I’ve been thinking about IF for a while now. I’ve previously had success on WW, but over the last few years a few pounds have crept on here and there – and stayed – and for some reason, even though I know it works, I can’t seem to stick to WW for more than a few days at the moment, so psychologically I need a change.
Anyway, on Tuesday last week I plunged into work so early that it was after 11 before I realised I hadn’t had breakfast, and wasn’t particularly hungry, so decided to have a go at fasting.
Of course, as soon as I did that, the hunger pangs roared in. But, like everyone seems to report, they were manageable, and came in waves rather than a constant problem. I chose not to eat anything at all during the day as I thought the hunger would be worse if I only ate a little, and thoroughly enjoyed every single mouthful of my albeit limited calorie evening meal.
I was also extremely surprised to sleep very well, and not wake up starving, just normally hungry. For the next few days I ate very healthily as I was keen not to ruin my hard work.
So, I’ve decided my Fast Days will be Monday and Thursday as my husband is out on both those days and I won’t need to suffer through watching him eat breakfast and lunch and many snacks in between.
We’re now at 3.30 and I’ve only felt a little hungry previously. I have a 400 calorie evening meal planned – exactly the same as I’ll prepare for my husband, but with more leafy veg and no typical carby fillers – so am about to treat myself to a homemade soya milk latte with the spare calories.
I look forward to following everyone else’s stories as well as sharing my own.
🙂
3:36 pm
9 Mar 15