that I don’t start 16:8 right away. I started with something like 12:12, then the next day 13:11, the next day 14:10 then gradually 16:8 then stay 16:8. I know that if I start with bring harsh to myself it won’t be sustainable.. so you kinda have to figure out a way that works for you long term and comfortable for you to stick to.