How I Lost 180lbs - Intermittent Fasting | Half of Carla

[@bevalexander5897]

When you talked about not ever letting yourself get hungry really hit home for me. When I really got serious about losing the weight I had packed on the last 2 yrs or so, I realized that I didn’t remember what feeling hungry felt like anymore. I started intermittent fasting to recognize hunger again, and it has helped me so much.

[@HalfofCarla]

Fantastic Bev x

[@RosarywithDebbie]

I am hungry all the time. Just started bodyslims last week and lost 7 pounds, but I am still hungry 😋 drink lots of water, so that's good. Xxox

[@applejuice2843]

Feel that. When I stopped binge eating all the time i started to feel stomach aches later realized that was just hunger that I just didn‘t know anymore how it felt bcs i was eating all the time

[@SharonGaynor]

Nonninononooonoo J

[@afro0963]

❤

[@burstangel]

I use intermittent to maintain mental and gut health. Seriously helps with depression.

[@lizwitherspoon6252]

I love IF (18:6) but found I almost had to be secretive as friends and family at first were worried and negative believing it to be unhealthy . Now they see how fit ,healthy and happier I am then I be more open that I have a fasting period and an eating window

[@HerLifeReimagined]

I love intermittent fasting! It changed my life 2 years ago and it was the first time I ever believed that I could lose weight and stick to an eating plan. Now that I'm back to it consistently, and calorie counting I am seeing great results. My favorite is OMAD because I like not having to think about food, but 18:6 is probably my most used method of IF. Thanks for sharing this!!

[@rebeccamc8084]

Carla, you have now become part of my nightly routine, watching a video before bed, I really find it keeps me focussed and learning about my loss journey 🖤

[@annallfrey7289]

Me too. I’ve just started watching but watching a video at night before bed keeps me focused

[@akalfredsson7265]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤Now when I heard you talk about hunger, that you know was my big fear when I saw calorielimit, something klicked in my head 🧐 I have been afraid of hunger because Im not numbed out from being packed full. Emotions can arise, and I have been afraid of them. This week I sometime felt a little hunger, and tell my self thats a good feeling on my way to be the best me. Thankyou for that. ❤

[@susanford2388]

My husband lost so much weight with intermittent fasting & cycling 40km a day to & from work. He was 130kg & is now about 105kg. He walks faster & up & downstairs easier.

[@talks2squirrels953]

Fasting has changed my life. I love the lifestyle

[@brendadunham653]

So many levels this video hits. I love feeling true hunger. Growing up we didn’t always have enough food, so I think there was an underlying issue of fear without food. However, I know I won’t die without eating exactly if I have a hunger pain. Thank you for sharing

[@juliesteiert4370]

🖤 I‘ve done IF for extended periods in the past, but since starting BodySlims I abandoned it and everything else I ever believed about food to fully immerse myself in the BodySlims way for the next ten weeks. I‘m glad to hear it worked/works for you - gives me the freedom to reintroduce it when I‘m ready! Love your dress!

[@mardicampbell185]

I always appreciate your insight and how you stress customizing your plan!! Too often “doing it perfectly” was my excuse for not trying!! Thanks Carla!!❤❤

[@genabrown8740]

🖤 Brilliant video! I really appreciate your reason for intermittent fasting. Figuring out our true hunger is a game changer. I have been intermittent fasting for 1 1/2 years and it has given me so much energy and health benefits.

[@treebles]

🖤🖤🖤 carla, i am new to your channel. the main thing i want to say is that you are gorgeous! your lovely spirit shines through your beautiful face! thank you so very much for sharing your journey with all of us that need it!!!

[@HalfofCarla]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment xx

[@ria3312]

So happy to hear you talk about IF. I need inspiration to get back on the train. 🖤

[@colettebramwell-colyer]

🖤 I recently found your videos and started intermittent fasting about 2weeks ago. So far being able start recognizing when I am actually hungry has been a big wake up for me. I really enjoy how real and honest your videos are. Thank you. :)

[@HalfofCarla]

Thanks so much Colette, glad it's helping you x

[@sandrasatterfield4432]

I'm fasting 18:6 and I love how I'm feeling!!!

[@jochildress5003]

Thank you so much. I’m eating my Cobb salad as I watch. My eating window ends in an hour and a half. 🖤

[@emiliahalstead49]

I've been doing Omad (and sometimes 2 meals a day) since January 2022. I completely agree that one of the main benefits has been teaching me what hunger REALLY is. When I started, I would also do 36 or 48 hour fasts once a week.

