I've been trying one of the more popular Intermittent fasting protocols -Leangains for 20 days and counting.
It was uncomfortable only for the first 3 days.
16-20hr (well-hydrated) fasts ended with a heavy lifting workout and BIG meal at 'breakfast' (6pm or later for me).
FAQ: http://examine.com/leangains-faq/
I love it.
Increased alertness, focus, no more mid-day food comas.
I'm a fat guy, so my body is probably fat-adapted after a couple weeks of IF.
And i work at my ghetto standing desk from 9 to 5 weekdays.
I can't imagine living any other way now.
It's wonderful not to be a slave to food. I see food as just fuel now.
Note: I do take 10g of BCAAs before lifting heavy fasted.
There is evidence that they prevent catabolism of muscle.
16-20hr (well-hydrated) fasts ended with a heavy lifting workout and BIG meal at 'breakfast' (6pm or later for me). FAQ: http://examine.com/leangains-faq/
I love it.
Increased alertness, focus, no more mid-day food comas. I'm a fat guy, so my body is probably fat-adapted after a couple weeks of IF.
And i work at my ghetto standing desk from 9 to 5 weekdays.
I can't imagine living any other way now. It's wonderful not to be a slave to food. I see food as just fuel now.
Note: I do take 10g of BCAAs before lifting heavy fasted. There is evidence that they prevent catabolism of muscle.