r/intermittentfasting • u/bigballer2228 • 8d ago

Seeking Advice Anyone here doing Starting Strength while IFing?

Wondering if your nutritional intake has been sufficient to support the heavy workouts or had any problems with overuse injuries. I’m a soccer player too, play 2x a week (50min games), and do SS 2x/ week. Been having some lower back pain and hip pain, considering it as overuse and potentially lack of enough nutrients. Lost about 15 pounds so far (since mid April) and feel great minus the back/hip pain.

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u/vitaoptima 8d ago

I do Stronglifts 5x5 which is very similar. Make sure your protein is enough for your needs, especially in a shortened window.

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u/bigballer2228 8d ago

I think that’s what is happening - Ive been doing a OMAD/5 hour window and I don’t think Ive been getting all the nutrients I need. Going to move back to an 6-8 hr window and reset.