I understand the general sentiment @merpreb, but for fasting this is not the case. You can fast for the cost of water, black coffee or tea. Watch for my blog post about it tomorrow.
Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator | @kanaazpereira | Feb 27, 2020
I joined the fasting bandwagon about 3 months ago, as well and I can definitely say it isn’t as difficult as you’d imagine. Dr. Jason Fung is the man to follow–most of his recommendations and advice have scientific and/or clinical backing. Also worth noting is the fact that the term "intermittent fasting" was initially coined for diabetic patients–this type of fasting has been proven to break the cycle of insulin resistance and helps patients control their insulin levels.
The book that @LeeAase mentioned, “The Obesity Code” is a great first-read, and I’ve joined Dr. Fung’s FB group which, in my opinion, is fantastic–like Connect, but only for for fasting. The group was initially called "Obesity Code Network” (OCN), but they’ve changed their name to “The Fasting Method Network.” https://www.facebook.com/groups/obesitycodenetwork/
I’ve learned a lot and got some very helpful suggestions from this group. I believe you have to request to join the FB group, but usually it’s a matter of minutes before you’re a member.
Also look up Diet Doctor (Dr. Fung again) which is the blog connected to OCN. Take a look at this concept:
When we eat, insulin rises:
Eat food --> Increase insulin --> Store sugar in liver --> Produce fat in liver
When we don’t eat (intermittent fasting), insulin levels fall, signaling the body to start burning stored energy since there’s none coming through food. Blood glucose falls, so the body must now pull glucose out of storage to burn for energy.
No food or fasting --> Decrease insulin -->Burn stored sugar -->Burn fat
Makes sense!
Having support though, makes fasting so much easier. And once you do a 24-hr fast, you will be shocked at the amount of energy you have! This burst of energy (autophagy) has made fasting almost addictive for many people, including me:)
I joined the fasting bandwagon about 3 months ago, as well and I can definitely say it isn’t as difficult as you’d imagine. Dr. Jason Fung is the man to follow–most of his recommendations and advice have scientific and/or clinical backing. Also worth noting is the fact that the term "intermittent fasting" was initially coined for diabetic patients–this type of fasting has been proven to break the cycle of insulin resistance and helps patients control their insulin levels.
The book that @LeeAase mentioned, “The Obesity Code” is a great first-read, and I’ve joined Dr. Fung’s FB group which, in my opinion, is fantastic–like Connect, but only for for fasting. The group was initially called "Obesity Code Network” (OCN), but they’ve changed their name to “The Fasting Method Network.” https://www.facebook.com/groups/obesitycodenetwork/
I’ve learned a lot and got some very helpful suggestions from this group. I believe you have to request to join the FB group, but usually it’s a matter of minutes before you’re a member.
Also look up Diet Doctor (Dr. Fung again) which is the blog connected to OCN. Take a look at this concept:
When we eat, insulin rises:
Eat food --> Increase insulin --> Store sugar in liver --> Produce fat in liver
When we don’t eat (intermittent fasting), insulin levels fall, signaling the body to start burning stored energy since there’s none coming through food. Blood glucose falls, so the body must now pull glucose out of storage to burn for energy.
No food or fasting --> Decrease insulin -->Burn stored sugar -->Burn fat
Makes sense!
Having support though, makes fasting so much easier. And once you do a 24-hr fast, you will be shocked at the amount of energy you have! This burst of energy (autophagy) has made fasting almost addictive for many people, including me:)
Did my first 24 hour fast Tuesday! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Today I switched to the 16 hour version by skipping breakfast and lunch. I'm anxious to see how this helps with my weight loss and A1C numbers.
I joined the fasting bandwagon about 3 months ago, as well and I can definitely say it isn’t as difficult as you’d imagine. Dr. Jason Fung is the man to follow–most of his recommendations and advice have scientific and/or clinical backing. Also worth noting is the fact that the term "intermittent fasting" was initially coined for diabetic patients–this type of fasting has been proven to break the cycle of insulin resistance and helps patients control their insulin levels.