[@tamtamr9081]

all i can think of is what about my lattes.. i can give up everything execpt that

[@aminarassoul]

​@@tamtamr9081if you want to get healthy/ lose weight, you will. And you can still have your latte during your window of eating. Intermittent fasting is so flexible. You fit it into your lifestyle instead of fitting your lifestyle into it. If your are doing a 16:8, you can fast from 7pm to 11am and have your latte.

[@heatherz4631]

🖤TY! I'm so happy to hear you put words to what I also experience. It's been decades since I've known satiety and have at times eaten until I thought I would burst - either the food was amazing or I was in an anxiety provoking situation - and then I piled on the guilt. I am at my best when I practice 16:8 but more often than not am 17:7 as I like a longer food free period before bed. I'm now doing IF with calorie deficit -- because I'm ready. Hope to join the next BS program this spring, very excited about that.

[@sambailie4773]

Your videos are engaging and incredibly educational. Thank you and God bless you and your family Carla x

[@rebeccaschwarz9558]

Thank you Carla! Thank you for your videos. Thank you for your honesty and generosity. I’m in the U.S. listening and following along. I appreciate your inspiration. I went on holiday a few weeks ago and amazingly lost 6 lbs. After that initial excitement I discovered your channel which has been one of the tools that has helped me continue on my weight loss journey. 🖤♥️🖤♥️

[@Unique_butterfly8]

Thanks for sharing your story ❤. I understand why I ate the way I did. Now I wait and think about it before I eat so it's not due to boredom or loneliness.

[@MindfullyMindy]

This was super helpful, Carla. ❤ I was grateful you explained your process and are very honest about imperfections. Thank you! 🖤

[@kimberlyskinner8177]

🖤 I have started IF. 😱 My energy is through the roof 🤩😍. I initially worried about headaches. Nope, never happened 🎉🎉. I drink a lot of water. I need it as I suffered soft tissue injuries in a car accident and soft tissues need hydration or I get muscle spasms. I can't count how many have told me that they hate water!!🙄. Thank you for your videos 💖💖💖💖

[@HalfofCarla]

Water water water 🙌🏼🙌🏼😭 so glad IF is working for you Kimberly xx

[@tsvetana92]

Awesome analisis!!! The distinction between physical and emotional need for food...

[@katiealleena2049]

🖤🖤 I love this video! I've been intermittently fasting since I decided to go for help with my doctors on weight loss. I work overnights at the moment so my window is between 2 and 3pm until between 9 and 10pm. Having that range of times helps me so, so much. I do most of my work during my fast. I have a rule, though. If I start to actually feel hungry as you described here, and I remain hungry for more than an hour and still have hours left to go before bed, then I will get a snack. Usually it's a small tea with almond milk and a couple berries or something similar. It doesn't mess up the fasting and it doesn't turn into a great big guilt trip. I remind myself that's why I have selected these healthy options, because if I didn't need the nutrients, I wouldn't feel hungry like that. I do want to mention to anyone who needs it that if you have a much more active lifestyle, it's important to be super aware of how much you do exercise / work / errands wise while fasting and be safe, and be smart. I have a desk job now, but previously, I have fainted because of having to do physical shift work with dictated breaks and trying to combine IF. Be kind to your body. IF is one way to do so, but it's not for everyone in every situation! Thank you, Carla :D Down 93.1 lbs this week, slow and steady.

[@HalfofCarla]

Youre doing amazing Katie. I completely agree with the activity levels as well and that's really good advice that I missed out on. When I run or if I'm incredibly sleep deprived I know that my hunger will increase so I need to be cautious of that and align my fasting window with it xx

[@katiealleena2049]

@@HalfofCarla Of course! And thank you. Seriously, though, I wish more people had the information you provided here in general. I feel things like IF get a bad reputation because of, at least here in the states, fad diet culture and people just not taking the time to talk to their doctors about any of it, really. Thank you again!

[@MrStr4ng3-fs3bp]

🖤🖤🖤"Do what works for you." Love this.

[@OceanChild7]

I do 16/8 too and it helps a lot but I chose to break fasting at ten AM and start it at 6 PM, sometimes I even have 16.5/7.5 when I just start cooking breakfast at 10 or so)) it's been the most natural thing I've ever tried in terms of weight management ))

[@peachpiano]

Oh I do hope this works for me

[@fransak2723]

🖤🖤🖤❤️ Another great video, full of great common sense advise. I usually skip breakfast but if the real hunger keeps rearing its head I will give in to a light breakfast. Some days I skip breakfast and lunch and find I really didn’t miss it. That helps when I hit a plateau or a stall.

