What sort of meals do people eat during 16:8 intermittent fasting?

[Vegan_runner]

Hi there,

I'm new to fasting and have just started the 16:8 plan in an effort to shift last few pounds of baby weight. I was wondering what meal structure people follow during the 8 hours feeding time? I'm a vegan so don't want to do keto as personally I find this too restrictive. Currently I'm having 2 normal sized main meals and a snack (protein shake & fruit) in between these. Am feeling really tired and lethargic today which isn't like me. Any advice gratefully received!

[Sheperdess]

I am doing keto but can give examples of my meals. Usually lunch is a salad based on spinach, tomatoes, home-made coleslaw with some protein (eggs, tofu) and nuts (macadamia, Brazil’s, walnuts, peanuts) followed by some berries (blueberries or raspberries) and yoghurt. Dinner is based on several vegetables usually from aubergine, cauliflower, cabbage, courgette, mushrooms, avocado, beetroot, mashed swede. Mostly fried with fish, cheese or tofu, vegan sausages or tempeh. We had aubergine paneer curry with coconut cream tonight and it will be salad and lentil soup for tomorrow’s lunch. I used to have snacks but my meals are so filling that I eat at 12:30pm and 6:30pm and that’s all I need. I think having a good amount of healthy fats at each meal is what makes them so satisfying. 😊I hope that helps. I have lost a stone and a half in the past 3 months eating this way.

[S11m Volunteer 70lb IF20]

Hi - I am doing 20:4, and I eat breakfast and lunch.

I am now down to my target weight - so I eat plenty - it is difficult and expensive to go low-carb without being low calorie.

I eat an apple, and orange and a banana, 140ml of full-fat yoghurt, and 140gm of buckwheat muesli for breakfast.

I used to eat lunch out, at OAP clubs, a pub and a cafe, but now my typical lunch is a raw carrot for starter, 120gm of cheese in two jacket potatoes, with a boiled cabbage or broccoli, kale etc.

Less fruit, less muesli and less jacket potato would decrease the calories.

[Survivor4Ever in reply to S11m]

I am in my target weight I just want an extra 5-8 pounds off . Trimmer.... well I enjoy the clarity and energy