I have done intermittent fasting for about 5 1/2 years basically eating my 2 bigger meals between 11am and 6pm. At first, I lost almost 25 pounds but have gained at least half of it back (now about 165). Probably too many junk foods between meals. I have been relatively healthy with a few colds during that time and a minor heart event during that time. I take no drugs and eat meats.
Over the course of one's life, it is difficult to know which things you are doing are more healthier than others. Almost 74 and still getting around just fine. I know quitting smoking 48 years ago and limiting alcohol probably helped. I have seldom been an fruit and veggies eater except for brief spurts here and there. A cinnamon roll and coffee still find their way into my diet once in a while. For exercise, I might walk a mile 3-4 times a week or do a light dumbbell stint. I am quitting most supplements due to their toxic makeups and will stick to herb tinctures....mainly for heart health.
Then I look at my father who will be 97 in a few months and wonder if all this "health" stuff really matters. He doesn't exercise, eat all that healthy or have an active social life. Yet he still drives a bit and can get around for himself. He's had his problems, but I see people 20-30 years younger much worse off. My grandfather lived to 101 so maybe a bit of it is genes. Who really knows? I don't think that modern medicine (that's a joke) or science (who knows what that is anymore) can tell us the complete state of our health. It's pretty much hit or miss and whether or not our bodily systems can function as they should.
I feel better when I observe intermittent fasting. It’s also a quick way to knock off a few easily gained pounds. Am I perfectly consistent? No, but I try not to get down on myself when I have the occasional early breakfast.
I am pretty consistent not to eat after my evening meal.
The longest I have done is 21 hours. I usually do 14 to 16 hours and occasionally up to 18. It is sudden palpitations that usually panic me to end a fast. My body seems to get so far and just cannot continue the fast further. My sister is type 1 diabetic and, although I apparently am not diabetic, I do wonder whether this plays a part in myself not able to keep a fast going longer.
I do regular 16/8 fasting, plus a monthly 48hr fast to correct insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and high triglycerides. It works wonders. A range of teas gets me through the longer fasts - green tea, guava, dandelion root, and good old Earl Grey. I even notice that my eyesight improves during/after longer fasting and I don't need my glasses to read for a few days. Also gives my old liver a break....I like wine a little too much ; )
I've been doing TRE for 4 years. It is the easiest diet ever. And as Tess says, you save money by losing 1 meal per day. And it turns out its good for health too. I think the Pharma Cartel needs to patent fasting and sell it for $1000/week. Oh wait....
In WW2 two Allied doctors - an Aussie and a Kiwi IIRC - did a study of starvation on their fellow prisoners in the horrendous Changi Japanese prisoner of war camp in Singapore. The prisoners were basically starved, beaten and worked like slaves there. It was horrendous. The docs discovered that the starvation diet initially affected slim / skinny people worse whilst muscular and fat people did much better. It seems obvious - those with more fat or muscle had energy reserves to live on. However, in the longer term the former muscular / fat people did very badly with the near starvation they were forced to endure. The initial slim / athletic types, whilst also losing considerable weight at the outset of greatly reduced calories, appeared to cope better with the near-starvation which went on for 4 hellish years. Anyhow, for some reason I thought it worth a mention here.
I've also fasted for years - daily and longer fasts per season. My son and I just finished a 48 hour fast. Because I'm fat adapted I can do a high impact 55 minute workout in the middle of this fast without loss of energy. I just read the book Change your Diet, Change your Mind. It looks at how your diet impacts your mental health. It like many of the books I've read over the past year (focused on body health and in particular, mind health) recommend a whole food keto diet. (I also recommend watching Fat Head, Cereal Killers and Run on Fat. The last two come from Dr. Aseem Malhotra to learn more) Although technically "healthy", your high sugar fruit salad isn't the best way to break your fast. It most likely spikes blood sugar and sets you up to be hungry soon after. Better to fry (pasture raised) eggs in (grass fed) butter with a salad, made with goat cheese, walmuts, and dressing made from apple cider vinegar, stevia and olive oil). You could even throw a bit of fruit in if you want. Satiating and nutritious.
