Early Time Restricted Eating | What Is It & How to Use It To Lose Weight

[@beckygillaspy]

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[@OrangeeOfficial]

[@sandooch6465]

I'm 58 years old, so losing weight has been slow going. But I've been doing early time-restricted eating for months now, along with a low-carb diet. My weight loss went from losing 2-3 pounds a month with just the low-carb eating to around losing 6-7 pounds a month with the early intermittent fasting. I love it! I've lost a total of 64.4 pounds with only 11.6 pounds to go to reach goal weight.

[@keekac3119]

That’s amazing! How do you keep from being hungry at bedtime?

[@lostmoose7352]

@@keekac3119 good question. Hunger in the evennings is my issue

[@deb9806]

Great work! I also found IF and not eating late (watching This is Us was odd without my crackers) I'm 62 and FINALLY lost weight I've had since menopause. 28 pds since Sept. I'm 62 and realize for me, it's not impossible. I stop by 7pm, have popcorn instead of higher carb snacks on occasion and skip breakfast 5 days a week.

[@karenlacy8950]

Wonderful!

[@jeffgammons431]

That’s awesome!! Congratulations on your amazing success!

[@got2go4word]

I tried intermittent fasting from noon to 6pm, it was extremely tough, I was always very hungry in the morning, then I switched to 8am to 2pm, I have never been hungry since, thanks Dr. Gillaspy for the great content!

[@nancystancil7905]

Had the same experience where it was tougher to skip breakfast but surprisingly easy to skip dinner! Definitely makes IF feel more sustainable longer term.

[@OrangeeOfficial]

congratulations you are going to live a very healthy long life

[@paulaprice493]

My best eating window seems to naturally fall into the 8 am to 4 pm range. And lucky for me, breakfast is my favorite meal.

[@melissaandrews1603]

I agree! I don’t sleep well with a larger dinner. Even if I’m done by 6:00 pm!

[@trekkeruss]

I started out with a 36 day water fast, then went to keto OMAD. In the beginning, I was eating at around 6 pm, but have shifted my meal to 2 or 3 pm. In just over two months, I have lost 45 pounds. I am fasting again; going into day four now. My goal is to lose another 40 pounds, which would get me to what I weighed when I was half the age.

[@Sarah-xv6ci]

I suffer from sinus and acute bronchitis. From a lunch and dinner meals, I've moved to breakfast and lunch, finishing my lunch by 2.00 pm. It took me a few weeks to move my last meal from 4.00 pm to 2.00 pm. My sinus has improved and I don't have bronchial problems. A naturopath informed me that we should stop eating from the time the sun is beginning to set each day for optimum health.

[@MattBuysHouse]

so soothing, she's a keeper

[@veronicad.5238]

We’re like Gremlins! Don’t eat after dark! 😁 Thank you for all the information Dr. Becky! ❤️ I’m down 63 lbs in less than 1 year!

[@mountaingalatheart]

Congratulations!

[@karminiparsan9256]

Congrats!!👏👏

[@33summers72]

👏👏👏👏

[@beckygillaspy]

Congrats, Veronica D!

[@SharisAlita]

Congratulations!!! What time do you stop eating?

[@suekrippel6641]

This was excellent! Really needed a different practice or way of eating. Excited to begin this. I love fasting but once I start eating, it is often times difficult to control. One step at a time. Thank you Dr. Gillaspy!

[@getter_done]

Thanks and good day Dr Becky. I always do early TRE with eating in an 6-8 hour eating window. 63 years young here and I am 5+/- my ideal weight for the last 1 & 1/2 years. I find it easier & I sleep better too. I am not hungry in the evening at all. I do periodic 1-3 day fasts . Well wishes and 🙏 prayers Dr Becky, Dr Keith and your loved ones. Greetings from Canada 🙋🏻‍♀️. Your book IS excellent❗️

[@yvonnecamblin8837]

Hi Becky, I have followed your program for a year and half and lost 48 lbs. I fast 16/

[@beckygillaspy]

That's great to hear, Yvonne! Congrats!

[@SunRayBabyJ]

You explained this so well! I'm definitely sharing this video. This is my first week doing Tref and I feel so much better.

[@tracyplank7738]

I bought your book when it first came out. It's wonderful, and the explanations are easy to understand. My schedule is intermittent fasting daily with an 8-hour window, which fluctuated if I drank coffee with cream and/or if I started the fast at different hours. I'm older and would love to try this for a change. I'm not always hungry in the morning, but something has got to give. :)

[@weightlossresultscoach7082]

I highly recommend Becky's book. Thorough, evidence-based and easy to apply to your life.

