Intermittent fasting - 16:8...and others

[CherryAcid]

I'm seeing quite a few people doing OMAD recently anyone have any experience of that?

I do OMAD probably 5 days a week depending on my shifts. The days I dont I technically break my fast with some fruit or something like that so still eating in a deficit. I dont think its for everyone, I know if i eat breakfast or graze throughoutthe day it makes me really hungry and I overeat.
I started doing it seriously about 4 weeks ago along with cardio and strength training 6 days a week and so far I have lost 6 pounds and 2 inches off my waist. I feel so much leaner as the strength training and OMAD seems to have really given me definition, my arms are looking so slinky and toned.
I think if you want to try it, its best to start IF first of say 16:8 and get used to that before attempting it.

 

[tarquin16]

I did an IF diet called Fast 5 a few years ago where you just eat in a five hour window https://www.bertherring.com/ac/fast-5/fast-5-summary/ this combined with couch to 5k and the weight fell off me. First few weeks are tough but then your body adapts to it and you don't feel hungry until your five hour window is near.

 

[Laur91]

All diets are the same: they all involve a calorie deficit. IF is the same, your deficit is created by the reduction in food you consume during the day.

 

[mcfeez]

Intermittent fasting does nothing if you aren't in a calorie deficit. You can easily eat over your calories even in your shorter period of eating. I imagine by giving your self less time to eat you will, probably, eat less.

 

[swimming]

My friend did Cambridge diet last year and she lost 7 stone in 6 months. She then joined weight watchers and apart from 4 pounds she put on as she started to eat "real food" again, she is now maintaining or having 1-2 pound losses every couple of weeks which is great news.

I am thinking of doing the Cambridge diet as I am tempted by the quick results and feeling of ketosis but I am nervous I wont be able to do it.

Anyone with advice please chip in and help me lol

 

[Be More Pacific]

My friend did Cambridge diet last year and she lost 7 stone in 6 months. She then joined weight watchers and apart from 4 pounds she put on as she started to eat "real food" again, she is now maintaining or having 1-2 pound losses every couple of weeks which is great news.

I am thinking of doing the Cambridge diet as I am tempted by the quick results and feeling of ketosis but I am nervous I wont be able to do it.

Anyone with advice please chip in and help me lol

I've did it a long time ago now and it's all been rebranded since. I didn't do the total meal replacement, due to medical reasons, but I did a step that was 810 calories - three meal replacements and a small meal of protein and salad/veg. I never went into ketosis.

Due to said medical reasons and ongoing medication that makes it hard to lose weight, my weight loss was still slow but I lost nine stone in eighteen months. From a size 24 to a size 10/12. I stuck to it almost religiously and, if I did go out anywhere, I would look at the menu ahead and plan what I was going to have. Nandos is a good CWP choice. And always get straight back on it. I had a Christmas Day off the first year I did it and and was straight back on it Boxing Day which was probably one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life

The one thing I will say is it's something really to only do once as restarting it again is almost impossible. And you have to really want it. My determination was ultimately fuelled by a break up and getting back my head ex who had an issue with my weight.

 

[swimming]

I've did it a long time ago now and it's all been rebranded since. I didn't do the total meal replacement, due to medical reasons, but I did a step that was 810 calories - three meal replacements and a small meal of protein and salad/veg. I never went into ketosis.

Due to said medical reasons and ongoing medication that makes it hard to lose weight, my weight loss was slow but I lost nine stone in eighteen months. From a size 24 to a size 10/12. I stuck to it almost religiously and, if I did go out anywhere, I would look at the menu ahead and plan what I was going to have. And always get straight back on it. I had a Christmas Day off the first year I did it and and was straight back on it Boxing Day which was probably one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life

The one thing I will say is it's something really to only do once as restarting it again is almost impossible. And you have to really want it. My determination was ultimately fuelled by a break up and getting back my head ex who had an issue with my weight.

I have to lose weight for fertility treatment and I've tried doing my own thing but I am not accountable and when my friend said she did it, it took food out of the equation so shes wasn't even tempted. due to start treatment end of September so even if I just got a couple of stone off that would make a difference.

ive had a look at the website and I think the step 2 would be suitable for me. I have 3 products a day and then a small protein meal in the evening. that could work.

 

[Be More Pacific]

I have to lose weight for fertility treatment and I've tried doing my own thing but I am not accountable and when my friend said she did it, it took food out of the equation so shes wasn't even tempted. due to start treatment end of September so even if I just got a couple of stone off that would make a difference.

ive had a look at the website and I think the step 2 would be suitable for me. I have 3 products a day and then a small protein meal in the evening. that could work.

That sounds like the step I did. I would have their porridge in the morning, a shake or soup for lunch then my small meal in the evening. I would save my last product (bar) for watching TV at night I would drink water and coffee and a very occasional Diet Coke.

It's definitely feasible for a couple of months and it sounds like you have a great reason for doing it too. I can't reiterate it enough - you have to really want it because it is hard at times. I have to say, for the most part, I found it pretty easy as I was so "on it".

 

[drewydrop]

I read an article recently about how very low calorie diets have a bad reputation but actually if you only do it for a short period of time and have the weight to lose then they can be a good thing. I found it quite interesting as Id always believed the Cambridge diet and things of that kind were money making approaches and everyone was bound to put the weight on afterwards. But if you have the motivation to stick to it and start gradually building your calories up sensibly after reaching your desired weight they then obviously can be a good way of doing it. As she says you shouldn’t be on a diet long-term anyway.

 

[swimming]

That sounds like the step I did. I would have their porridge in the morning, a shake or soup for lunch then my small meal in the evening. I would save my last product (bar) for watching TV at night I would drink water and coffee and a very occasional Diet Coke.

It's definitely feasible for a couple of months and it sounds like you have a great reason for doing it too. I can't reiterate it enough - you have to really want it because it is hard at times. I have to say, for the most part, I found it pretty easy as I was so "on it".

my neighbour is a consultant and I’ve just asked her if I can pop in later this afternoon as I want to do it.
so it looks like I could have all my shakes and stuff by tonight (ready to start tomorrow).

this has happened much quicker than I thought lol. I want to be slightly slimmer for when I get pregnant because if I gain weight on top of my current weight that will be horrendous, but even if I just take the edge off before pregnancy.

how often do you weigh yourself on this diet?

 

[Be More Pacific]

my neighbour is a consultant and I’ve just asked her if I can pop in later this afternoon as I want to do it.
so it looks like I could have all my shakes and stuff by tonight (ready to start tomorrow).

this has happened much quicker than I thought lol. I want to be slightly slimmer for when I get pregnant because if I gain weight on top of my current weight that will be horrendous, but even if I just take the edge off before pregnancy.

how often do you weigh yourself on this diet?

I weighed in with my consultant every week.

Good luck with it!

 

[Heyguysswipeup]

Just as a pointer of people to follow on insta.. I highly recommend the fitness chef Graeme Tomlinson (also his book is really good if you are focussing solely on calories/weight)
Calories.hub is another good one