Women and Intermittent Fasting

[@marikatecarlisle3988]

I love your professionalism. Keep sending your message and advocating for women! I'm so pleased with this info. The people asking and saying uneducated comments will always happen. As a nurse I can't get my family member to listen to me. They don't want to understand the details

[@kellyandre1963]

Girl!!! I love you and your authentic self. I also love how you utilize boundaries to squash haters. Your videos teach so much more than health. So thankful for you! XO

[@Demrie63]

Thanks to IF, I am off BP meds for the first time in 20 years!!!!

[@claireholtak1711]

Blood pressure meds? Great to hear

[@nancyphillips1761]

So I found you on you tube a few weeks ago - trying to change my IF habits and eating habits -- (I felt like my weight had kind of plateaued….. 🤷🏻‍♀️, was still trying to lose a few lbs) *Detoxing my coffee has been my biggest challenge!!!!!* But I am *almost* there!!! Thank you so much for your videos and shorts - they are so helpful!!!!!

[@uqox]

I am very happy to have been recommended your channel Dr. Haver. I'm looking for women who are trained professionals talking to *women* about intermittent fasting. The support is important to me as I adopt this lifestyle for the rest of my life. I started on June 6 and I'm losing weight and feeling very good. Dr. Jason Fung was who I discovered on June 1st and I've been building my fasting strategy with his input and wanted additional information to help me during my IF journey. I look forward to watching more of your videos. (Fyi, you will have trolls and it will take time to ignore them and not give them oxygen. Hang in there. Don't even acknowledge them, just pause, block, and move on.)

[@tinasavage674]

I jumped in 16/8 right from the offset now do seventeen hour fast l hope all my hard work pays of .😊

[@Spacepuft]

For my coffee I use coconut milk without additives (just coconut cream and water). As long as it has enough fat content in the cream, it cuts the bitterness and I don’t need dairy or sugar. It also keeps my stomach occupied until I break my fast at 1-3pm with a snack or early dinner. As far as fasting, I found that doing keto helped my body learn to rely on fat as fuel, which made intermittent fasting much easier and kid of a natural transition. After breaking the carb addiction, food cravings reduced and I found myself really only wanting to eat once a day. I kept feeling less inflammation and bloating when I only gave my body one meal to deal with, and additional food made me feel slow, like my body was having to work extra hard to digest everything. I added better carbs and vegetables back in and settled on an intermittent fasting pattern without knowing what it was, and with people telling me it wasn’t healthy. But I felt healthier!! Very validating - thank you 🙏🏻

[@karenkincaid174]

I have been fasting for 3+ years and love it. It works for me. I am 62 years old.

[@humblygrateful]

Karen, I wondered would you mind sharing what you eat in your window?

[@amydunn4404]

Just bought the book! Can’t wait to dive in. 56yo in some stage of the pause.

[@michy2630]

Just found your channel this morning and I'm so ecstatic. I love how you speak and deliver your information. Very understandable. Thank you

[@vango4307]

Thank you bless you I am so grateful that you focus on middle life women as we have been highly under represented for toooo long

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

You are so welcome

[@kristahutchinson907]

I think some people only think of IF as extreme like 20/4 or 23/1 and it IS often abused in that people don’t eat enough. So it’s important to make sure you’re doing it correctly with a guide like you.

[@chellej.1592]

I agree with you. I am in several IF groups on FB and some of those ladies fast for days at a time. Personally, I can't do that 16:8 or at most 18:6 is the max for me and when I bleed into the 18:6 it's not on purpose.

[@cynthia7321]

Oh my gosh. You have a doxie! I love you even more now 😅 Thank you for all you do by sharing your knowledge with the public. I’ve been intermittent fasting for about 4 months and feel amazing. My periods are balanced, I have more energy, and have a more positive outlook ❤ Next step in switching to black coffee 😬 You’ve inspired me to start tomorrow, because I really do want the health benefits. Thank you! 😊

[@monicas.4954]

You are wonderful! You are a blessing! Love, Monica 🤍

[@user-uc4ry4hs7o]

Your videos are such a comfort and so inspiring. Got hrt and am following your advice. Thank you, thank you! Looking forward to your book. T in Ireland

[@missioncreekfarm7715]

I was never much of a breakfast eater to begin with, so I jumped into 16:8 with no issues, with a window of eating between 8 a.m. until 4. I tend to get up around 6, so have 2 hours to fight off the habit of half and half in my coffee - so I will try the salt and cinnamon, cuz waiting until 8 for that first cup of joe is not fun when you have to get going with chores etc by 6:30! But in 8 days, I lost 3 lbs, so am very happy that my body adapted quickly to burning fat after that first 12 hours. I am doing a 18:6 now, because it just feels more comfortable, more natural for me.

