I understand that when people talk about “Intermittent Fasting” they are either referring to “eat stop eat” (fast 24 hurs 1-2x a week) or “warrior diet/fast-5/leangains” (xx fast/xx feed)

have you ever experience using a combination of both?

for a athlete who competes in competitions in events like judo, wrestling, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, do you recommend this type of “lifestyle”?

what do you recommend for someone that trains twice a day or for an excessive of 4 hours per day? (as far as the fasting/timing)

thanks

Of course, that can also hurt…I have no idea how many carbs I’m getting on a daily basis. Some days it may be a little high, but others might be pretty low – depends on hunger and what’s in the house. I’ve added fruit back to my diet – I also like Panu principles – but I just may need to keep the fruit for the carbs. But fruit and potatoes are pretty much my only sources of “major” carbs since I try to really limit the pasta/bread.

I may try IF again at some point – I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t missing something (it’s usually right in front of my face – lol) – thanks for your time!

okay – now my question, but first a little background – I have had chronic headaches in the past. I mean bad chronic headaches. After being told by 2 allergists, an ENT and a neurologist that I have chronic migraines – I finally found a chiropractor that relieved the pressure and strain (turns out I have forward head posture – think ET neck ) and has worked my neck back to the way it’s supposed to be. I’ve been seeing her since March, and hadn’t had the headaches (in that severity) since about May/June…

I tried integrating IF into my schedule in August. Basically a 7 hour feeding window Monday-Friday, then Saturday and Sunday off. It was not difficult to adapt to eating in the window, but my massive headaches came back. Tension headaches. Headaches that OTC meds will not touch…strangely reminiscent of my other headaches, but according to the chiro, my neck’s in good shape.

At first I thought it was withdrawal, adjusting to the new routine, etc. But they still persisted – these daily chronic tension headaches. From the temples of my head down to through the base of my neck. So then I thought it was too much caffeine or AS (I was using coffee/cream and diet softdrinks to get me to the feeding window) so I stopped drinking diet softdrinks about 2 months ago and reduced my coffee intake by 1/2 last month, hoping that would help. No dice… – if anything they were worse for awhile (withdrawal) then went back to the chronic nagging pain.

So, I ditched the IF schedule for awhile – I noticed that when I ate (not junk, healthy food), my headache eased up…so I started doing some research on that. And now I have come to my question (bet you were wondering when that would happen huh?) The question is…have you come across any research on serotonin depletion? I think my headaches are coming from this depletion – since your brain releases serotonin after a meal, and I get relief when I eat… My mom’s deficient and on an antidepressant – which from what I’ve been able to tell is the standard protocol for treatment of chronic tension headaches. With the help of the chiro (and pretty much eliminating/limiting my dairy/grain consumption) I’ve been able to stop using 3-5 different prescription drugs – I’m currently taking allergy injections every other week, but that’s it. So the last thing I want to do is go to the doc – who’s best option is going to give me an antidepressant.

I started taking 5-HTP this week, and in one of the most jacked up weather areas around (the Ohio Valley) – my headaches have definitely eased up, which is awesome given the freaky weather patterns we’ve been having, Is it the 5-HTP? Or the fact that I’m eating breakfast again?

okay – so that was more than one question – again, I apologize – but would love to get your insight – thanks!

Other than that, it is up to you to find how it best fits into your lifestyle for results and enjoyments. Try it a couple times a week at first, and just see how you react to it as we are all different. You may find a way down the road and adjust as you go as IF is just a “tool” to use in your life, not a set diet plan.

It really depends on how you set it up, but yes, that is the general idea.

Since it sounds like you are wanting to do a 24 hour fast, you have it right. Basically fast for 24 hours like you did from 8 to 8 and then eat your usual meals for the next few days like you normally would.

Ideally, you want to spread the fasts out with a few days in between as opposed to every other day. How many are you planning on doing per week? I wouldn’t do any more than 2. Just my opinion, tho.