Hi I'm interested in either fasting or intermittent fasting

>>42184747
I experimented with intermittent fasting for a few months. Here are some things I learned.
It works better if you're eating higher fat
I slept better if I started my eating period later in the day, and ate a high fat/protein meal an hour before bed.
Gains stalled after two months, but I was also in a deficit. I actually got stronger the first couple of months.
Was absolutely shredded, but I was keeping myself in ketosis as well.
Do it, OP. Try it for a month. You'll be surprised by how self regulating your appetite becomes. Re feed days will help you stay on track by keeping your hormones in check.

>>42184747
I've been doing 16:8 for a little over a month and have lost about 12 lbs. I typically a decent sized lunch around 12:30 or 1:00 (around 700-800 calories on average) and dinner around 6:30 (around 1000 calories). Sometimes I'll have a 200 calorie protein bar or shake in between the two meals. The two main things I've gotten out of IF so far:
>By being strict with my eating window, I no longer snack or drink beer after dinner (I've actually cut drinking alcohol completely for now). This has probably cut 500+ calories from my diet per day on average.
>I feel a lot more comfortable with the feeling of hunger. I know that it comes in waves and the feeling usually passes within half an hour. I don't find myself worrying about long periods without eating and I occasionally extend my fasting period to 18-20 hours without any real discomfort.

Overall, it still is calories in calories out, but I find IF is a helpful way for me to restrict calories while still being able to eat two normal sized meals and not have to be too strict about counting calories. I just can't eat all that much in an 8 hour or less window as long as I'm avoiding anything too calorie dense.

This is a fitness board, not a diet board you fucking cunt. Sick of this shit.