[@dawnhickman7497]

I just started HRT 2 weeks ago and started watching your videos. Thank you! Also, I’ve been doing the 16/8 intermittent fasting for over 5 years because I have RR MS. I’m also AUDHD and love a routine so this fits right in my lifestyle. I personally HAVE to have a breakfast at a somewhat breakfast time so I start fasting at 4or5pm and break at 8or9 am. My problem is creamer in coffee, I need to switch to black so thanks for little tips.

[@MissAleksandra76]

Thank you for very informative and motivational video. This lifestyle ir’s great, I started 43 days ago, I feel great, starting to lose weight and I think my hormones are under control at the moment.

[@lissetsanchez5316]

Thank you for making this video! New subscriber! Being a hispanic woman and never fully understanding the impact on diet. You are God sent. Please continue to do this for women!

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Welcome!! Learn more at our blog at www.galvestondiet.com

[@danibazinga3533]

Thank you for this information. It's very helpful. I'm so sorry that you had to deal with trolls while presenting this, but you handled it with class and grace!

[@rhondascott1341]

You crack me up with your response to the trolls! I'm dying laughing. I just started following you. Love all the info!!

[@susanwienshienk6598]

I've been doing IF for two and a half years now and my cholesterol is still through the roof. My doctor has presecribed statins and I've been on them for about one year now with no changes in my levels. Do you have any suggestions? I'd LOVE to stop taking the statins. I feel AMAZING while fasting and I have so much energy and clarity. I did lose weight with it in the past but the older I get the less it works for that. I would highly recommend that anyone fast for a better lifestyle. It has changed my life!

[@lh2988]

Fasting it amazing we fast whole month every year it’s called Ramadan. I am doing IF now I started slow from 20 hours and now doing 48 hours. I have inflammation in my ankle and today I am feeling fantastic ❤

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

That's great! Learn more at www.galvestondiet.com

[@deedee46x]

Asalalykhum Sister. Me too! I started fasting because of Ramadan and ever since it’s helped.

[@elizabethdavis514]

I agree with letting your body adapt to intermittent fasting. I started with 12 hours a day, then 16, then 18, then 20. It's been almost 3 years now of fasting. Now I only do 18 and 20 hour fasts with 36 hour fasts anytime I feel a bit bloated or out of sorts. I've lost 40 pounds since I started fasting. I have 10 or so to go to reach my personal goal. But I fast because it makes me feel good. It definitely cannot sustain weight loss after years of doing it. I still have to watch what I eat and exercise. But overall I am healthier because of fasting. I just turned 48 and I can proudly say doing IF is a lifestyle for me. I will never go back to eating throughout the entire day again. Fasting fixed my digestive issues that started in my mid 40's.

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Thank you for sharing your story!!

[@healingonesmindset]

I feel exactly the same Elizabeth! Fasting makes me feel so much better. I will never go back to eating all day!

[@jazzwithwings]

Thank you for stressing the fact of not using IF for weight loss! I had to learn this the hard way 😅. Love your content. Just started your book 😊

[@nebc_yukonyeti]

You have been a game changer & life saver. Thank you so much for all the advice that has helped so much. ❤

[@miriamnosrati4881]

Thanks so much for all these great information you are providing to us🙏🙏🙏 God bless you❤❤❤

[@michy2630]

I learned about IF through Autumn Bates here on YT. I started about 6 weeks ago. I love it. One thing she suggested for coffee is to use up to 1T only of light or heavy cream if you don't like black. She also suggests keto coffee if you get hungry over your fast. That is organic coffee blended with 1T grassfed butter. She is a nutritionist. Curious to know your thoughts. I happen to love keto coffee. I fast until 1030am and the keto coffee satisfies me until my eating wondow

[@LisaLais-d9l]

So happy I found this channel ☺️

[@amypatterson-bocchi2514]

Thanks to the beauty of the internet we can here ‘straight from the horse’s mouth’ (so to speak) from MDs and PHDs in the medical field who are looking directly at the primary evidence, the gold star double blind random studies. You are one of those ppl. Thank you for your time.

