Fasting

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Watch the clip......

I did,where is it?

 

[Rob3rt]

I agree with jazzkat, best give it up Countdown, you won't change anyone's minds.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

I agree with jazzkat, best give it up Countdown, you won't change anyone's minds.

You're right I won't,as I'm not trying to.

 

[ColinJ]

(Hi jazzkat!)

I have decided to skip the OJ on fasting evenings. IIRC, one of the benefits of sporadic fasting is supposed to be a reduction in insulin spikes. I would imagine that OJ drunk in large quantities isn't such a great idea from that point of view even if the calories can be 'afforded'.

 

[jazzkat]

(Hi jazzkat!)

I have decided to skip the OJ on fasting evenings. IIRC, one of the benefits of sporadic fasting is supposed to be a reduction in insulin spikes. I would imagine that OJ drunk in large quantities isn't such a great idea from that point of view even if the calories can be 'afforded'.

As much as I love OJ (well all fruit juice actually) I wouldn't drink any on a fast day. As you say there is a lot of sugar in there .
I tried just drinking fruit teas for a few weeks and in the end decided that was a step too far and now I just drink my normal cups of tea during the day. I just accept the milk as part of my calorie intake for the day.

 

[Dirtlover2005]

Reading this whilst eating half a tin of tomatoes on toast for lunch with a bit of HP Got to be around 135 calories. Stew for tea with loads of veggies

 

[Speicher]

I have just placed my on-line grocery order, and have included split red lentils, celery sticks etc for homemade soups. It is rather cold for salads, in my view. I have also just read the Mail on Sunday's article about this.

 

[jazzkat]

That's just reminded me of another benefit - the weekly shop is much cheaper!

 

[ColinJ]

It is rather cold for salads, in my view.

My sisters and a couple of friends strongly agree with you on that, but I ignore the weather and time of year when choosing what to eat. I am happy eating summery things like salads or ice cream in the winter, and wintry things like thick veggie stews, or hot curries in the summer!

 

[Scoosh]

<slightly OT >
In countries like India, Pakistan, Malaysia, S'pore, Indonesia etc when it is very hot and humid, they drink hot tea (usually green) and eat hot curries to cool themselves down. The principle is that the hot drink/food makes one sweat, releasing heat from the body.

Does the converse apply ? In the depths of winter cold, we should be taking ice-cold drinks and eating ice cream to get us warm ?





this is not intended to be taken seriously ...

 

[jazzkat]

Does the converse apply ? In the depths of winter cold, we should be taking ice-cold drinks and eating ice cream to get us warm ?
this is not intended to be taken seriously ...

I'm sure I've read that. The body works harder to warm up the cold, therefore raising the bodies temperature. I might have imagined it though

 

[Zofo]

Into 3 rd week of the 5 2 regime. Lost 3 1/2 lbs so far with body fat % down from 20.4 to 19.3 . I've found its best to keep the 600 cals for the evening "meal", and that way I get a better sleep.

 

[jazzkat]

Into 3 rd week of the 5 2 regime. Lost 3 1/2 lbs so far with body fat % down from 20.4 to 19.3 . I've found its best to keep the 600 cals for the evening "meal", and that way I get a better sleep.

That's mainly how I've been doing it. Although for the last week or so I've been spreading it out a bit more by having something for lunch. Yesterday it almost felt like cheating having soup for lunch then some rice/veg thing followed by some rice pud! (I know rice overdose ). I'm not sure what's on the menu for tomorrow.

 

[The Jogger]

Me as well, I save my six hundred cals for the evening, usually a M&S ount something or other and a bag of micro veg, normally at work on a late shift, so not hungry going home and not tempted by any shops,enough cals for a coffee and a couple of rich tea biscuits before bed. I couldn't believe I could go the the evening without eating but I really feel better for it.

 

[The Jogger]

I keep losing a letter when I try to edit a post, strange.