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Can I drink during the 16hr fasting period on the 16:8 diet?

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Hi I’m just starting on the 16:8 12 week diet and have a question. Can I drink water during the 16 hour fasting?

Many thanks

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Water is ALWAYS allowed, whatever regime you are following. It is essential that you stay hydrated. Water has zero calories, so you don’t have to worry about drinking as much as you want or need.

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Brotherton in reply to

Many thanks for the advice and your speedy response.

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HealthyTanja

Yes of course, in fact you NEED to drink plenty of water!

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Brotherton in reply to HealthyTanja

Thank you

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BridgeGirlAdministratorSS Supercook2 stone

Hello and welcome, Brotherton :)

Just to clarify, do you mean you're going to follow the NHS 12 week plan, and eating your meals during an 8 hour window? Water has no calories so you can certainly drink water at any time.

What is important is that you eat enough on the 12 week plan. Get your calorie range from the NHS BMI calculator nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-we... Experience here says you're best heading for the upper half of the range, so you'll need to decide whether you're going to split your calories between two or three meals in your 8 hour window. I suggest using the Daily Diary to post your meal plans and get ideas from others.

This welcome post explains how the forum works and how to find your way around healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... I recommend joining a weekly weigh-in on the day of your choice.

Please also read our information about online privacy and security, especially as you have left your post unlocked healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Wishing you success in reaching your goals :)

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Brotherton in reply to BridgeGirl

Ahh thank you so much for clarifying the water issue for me 😃. I am going to follow the NHS 12 week diet plan I’ve already weighed and measured myself and using the Daily diary, I’ve also used the BMI calculator to establish my calorie range.

I am going to be doing the 2 meals a day.

Thank you for the links I will be studying this to find my way around health unlocked. I didn’t realise id left my post unlocked, looks like I have lots to learn.

Once again many thanks for your help.

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BridgeGirlAdministratorSS Supercook2 stone in reply to Brotherton

Great stuff, I look forward to seeing you around :)

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Lytham3 stone

Hi I do the 16/8 and I have to "fess up" I still have a cup of tea during the fasts, cant do without my cup of tea! :-) x lol

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Brotherton in reply to Lytham

😃 Nothing like a cup of tea ☕️

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Lytham3 stone in reply to Brotherton

Oh yes ! Im lost without it , still lose weight though, only slowly, but thatll do for me ! :-) x

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Craftyperson in reply to Lytham

Can't stand tea!!!! When I went to America they couldn't believe a English person didn't drink tea

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Lytham3 stone in reply to Craftyperson

Youre a true "One off" x

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Craftyperson in reply to Lytham

You've noticed!!!!! Lol

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Lytham3 stone in reply to Craftyperson

Ha ha ! We wouldnt have you any other way! :-) x

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Craftyperson in reply to Lytham

Cheers wait till you read my new post!!!!!! Will have a laugh

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Lytham3 stone in reply to Craftyperson

Seen it ! Still smiling ! :-) x lol

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Craftyperson in reply to Lytham

I wasn't!!!!!!

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Lytham3 stone in reply to Craftyperson

Ha ha I bet! Would love to have seen your face ! :-) x

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Craftyperson in reply to Lytham

If wind had blown again would have seen worse!!!!!

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Lytham3 stone in reply to Craftyperson

Marilyn Monroe had that problem ! :-) x

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Craftyperson in reply to Lytham

Yes!!! And do you know that her perfect figure was a size 16 she'd be called overweight nowadays

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Lytham3 stone in reply to Craftyperson

Really? ? :-) x

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Craftyperson in reply to Lytham

Yes really. Would your lie?????

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Lytham3 stone in reply to Craftyperson

Ha ha ! Heyy, im hosting the Daily Diary today, where people plan their meals, would you like to join in with that? Here's the link :-) x

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

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Craftyperson in reply to Lytham

Not got a clue what having at moment. Will more than likely be something with salad

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Lytham3 stone in reply to Craftyperson

Thats fine, you can just put on what your plan is atm! :-) x

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S11m

You can drink water, black tea or coffee or anything calorie-free during the fasting period... but I tend not to (to prevent me having to get up too often in the night to pee) but I drink about two litres of green tea with breakfast - and usually have a large late with lunch.

Have you visited the Fasting and Furious forum here on Health Unlocked? See:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

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Michellebee

Hello I’ve just joined, I’m wondering what the 16:8 12 week diet involves I’ve never heard of it before. I want to lose 2 stone after putting on weight with painkillers.

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S11m in reply to Michellebee

Hi, Michellebee , Welcome.

There is info about 16:8 and other forms of Intermittent Fasting on the Fasting and Furious forum here on Health Unlocked. See:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

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Michellebee in reply to S11m

Thank you.

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Michellebee in reply to S11m

This fasting diet makes sense I’m going to start from now.

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gman1961Restart April 2023

I always drink hot water .

Gary

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CockneyblueRestart Jan 2024 in reply to gman1961

With lemon? I’m going to try this Gary. But I must say it doesn’t really appeal. 😐.

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gman1961Restart April 2023 in reply to Cockneyblue

I have got used to it

Some say black tea or coffee

Gary

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Craftyperson in reply to Cockneyblue

Hot water with a slice of lemon in is very refreshing and in Morrisons cafe get it free

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xshazzyx

Yes, during your 16 hour fast you can still drink water some say water only but..

I often have a black coffee no sugar because that helps me fast. I do OMAD or extended fasts, if I'm struggling and the goal is to lose weight I'll have a sugar free beverage as this will help me reach my goal.

It's what works for you and your goals.

Hope that helps.

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Michellebee

Hello I’m doing well with my fasting I’ve stuck to it. I think I can manage to make this just my daily living. I drink green tea with lemon and drink plenty water. I’ve managed to say no to chocolate when my daughter offered me some lol

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