The book that @LeeAase mentioned, “The Obesity Code” is a great first-read, and I’ve joined Dr. Fung’s FB group which, in my opinion, is fantastic–like Connect, but only for for fasting. The group was initially called "Obesity Code Network” (OCN), but they’ve changed their name to “The Fasting Method Network.” https://www.facebook.com/groups/obesitycodenetwork/
I’ve learned a lot and got some very helpful suggestions from this group. I believe you have to request to join the FB group, but usually it’s a matter of minutes before you’re a member.
Also look up Diet Doctor (Dr. Fung again) which is the blog connected to OCN. Take a look at this concept:
When we eat, insulin rises:
Eat food --> Increase insulin --> Store sugar in liver --> Produce fat in liver
When we don’t eat (intermittent fasting), insulin levels fall, signaling the body to start burning stored energy since there’s none coming through food. Blood glucose falls, so the body must now pull glucose out of storage to burn for energy.
No food or fasting --> Decrease insulin -->Burn stored sugar -->Burn fat
Makes sense!
Having support though, makes fasting so much easier. And once you do a 24-hr fast, you will be shocked at the amount of energy you have! This burst of energy (autophagy) has made fasting almost addictive for many people, including me:)
@kanaazpereira
Hello,
It’s always been my understanding that drastic swings and blood sugar wasn’t advisable.
Admittedly I’m not always caught up on the most advanced medical techniques. Regardless I think it would be a good idea to check with your doctor before you engage in fasting especially if you’re diabetic. Can you explain why what you’re suggesting is safe for diabetics?
Thank you for any additional information.
Jake
Did my first 24 hour fast Tuesday! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Today I switched to the 16 hour version by skipping breakfast and lunch. I'm anxious to see how this helps with my weight loss and A1C numbers.
I joined the fasting bandwagon about 3 months ago, as well and I can definitely say it isn’t as difficult as you’d imagine. Dr. Jason Fung is the man to follow–most of his recommendations and advice have scientific and/or clinical backing. Also worth noting is the fact that the term "intermittent fasting" was initially coined for diabetic patients–this type of fasting has been proven to break the cycle of insulin resistance and helps patients control their insulin levels.
The book that @LeeAase mentioned, “The Obesity Code” is a great first-read, and I’ve joined Dr. Fung’s FB group which, in my opinion, is fantastic–like Connect, but only for for fasting. The group was initially called "Obesity Code Network” (OCN), but they’ve changed their name to “The Fasting Method Network.” https://www.facebook.com/groups/obesitycodenetwork/
I’ve learned a lot and got some very helpful suggestions from this group. I believe you have to request to join the FB group, but usually it’s a matter of minutes before you’re a member.
Also look up Diet Doctor (Dr. Fung again) which is the blog connected to OCN. Take a look at this concept:
When we eat, insulin rises:
Eat food --> Increase insulin --> Store sugar in liver --> Produce fat in liver
When we don’t eat (intermittent fasting), insulin levels fall, signaling the body to start burning stored energy since there’s none coming through food. Blood glucose falls, so the body must now pull glucose out of storage to burn for energy.
No food or fasting --> Decrease insulin -->Burn stored sugar -->Burn fat
Makes sense!
Having support though, makes fasting so much easier. And once you do a 24-hr fast, you will be shocked at the amount of energy you have! This burst of energy (autophagy) has made fasting almost addictive for many people, including me:)
@kanaazpereira
Hello,
It’s always been my understanding that drastic swings and blood sugar wasn’t advisable.
Admittedly I’m not always caught up on the most advanced medical techniques. Regardless I think it would be a good idea to check with your doctor before you engage in fasting especially if you’re diabetic. Can you explain why what you’re suggesting is safe for diabetics?
Thank you for any additional information.
Jake
Patients with diabetes definitely should consult with medical providers when considering fasting. They will need to adjust insulin and medications to prevent low blood sugar.
