r/intermittentfasting

Been doing intermittent fasting for about 6 months now and while I've stuck with it pretty well, my sweet tooth is completely sabotaging everything. I'll do great all day during my eating window but then I just go crazy with desserts and candy

It's like I can control the timing of when I eat but I have zero willpower when it comes to what I'm eating. I've tried eating more volume with veggies and stuff but I still end up reaching for the sugary stuff afterwards. The worst part is I feel guilty about it but then that just makes me want to eat more sweets

Working night shifts as security doesn't help either since I'm always tired and looking for that sugar rush to stay alert. Anyone else dealt with this kind of thing? I'm looking for maybe some podcasts or books that helped you break the cycle

I know logically that I need to just stop buying the junk but when I'm stressed or bored I always end up at the vending machine or convenience store. Would really appreciate any tips from people who've been through this

hi, team. I've been fasting on and off for about a year, my longest prior to this was 70 hours. I'm currently at 87 hours with no set goal in mind. I initially thought I would do 48, but I felt fine so I kept going.

I am (f), 5,7', weigh 314 lbs, currently. I've lost 14 lbs since starting, I feel great, I can feel some pressure is off of my joints.

my questions are: being I'm heavier, I have more body fat to burn, is it normal to lose a lot of weight at once? how do you guys go about curbing cravings when you break your fast? what motivates you to change your eating habits? what are your go-to electrolytes? what are your favorite macro counting apps?

I'm a snacker, not much of a meal person as I work a lot and don't have time to sit so I'm constantly grabbing something and going. bad habit, I know. I don't feel hungry, but of course if I see or smell something, the craving is there. I'm trying to remain strong this time, it's been fairly easy.

any tips or tricks would be great!

I will also add, I was a pretty regular alcohol drinker so I'm sure that may play a factor.

F, 50s and I’m only 2 days short of 5 weeks of IF. I’ve been doing 16:8 but sometimes extended it to a 17, 18 and 19hr window. So far I’ve lost about 17lb.

Last night I had this strong hunger and all the way up to noon today. I was almost going to break fast an hour early. I know that’s really not that big a deal, but why was I so hungry? I ate a lot of protein yesterday.

i am new to this but ive been trying to lose weight for years. i dont know how do u properly do it like i started having my breakfast at 11 and my last meal around 6:30-7. but like what can u eat and what can you not? im confused.

im moving to a new city in abt 4 months and i really wanna feel good and confident when i do and honestly im just sick of being fat.

also forgot to mention im currently 80kgs and 5'3 but im not sure abt the weight part because i have a fear of weighing scales which may sound stupid but ya the last time i checked my weight was a month ago at a doctor's appointment.

Hello IF community, I'm looking for some input I couldn't find by reviewing other subs.

Does anyone work out during their fast (with weights) and delay their protein intake?

I've been in and out of the gym for many years and one thing I've always had drilled into me was to consume a high protein meal or supplement pretty well immediately after you work out.

Recently, I've been getting back into working out, but due to my current parental and work responsibilities, this occurs between 9-10pm. My typical IF schedule is 9pm-1pm fasting.

So my question is, what are the negatives to working out and then not having that immediate protein hit? My goal is to simply get the work out done a bit earlier so I can maintain my schedule but it doesn't always work.

TL;DR: is it counterproductive to work out and then not have protein for about 16hrs?

Thank you!

I am 19F and weight around 85kg, I want to drop to around 70 - 65.

I work out on the sea and cant cook my own meals for 2 weeks, Im not sure what type of IF would suit me. I work a very giving job and need to use my muscles everyday.

But im also here because of bad binge eating.

I want to be able to eat and not crave anything sweet after.

I want to be able to be sad without wanting to eat.

What would you guys recommend?

I used to go the gym a lot but because of work and soon moving I havent been able to, so that why I want to give this a try. Thank you for any recommendations :)

I wasn't sure exactly which subreddit to post this question in and I'm not sure if this is some pseudo science being circulated but I'd like to know if some people's genetics cause their body to gain weight more easily from eating carbs compared to others (sorry if the title was a bit vague). I've heard it more anecdotally where some people will swear by chicken and rice when they are trying to lose weight and not lose much muscle in the gym, but I also hear some people saying from their experience that they could not lose weight until they cut out certain carbs like rice or pasta. Is there any scientific explanation? I'm mostly wondering because I've had rice as a staple in my meals and I've been overweight for almost my entire life, so I'm wondering if it's just coincidence or if there's actual reason to it. Thank you :>

Male, 69 yars old. 176 cm height, 70 Kh weight, BMI 22.7
Total body fat 18.5%, visceral body fat 6% (measured with an impedance scale)

Normally walk 7-9.000 steps per day, of which 2.000 before breakfast on an empty stomach (just drink one glass of water with lemon and salt before walking).

Exercise 3 x week (no cardio, but strength)

Been intrigued by IF but reluctant to start. Doctor prescribed a medication that has an alt use in suppressing binge eating. Has anyone found IF success or that it became less effort after a prescription started?

Fiber doesn’t break a fast does it?

I have 32 oz (2 16oz) of Electrolyte Powder Plus and 1 Reviver Electrolyte pill in the mornings, but I still get the brain fog. I’m only 3 days in and I was eating like crap before I started. Does the fog get better over time, or do I need to up my fluid intake more? I usually fast from 8:00pm till noon. Thanks!