16:8 Diet

[2sp_]

Following on from yelenots' question yesterday about the 5:2 diet, I think the 16:8 may work better for me.

Does anyone know if you can drink (water, tea etc) during your 16 hour fast?

[boxtops]

I've never heard of this diet, 2sp - have you got a link? I couldn't manage on minimal calories for 8 days!

[2sp_]

I'll try and find something boxy.

Basic jist is that you only eat for an 8 hour period per day. Say from 12 noon til 8pm. Just means skipping breakfast for most people. You can shift the eating period to suit. For instance you could eat from 10am to 6pm if you prefer. Not for the entire 8 hours though...

[Old_Geezer]

I don't even believe I can eat for 8 hours solid anyway.

[mccfluff]

its hours boxy, my friend swears by it, she drank black tea and water

[2sp_]

http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/16-8-hour-intermittent-fasting

[2sp_]

Found this -

http://theweeklydietplan.hubpages.com/hub/Week-1-The-8-Hour-Diet

I suppose I could still have (black) tea, as fluffy's friend did.

[ummmm]

I'm a firm believer in there is no diet that works. You change your lifestyle and change your attitude towards food.

(I drink too much and I smoke too much so I'm not being judgmental)

[2sp_]

ummmm, I don't think it's always easy to change your attitude to food. Especially if you have deep rooted "issues". I think you need to deal with the excess weight asap, and by any (safe) means, then you can try to tackle your relationship with food.

[ummmm]

I don't disagree. I know it must be hard.

[2sp_]

I think the good thing with these fasting type diets is that people learn to try to eat better so that they are fuller for their fasting periods.

[ummmm]

I read an article that said people who feasted and fasted naturally were slimmer. Eat when you're hungry, not when the clock tells you to.

[2sp_]

I think that's the problem, there are a lot of folk out there (and I include myself in that group) that struggle to ONLY eat when they are hungry.

[ummmm]

Do you comfort eat?

[2sp_]

I do comfort eat, I'm also guilty of grazing and grabbing a biscuit or crisps when I get 5 minutes to myself.

[ummmm]

You have young kids?

I wouldn't fast. I'd try my very hardest to skip the biscuits and crisps.

You don't have to be body beautiful. I bet your kids and husband love you just the way you are. xx

[Old_Geezer]

You need to try to develop the habit of rewarding yourself with something other than consumables when you have a breathing space and want a lift. Make a list of alternative things you could do that you like. Then put that into practice substituting for the biscuit / crisp sneak. Know what you mean though, if I'm frustrated I tend to stand up and suddenly realise I want something tasty and was about to go get it, but I don't really, not deep down.

[2sp_]

Thank you ummmm, that's very kind of you to say.

I need to shift a few pounds for myself though. My hormones have been all over the place since my youngest was born which hasn't help me lose weight. I really don't want to be the "fat mum" waiting at the school gates!

[pastafreak]

Here's a guide to various types of intermittent fasting...in the comments someone asks about coffee,and the answer is that a drink that is no more than 50 calories should be fine. Interesting stuff...we may often fast without realising or intending to.

http://jamesclear.com/the-beginners-guide-to-intermittent-fasting

[Old_Geezer]

I've been fasting since 5pm. If coffee is allowed then since about 2pm :-)

[2sp_]

That's a great link, pasta.

Looks like I can even have a splash of milk in my tea!