John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 28, 2020
Teresa @hopeful33250 -- I think I finally have a plan that will work for me - intermittent fasting. It's easy, I like coffee, tea and water and I don't normally drink enough water even though I try. I've only fasted 2 days. The first day was a 24 hour fast and the second fasting was skipping breakfast and lunch (thanks for the tip @LeeAase) which has been what my wife is doing. One of my other big issues is constipation which sometimes explains my big losses and gains. I did a screen capture which shows my first 2 attempts at the fasting. Back to fasting tomorrow!
Did my first 24 hour fast Tuesday! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Today I switched to the 16 hour version by skipping breakfast and lunch. I'm anxious to see how this helps with my weight loss and A1C numbers.
I see fasting mentioned quite often on the web and have been curious about it but haven't looked into the matter so thanks for doing this. I always appreciate people's first hand experience so will be following closely
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2 ReactionsI joined the fasting bandwagon about 3 months ago, as well and I can definitely say it isn’t as difficult as you’d imagine. Dr. Jason Fung is the man to follow–most of his recommendations and advice have scientific and/or clinical backing. Also worth noting is the fact that the term "intermittent fasting" was initially coined for diabetic patients–this type of fasting has been proven to break the cycle of insulin resistance and helps patients control their insulin levels.
The book that @LeeAase mentioned, “The Obesity Code” is a great first-read, and I’ve joined Dr. Fung’s FB group which, in my opinion, is fantastic–like Connect, but only for for fasting. The group was initially called "Obesity Code Network” (OCN), but they’ve changed their name to “The Fasting Method Network.” https://www.facebook.com/groups/obesitycodenetwork/
I’ve learned a lot and got some very helpful suggestions from this group. I believe you have to request to join the FB group, but usually it’s a matter of minutes before you’re a member.
Also look up Diet Doctor (Dr. Fung again) which is the blog connected to OCN. Take a look at this concept:
When we eat, insulin rises:
Eat food --> Increase insulin --> Store sugar in liver --> Produce fat in liver
When we don’t eat (intermittent fasting), insulin levels fall, signaling the body to start burning stored energy since there’s none coming through food. Blood glucose falls, so the body must now pull glucose out of storage to burn for energy.
No food or fasting --> Decrease insulin -->Burn stored sugar -->Burn fat
Makes sense!
Having support though, makes fasting so much easier. And once you do a 24-hr fast, you will be shocked at the amount of energy you have! This burst of energy (autophagy) has made fasting almost addictive for many people, including me:)
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Hello,
It’s always been my understanding that drastic swings and blood sugar wasn’t advisable.
Admittedly I’m not always caught up on the most advanced medical techniques. Regardless I think it would be a good idea to check with your doctor before you engage in fasting especially if you’re diabetic. Can you explain why what you’re suggesting is safe for diabetics?
Thank you for any additional information.
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3 Reactions@johnbishop Will you let us know how you are doing, John? Looking forward to hearing about your new adventure.
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2 ReactionsInteresting, Kanaaz. Will you keep posting about this new lifestyle? Also, is this considered a life long commitment?
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2 ReactionsPatients with diabetes definitely should consult with medical providers when considering fasting. They will need to adjust insulin and medications to prevent low blood sugar.
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4 ReactionsFasting doesn't need to be a lifelong commitment. Just start by skipping a meal or two. And here's my post about the experience my wife and I had with alternate day fasting for 10 weeks. https://social-media-university-global.org/2020/02/our-10-week-alternate-daily-fasting-experience/
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4 ReactionsTeresa @hopeful33250 -- I think I finally have a plan that will work for me - intermittent fasting. It's easy, I like coffee, tea and water and I don't normally drink enough water even though I try. I've only fasted 2 days. The first day was a 24 hour fast and the second fasting was skipping breakfast and lunch (thanks for the tip @LeeAase) which has been what my wife is doing. One of my other big issues is constipation which sometimes explains my big losses and gains. I did a screen capture which shows my first 2 attempts at the fasting. Back to fasting tomorrow!
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2 ReactionsI see fasting mentioned quite often on the web and have been curious about it but haven't looked into the matter so thanks for doing this. I always appreciate people's first hand experience so will be following closely
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