Comments on: Why intermittent fasting works

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:46:35 +0000

In reply to Christine Carter. Go for it, Chris! I've seen the difference it makes, and I know it's worth giving a try.

By: Christine Carter

Christine Carter — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:42:58 +0000

Alison, this is SO interesting. You’ve sold me! I like the way you do this, so I’m going to try it because I really need to lose this belly fat! 🙂

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:15:53 +0000

In reply to Marni. Drinking black coffee might be a good compromise, Marni. I use collagen powder, but in the smoothie that I drink to break my fast. Would collagen powder in the black coffee (I don't drink coffee, so I have no idea how it might taste) be an option? Fresh lemon water is fine. I do that most mornings.

By: Marni

Marni — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:44:47 +0000

Alison, my biggest problem is not being able to make a late enough start with the first meal since I put a square of dark chocolate and coconut cream in my coffee and I need it first thing in the morning. Any suggestions? I’m thinking maybe I could do a black coffee (have never done this!) to get me going then wait as long as possible to have another one with the good stuff? Also do you know if collagen powder or fresh lemon water counts as food?

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 02:28:34 +0000

In reply to Tamara. True. I know that for a fact. I'm still maintaining, although I do want to put a few pounds back on (just to fit in some outfits, LOL). But IF is really a game changer.

By: Tamara

Tamara — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 01:44:09 +0000

I don’t think I’ve ever heard anything but success stories with it. Having an anxiety disorder, I’m prone to IF almost accidentally. And I can tell you that nothing else works better at weight loss.. except for illness and metabolism.

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 02:48:10 +0000

Starting out at 12-12 is a very doable option, Dana. Go for it! Perhaps you could fast from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.?

By: Dana

Dana — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:46:44 +0000

I am very eager to try this, Alison. I think the 12/12 version would be a good place for me to start – I think it will be tough to not eat until noon when I’m up at 6:30 and exercise and walk the dog in the morning. But maybe I could progress to 13/11, 14/10, etc and see how it goes.

Thank you for sharing your experience – that’s encouraging!

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:34:35 +0000

In reply to Dre. You're welcome, Dre! I'm here to help as you embark on this journey. Believe me, it's worth trying.

By: Dre

Dre — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 06:11:58 +0000

I have been thinking of doing intermittent fasting because I’ve seen a few ladies talking about it on Instagram and YouTube. And when I tell you your post came right on time, please believe me! You answered all the questions I’ve had about the process of intermittent fasting and now I feel more confident about giving it a shot. I’ve been trying to figure out how the whole timing thing worked and if there was any special diet I had to follow (I see so many things about keto dieting on social media, too). I would rather try this than give any more fad diets a chance. Here goes nothing!

Thanks for this timely post, Alison!