[@eileencroft7247]

Very informative video, great stuff. 🖤🌹

[@sarathatcher3349]

🖤 Thanks, Carla. I like the black and white pattern on your dress.

[@karliesmama1268]

Wonderful job clarifying that during the eating window if it's 8 hours, 4 hours , or 12 hours that you don't have to mindlessly munch that entire length of time. You should plan actual meals. When I 1st dabbled with IF about 3 years ago during my keto journey that is what was killing me & triggered my old eating issues, I figured I had to still get my calorie goal in weither hungry or not. I was honestly shoving food in my face even when I may not have been hungry. So thank you for that tidbit hoping that others that are just starting their IF journey focus on that detail. That is the beauty of IF in that by not eating all day long you naturally are calorie restricting by possibly not having an additional "snack" those couple less hours so maybe saving 200 - 400 extra cal right off the bat. ❤🎉

[@yensounta6501]

Carla, a little off topic but PLEASE share with us where you like to shop :) I love your Goth style with all the stars and illustrations. Very chic. Thank you! (And, yes, IF has been a gamechanger for me)

[@HalfofCarla]

I would love to do a series on my shopping. What kind of things would you like to see?

[@folafawunmi4534]

@@HalfofCarla thank you Carla, though I didn’t ask the original question but I ALSO WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHERE YOU BUY YOUR GORGEOUS DRESSES AND SHOES. Thank you so much for all the support and inspiration. You are a lovely woman. God bless you.

[@shannonflanigan6408]

Great video Carla! This is my first day of IF so perfect timing to watch this video. ☺️ I'm doing Body Slims so as you said I thought it would be easier to stay in the calorie deficit eating 2 meals instead of 3. So far so good! Thanks for the inspiration. 🖤🖤🖤

[@HalfofCarla]

That’s exactly what I did and I found it so much easier xx

[@shannonflanigan6408]

Definitely finding it so much easier. So far the second week is easier than the first. Can't believe I lost 4.4 pounds in the first week. I just turned 50 and didn't think I was capable of weight loss at this stage in the game. Lol Thank you for the hope you have inspired. Please keep the amazing advice coming. ☺️

[@LaLayla99]

🖤 I have also been intermittent fasting. I started in order to control my blood sugar levels better, but along the way, it has helped me to recognize true hunger. One thing about the amount of water recommended, check with your doctor about how much you personally should drink. My amount of water was listed as around 120oz, but I have kidney issues and my kidneys can't process that much liquid, so I ended up retaining a lot of fluid. I drink about 64oz/day instead. I also do eat a lot of veggies and fruit, which also has water, so I'm still getting a good amount. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@HalfofCarla]

Yes this is very true, everyone needs to check their own limitation or specialisations based on their own health. My father was only able to drink 1.2 litre of water a day due to renal failure, thank you for that reminder xx

[@sheilanorris6113]

Enjoyed hearing about when, how, and why you intermittent fast.❤ Thank you and enjoy your upcoming holiday!

[@joanneentwistle7653]

I agree with intermittent fasting helping a person understand what hunger is. I also found I had forgotten what hungry felt like too, and fasting helped me understand and become more mindful about food. It is a very important thing to learn. Being borderline diabetic, I am more stringent about when I end eating and have to listen to my body when I start eating, so usually around 10:30-11am, sometimes 12.

[@teena4rl211]

Excellent. Related to everything. Thank you.

[@CarolAttrux]

Thank you, Carla!🖤🖤🖤

[@Weeds_and_Wishes]

🖤 Thank you again for another super helpful video. Funny side note- my ears kept hearing "intimate" fasting and not "intermittent" fasting. And it's crazy, but I want to keep that name for it. I know for me, I need to get intimate with myself. I need to learn who I truly am without numbing with food or drink. Anyway, thank you again!

[@HalfofCarla]

😂😂😂🖤

[@rootlori8117]

So relate!! ❤ i thought i would die if i was hungry!! When they say only eat when you're hungry that absolutely does not work for me because I'm hungry all the time! I appreciate your content

[@annette-in-vegas]

🖤🖤🖤 Awesome video! I may use intermittent fasting in the future, but for the time being, I want 3 meals/day. I have done it in the past and it really worked for me but I'm just too hungry when I wake up right now.

