Where to start?

[Heart17]

Hi everyone I’d like to know how I go about fasting? Looks to be a good way of losing weight and getting healthy. Could anyone tell me where to start? When can I eat/fast etc. Thank you 🙂

[Stoozie Administrator]

Welcome I'd try starting gently, so an eating to fasting ratio of 12:12 (12 hrs eating, 12 hrs fasting). So if you finish your evening meal at 8pm, just have black tea/coffee/water til 8 am. Then after a few days, just gradually add an hour to your fasting window.

[S11m Volunteer 70lb IF20]

Hi, Heart17 , Welcome.

Do you have heart problems?

My post:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

is an introduction to Not Eating All Day, AKA IF.

You can eat early or late - whatever fits into your schedule.

Do you eat or snack in the evening?

You can start by setting a time in the evening after which you do not eat, or a time when you eat breakfast... and gradually narrow the "eating window".

Don't be too masochistic about it - it might take weeks or even months.

IF works well in combination with the Low Carbohydrate Low Fat diet... as per the Low-Carbohydrate High-Fat forum here on Health Unlocked.

I found I was able to lose weight without counting calories - but see how much weight you lose and adapt your intake accordingly.

It also helps if you can exercise... again... do not be too masochistic about it.

If you have any questions or problems please get back to me.

[Heart17 in reply to S11m]

Hi, no I don’t have heart problems. My problem isn’t over eating during the day but yes, I snack all evening. Which is why I think if I put this time in my fasting hours I can dedicate myself to changing that. Thank you for your reply 🙂

[Hidden]

Welcome to F&F Heart17, you're in great company on here for fasting and weight loss so you'll get all the encouragement you want on here.

I'd be mindful of what you eat when you do eat so that your body is well nourished.

And I agree that 12:12 would be a great starting point and then you can increase it gradually and find what works for you.

So good luck and do tell us how you get on.

Jerry 😊

[Heart17 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Jerry, my fasting starts today. Just a quick question, may be a silly one lol but can I have tea and juice in my fasting hours?

[Hidden in reply to Heart17]

Hi yes you can have black tea/coffee and green tea, herb teas, lemon juice with water is often recommended when fasting.

And good luck with your fast and sorry about the delay. 😊

[Heart17 in reply to Hidden]

That’s great. Thank you 🙂