Tetsujin Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I've started the 4-hr-only eating window today. My only calories will be from 6PM-10PM each day. I'll have 0 calorie BCAAs and C4 pre-workout in the mornings. About a gallon per day of water will be consumed, ~90% of it before 6PM. Instead of spacing out the water from morning until 10PM, You gotta cut it off somewhat early or you'll be peeing all night. I had some success with this before, but then I stopped for reasons I can't recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 21 minutes ago, freak_of_nature said: I've started the 4-hr-only eating window today. My only calories will be from 6PM-10PM each day. I'll have 0 calorie BCAAs and C4 pre-workout in the mornings. About a gallon per day of water will be consumed, ~90% of it before 6PM. Instead of spacing out the water from morning until 10PM, You gotta cut it off somewhat early or you'll be peeing all night. I had some success with this before, but then I stopped for reasons I can't recall. Would it be because not eating for 20 hrs a day sucks? That's my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAW Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: Would it be because not eating for 20 hrs a day sucks? That's my guess. I would think that would destroy your metabolism. What benefit does only eating during those hours have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, PAW said: I would think that would destroy your metabolism. What benefit does only eating during those hours have? Nah, IF works ok. One benefit is the abilty to eat larger meals and still keep total calories in check. It's also easier as you don't have to plan as many meals. I tried it for a while, but I didn't care for it. Felt too much like "a diet". Some folks swear by it. I've got a buddy who uses it and is enormous (but he's on gear too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsujin Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 1 hour ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: Would it be because not eating for 20 hrs a day sucks? That's my guess. That had something to do with it. I think I went on vacation and blew it there. It's great for your insulin levels and fat loss. REGULAR DAY: 6:00 - superfood supplement 6:15ish - 2 cups of lettuce +8 oz of organic, grass fed red meat 7:30/8:00ish- 2-3 organic eggs + half an organic tomato (cooked, EVOO, + S&P) 9:30- casein protein + heavy cream CHEAT DAY: 6:00 - superfood supplement 6:15ish - HEAVY mexican food/gyros/sandwiches/steakhouse (2000 cal) 9:30 - casein + small heavy cream Other supplements: fishoil, calcium, circumin, ZMA/chelated mineral supplemement I also take a good forskolin supplement during the day. Trying to avoid pizza, but esp. soda, both regular and diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsujin Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, PAW said: I would think that would destroy your metabolism. What benefit does only eating during those hours have? Intermittent Fasting has been quite the rage recently. It just doesn't allow you to eat whenever you want, so some don't like it. It's got some nice health benefits. The whole concept of needing to eat every few hours has been blown to bits. If you wan to pack on muscle, yes, eat throughout the day. But that metabolism argument doesn't hold water. I already have a lot of muscle mass on me; I'm just trying to lose weight and improve my health. Google Intermittent Fasting. Edited October 2, 2017 by freak_of_nature 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cddolphin Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 On 10/2/2017 at 5:53 PM, freak_of_nature said: 6:00 - superfood supplement 6:15ish - 2 cups of lettuce +8 oz of organic, grass fed red meat 7:30/8:00ish- 2-3 organic eggs + half an organic tomato (cooked, EVOO, + S&P) 9:30- casein protein + heavy cream You get enough calories from this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezee Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I absolutely would never do IF. I'd want to kill myself daily. I'd rather just eat a bunch of salad/low cal stuff when I'm hungry and then have a large (but smaller than IF) meal later in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 37 minutes ago, cddolphin said: You get enough calories from this? Right?!? The whole day looks like a decent meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsujin Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 1 hour ago, cddolphin said: You get enough calories from this? Only 1,500 per day on those days. A couple days a week, I go to about 3,000 with the cheat meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Who signed up to be my accountability partner... @LETSGOBROWNIES - looking at you. #failure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 IF is something I do just because I tend to forget to eat while I'm working, so I just sort of fell into it. I have a similar eating window as well (6 - 10). I honestly don't even notice the lack of eating throughout the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 IF is great if you count calories and you feel like you have to have a big meal. If you're someone who'd rather snack on small stuff all day long it'd be tough for you. Personally I'd much rather wait all day and have a big meal for dinner. Though I think the 6pm-10pm window seems a little late as it kind of counteracts the fasting if you're eating right before bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 3 minutes ago, Matts4313 said: Who signed up to be my accountability partner... @LETSGOBROWNIES - looking at you. #failure. Dammit, my bad broseph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: Dammit, my bad broseph. I forgives I forgets But best of all, I lifts ^^^^Memelife 2017 So I am taking a preworkout for the first time in a good bit. And last night, many hours after gym, im am giving it a go with this chick when she stops me and says "Why are you shaking so bad?".. I was like, am i? I hold up my hand and sure enough its 90 year old Parkinson. WTF? Why did that happen? Edited October 4, 2017 by Matts4313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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