[@kiitos7904]

🖤 you look really pretty in this video! 🖤

[@lumpyspacecadet]

I hadn't thought of IF as being used to help one overcome a binge-eating disorder, but it sounds like the perfect thing. It can teach you that you can go long periods without eating and survive it, and how to truly sense when you are actually hungry. And then it makes you drink lots of water, which many people don't really do.

[@shainaariane4334]

🖤

[@lisamannion8178]

Thank you so much Carla for an excellent video. You would be very good at public speaking. Lisa x

[@mallorypike5198]

Hi Carla I love your videos and have seen all of them:) what camera do you use ? The quality for your sound and video are excellent

[@HalfofCarla]

Thank you Mallory, I use a cannon g7x mark II I like it but the sound could be better outdoors and it doesn’t have ability add an external mic which is annoying x

[@ronicmwest]

I did IF to fix my energy and started 5 years ago. No doctor could tell me why my energy dropped at 40. IF 16/8 helped me tremendously. Now I want to go on a weight lose journey and switching to fasting days and OMAD. I'm hoping for great results.

[@YouTube4me]

I love your videos and your channel. You look amazing - happy and healthy. Great job on the weight loss. My question is how did your family and friends react to your transformation? I would love to hear your thoughts on this.

[@dollyrocker40]

I fast all the time love it never feel hungry I’m carnivore I was a vegetarian vegan for 35 years until I lost my pancreas and become diabetic I wanted to stop insulin injections so completely changed my diet it’s was the hardest thing I ever did as not eating meat. Fish but now it was the right choice for blood sugars xx

[@HalfofCarla]

We have to do what works best for our bodies and that seemed to be the right thing for yours xx

[@dollyrocker40]

@@HalfofCarla thank you Carla yes definitely works I was bulimic for two years with a illness I had ended up in intensive care lost my pancreas so that was it. Completely changed my life I’m so please you have found the light at the end of your tunnel you have done amazing well done 🥰

[@NinaLetizia]

You look so amazing Carla! I lost 36 kg with intermitent fasting, now gained 8 and I DO NOT KNOW WHY. Your videos are helping me go through everything that I know to see where I might be failing. Maybe it's just cortisol playing its dirty games! Big hug!

[@tinytoadstool]

Could also be thyroid at this time of year

[@carolattrux3603]

Thank you, Carla. Just finished my first week of Bodyslims and am very pleased with the results. I have used IF previously and agree that it taught me to recognize true hunger. I am going to incorporate it again with bodyslims. How did you divide your calories between your meals? I try not to snack because it takes me down a path I want to avoid but there are a lot of calories in each meal especially when the foods like veg/fruit are high in fibre and very filling. Any suggestions? 🖤🖤🖤❤️

[@HalfofCarla]

I divided 40% to “lunch” 40% to dinner and then for me the rest was snacks. I always planned out my meals for a week in advance and then left my snacks up to if I was feeling like salty or sweet etc xx

[@HarryNoze]

You’re a beautiful lady. Great job! I live fasting

[@eggface17]

You have a great voice!

[@jazzbirdbecky]

I’d like to hear more about your therapy and what you learned.

[@Kat_Day]

🖤 Thanks again!

[@ericadgueho_mama_art954]

So happy I found you! 💖💖💖 do u have a written Recipe for your salad, I must try!! 🥰ty

[@sonjafiore7584]

Loving your videos. Very inspiring ❤

[@tracykinney9615]

Very insightful and helpful 🖤🖤

[@shawnanorman2998]

I started the 16:8 IF exactly a year ago and have lost 20 pounds…I’m 51 and was always thin but after 45 and 4 teenagers I was stuck at 154 pounds and now I’m down to 134 and feel great 😊💕 I never realized how many chips I was eating at 7 at night watching tv with my kids! I eat 9am-5pm and it’s hard not snacking but you feel already digested before bed and all my swelling in legs is gone, stomach bloating gone-I tried everything before and nothing worked until fasting. More energy and clear skin-I’ve had people think I’m 30 😂💕

[@pennypalmisano179]

Do you change out your greens in your salad or do you use the same thing every day like you said you 2 1/2 years. That salad looks Amazing! Do you every use any dressing?

[@marianhill5801]

Very interesting video Carla 🖤

[@shellychristine7774]

Thank you for this information about intermittent fasting. I was unsure about a point you said. You mentioned you shouldn't consume over 50 calories during the fasting window. What do you mean please

[@lauraesteves7607]

Fasting is a great discipline exercise very helpful to reset and deal with all kinds of addiction.

