Fasting complacency

(Joe) #1

Anyone get complacent with fasting? Its becoming to get a little annoying when I just want to eat. I’ve found I’ve cut some OMAD days to TMAD. And 48 to 24… Not because it’s harder just cause… Meh don’t feel like it. Sitting here with my teA not feeling it tonight but knowing that it’s not my hunger. Thoughts?

(Trish) #2

It could be that both your body and your subconscious feel that you don’t need to fast and/ or do need to eat TMAD since (and correct me if I’m wrong here) you are at a pretty ideal weight and healthy (to the best of your knowledge ) at this point. Maybe??

(Joe) #3

Good point. I do want to fast for the other health benefits though not just the weight. I was considering cutting down to 24 versus 48 but then I lose many of those. I am also considering a biweekly 72 rather than a weekly 48. Never gone beyond 48 cause I never felt I had to. I also want my fasting to be sustainable part of my way of life for longevity. Kinda torn here…

(Trish) #4

Well, you can force yourself to power through pretty much anything especially if it’s for the right reasons, but I know part of the fasting mantra, if you will, is to listen to your body. I know that doesn’t really help but it’s all I got LOL. I’m kind of in a similar struggle ATM in that I’m struggling to not eat too many keto snacks and having cravings and I wonder why 6 months in its suddenly a challenge. After some significant thought and deep reflection I wonder if deep down I’m happy enough with the changes and being 17 pounds from goal and so deep down if I want that extra piece or 5 of dark chocolate then dammit i will have it. But then I’m torn because I really want to lose the other 17 pounds. The psyche is a bitch, I’m telling you. LOL :wink:

(Erin Macfarland ) #5

Having been doing this for about 3 1/2 years, I’ve learned that forcing yourself to do something usually backfires. That being said there’s a difference between recognizing a mental barrier and actual physical signals that something doesn’t feel right. Hunger is a good example of this, especially during fasting. I can’t fast for very long because I don’t have much body fat, the longest I have ever gone is 48 hours and that was after really feasting to the point of feeling queasy. Most days I do OMAD and fast for 20 to 24 hours. I struggle with feeling like I “should” fast for longer because fasting is considered integral to keto and there’s all this buzz around autophagy, etc. But I have learned that if my body really needs food, I should listen because it serves me better in the long run. I’ve been able to do this for years because I’ve adapted as things change and I listen to what’s best for me. So don’t force yourself to fast longer or stick to one meal. You might go through a phase of needing more meals or shorter fasts and then it could change again. Being flexible helps with long term sustainability.

(Joe) #6

Yeh that’s where Im torn. I suppose as I approach maintenance I am not sure Im comfortable taking the foot off the gas. I’m also torn as to when is it good enough? Im getting cut enough where my body is gettin defined muscles and I kinda wanna see where that goes. I have vacation in early July so imntempted to keep the aggressive keto/IF until then and then spend some time in easy keto.

(Kirk) #7

How old are you Joe? I’ve been powerlifting for a few years (since
I had what I considered to be else’s heart attack. Brought on by smoke from a fire attack. I was chief at the time).I’m seven weeks into keto, down 21 pounds to less than my high schoolweightat this point, 168 from a record 240. I’m enjoying the muscle definition I’ve gained as well, but don’t find the short fasts compromise my ability to work out,or cause noticable muscle mass loss.

(Joe) #8

I’m 35. Yeh I’ve never seen fasting compromise my results either. Skeletal muscle only down .2 pounds after losing 30. Lost little burst but at 35 who needs burst?!