[@clarewalters5189]

I was fasting until I heard Stacey simms saying it’s not helpful for woman particularly in peri/menopause. Since then I’ve stopped and have to say feel so much better. So hard to know what to do, so much conflicting info 😬

[@elinapetrosova2954]

I love the podcast! I have been IT doing for years but i tend to eat more carbs during open window and non-fast days. Logging what i eat helps. IF is a great tool. Wish more people gave it a chance instead right away jumping on meds.

[@jenniprado8705]

Curious…how do you work in the fasting/non-fasting days? I’m a newbie. Thanks for the info!

[@elinapetrosova2954]

@@jenniprado8705 on most days i am fine but i drink coffee plus mct sometimes it helps .

[@myruffin1]

I am prediabetic, happy to hear this.

[@jengamboa4958]

9-5pm window. I love black coffee. Plain is the best.

[@renatatavares8320]

Just order your book 😊

[@FLChattycat]

I can't wait to start this. Doing my first prep Sunday. Excited. Thank you for all your information and recipes. ❤ 😊

[@renaehawkins6809]

Thank you for this valuable information! Way to go for rescusing Rex!

[@amandah3619]

I love the validation of you saying Intermittent Fasting doesn’t really help/cause much weight loss. I’ve been doing it for over two years. Not a pound was lost. Lol I have about 15 to lose. 25 to ideal goal weight.

[@audram.8326]

Oh my goodness, I am in exact the same boat! All it has done is help my body feel and look better but I cannot loose weight no matter what I do! I eat pretty clean, low carb, no dairy, I follow the glucose revolution eating foods in the right order, calorie track, do 18:6 or 20:4, OMAD at times, change my fasting windows, add 36-41 hr fasts on the weeks when it would work for my cycle, work out regularly, etc! I'm at a loss. The only things left is Alternate day fasting. I guess I might have to go longer to empty my glucose stores? I think when you don't have much to loose it's really hard. I still love it for the other non scale benefits it gives me, and I will say I haven't been GAINING so that's a good thing. But it's a little discouraging seeing so many people just loose 40 lbs in 4 months and they are doing way less than I am! 🙈

[@nottubular]

You might try doing less, 16:8? Find your sweet spot.

[@juicedtea6934]

Pupp is adorable

[@chamekawilliams5]

I have been doing this for over 5,6 years I do agree with you I'm new to your channel

[@KimberlyHarubin]

6:05 pm central. What do you think of extended fasting on occasion- 24hr or 36 hour for autophagy??

[@SC-vb2ui]

Fasting is Best Healing . Dr You are ⛲⛲😇

[@MOlander-4801]

I love your advice! You mentioned that you use a couple of apps to use to guide your workouts. I'm so curious what you use and like! I do better at the gym when I have guidance

[@jldoroba]

I have been doing IF of 18/6 and the two meals I eat are lower carb whole foods. I am not feeling any better, I do not get hungry often so I don't have an issue with over eating, I have worked out for years and run , do weights and walking. My issues are weight gain and night sweats. I need to know what else I can do to help with this 15 pounds, it is truly affecting my life. My BP is 110/65 most nights and my cholesterol and a1c and all that is amazing according to my doctor, I just need help getting this weight off and I am at a loss of what to do. I am feeling it in my knees and in my workouts.

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Check out our website! We have great information there. www.galvestondiet.com

[@barbaraferraro6870]

Didn't realize ive been breaki g my fast .and stevia should not be used . I've learned alot from you . Ty. Black coffee here I come

[@MsSammy397]

How do I get my muscle mass number?

[@joettewarner3410]

Thank you this has been very interesting and I am going to try it slowly

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Wonderful!

[@CP-nf9my]

Dr. Jason Fung uses IF for DT2. I'm DT2 and I do it. No biggie.

[@karenqualls8348]

I try to stay on schedule as well. What can I drink before noon

[@KimberlyHarubin]

Should we work out during the fasting window?