[@GunnerDot1]

The book looks wonderful, Becky. Have already downloaded Kindle version. CONGRATULATIONS! I hope you’re having a nice summer and especially send best wishes for Keith’s good health. 🙏🏻

[@beckygillaspy]

Thanks, GunnerDot!

[@malikjjaka]

I’m doing it right now, about two weeks precisely, low carb and high proteins 8-9 am ( breakfast) then lunch 12_2pm lunch ( veg and protein) and an 🍎. Never felt better, no hunger.

[@OrangeeOfficial]

congratulations

[@dianeyoung8068]

In TCM there is a widely held belief that digestion is most effective from 7-9 am and that it is very important to allow your liver enough time to rest, by not eating in the evening/night.

[@singit3630]

I will try this! I am certain that shifting the cut off time will have dramatic results! Starting TODAY! I'm excited. Thanks DocB!!

[@singit3630]

Thank you! Stopped eating at 2 yesterday, down one pound this morning!🤯👍

[@Lamarck922]

Dr Becky, you have a calming cadence!

[@frankiefernandez5252]

I've been doing that for the past year. The hardest part is the family usually eats dinner and I'm stuck with a tea or coffee. Ug

[@victorianjeri1000]

If you don't eat breakfast with your family skip breakfast instead, unless you can push through it and prefer eating breakfast way more.

[@dimasavila9158]

All true ate at 1100 then dinner at 400 pm I was full. I will move my window to 800 a.m. and 230 pm with cardio in the morning and let you know weight loss.

[@stephenridley1153]

Yay! This explains why breakfast at 8am and lunch by 2pm works for me 😊 72 with Metabolic Syndrome...lost 30+ pounds Admittedly given up cola, ultra processed food and snacking, probably lower carbs than heretofore and a generally Mediterranean diet No idea what effect it has had on my high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high blood sugar as it's impossible to get a doctor's appointment here in the UK 😂 But my BMI is now "normal" 👍

[@-greentoad]

I am just not hungry in the morning or even late morning. If I try to eat I feel sick. I enjoy having an evening snack. Then not eating till 1 or 2 pm the next day. Since I'm a night owl it's worked great. Plus this and low carb and no sugar drinks I lost 45 lbs.

[@taavinen]

A fantastic summary of eTRF. I’ve been experimenting with different types of fasting (intermittent, OMAD etc) for a while but have been finding it a challenge to balance out my overall intake and carbohydrate needs as a cyclist. Thank you for the comprehensive summary I will look into your book for further reading :)

[@pratibhahuja1]

I have tried and this actually works in controlling appetite

[@lindabarnes5299]

This has worked for me .....lost 34 pounds and would like to lose 5 more pounds...will do OMAD to get it down.

[@Piperloumeditation]

This makes more sense to me now . I think I do much better on an early eating end early because I feel like a need the energy and stop after 5 pm for me to start with . Thanks Becky . I really didn’t think of doing it this way I’ve been doing intermittent fasting and way to hard to wait to eat until noon or 1 I would rather start early . Deb . I will try this but ease into it .

[@guibox3]

Decided to switch my fasting protocol to 18:6 eTRF instead of early afternoon/early evening. This week I switched to 2MAD from 6:00 am and 12:00 pm. Still adjusting but I think I'm going to do this during the week and then change it up during the weekend.

[@davidswadell8499]

For me, eTRE is too hard because I start craving food about 4-5 hours after eating, whereas if I eat at 11 am and 5 pm, I don’t get hungry again until bedtime when it’s easy to resist the urge to snack.

[@OrangeeOfficial]

Thanks for the video and helping all those who needed it :)

[@TheFiercepixie]

Thank you for this information. I have tried everything and I still can’t loose a pound! Going to read more and give this a try.

[@Mikheno]

Aha...we've been doing it right all along! Our OMAD is usually between 12:30 - 2pm. My wife and I are both retired and that time period became convenient for us to have our one meal. Without counting calories but keeping carbs to a minimum I've lost ~25lbs since Mar 1st. This has put my BMI right in the middle of the green. I'm 4lbs away from my "Ideal" weight (according to the chart I'm using) and feel great. What's nice about this way of eating is we can go out with family or friends once or twice a month and have pretty much anything we want. No pizza or burgers/fries of course but if they want to eat Sushi (high carbs) we don't have to be a PITA and complain that we're on a Keto diet! We just enjoy our meal and go right back to our usual diet the next day. No damage done. This is less of a diet and more of a lifestyle change. Also, we absolutely don't count calories. There's tons of vegies and greens on our plate and we eat 'til were full. Anyway, thanks for this video. Good to know we were on the right track the whole time.

