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Congratulations on losing 25 lbs it is really a good result. I am starting intermittent fasting but unfortunately I am inconsistent in fasting so no result so far (after almost 3 weeks) despite (slightly) reducing calories and carbs. I see lots of people on social media who lost massive weight on IF only and I hope I can do it. I just turned 40 and had a high HbA1c test in the prediabetes range and a high blood pressure so I am trying to get them down with lifestyle changes. I loved IF but if it doesn't work for me I will have to stop and find another "diet". I need to lose 9-10 kg initially then may be 5-6 more. I replied to the post to be able to follow the topic and see some encouraging experiences.
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I would recommend a long term water fast of 3 days. Once you do this you can appreciate being able to eat on a daily basis. I lost 20+ lbs doing 2 long term fast in a month. Now I fast 20hrs a day and eat over a 4 hour period (12:00 - 4:00) making sure I do not exceed 500 calories per hour. It takes some working up to but once you do it you will never go back. What I learned is we are all addicted to food and eat way more than our bodies need. The digestive system works 24x7 when you eat 3 meals through the whole day. I’m 55 170 lbs, work out one hour a day, 2 days a week and I was 210, pre diabetic and had gout with other bad blood issues. Now I’m 10% body fat and feel great. I use the Lumen device to track my food and see how what I eat effects my fat burn.
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A helpful book to me when I started was Delay, Don’t Deny. Obesity Code was also very good but more technical than I desired. I know it is discouraging to not see the results you hoped for. There are a number of Facebook groups on fasting that have been helpful to me, to see how others do IF, and to be encouraged. A good place to ask questions as well.