Hello, has anyone tried intermittent fasting? I want to start a 14/10 intermittent fasting program. If you have tried it, can you write your experiences?
I initially did it out of necessity, but now it is routine. Typically there is a 'window' of eating time, say between noon and six pm, though latest research is that having a breakfast and lunch is optimal - something to do with cortisol, the rhythms of cicadas and other dark arts. In any event the smaller the window the better the benefits.
To me the key concept is hunger - a very powerful force. A low carb, zero rubbish diet sees me through without breaking into a sweat. Fat and protein give more satiety. A neat trick if you are feeling peckish is a coffee with cream, not milk (some do MCT oil or coconut oil). The fat from the cream takes away the hunger and will not spike insulin.
My experience is that on 1 January 2019 I started a keto diet and intermittent fasting. I lost about 25 kgs painlessly. The combination is pretty effective.