[@Cottonsie]

wow congrats that is an impressive publisher..

[@ramkumar-lc1st]

The thing is u shud take enough protein and nutrients before 2 or 3 pm.. if u take adequate food for the day u can go to next day without any issues

[@alicethompson8657]

Thank you Dr Becky.🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@lowcarbkitchen]

Makes complete sense to me! I did IF 16/8 fasting breakfast for a month and did not get great improvements or weight loss, but I get better results if I fast supper in the evening, both with fasting BG and weight loss.

[@lowcarbkitchen]

Greatest problem is our dinner is our family time. I would have to sit there and watch everyone else eat the meal which I still would have to make, and not eat.

[@rpcrev]

Thanks for another great video. Just purchased your book from Amazon here in the Uk. Kind regards Martin

[@NewYorkGirl88]

Excellent video 👍💕 I love your knowledge 🌹💐 I cannot Lose this post Menapause stomach fat ☹️

[@mountaingalatheart]

Same here :’(

[@CoffeewithKathy]

I always struggled with weight, but then had a complete hysterecomy in 2013 and immediately gained 13 pounds within 3 months. Took me two years to lose the 13 pounds, but I was still overweight by 13-15 pounds. I started in 2018 removing sugar about 80% and began IF, listening to Dr. Becky and others on our youtube community and it was a miracle! I lost the 14 pounds! I am at a stand still and will try this method she is talking about because I'd like to lose a few more. I am 67 years old....it works!

[@NewYorkGirl88]

@@CoffeewithKathy you are absolutely beautiful Kathy I’m 54 right behind ya girl 😎 Menapause Sucks !!! I hope you have a great day !!

[@Divinethreefold]

Me too ladies it’s very frustrating! I’m sharing my experience I want to help stop women from feeling alone through menopause! It’s been a struggle for me and I have felt very alone! 😘😘✨✨✨✨

[@KWHCoaster]

Have to give this a try. I've stalled and really haven't changed my diet much in a year. But, my eating window slowly drifted later since I'm not hungry until around 2pm and have a last meal around 8pm. When I started IF, I was eating 12pm-6pm. A night owl, so I sleep midnight to 8am.

[@curious1366]

I am also a night owl. I would love to know how this all changes for you. I will have to remember your name. Make sure to add a post when you figure this out for you. Maybe I will see it.

[@karenk2831]

Ordering the book! Can't wait to get it!

[@Ellenmendenhall]

Everytime I do my eating before noon I lose weight, thank you

[@Celisar1]

Does that mean you stop eating after noon entirely until the next morning?? That would be more than 18 hours fasting each day!

[@Ellenmendenhall]

@@Celisar1 well I get up at 4am, but yes, I started by doing 12 hours and just increased from there😁

[@SaveTheHedgehog]

It saves me lots of time. I'm eating in the bosses time and have plenty of time when back from work😮😮😮

[@SchuyFit]

Definitely see the value of this if you've hit a plateau, I just love dinner too much! I'd rather use a 24-36 hour fast once a week to help with this.

[@pilgrmpatti4698]

Great info ! Thanks …..Congrats on the book!!

[@rubylux1529]

Thanks Becky - wow the book is even available here on amazon in the U.K. 😊🌸👍

[@littlevoice_11]

Please can you talk about keto and IF for overall health rather than just weight loss, how to gain healthy weight without increasing risk of disease or blood sugar imbalances

[@dangriffin607]

The book is AWESOME. Useful information and has definitely helped me better understand Intermittent Fasting. THANK YOU for all the FREE information Dr. Becky and the LEAST I could do was to buy your excellent guide!

[@beckygillaspy]

Thanks, Dan :)

[@geirha75]

what about two meals, one at 10 am and nr two meal at 5 pm ? bedtime at 10 pm waking up at 6 am

[@erincox8382]

I'm at the very beginning of my weightloss journey, yet have already settled in to 16:8 TRE (8am-4pm, 3 meals p/day) without night time hunger. Have lost 1.4kg in 9 days. My sugar cravings are reduced as well which has been a longterm issue.

