I just started IF last week as part of my weight loss journey (I’m on a high protein diet which worked very well for me before, but haven’t done IF before) and decided to try IF since I heard good things about it. I’m fasting 14 hours for 4 days a week (I also have health problems, so I’m not going for the full 7 days).

I’m going for IF from Monday night until Thursday night (so basically it ends on Friday morning). I’m on my second day since I started Thursday night. On Thursday I felt pretty good, but last night was a bit of a struggle because, despite eating enough calories (and proteins) I suddenly felt rather hungry at night even though normally I don’t. Maybe it’s because I can’t eat that I’m suddenly hungry? You know, when you can’t have something you suddenly want or need it? Haha.

What can I expect? Is there anything I should watch out for? Any tips?

  • OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml
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    6 months ago

    What to expect? Honestly it’s easier than you’d expect. Find if you’re better at eating in the evening or morning and shift your window based on that

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      6 months ago

      The thing is, I often tend to forget to have breakfast so end up eating pretty late in the morning (at around 10 or 11, usually). So I figured I’d start at 8PM and end at 10PM. That way it wouldn’t change my routine too much.