[@RoRo-pd7qw]

I have had a very positive experience with IF and I have been doing it for almost 2 years now. I have a family history of diabetes. I am not overweight or pre-diabetic/ diabetic at this time in my life But my grandmother, recently my mother and cousins and aunts, all female, have been diagnosed with diabetes. I have been athletic the majority of my life but now I’m in my mid 40s and gained 10 lbs this last few years (Covid was a significant factor). My height is 5’7” and I currently weight 147 lbs. I noticed my A1C had gotten a little higher than normal. The highest A1C I have ever had is 5.6. I heard about IF and did a little research before I decided to try it myself. It was a gradual adjustment but it has become a normal routine for me. I do a 16/8 hr window. When I had my next yearly annual physical (11 months ago) with my PCP, my A1C reduced significantly from 5.6 to 5.0. So, it does work to help control blood sugar levels. Along with IF, i have made many changes in my diet that include a reduction in my daily carbohydrate intake but not totally restricting carbs. I incorporated HIIT and strength workouts several days a week. I have lost about 3 lbs but most importantly, gained muscle mass so the weight loss does not seem so significant because of the increase in muscle mass. I want to hold off as long as I can or even prevent acquiring diabetes in my lifetime.

[@sylvialenze7949]

Do you count the fasting window from the start of your meal or the end of the meal?

[@divert4abit86]

You are a great educator 💕

[@lynnhaskin227]

Interesting information about long term cognitive improvements. Since I have been fasting, I have walked into the men’s restroom and forgotten to feed my dog. 😅 I’m clearly suffering for menopause mental fog.

[@millyroberts1523]

I’m just wondering why my periods almost stopped after two months.

[@jengamboa4958]

I have hypoglycemia BUT if I don't eat carbs or sugar, I'm fine. IF makes me feel so much better.

[@riasntx]

I've been fighting the idea of fasting for a while now. I finally gave in and tried it today for the first time. My plan was to start off with 12 hours and increase over the next couple of weeks. I found 14 hours much easier than I thought. Flavored black coffee was my life saver. I normally add a flavored creamer but knowing coffee and water is it, made me enjoyed my two cups. I work out in the morning as soon as I wake up. Will a small amount of Pre-Workout (1/3 scoop) break my fast? I use LIT.

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

I am a fasting purist, and calories will break your fast.

[@MG20024]

You can have black coffee instead as a pre-workout.

[@irishlizzie]

Flavored coffee is also different from regular black coffee and may spike your insulin, which will negate fasting benefits. :( It's hard at first! I never ever drank black coffee before starting IF, and it's ok now, almost 2 months in. Different beans are better or worse, I'm still experimenting. I also drink plain sparkling water, plain green or black tea. Unflavored and unsweetened is key!

[@LenkaSaratoga]

Hello there Mary Clair! 👋💚 New subscriber here, 45 year old woman from NY. Looking forward to hear what you’ve got to say.

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Welcome!!

[@danielanedelschi7190]

Thank you for this extremely educational video! I do resistance training in the morning and I noticed my performance is better when I have something to eat beforehand - just a rice cake, peanut butter and some banana. Does IF still works if I use it only on non-training days?

[@audram.8326]

Hi! My understanding from Dr Jason Fung and Gin Stephens is that yes, any fasting is beneficial, but dramatic weight loss results take more effort. I still feel more energy working out with some food verses fasted, but I often do work out in a fasted state anyway. It helps burn through your glucose stores and forces the body to go into fat burning mode sooner. I don't notice it as much when I do strength training if I'm fasted or not, but I do still notice with cardio. Blessings on the journey. I love fasting and will never go back.

[@karlenedepass9521]

I just received your book!

[@TheVictoriasrec]

Great information thanks for sharing

[@marybethwilson4615]

Do you still recommend intermittent fasting for women who exercise in the morning-meaning it could be 3-5 hours before eating after intense exercise? I read so much confusing information on this.

[@amycoates9415]

What should I do when I can’t sleep because I’m hungry? I’ve been an insomniac since I was a child; have taken Ambien for years;but when I do intermittent fasting, eating from noon-8 pm, low carb, I’m starved by bedtime and just can’t sleep. Any ideas?

[@coryeverett3428]

Is it true? You have to eat before you work out and after you work out to build the muscle?

[@ChrissyCees]

Love this! I had lost 200lbs using IF and calorie deficit and clean eating. Then I hit a plateau. I listened to a RD who told me that IF was ruining my health. I listened for 4 months and the perimenopausal symptoms hit hard. After listening to you I went back to IF, clean eating and I feel amazing. What about vacationing? What do you recommend? What about stevia? I joined Galveston diet gold program. I’m not going to lie I do find it hard to navigate the website. Is there a customer service person that can help me?