[@daileighnovember]

Yees! ❤ since ive been drinking water water water i now recognize when i need it vs drinking mtn dew first thing am! I used to wake have a pepsi and a fast break candy bar! Not anymore i wake and go fill my water bottle! Guzzling water helps keep u full too! To help w fasting. Makes us feel light and makes daily life easier. Stretching will also make u feel like u can fly! Basically.

[@elenafaith7813]

Love you ❤️ great video! Thank you🌹

[@vanessacoggin9798]

🖤 great video

[@sherriepiechowski4556]

🖤 thanks for the info

[@Noctem0wl]

I prefer doing 19:5 because I feel like I can eat a lot of food in 8 hours and I used to eat just two meals a day. So it's better for me.

[@okidoll]

I do the same. I was doing 18/6, but also saw that I could do a lot of damage in 6 hours 😅. Hoping to get to 20/4 . I've lost 45lbs already. IF has changed my life for the betted!

[@Noctem0wl]

​@@okidoll Wow, that's great! Hope you can do it. Remember to observe how your body responds to that. Good luck!

[@MaryH-f4y]

love your videos

[@leslieanderson1774]

I read that adding food say under 50 calories is called "dirty fasting" but I'm going to try that because I have to have my coffee in the morning and I cannot get used to drinking a black. I I'm going to add almond milk. (after a bottle of water)

[@IrishQueen77]

🖤 thamk you!

[@vickyh7881]

Thanks! Another great video! 🖤🖤🖤

[@leonaheraty3760]

Thank you! 😊

[@thefaithfultraveler]

Oh wow! I love your necklace charm!! Is it available online?

[@daileighnovember]

A wise woman once told me “sometimes you just need water” when i get the shakes and feel weak etc thinking its my blood sugar… took me the next 6 years (this year) to finally listen and try GUZZLING water. I take a 64oz water (& when not that, plenty of water) on me Aalll the time! Its jy latest “addiction” is what i say. I take vitamins as well (they say when ure hungry/have cravings u need nutrition from whatever ure craving) I want to try fasting!

[@loriwhalen841]

Thank you❣️🖤🖤

[@tanyalindeen512]

🖤 love it!

[@neveenkorayem6669]

Bravo !

[@karenteten5946]

Great advice!🖤

[@lyndafitzgibbon6393]

Thank u Carla 🖤

[@gracedash7231]

🖤Doing IF to jumpstart burning body fat as I await my second Dexa scan in 7 weeks.

[@atozharris2]

🖤 Thank you.

[@daileighnovember]

12-8 sounds like the perfect window for me so i can eat with my husband when he gets off work work. Does my thrive shake count as food to drink it during my fasting?! I dont need food when i have it. Lol😊

[@margaretfeeney9740]

Hi Carla, what fitness tracker do you use, or do you have an apple/samsung watch? I've been using a huawei band but am thinking about upgrading it to something better!

[@HalfofCarla]

I have the Fitbit sense, I do not recommend it, however I loved the versa and will probably upgrade to the versa 3 when/if I get a bit of money 😂

[@theresaduplessis6529]

🖤 . Thank you. 😊

[@kathleenkearns2124]

🖤You’re awesome !🍀

[@thaseenkhan2115]

Thank u 🖤

[@katiamartinelli3911]

I thought you said that your weight loss was thanks to walking and not dieting. Anyhow I think it's enough to eat just a light meal by 19:30 unfortunately in Italy social life is based on eating out and not early... it's that getting older I don't go out so much hahaha

[@artchristinedenton4253]

❤thank you!

[@girlintobooks]

A lot of different answers on whether black tea or coffee breaks your fast..what do you think / follow?

[@cathyseeholzer3832]

Danke!

[@robynelich9563]

Am I the only one who can’t break a fast with vegetables and fruit? It will make me hurl. I have to have toast first.

[@noorezia2045]

Me I need my toast and cup of tea

[@helencreedon5546]

🖤🖤🖤

[@lauramonahan9343]

❤❤

[@mollyrobbins1515]

❤

[@lisacho2725]

🖤🖤

[@FionaMurrayRataj]

💜 💜 💜

[@marshawolfkamp7604]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@laurienorton7422]

🖤

[@Disasterpiece-uj7sz]

I lost 80lbs first then gained back 60 I want to lose 60-80 lbs