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Intermittent Fasting is miserable

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Slowontheup · 21/01/2025 09:42

Why would you spend half your waking hours feeling dizzy and sick with zero energy.

opt out of breakfast, the best meal of the day.

or, opt for a life that couldn't include eating dinner in a restaurant.

I don't get it but every health thing says to do it. Does it actually work (I don't need to lose weight anyway just health driven)

how long until it's bearable?

OP posts:
JohnTheRevelator · 23/01/2025 18:39

I did this for 2 years and managed to lose 7 stone. I found that it was tough for the first few months,but after that it became much more bearable.

PeopleLikeColdplay · 23/01/2025 19:00

Semiramide · 23/01/2025 17:40

it's wise not to exercise on an empty stomach. You can't perform at full capacity without the energy to support you.

This isn't what I have found. I work out for 60-75 minutes on an empty stomach (bar an early morning cuppa) most days. Proper, serious weight bearing exercise (Caroline Girvan, using 8-12.5 kg dumbbells) and HIIT (Growingannanas), plus push-ups and planks.

Followed by a protein rich brunch. Definitely works for me.

That's fine if it works for you, but I would never do it or advise anyone else to. I don't think it's sensible to exercise after missing meals.

LindorDoubleChoc · 23/01/2025 19:06

I thought you had gastric surgery @LaurieFairyCake ? I'm not trying to catch you out or anything, but do you do IF now or was this before the surgery?

LaurieFairyCake · 23/01/2025 19:17

After the surgery Smile (4 years later)

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