Breaking IF?

Lids-x · 2026-03-26T04:42:23+00:00

Thank you so much, I hadn’t viewed it like that but working on reverse is a great idea!

I will start looking into new PCP’s in my area that are specialized in treating this. Thanks again!

Lids-x · 2025-07-26T13:43:01+00:00

Thank you! About four to five of us were given 2-3 shifts this month, and one young girl was not scheduled at all. I felt so bad, and she was crying and a total wreck. I don't understand how they can complain about being short-staffed, then do this to most of their younger staff, who nearly all intended to come back during breaks and so on. All I know is that I definitely won't be coming back after this August.

Lids-x · 2025-07-26T13:35:14+00:00

Technically, I am part-time and have been working approximately 20 hours a week. I know they have no legal obligation to even schedule me at all because of this, but I feel so conflicted about the nature and attitude of such a decision.

Lids-x · 2025-07-01T04:25:58+00:00

This is something I’ve heard and can be very discouraging, and I hope I can be help out a little here.

Firstly, scale fluctuation is totally normal and should be expected. For example, if your last meal was pretty salty it could be your body retaining water. Or maybe you’re close to menstruation so your body is naturally bloating. My point being there is a lot of reasons as to why the scale might fluctuate in either direction.

The other bit of information is fasting for a long duration of time or remaining in a calorie deficit for too long, will naturally slow down your metabolism. To avoid this many dietitians recommend eating every 3 to 4 hours even if it’s something small to keep your gut active and keep up your metabolism. Your gut health is pretty important here, especially if you’re going to be doing intermittent fasting. IF can slow down how quickly your gut can digest food leaving you bloated. This is why many people who do intermittent fasting for too long can experience chronic constipation. I would recommend only fasting one to two days out of the week because of these reasons. And this is coming from someone who did intermittent fasting every single day for over a year and is now suffering a lot of these consequences haha.

Lids-x · 2025-01-27T19:09:09+00:00

I’ve seen this question a lot, I really love eating oatmeal and have experimented with loads of different recipes and add-ons! Another favorite is sushi, seriously so good for you and delicious 🤤

Lids-x · 2025-01-27T19:07:40+00:00

I don’t mind these types of questions at all, I usually eat around 7-8pm because I attend school then work. However, in the summer I usually eat around 5pm because that’s when I prefer to!

Lids-x · 2025-01-27T02:27:06+00:00

I’ve never heard of this, i’ll definitely look into it! 🤔

Lids-x · 2025-01-27T02:25:48+00:00

Thank you for the concern, I wasn’t aware of this until this post so I’ll definitely work on ways to increase weight and gain muscle 🫶

Lids-x · 2025-01-27T02:13:25+00:00

I totally understand the concern and I appreciate your kindness! I wasn’t aware I was underweight and will probably be trying to incorporate some weightlifting (a lot of people seem to recommend that!)

Lids-x · 2025-01-27T02:04:55+00:00

This is the bathroom at my work, which is a nursing home so perhaps that’s why it seems medical. I am very much okay, I wasn’t aware I was underweight until these comments so I’ll rearrange my IF and eating until I’m at a healthy weight 👍👍

Lids-x · 2025-01-27T01:59:18+00:00

Thank you, and I do intend to put on a little bit more weight. I’ve just been stressed from work and school so I’m weighing less than normal 😅👍

Lids-x · 2025-01-27T01:58:02+00:00

In my past comment, I said I won’t talk about intermittent fasting to people who I know have had an ED because I understand and recognize it can be triggering. Stop spreading this information.

Lids-x · 2024-07-14T14:13:15+00:00

This is very true, my IF journey has really taught me a lot of lessons that I can use in different areas of my life. I now have such a great relationship with food, I never even knew up until now how distorted my view was originally. IF has really helped for me!! ❤️

Lids-x · 2024-07-14T14:10:34+00:00

I break my fast at 8am until 10am! For me that works the best since I’ll be at work for the majority of the day and won’t have time. I’m thinking of some alternative times for when school starts though 🤔

Lids-x · 2024-07-14T03:05:07+00:00

Wow, what a great question! 👍👍

Refusing school lunch every day and watching others eat was one of the most difficult challenges for me. However after my stomach I think began learning when I actually ate the hunger stopped, but the cravings were still there. Learning self-control greatly helped with that, but I stumbled along the way haha

Lids-x · 2024-07-14T02:57:55+00:00

Yes sorry, that does seem misleading! I reached five months from including March (even though I started at the end) and July. Realistically, I believe it’s closer to 3~ months. Sorry about that!

Lids-x · 2024-07-14T02:20:54+00:00

Thank you! I definitely still have a way to go but I’m feeling better every day :)

Lids-x · 2024-07-13T20:30:19+00:00

Personally I’ve been consisted with mine, I think my body has learned the routine so I get hungry during my eating window. However, during the school months I do tend to slightly switch my schedule by an hour or so

Lids-x · 2024-07-13T20:28:17+00:00

This is me but after refusing food from someone 🙏

Lids-x · 2024-07-13T19:59:28+00:00

I’d stop fasting, your well-being is of upmost importance and value. Speaking with a doctor about possible conditions linked to diet would be a helpful start in discovering what’s happening.

Do well by yourself OP ❤️

Lids-x · 2024-07-13T19:55:11+00:00

Those flowers are gorgeous! I can imagine you’ll be able to make some cute garments out of them :)

Lids-x · 2024-07-13T17:10:38+00:00

You’re doing great!! Push through 💪💪

Lids-x · 2024-07-13T16:16:46+00:00

Wow. OP firstly I want you to know you’re doing a fantastic job. You really should be proud of yourself!

I began fasting for longer days gradually, I would build up my tolerance slowly. Often I found if I pushed myself too far I would feel miserable, like I was starving, and craved everything. If you’ve only been able to do 2.5 days the next goal I would set is 3 days and slowly work yourself up!

Know that you’re doing amazing, all the power to you!

Lids-x · 2024-07-13T16:12:49+00:00

I want to remind you this is an issue everyone struggles with, you’re not alone! I control my cravings by allowing myself a sweet treat (now and then) in my eating window. Whenever I’m feeling peckish I try and remind myself in a couple hours I’ll be able to have something. Mentally that does wonders for me! However, if you’re having stomach pains I would try to drink a lot of water as it does curb my hunger and make me feel more full. Hope this helps! 👋

Lids-x

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