16:8 diet

Jane10, you are an inspiration!

As predicted, I've had a bit of a blip. I had 3 breakfasts, a brunch and a dinner in a 24 hour period on a long haul flight. No willpower -admittedly a lot of fruit & fish was involved but I think I've cracked the jetlag, its now 7am and its a new day .........upwards and onwards. If Jane can bend down sans spare tyre, then so will I (and I won't be at the Edinburgh C lunch, but she will ....)

It’s good to hear how everyone is getting on.
I managed a 20 hr fast, by accident!
A cup of tea when I woke up, then I planned eating at 12, at a stop on the long drive I was making to the North.
The journey start was delayed, so didn’t set off till 11am. Stopping, eventually at 2.30 for lunch. Surprisingly I wasn’t very hungry and a small snack filled me up.
Hopefully the longer fast will have benefits!
Sitting in a car certainly keeps you away from food!

I don't think anyone should get too hung up about not following the rules now and again. I break it every Sunday when we have bacon butties around 10am, though I admit I usually go out for a long walk as soon as it gets light. I've been neglecting the walking bit in the last week as it's been so wet and absolutely filthy underfoot and have resorted to the exercise bike, which is far more of a penance!

Wheniwasyourage the stepping exercise getting on and off the scales might be helpful! I have not done very well this weekend, and tomorrow I volunteer at the CAB and usually end up eating biscuits all day - there’s always Tuesday ...

Just don't eat biscuits all day!! Try a nice mug of lemon and ginger tea if you need some oral input!

Just been reading through this thread (all 10 pages).

What I’m getting is that most are finding this a good way to break bad habits, like grazing at night. Also that it’s quite easy to keep to if you set your mind to it.

It also sounds as if it might actually be good for you to fast like this - mention of less heartburn/acid reflux, insulin intolerance, gut bacteria, and so on.

Must admit I sleep better if I don’t eat after my evening meal.

Had heart burn yesterday for the first time in 3 weeks. BUT - I over ate. Had too many potatoes, too much bread and too large helpings. Hope I've learned a lesson. Wish I could say I was just testing, but can't. It was greed.
However, I still feel determined to stay on 16:8 and hope it becomes a lifestyle.

I had a very pleasant surprise this morning when I pulled on a big woollen jumper that I bought a couple of months ago for warmth rather than looks. I was freezing so I put a snug, thin polo neck under it - and was shocked and delighted to see that the jumper skimmed rather than clung to me and was much looser than before. Felt quite perky all day!

It's a great feeling Parsleywin! Get used to it, there's more to come (or go, if you know what I mean!)

Jane10 this sounds like a very ‘sensible’ diet - providing people don’t gorge during the 8 hours but just eat sensibly.

After initial loss I've slipped a bit and am now back on course but still love it

I'm just over two weeks and haven't noticed anything much. I don't mind it though, it gets me up and out walking the dog sooner rather than sitting on the iPad and getting on with things in the morning, then I end up not eating until 1.30 or even 2! What I have noticed is going to my line dancing on Tuesday mornings is difficult. I felt a bit faint and funny this week so I had to buy a hot chocolate from the machine! I might have to have a bit of breakfast on Tuesdays.

I went out last night and had not expected food to be provided, so I had a little, not to be rude. But have lasted till 2 pm today to make up for it.
I definitely feel as if I’ve lost some weight, but I’m not weighing myself till tomorrow morning.

I'm going to give this a try until Christmas and see how I get on. I've been doing the 5:2 for years now. I lost a stone at the start but have just been maintaining since, which is good, but I feel trying this new routine might just kick start a little more weight loss before Christmas. I'll have to do a bit of bobbing and weaving as far as the timings are concerned, as I don't want to miss out on my g & ts on my weekly pub quiz nights or my wine on a weekend (and I don't want to drink them too early either). So some days might involve eating between 2 and 10 only. DH, who does most of our cooking, had trouble getting used to catering for my fast days, so looked at me askance when I announced the new regime, but I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes!

Maggiemaybe I've had the same experience as you with the 5:2 and have now been on the 16:8 for nearly 3 weeks. Today my gardening trousers were definitely easier to get into, so I'm dead chuffed!

Good luck!

Today I am almost back to normal after having the flu for the past 3 weeks and losing half a stone. We shall see what happens now I’m getting back up to speed although not back up to normal activity- stuffing still needs putting back!

So now 12st. 8lb.

I have had a bit of a funny week. My Blood Pressure was so low on Mon that I took no meds and slept most of the day so ate very little. Tues was much the same - no meds --- but then I noticed no Gaviscon either! So I consulted Dr Google and found reports that some BP meds do give reflux. I am back on meds again but slightly reduced - the reflux is back despite eating small portions and eating main meal at lunchtime. I have a GP appt this week so will discuss all this with him.
I have to say that the reflux has been so bad - gradually getting worse over time- that I had begun to think it was something else. I have been dreading eating and the thoughts of Christmes dinner!!??. My list of foods I could tolerate had got to almost none - all very depressing.
I have continued to lose weight slowly - about a kilo a week so I am pleased and the 16 hours I find no problem at all.

That's a good steady weight loss WW I was interested to read about how BP tabs can cause reflux I am on tablets for what dr things is gord and hiatus hernia. Regarding my diet I went of plan yesterday but back on today .

Just been to see the GP and he has reduced my meds slightly again. I have to have another blood test in a month as my salt is still too low and my potassium a bit high - he has removed the diuretic pills now so will see how I go. He says to watch the reflux and he will give me something if it continues. He tells me I should have more energy with less meds.
Still getting a small amout of weight loss regularly.

Hmmm. Am wondering about this diet. Yesterday I was discussing the need to keep warm with my DGS. He was only wearing a thin shirt. I showed him that I was wearing a fleece and a thermal vest. He piped up 'Walruses have a layer of fat Gran no offence!'. I have no idea why it occurred to him to say this...

Well there’s always the ‘turn down the thermostat diet’ next Jane10

Things seem to be going well. Total loss 2 kilos, despite eating out every day this week!
I don’t think I’ll get to my target by Christmas, but will be nearly there.
I’m finding it easy to do and don’t have any cravings, as with other diets.
How are others getting on?

It’s very early days for me, but I think bamboozling my metabolism by switching from 5:2 to 16:8 for a while at least might have been a good move. Even after just a week I can feel small changes in how my clothes fit, and I’m not finding it at all difficult, though I’d much rather have my glass of wine at 9 rather than at 8. On the whole though, it’s a thumbs up from me!

I have been nearly sticking to this although my version is more 14:9 on several days a week. But my weight is gradually dropping and I feel really well. Going back for a blood test to check my cholesterol again in a couple of weeks - fingers crossed!