Two weeks of intermittent fasting-time to reflect

After two weeks of fasting, I can say intermittent fasting can greatly impact the right person.
I started the 16-8 fasting routine. I had my first meal at lunch at 12:00 and my last meal at 8:00. I was consistent for most days. Some days on the weekend I did break the routine. The first few days were difficult. I had this huge urge to eat in the morning. It was hard for me to get through till lunch without having a single bite. But slowly my body adapted.
After week one things were easier. I didn’t feel the urge to eat and the morning black coffee really helped. I also started to snack less. After the first meal at 12:00, I didn’t feel like eating anything for a few hours. Around 4-5, I tried to have a small snack. Then finally my last meal was at 8:00.
The other challenges I have faced so far have been overeating during my eating window. I try to eat more at dinner because I am fasting for the next 16 hours. That has been one negative. But I did drop 2kg instantly. My next goal would be to control the portions I am eating and the calories I am taking in.
My final thought would be that intermittent fasting might not be for everybody. For someone like me who snacks a lot and feels the urge to eat throughout the day, this controlled routine might be a great fit. But for people who can be more strict throughout the day, this control might not be the best. It has just been two weeks, so I will be back in month or two with more thoughts on how it went.

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