tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371078356089597831.post1513377943836940752..comments2024-02-15T01:44:26.043-08:00Comments on Lauren Tries Out Alternate Day Fasting: So Many Birthday Dinners, So Much FoodAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02399867758072356231noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371078356089597831.post-53080068382782554562013-05-03T16:48:07.105-07:002013-05-03T16:48:07.105-07:00Congrats on your upcoming marriage, fanta307! I ha...Congrats on your upcoming marriage, fanta307! I hadn't heard about Fast-5 before so I will have to read up on that approach to intermittent fasting. There are so many versions out there.<br /><br />I never thought I could be as disciplined about the 400-500 calorie limit as I have been, honestly. What is your goal weight? I don't think I could even weigh 125 lbs without sawing a limb off. Haha.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399867758072356231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371078356089597831.post-19465668978683461002013-05-03T13:59:40.305-07:002013-05-03T13:59:40.305-07:00Hello! I'm so glad I found your blog! It'...Hello! I'm so glad I found your blog! It's so encouraging to find like-minded people. I've been doing the Fast-5 form of intermittent fasting since January in preparation for my wedding in June. It's working great for me: I went from 125 lbs to 110 lbs. Like you, most of it fell off as water weight during the first month.<br /><br />Since Fast-5 doesn't have a strict calorie limit, I try to stay at a reasonable 1200-2000 calories 4 days/week (Thurs-Sun) and under 800 calories 3 days/week (Mon-Wed). That way, I will lose 1-2 lbs per week, which is healthy. I experimented with different calorie limits and found that if I go over 800 on those 3 days, I will stay the same or gain that week.<br /><br />I chose Fast-5 over ADF because it's too hard for me to only eat 400-500 calories. I'm disciplined enough to eat nothing at all for 19-22 hours everyday, but once I break my fast, I'm like the Pringles slogan (once you pop you can't stop). Even though I'm not losing as much weight as I would on ADF, I think I'm still getting many of the health benefits according to the Fast-5 literature. The ease and flexibility makes this lifestyle something I can see doing comfortably forever.<br /><br />Anyway, I just wanted to say that there is some magic to the 800 calorie number. I didn't do much research, just my own trial & error. Good luck!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371078356089597831.post-63807473119740700512013-05-02T09:15:46.373-07:002013-05-02T09:15:46.373-07:00Hey Evie, thanks for commenting. I totally agree w...Hey Evie, thanks for commenting. I totally agree with you in that I should not expect the benefits of fasting (other than what is from calorie restriction) from eating 800 calories instead of the standard 400-500. I mainly set up this calorie-restricted cheat day in an attempt to not go overboard. (It clearly did not work all that well). I have since asked some others doing different types of IF and a lot just say do two feast days in a row and then get back on track.<br /><br />How long have you been intermittent fasting for? Do you do a 5:2 plan?<br /><br />I am hoping to continue an alternate day plan until I get to a healthier weight and then maybe switch to a 5:2 so I have more flexibilityAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399867758072356231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371078356089597831.post-71305591289419151142013-05-01T22:49:30.957-07:002013-05-01T22:49:30.957-07:00Hi
I am from the UK and doing the intermittent fas...Hi<br />I am from the UK and doing the intermittent fasting. I bave read a few research papers, but am no expert.<br />I personally dont agree with going up as high a 800 calories on a fast day. I think you can call this restricted calories, but it is no longer fasting.<br />You may still lose weight which is great, but you will not get the same health benefits as proper fasting - ie the cessation of insulin flooding your body, and the release of ketones.<br />I understand it is tough to fast when there are so may parties but I think you would be better off just doing a 2 days fasting week, with a lower calorie intake.<br />Personally when I am not eating I feel so fabulous that I dont want to eat!!Eviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08232363930105225140noreply@blogger.com