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Yes!!!! [e-mail]

[@rosemorris7912]

Yea Shreveport!!!! And a doxie--awesome!!!

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

:)

[@BrassyBrunette]

I started IF about 4-5 yrs ago. It helps me lose wt. But I notice I'm getting sick more often. Struggle with constipation. I need a better eating plan. It seems like I'm not getting all my nutrition. It's such a catch22 for me.

[@Savoiefair64]

I was a little concerned about your cholesterol comments! There are so many studies that point to inflammation as the culprit when it pertains to heart disease and that cholesterol rallies to the site of inflammation as a protective device. Meaning cholesterol is not the problem, the inflammation is. Encouraging people to take statins which have been shown to cause multiple problems and side effects is bothersome. There are Also many studies that show that decreasing someone’s cholesterol has a higher association with morbidity and mortality, as every single cell in our body needs cholesterol to have healthy cell walls. Would love to hear your comments on this.

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Statins don't help women and HRT is better at lowering the risk of death due to heart disease than a statin. :)

[@kyrobb9663]

Michelle really likes her breakfast! My grandma always told me breakfast is the most important meal of the day. She may have been wrong.

[@beau2118]

Hi, yes, this is wrong. The saying comes from kellogs Cornflakes breakfast cereal, it's infact not true it was to sell the product. And thats how it came about

[@juicedtea6934]

I’m working toward 16/8 I’m on about 12/6 I don’t eat a lot just my ice coffee with almond milk that’s hard for me to

[@FlamingoCupcake28]

Wondering if you’ll change your stance on this as the most recent research on intermittent fasting shows it causes more muscle loss than calorie restriction alone. It seems most or all of the benefits we see from IF are due to the fact that it tends to result in calories restriction when you look more closely at the studies.

[@haylslouise8428]

Fasting increases certain hormones that aim to preserve muscle, as your body wants you to go and hunt for food. And the benefits are not from the calorie restriction, they're from lowered insulin levels.

[@Honeysunshine70]

Is it safe for me to do if i have no thyroid and am going thru perimenopause thanks!

[@burposo5043]

Yaaaay, I didn't realize you were a Cajun Girl!!! ⚜

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Yep. 100%

[@annmarieconnolly9588]

Beautiful little Dog ..

[@susanpark2252]

What is the best IF schedule?

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Dr. Haver prefers the 16:8 fasting/non-fasting window as it creates a habit for each day, rather than only fasting on certain days. If you have your last meal/snack at 8 PM, you would fast until noon the next day. XOXO Community Support Team

[@CristineVellozaRybnikar]

Why does menopause change blood pressure? My blood pressure has always been super low and now higher (not bad), my friend has always had high blood pressure and now so low that she falls asleep at her desk at work 😢 is it diet related or would that be hormones or both?

[@susanriley9135]

I love IF but it wrecks my sleep. Any suggestions? I’m trying just 12/12 right now to see if I can build up to it. I have no trouble falling asleep but wake anywhere from 1-3 and struggle to go back to sleep unless I eat or drink something small with carbs.

[@madam1929]

I reached menopause and my bones are weak and I am feeling weakness please advice me Nalina

[@CindyWilcox-n1g]

What is your opinion on following “Faster way to fat loss” program for women in their 40’s- 50’s?

[@winsome9379]

Thank you for this advice, it works

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

You're welcome! vLearn more at our blogs: www.galvestondiet.com

[@karenmacneill3698]

Hi! Love love love your videos!!!! Questions though.....#1. I'm a health care worker that does shift work but all days, either 12 hr or 8 hr (7-7/7-3). Just wondering how I can fast? I don't usually eat breakfast in am when I'm working but drink coffee with cream and sugar on my first break. How can I get so that I can drink coffee black? #2 had blood work done and my creatinine levels are high. Have improved my diet greatly and have been eating more whole foods, protein and limiting salt and sugar. Just wondering if there's any correlation between peri menopause and creatinine levels and your kidneys? Thanks very much ❤️

[@ChristieO3O]

Is it OK for female teens to fast? im 15 and my whole family had tried it in January, did it strictly for a month and it turned out amazing. I did it with the keto diet as well with one meal a day and I lost a lot of weight. It was the only thing that ever worked for me to lose weight.