[@beckygillaspy]

Wonderful! Keep going. There will be hard moments, but there are many more rewards to come!

[@BERTolkein]

Did the study compare morning TRE with afternoon TRE? Your glucose response varying by time of day makes sense, but has a study backed it up comparing the different windows directly?

[@stevetempleton9092]

Thank you for an interesting perspective on time restricted eating. However, the studies you mentioned compared an early 6 hour eating window to a 12 hour eating window. I eat a ketogenic diet with a 4 to 6 hour window from 1 to3 PM finishing up before 7 PM. My normal bedtime is around midnight, so I am not going to bed with a full stomach. It would have been nice to see a comparison between early time restricted eating and mid-day restricted eating. We are told of the circadian rhythm of our hormones, but is that innate or affected by the typical 15 hour eating window? As for hunger, I have more trouble with "mouth hunger" then "belly hunger" where my mouth wants something even if my body does not. I have not yet found a good solution to that, but I am working on it!! We are learning so much about how a healthy body uses the foods we eat, and as we do, we see how much more there is to learn!! It is depressing to remember that 40 years ago when I was in "Doctor School" we had a grand total of 2 hours of lecture on eating and nutrition. I am blessed to have learned much on my own!!

[@DolisHouston]

Love your book!!!! So well written…..

[@beckygillaspy]

Thank you, Dolis!

[@nayrika1207]

I wake up early about 4 am And have a lot to do in my days I eat at 5am and 12am and it drops the weight really quickly 🙂

[@OrangeeOfficial]

great job :)

[@zitaschuessler4902]

I wonder if this is the missing key for me..I normally eat my first meal at 1 or 1:30 pm..and my second by 6 or 7.....I find I'm always always hungry in the morning but I fight thru it to make it to 1:00..I have been at a weight loss stall for months..maybe since I'm always hungry in the mornings, I may do better at resuming weight loss if I eat. Maybe I will try for a couple weeks see what happens.

[@elizabethburns2700]

I like the idea but how do you do this when you work all day? You can’t cook your meal at 2 or so if you are at work.

[@deb9806]

I always had a high carb breakfast, banana, cereal, toast, etc. Giving up breakfast and just having coffee and cream, helped me lose the 28 pds I am down in 3 months. Also not eating after 7 if possible. I'm 62

[@OrangeeOfficial]

congrats glad you found you way of life

[@joebarbuto2760]

No doubt we cannot dispute scientific evidence as has been provided. But as individuals we can adjust the time eating window, based on our daily activities and lifestyle to optimize our own weight loss. For me I found my eating window of 12 - 8 works for me and not feeling hungry what so ever during my 16 hour fasting. It has helped me achieve my weight loss and more importantly maintaining. My body hasn't ever deviated from my weight goal of 160 Lbs, for over a year. It's like my body is telling me I'm at the perfect weight. Thanks again Dr Becky! 🫂 🇨🇦

[@markmasterson4811]

There is an old phrase "eat like a Prince in the morning and a pauper at night." early time restricted eating methinks.

[@beverlyabner3307]

We will be getting your new book. Hope you do a update on Keith!!! I have add your 500 calorie salads to my meal plan and intermittent fasting again and seeing results . I'm back down in the 180s !!!!

[@beckygillaspy]

Great to hear, Beverly!

[@karminiparsan9256]

Thank you once again...always very valuable information😇

[@tonip.3251]

I bought the book and I really like it-I checked it out from the library first, but I wanted my own-I like the recipes too.🙂

[@nayrika1207]

Breakfast and lunch 😜

[@g1k236]

Useful information

[@simplecarnivore]

2 meals a day between 10am and 4pm for me.. Restrict carbs and eat plenty of meat and fat.. You will never be hungry.

[@debbiemalina]

I feel like I do better eating my OMAD earlier in the afternoon between 1-3 o’clock .

[@patgille]

I am wondering how to do the fasting when you go to work and your job doesn’t allow for you take those kind of breaks. Anyone have suggestions? I sure would love to try this.

[@OrangeeOfficial]

eat before you go to work

[@lindabarnes5299]

I am never humgry before 10 am!! I can eat lunch or late lunch but eating at 8 am is just not what my body wants. I eat a big lunch at noon to 1 and nothing else until 4-5 pm.

[@freetrailer4poor]

That is etrf. No need for clocks. You start when you like then have a small meal in a few hours.

