Article about fasting in today's guardian.

[Subtle_badger]

theguardian.com/lifeandstyl...

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Thanks Subtle_badger 👍😊

[LeylaLayton]

Thank you Subtle. I enjoy fasting and have done 5-2 and found it motivating. I hadn't thought about 4-3 which is in effect cutting calories down every other day. I can do that. I will report back as to how I go on. I think fasting concentrates your mind. It's a challenge and I love a challenge. Good luck to anyone who tries it. 💋

[Subtle_badger 16Kg IF 72hrs in reply to LeylaLayton]

I did an alternate day fasting for about a month, eating 3 meals one day and nothing the next. It was a 36:12 pattern. It was surprisingly doable, and rid me of the last few kg. Switching back to a more traditional pattern did not pose any issues.

[S11m Volunteer 70lb IF20]

Would it not be nice if journalists were informed?I fast from about 13:30 to 09:30 - and Intermittent fasting is not "just missing breakfast".

Eating 500 calories is not fasting.

[LeylaLayton in reply to S11m]

But it's a good starting point S11m

[Subtle_badger 16Kg IF 72hrs in reply to S11m]

I used to think 500 calories is not fasting, but after reflecting on Catholic practices of fasting, and consulting the dictionary, I know think that it can indeed be described as fasting.

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

But she makes a critical mistake; snacking on carbs (tapioca balls FFS), will make keeping to a low calorie count much harder.

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A very good article, thank you for sharing. I would have replied earlier but there were no new posts when I looked earlier today, strange.👍

[Climb007]

Thank you for posting Subtle_badger. You always motivate me😊