Intermittent fasting - positive results??

[JamieMarc]

@SBee oh very good point. I had not even considered how extra body weight would contribute to pain. I have always been within my optimum weight range for my height and frame so it never crossed my mind.

Let us know how it goes. You got my support. And I do remember how tough it was when I did it. I can totally relate to the coffee thing. LOL

 

[Badger]

Afternoon @Badger hope your part of Wales isnt snowed under... In Herts\Cambs area we got away with hard frosts only ( so far )

Good you are mostly managing the intermittent fasting. Im weirdly worried in that I have found it so easy to work within my daily routine that I must be doing something wrong!
Only missed 2 days by an hour so not stressing about it.. Proof will be in the blood tests in Jan. In myself, i do feel I have more energy and a better sharpness of mind, but that may be due in part to upping the thyroid meds. For me, am more that happy to continue.

worse part is can only drink zero calorie drinks in fasting part - skimmed milk allowed in coffee but in the great scheme of things I utterly refuse to give up a decent milky coffee, skimmed oat milk is more a punishment than a pleasure.... Hence I drink just water and totally clock watch until the 8 hours window begins and kettle gets switched on

Keep on it Badger, I think even the smallest benefits build up to help us help ourselves.

We have snow in parts such as Wrexham but just wind and rain here on the coast. It's been bitterly cold here over the last few days. Fair play to you for treating yourself to a nice coffee once the eating window begins. I find that I'm okay until mid/late afternoon before the hunger pangs really kick in. My knees would surely appreciate me losing 6 stone more.

 

[SBee]

Being honest here @JamieMarc, whilst being in an ok range weight wise, the (devastating for me) loss of good exercise due to chronic fatigue means I have put some weight on. looking forward to some occupational therapy in Jan to help with that.

So yeah, anything I can change is a plus.

Fear not, am putting in another order for flavoured coffee tomorrow that last hour of fasting is definitely the hardest. Few vices (lie actually) but coffee is dear to my heart...

 

[sunkacola]

Few vices (lie actually) but coffee is dear to my heart...

You and me both, SBee!!

 

[SBee]

@Badger evil north wind for us too, even inland.

Regarding hunger pangs, what probably helps me a lot is for the past 3 years or so I never actually feel hungry. Assume is a meds side effect. So although I enjoy food, I dont actually ever feel hungry. Helps in this situation. Any weight loss can benefit so many parts of our bodies but impact on pain levels may not be the top benefit. Am going for smaller but longer term changes if I can. Am more liable to stick to them with my personality.
Keep warm and as well as you can .

 

[JamieMarc]

You and me both, SBee!!

Ditto!! LOL

 

[waypat]

I'm new to these threads and have never been diagnosed with fibro, not even sure it's an issue but I do have lots of Gi issues and upper back pain. Sometimes pain behind my upper arms. I wanted to comment on the IF as I and hubby have been doing 16/8 for 7-8 years. We've recently begun to eat one meal a day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday which makes those days a 24 hour fast. If you read Dr. Jason Fung's books, you'll learn a lot about fasting. You can have a tsp. of cream in your coffee because a small amount of fat won't break your fast. Oat milk will, however, because it's made from oats which are carbs. I've been doing this for so long I don't believe I could go back to a normal eating pattern. I can't say it's made a difference in my GI issues but then I've had flu (not sure if Covid) in October 23 and again October this year 24. I may even have Long Covid but I try to avoid doctors (a personal reason) and I take no meds if any kind. Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents worth about fasting. I do recommend Dr. Jason Fung's books for really good info.

 

[SBee]

Thats a great commitment you and your husband undertake @waypat. Im genuinely enthusiastic on doing the 16/8 which seems to
work well in my day to day life. A 24 hr fast would not work for me but its so good you two have found IF beneficial to yourselves.

Whilst blood tests in Jan I hope will show an improvement to my cholesterol levels, I will continue with the 16\8 as it already makes me feel less ' sluggish '. Chronic fatigue doesnt help my actual energy levels of course , but my body does seem happier with this new pattern. IF seems to make sense to me. Any I always know any small improvements can build up to make a better overall health.

Thanks for the Dr Fung recommendation.

Oh and welcome to the forum. I hope you will find it useful