[@johnnochard4974]

Hi, I hope you see my comment. Ive had no problems transitioning to ETRF or E from traditional 16:8 fasting. The only issue I have had with ETRE is I find myself going to the bathroom more often at night. I don't drink anything past say 7pm. When I have a couple of days off from ETRE, I find myself getting up to pee less often. Then when I go back onto the ETRE regime I start getting up more often to pee. Any ideas on what may be happening? Thank you in advance.

[@OrangeeOfficial]

how strange,, your body needs lots of fluid for digestion, if you're not eating in the evening you don't need the fluid, so if you drink when not thirsty your body will get rid of it, also water weight if you're losing weight your body is getting rid of excess water in the body as it detoxes over night

[@ahmadabukaff9537]

I’ve just subscribed to channel 🙂

[@MarnysCrochetandCrafts]

I always stop eating by 3:30PM and I don't break my fast until at least 7:30AM or later. I haven't broken my fast as of yet, today. I will be in another 30 minutes at 10:30AM.

[@alb41ful]

How long have individuals been able to maintain weight loss over a year? Thank you.

[@OrangeeOfficial]

everyone is different

[@anupreetkaur6670]

Hi Dr Becky, I am following low carb deit but not keto, I did keto for a month, recently I have got diagnosed with Celiac, could it be my deit change which have triggered it? thanks

[@patdear80]

I tryed the keto diet now I have thyroid issues & been really I'll, I'm in my 50s,

[@pablofmfdoc6143]

Just ordered the book for my wife and I

[@beckygillaspy]

Thanks, Pablo FMF DOC!

[@pamtibbett3414]

My window time of fasting is 3pm-9am. Eating very little meal during the breakfast and then good sized lunch about 12.

[@mcmacshalfilya]

That must be working well for you. You look GREAT

[@macoediv]

Do you think this type of eating pattern will be good for morning blood pressure?

[@tyla2003]

I will be buying the book. Can you tell me if the book addresses exercise and fasting? Also, do you have any other books?

[@beckygillaspy]

Hi tyla2033, the book touches on exercise and fasting, but it's not the main focus. I don't have another book yet, but I do have programs on my website: www.drbeckyfitness.com

[@slowphil]

Is grilled cheese (toasted cheese in UK) bad or good?

[@OrangeeOfficial]

is meat bad or good? is veg bad or good.. don't google this,, do what works for you

[@clairegarnham2742]

Another fabulous video Becky thanks so much. I have missed seeing Keith like so many of your followers, how is he and will he be joining you in future videos? Love to you both. Claire UK

[@beckygillaspy]

Hi Claire, we post updates on 2FitDocs channel in the Community tab

[@MyeshaMartin]

Is 6 am eating and 6pm eating good?? I don’t eat After that..I have lost 4 pounds doing this but I have a issue with gaining a pound back after I eat

[@lisa-pj8ss]

thanks so much!!

[@Christsapprentice]

Would love to know how the Italians do it, stay healthy and thin, but yet eat dinner at 8 - 9 pm!!

[@lottat6003]

If I didn't have a work and a family this would be easy. But I can't control my meal times. I cannot control my lunch time. I have different lunch times every day. Usually around 10.30-11.30. Eating dinner with my foster daughter is important. It's the only time we sit down together. She usually objects to eating before 18.00. And if I don't eat with her it becomes really strange. 😵‍💫 I guess I could eat breakfast, but I'm never hungry in the morning. But I would like to try this somehow... 🤔

[@slim6035]

Do people notice this way of eating helps their sleep? Or perhaps need less sleep? I notice when I eat close to bed time my sleep isn’t so good and energy in morning is poor and I want to just lay in bed all day

[@OrangeeOfficial]

yes I need less sleep I wake up nice and early naturally, where as eating in the evening I can't wake up until 10/11am usually with an alarm, and don't feel great,

[@dilovanMAmeen]

Thank you

[@beenaragoonath4590]

Need help on weight gain. Fed up of videos on loosing weight . What anout people who need to put on weight on Keto

[@ClipzILike1]

I feel like eTRE also made my morning breath go away, not that it was like extremely bad or anything like that. Just me?

[@OrangeeOfficial]

yes indeed, because eating at night, you wake up with the food from the night before still sitting in your small intestines, fermenting if it's veg mixed with meat. It's nice to wake up completely empty and feeling fresh :)

[@paulettesanders6041]

Do you sell or suggest a certain cookbook

[@beckygillaspy]

We have one in the works!