I have done intermittent fasting for about 5 1/2 years basically eating my 2 bigger meals between 11am and 6pm. At first, I lost almost 25 pounds but have gained at least half of it back (now about 165). Probably too many junk foods between meals. I have been relatively healthy with a few colds during that time and a minor heart event during that time. I take no drugs and eat meats.
Over the course of one's life, it is difficult to know which things you are doing are more healthier than others. Almost 74 and still getting around just fine. I know quitting smoking 48 years ago and limiting alcohol probably helped. I have seldom been an fruit and veggies eater except for brief spurts here and there. A cinnamon roll and coffee still find their way into my diet once in a while. For exercise, I might walk a mile 3-4 times a week or do a light dumbbell stint. I am quitting most supplements due to their toxic makeups and will stick to herb tinctures....mainly for heart health.
Then I look at my father who will be 97 in a few months and wonder if all this "health" stuff really matters. He doesn't exercise, eat all that healthy or have an active social life. Yet he still drives a bit and can get around for himself. He's had his problems, but I see people 20-30 years younger much worse off. My grandfather lived to 101 so maybe a bit of it is genes. Who really knows? I don't think that modern medicine (that's a joke) or science (who knows what that is anymore) can tell us the complete state of our health. It's pretty much hit or miss and whether or not our bodily systems can function as they should.
I feel better when I observe intermittent fasting. It’s also a quick way to knock off a few easily gained pounds. Am I perfectly consistent? No, but I try not to get down on myself when I have the occasional early breakfast.
I am pretty consistent not to eat after my evening meal.
The longest I have done is 21 hours. I usually do 14 to 16 hours and occasionally up to 18. It is sudden palpitations that usually panic me to end a fast. My body seems to get so far and just cannot continue the fast further. My sister is type 1 diabetic and, although I apparently am not diabetic, I do wonder whether this plays a part in myself not able to keep a fast going longer.
I do regular 16/8 fasting, plus a monthly 48hr fast to correct insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and high triglycerides. It works wonders. A range of teas gets me through the longer fasts - green tea, guava, dandelion root, and good old Earl Grey. I even notice that my eyesight improves during/after longer fasting and I don't need my glasses to read for a few days. Also gives my old liver a break....I like wine a little too much ; )
I've been doing TRE for 4 years. It is the easiest diet ever. And as Tess says, you save money by losing 1 meal per day. And it turns out its good for health too. I think the Pharma Cartel needs to patent fasting and sell it for $1000/week. Oh wait....
In WW2 two Allied doctors - an Aussie and a Kiwi IIRC - did a study of starvation on their fellow prisoners in the horrendous Changi Japanese prisoner of war camp in Singapore. The prisoners were basically starved, beaten and worked like slaves there. It was horrendous. The docs discovered that the starvation diet initially affected slim / skinny people worse whilst muscular and fat people did much better. It seems obvious - those with more fat or muscle had energy reserves to live on. However, in the longer term the former muscular / fat people did very badly with the near starvation they were forced to endure. The initial slim / athletic types, whilst also losing considerable weight at the outset of greatly reduced calories, appeared to cope better with the near-starvation which went on for 4 hellish years. Anyhow, for some reason I thought it worth a mention here.
I've also fasted for years - daily and longer fasts per season. My son and I just finished a 48 hour fast. Because I'm fat adapted I can do a high impact 55 minute workout in the middle of this fast without loss of energy. I just read the book Change your Diet, Change your Mind. It looks at how your diet impacts your mental health. It like many of the books I've read over the past year (focused on body health and in particular, mind health) recommend a whole food keto diet. (I also recommend watching Fat Head, Cereal Killers and Run on Fat. The last two come from Dr. Aseem Malhotra to learn more) Although technically "healthy", your high sugar fruit salad isn't the best way to break your fast. It most likely spikes blood sugar and sets you up to be hungry soon after. Better to fry (pasture raised) eggs in (grass fed) butter with a salad, made with goat cheese, walmuts, and dressing made from apple cider vinegar, stevia and olive oil). You could even throw a bit of fruit in if you want. Satiating and nutritious.
“WHO” is a relative of yours? In which case I may not be able to trust you!?!?