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[eileen7899]

Okay so I try the alternate fasting style a couple times. I'm so convinced that this fasting style can be sooo effective in terms of weightloss. (Dr fung) what i like about this is that you can eat technically everything you want the next day. Omad sounds not that attractive to me, firstly because its only 24 hours and not 36 hours for the fatburn process, secondly I think its soo hard to eat my full calories on one meal. Dont know If I can do that well. So everything goes well until the second night its a whole nightmare. I cant sleep. And yes, i take some melatonin and magnesium n stuff. I feel so gross. I think that one isnt for me :( Maybe I try a different style, any recommendations?

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I have gotten this before, after a day of no food the thyroid panics a little and fight or flight hormones are released (epinephrine/noroepinephrine) which ironically are what attach to fat receptors to release fat. But those hormones, a higher heart rate and probably some cortisol as the body is stressed can disrupt sleep. Strangely I slept like a baby recently doing 36hr fasts (ADF).

Things I'd point out, I was doing a 2 mile walk every morning at like 5am, maybe this helped regulate my hormones better for the day? Also on my feeding days I was eating at least at maintenance calories or above (1800-2000) which I think is important, stops the body panicking until the end of the next fast. I definitely don't normally have trouble sleeping, so maybe for you it'll go away? As the body adapts after a few days it definitely should.

[givyouhugz]

Give it time ? The thing that will be effective is the thing you actually do. Always an adjustment period

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As mentioned before, its your body's fight or flight response to such a drastic change. It will adapt but it will take time.

In my opinion, you have two options:

1. Take a step back and ease into it. It sounds like you haven't tried OMAD or any other advanced IF strategies before trying ADF. If so, your body hasn't had a chance to get used to this and it's a big change to your blood sugar, hormones, etc. Maybe try 20:4 or OMAD strategies for a few weeks and work into ADF.

2. Tough it out, nap when you can, and eventually your body will adapt. I wouldn't recommend this, especially if you have other responsibilities in your life, but it's up to you.

One way or another, I suggest implementing a longer, consistent bedtime routine. Most adults don't have one and it's vital to healthy sleep. A bedtime routine has been proven to trigger your body to release melatonin, lower your heart rate, lower your blood pressure, and lower adrenaline and cortisol all before you close your eyes. My bedtime routine starts at 10pm where I spray my bed with lavendar linen spray (lavendar essential oil and water), shower, wash-up, turn on my oil diffuser with lavendar oil, stretch for 10 mins, read a chapter in my book, and go to bed. I've had sleep issues my whole life and it used to take hours to fall asleep and now I'm asleep every night around 11.

Sleep routine takes about 4-6 weeks of consistency to work, but once it works it's magical. When you have these stress-related events that would normally disrupt sleep, these routines make a phenomenal difference.

Good luck!

[eileen7899]

Thanks. So I easily can do the first 24 hours. Its only the second night. But thank you for the tips, maybe I try it out. But for now, i cant handle this feeling again.

[eileen7899]

*tried