[@bradley5802]

Wow thank you 🙏

[@siegelpmp]

Dr. Gillaspy, I'm interested in your book, but I'm T2D and therefor follow a very low carb diet ( less than 30 grams of carbs per day). Are the diet plans in your book going to fit in to a very low carb lifespan.

[@learntocookketo]

Yes. She recommends low carb

[@beckygillaspy]

Hi siegelpmp, the book includes a week-long keto meal plans and a week-long low-carb plan.

[@silvamaney8897]

Can you share on how to gain weight in time restricted eating?

[@ahmedkamal-rq9zh]

Is plain tea without any additions allowed during fasting time

[@OrangeeOfficial]

there are no rules or laws on this, do what you like

[@nazeckbooley990]

Love your videos❤

[@eriksp92]

I absolutely believe in the benefits of early time restricted eating, but it's just not for me. I consistently don't feel hunger until late in the afternoon, and become absolutely ravenous at night if I can't eat. I've tried to turn this around, but I find that eating in the morning and finishing early in the afternoon does absolutely nothing for the hunger pangs I get late at night, which also keep me from sleeping because of the discomfort. Thus, I've had to accept that in fasting, I have to start my eating late in the day, and eat fairly close to bed time, even if it isn't the ideal solution for weight loss or any of the other systems in the body.

[@lynnettemurphy8243]

Erik Pettersen, glad to finally come across someone with an eating pattern similar to mine. So many seem to finish they're meal/s before 6pm. I'm not even thinking about dinner then. On days I'm at home I don't eat before 4pm & it's a small meal. Dinner is about 8ish & I have a snack about 11 or little later. For an insomniac, not sleeping AND being hungry is a waking nightmare. An odd time I can skip the snack if I've been up earlier & been out exercising or just generally busier. Been doing this for many years, long before I knew it had a name. Wish you well. Take care & stay safe.

[@timcostanzo370]

What do you think the impact would be by eating 4 times in the six hour window instead of 3? I have gotten into the habit of eating 4 small meals

[@learntocookketo]

By eating 4 small meals, you are constantly raising your glucose level. This also makes your body work harder to rid itself of toxins. That is why she promotes RESTRICTING your eating window or eating timeframe.

[@timcostanzo370]

@@learntocookketo I still do restrict my window to six hours. I eat 4 meals 2 hours so 8, 10, noon and 2pm instead of 3 meals at 3 hours intervals like 8, 11, 2pm. In each case it’s still a 6 hour window

[@jaysmusic7729]

Is this a new word for intermittent fasting?

[@OrangeeOfficial]

yes,, another gimmick to make more videos and sell more books and products.. TRE and IF are basically the same thing.

[@erinharris7663]

Do you have any recommendations for trying to do this or lose weight for a mother of a busy family. It feels like dinner time is the only time everybody is at home and comes together to sit down. This often doesn't happen until 6:00 or 7:00 at night. I have two teenagers. Dinner time has always been a special time for everyone. I guess I would feel weird having eaten earlier without everybody?

[@valadair9739]

Advice from a senior - - - - keep your special dinner time with family, to many families don’t do this anymore. There are other things you can do, like cut out sugars, go low carbs - - - - I find just watching healthy utubes, helps keep me on track. Hugs, ♈️

[@learntocookketo]

I agree that you should try to eat with your family. Do low carb if possible and IF earlier in the day for your health sake. You will have all the time in the world after the kids are grown to eat on your own schedule or lose weight.

[@cindyfoley1675]

Thanks Dr. Becky! Intermittent Fasting was the way I lost my weight!!!😊

[@Hippy2021]

I can do a prolonged fast easily without any issues with hunger or craving food. My problem is that when I shift my fasting time early in the day, I lose too much weight. My BMI is already low at 18, I am healthy and very active doing 18/6 daily eating window 2pm to 8pm and this schedule keep my weight stable. I like to shift last meal earlier as 6 pm and everytime I try that my weight dropped again lower. I just simply don't want to be too far underweighted. Is there anything I can follow to eat earlier and keep up with a stable weight? That's my only concern, beside I am feeling great from the good results of fasting. I am 69, I am adopting a low carb and mediterranean diet, exercise daily 2 hours walking daily and hiking all weekend. Thank you !

[@OrangeeOfficial]

if you don't need to lose weight then why ar eyou doing this?