Exercising on Fasting Days Questions

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  • Hey there!

    I’ve recently come across 5:2 intermittent fasting and have now started thinking about beginning this new regimen. As a 17 year old girl, I’ve tried hard over the past year to shed off a few pounds but nothing has seemed to work for me… so I’ve decided to give this a try. Not only is it because I want to lose weight (132 to about 120 pounds), but also because I want to try to grow a better relationship with food. I feel as if I eat even though I’m not truly hungry. But I believe that if I put myself on a schedule that I can restrict myself to follow, I can learn the way my own body works and respond to its true hunger signals. I want to beat those cravings that I have all the time.

    However, even though I’m saying all of this, it should also be known that I am a year-round competitive swimmer. I go to 2 hour practices in the afternoon Monday to Saturday and have morning practices Monday to Friday, sometimes in and out of the water. My plan is to fast on Sunday by eating only 500-600 calories at night, since that is the day I rest and let myself recuperate from the vigorous training over the entire week. But I’ve also heard how 6:1 doesn’t seem to work very well for most people. It’s better as a ‘maintenance’ fasting schedule, but that’s not exactly what I’m shooting for… at least not for right now. So if I were to have 2 days of fasting… which day should I do it on? And how? Will it affect my training? Will it contribute to muscle loss? Should I be doing 6:1 fasting after all? Is fasting in this situation a good idea whatsoever?

    Thanks!

    Hello ineed2swim2. I do not believe any one on this site will be qualified to give you the positive answers you may want. Given your age and description of your lifestyle I can only urge you to make use of the professional help that will be available to you through your local and national swimming associations.
    Good luck.

    hi Ineed2swim2

    I agree with Couscous, maybe ask your doctor for advice too?

    all the best to you 🙂

    @ineedtoswim2 I agree with couscous. As a teenager, with a body that has not completely matured, you need to speak to a health professional who will look at your individual needs before starting any kind of diet. They will look at every aspect of your lifestyle to what is right for you and help you make an informed decision. They will also look at your relationship with food.

    Having a word with your trainer/swimming coach before starting any diet is also a good idea.

    I don’t want to come across as being ‘I’m older so I know better’ but really, with the information you have given us, no-one here can answer you.

    Please go and speak to your doctor who will, if necessary, refer you to a dietitian who can, after looking at all the aspects, help you decide what’s best for you and help you monitor your progress correctly.

    xx

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