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Default Apr 06, 2021 at 04:01 PM
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Has anyone on here tried IF? I've been doing a lot of research on it and the different types of plans you can try. I've read mixed views on doing IF if you have an eating disorder-- some say it's not advised because you have to track calories constantly and therefore it could increase obsession over the good versus bad food mentality. Others say it doesn't negatively affect eating disorder treatment. Either way, from the looks of it, I can see some real benefits for me from trying IF, many not even related to weight loss. I'd buy a lot less food and therefore save money, I'd be way more mindful of what I'm putting in my mouth (cliche at this point, but still worth noting), and it looks as though it could help with my energy level (these days I feel very tired and foggy). There are several different IF plans, but I'm going to try the 5:2 diet because that looks like it will be the most convenient one for my lifestyle-- 5 days with a normal, healthy caloric intake, and 2 days at much less. We'll see how it goes. I'm also going to restart swimming, because regardless of whether or not I lose weight, I really should do something and I honestly miss swimming. A LOT. It's also going to be way easier on my joints and feet, which have been hurting a ton lately, and now the local swim center accepts reservations for the lap lanes, so YAY!!! If anyone here has tried Intermittent Fasting, I'd be curious to hear your experiences, advice on what worked versus what didn't, pointers, etc. And I apologize if any of this is triggering to anyone.

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Default Apr 06, 2021 at 04:43 PM
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Another benefit that I’m discovering already is that since I’m not eating as much, I’m focusing my attention on other things and spending more time on hobbies, etc.

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Default Apr 08, 2021 at 10:47 AM
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Yes, I used to do it and I lost some weight. Sadly, I went back to my old habits. I used an app that helped me track my time.

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Default Apr 09, 2021 at 06:36 PM
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Yes I have done Alternate Day Fasting since January. I have lost considerable weight since December (did Keto before that) and even more since my highest weight.

I was diagnosed with a scary pre cancer condition caused by "chronic inflammation" -- last year. So the lbs have to go.

I really enjoy ADF. Here are the advantages as I see them.
- Less money spent on food.
- Solid losses that rarely slow down.
- Fasting is amazing for my blood tests... majorly great tests.
- I do feel a "positive feeling" I believe it is caused by ketosis
- I get so much more enjoyment of food when I do eat.
- If I want to oink out on something for a day, no worries, just fast the next day.

I think this is it. Since December my
- A1c dropped from 5.7 to 5.0.
- Fasting Insulin dropped from 13 to 5.
- Pre cancer condition has improved.
- beautiful inflammation markers.
- People on zoom keep complimenting me on my hair cut, but really they can't tell how much weight I have lost.

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Default Apr 09, 2021 at 06:44 PM
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I tried the one where you fast for 14 hours a day, then eat normally for 10. my main problem is night time eating, so I did my fasting at night.( I'm also main caregiver for my husband, who's had several strokes, so I have to fix meals during the day.) I lost a significant amount of weight in 10 weeks in 2019, but I have gained them all back now.

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Default Apr 17, 2021 at 10:09 PM
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Yeah, it's not going well for me...
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