Post by MPN-MATE Admin » Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:20 am
Morning all... 
I hope that you are all staying safe & well...
This article follows on for those interested in the reduction of 'Inflammation'.
Yes, these studies are only done on rats, at this point... However, the findings do help to add weight to the theories of how helpful 'Intermittent Fasting' might be for us all...
Happy reading... 
Best wishes
Steve
Thank you Steve for posting this. We have heard this so many times but it doesn't translate into action - for many and definitely for me. But this research shows very clear evidence of the effect. I have always felt unable to do it due to the effect of fasting even a half day - bad headaches and very shakey. But the comment on your other site could be the answer. Gradually reduce portion size. I am beginning to do this. It's a much slower way. But remembering Aesop's fable of the tortoise and the hare it might work. And overnight fasting for 12+ hours is also beneficial.
You are most welcome of course...
Yes, Katie mentioned on MATES that she too gets a tad shaky from 'Intermittent' Fasting... However, one must approach it based upon what works best for each individual ...
For instance, I very rarely have a breakfast myself or a lunch for that matter...
I then spread out my evening meal from as early as 4pm - 8pm ... just grazing... so to speak.
I find it quite satisfying and I have lost circa 28kg over almost 4 years... I am not trying to lose weight, just to maintain my fitness regime with enough energy reserves to do my cycling... I do not always succeed to the degree I would like... However, I am still much better than I used to be... I still have fatigue, I still have to push myself... But I always feel better afterwards... well almost always... 
Best wishes, stay safe & well...
Steve
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Thanks very much for posting and very interesting!!! I mentioned previously that I do the 12 hour fast. Which is easy as just have dinner then nothing until breakfast. It really goes to show that fasting aside that high calorie empty foods such as chocolate, biscuits and chips have no place in a modern diet. Thanks again!!!
Thank you very much Steve, anything that can help improve our health is a great help. I have read about intermittent fasting and try to do it daily but my problem is that after not eating for 18 hours I get very hungry and eat more...
Hey there...
Yes, it takes a determined mind, in the beginning to reach the first level ... Once achieved however, it does I can assure you actually become much easier to maintain... and after a while just 2nd nature... more or less...
Just remember this, as we age, we generally become more sedentary, and therefore require less energy reserves... However, many of us just keep eating more and exercising less & less...
Best wishes stay safe & well...
Steve
Thank you Steve, very encouraging!
I need to persevere and make it a habit.
Take care
Thanks for this. Interesting article with more detail on why calorific reduction is good for us all, especially as I am 68. However, I like my food and find it difficult to diet and lose weight. I tried fasting once but didn't work, hate feeling empty. Will just have to find something that suits me. I was at the high end of ideal weight for a long time but think I have put weight on recently when I measured myself for a dress! Will have to weigh myself and confirm. Also need to do more exercise, but when I feel achy and tired it is difficult. I walk my dog twice a day and usually do Pilates once a week. Would like to get back to running, which I liked.
Hey Cassie...
Yes, the fatigue is always a challenge for me too... But I just keep pushing myself as best I may etc...
Might be worth your while to have a consultation with a nutritionalist, who also knows something about MPNs? The article I Posted earlier about Dr Angela Fleichman(?) in the States, recommends anti-inflammatory diets, here is a Link to that Post, and to her website etc...
mpn-mate.com/forum/viewtopi...
Stay safe & well Cassie... 
Steve
Thanks Steve will have a look. Stay safe and well too.
I'm trying to put on weight and eat more so my problem is the opposite. My appetite is poor and I can go all day without eating. Breakfast at 2pm and nothing until main meal at 8pm. Then only masses of fruit and vegetables and nuts for protein.
Hmmm...? That's interesting Lucy... (guessing that's your name (?)
Sounds to me like you also could use some insight from a Nutritionalist who knows about MPNs...
Has to be worth a try ...
Do let us know what you learn Lucy...
Best wishes & stay safe & well...
Steve
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