[@deedee46x]

RN here. Teenagers don’t need to fast! You’re growing. What you do need to do is eat healthily. Organic foods, limit junk food or ideally stop it altogether. Eat grains, pulses, salads, protein, fish, fruit and veg. Keep active physically and mentally. Young people don’t need this. x

[@daniellehenderson4159]

I drink black coffee with sugar free/zero calorie syrup’s is that okay?

[@kathyspielmann891]

I love this!!!

[@theresamichael5777]

Hi, thank you for the information. I also had headaches occasionally, but I added electrolyte drops to my water and the headaches went away rather quickly.

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Thanks for sharing

[@user-rh1zn6hk3d]

How would I go about finding a physician with this certification? Is there a way to search by region?

[@chandraw.3905]

Hi Dr. I'm new here. Happy I've found you.

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Thanks for coming

[@fatimas2067]

Is it allowed to drink during the fasting

[@thedoppelmayr]

What are your thoughts on the 5:2 diet, especially for weight loss, thanks

[@behappywithcoffee6619]

Hi Dr. Do you recommend hormones replacement as early as possible? If so when? What kind of hormones should be replaced?

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Estrogen and possibly progesterone

[@PoliticalRegality]

Fasting a wonderful thing.

[@madelaine-wilson]

Hi doc. I'm struggling. I need to loose 25kg and l need to loose it in the best possible time. I have never been overweight but started stress eating 7 months ago due to trauma. I have a severe back problem and the extra weight have me on way to much pain killers now. I find the fasting part very easy. Use to fasting at times for religious reasons but I always allowed myself coffee in those times. I'm on day 10 doing 20/24 intermittent fasting I'm very depressed. Never realised I'm so addicted to milk in my coffee. When I wake up and see the black coffee I'm depressed. What do I do. I have enough willpower to bite the bullet but getting more and more depressed over the milk less coffee. What's wrong with me. Sorry if the english aunt perfect. Not my mother tongue.

[@irishlizzie]

Maybe ease up and give yourself a bigger window? Try a little almond milk in your coffee as it's super low in calories and will be far less likely to spike insulin than cow milk? Go easy and slowly increase, especially if it's causing you to be discouraged and depressed. Make sure you have favorite foods in eating window and lots of drink options in fasting window! I now drink 1-2 small cups black coffee, plain sparkling water, plain green or black tea. Having multiple drinks besides regular water PLUS electrolyte powder to add to any of these is hugely helpful. Electrolyte powder is simply sea salt, potassium citrate, and magnesium malate. You can find these on Amazon, mix your own with recipes online or look at LMNT they have "raw" recipes that won't break your fast.

[@ceciliaowen7744]

What do you eat during your eating window?

[@elsieharvey1856]

Are you selling any products. It sounds very interesting

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Check out our website at www.galvestondiet.com

[@jacquelinemaglione-bs2ts]

How often do you intermittent fast per week? Everyday or a certain number of days a week?

[@leekflower1]

So if a study shows that insulting levels dropped after 6 months of 16/8 wouldn't weightloss go hand in hand with that even if slowly?

[@nancybarrientos478]

I heard fasting and taking hydrochlorothiazide is dangerous is that true?

[@plonisalmony7418]

Is instant freeze dried coffee considered okay?

[@amyaimster7787]

I'm 44 & I've been exercising regularly for the last 4 years and almost 3 years ago I started experimenting with IF 16/8 with my eating window being 12-8pm. And about 4 months after that I started training fasted @ 5:30am 4-5 days a week and would keep fasting until noon. But, after a recent 6 month hiatus I have gotten myself back on track yet the IF isn't working as well. On the days that I train fasted I have been getting headaches and they persist even after I break my fast @ 10am. No way I can make it until noon! I feel like my body is signaling me with the headaches that it needs some fuel/nutrients after a workout. I want to IF, but I also want to listen to my body. Perhaps it just isn't for me anymore.

[@MGSpecial2023]

Remember the Dr always says to ease into IF, she recommends by 15 mins per day. So don't give up on yourself, just listen to your body and go a bit more slowly.

[@mahnli]

Listen to your body. IF is not for everyone. I'm hungry as soon as I wake up and there's no waiting. I eat and I can function. If I had to wait till 10am, I'd be a violent person.

[@andreamorgan8800]

Do I break my fast if I drink Cirkul? I am a postal worker so I try to get as much as my water in before I deliver and I really don’t like water. I do drink water but it’s like 30 ounces only.