My Journey On The 8 Hour Diet

My Journey On The 8 Hour Diet

Updated on January 22, 2013
Week 1-The start
At the moment is Friday, January eleven, 2013. After weeks of research I started the 8 hour Eating regimen. I downloaded and browse the e book written by David Z. I've learn quite a number of unfavorable reviews about this but in studying these reviews they all mostly point towards a leangains website. Apparently someone else has written concerning the 8 hour weight-reduction plan and it has fired up their following. To this I say, it is very clear within the e book that the author isn't claiming he invented this food regimen, but moderately he researched it. Leangains followers are saying that the eight hour Food plan is a duplicate but if fasting has been round because the starting of time,, wouldn't leangains be copying as nicely?!? Principally any such eating has been aggresively researched by both leangains and the 8 hour diet authors. We should always admire each research and transfer on.
I've additionally discovered that some nutriutionist will not be hopping on the 8 hour food plan plan prepare, however they do not actually give good reasons for me. I have learn you might have mood swings....so what? I don't know a eating regimen that does not cause that. How many people are truly estatic to be attempting to lose weight??
They say it's not wholesome. How is it not healty to eat throughout an eight hour period? Isn't that how man used to eat before we had been bombarded with fast food chains and tremendous sized the whole lot? I'm 40 years previous and I can remember being a baby and coming downstairs at what I assumed was the nighttime. In reality it was most likely extra like 10 or 11pm. I discovered my father having a sandwich and cheez its. I used to be horrified. I keep in mind my father explaining that he was not in a position to eat for regardless of the cause and how unhealhty it was to eat at the moment and no matter else he stated. Are you able to think about a child walking downstairs at 10 or 11pm and being horrified their mother and father are consuming that late lately?? Could you think about a child even remembering one thing like that?? I'd guess no and that is as a result of we've accepted and adapted to this and it is okay to eat around the clock.
I've additionally heard a nutriionist say she wouldn't need to be driving a automotive after fasting for sixteen hours. ACTUALLY??? Let's break this down.....you might be sleeping for about eight of these hours. You imply to tell me that there is no one on the earth who has discovered to cut off their eaiting at 6,7,eight at night after which go to work in the morning?? Get a grip!
So with no real reason for me to avoid this food regimen, I've decided to go for it. I am on a journey to lose 25 pounds.....the 15 I've gained fairly quickly within the fall and winter months and the 10 I'm always seeking to lose! Right here it goes:
Week One: I read the e book and what I received out of that e-book is that it's best to eat for 8 hours and fast for sixteen. This provides your physique time to digest and rest and break down the fats. YOu are depleting your reserves and burning extra fats. I am instructed you do not begin buring muscle till you fast for over seventy two hours, and I select to believe that whether or not it is true or not... With that said, all of it made sense to me. You are also supposed to strive to slot in the eight energy meals, which for me was fairly simple. I ate pretty wholesome on a regular basis, so adding these energy foods was not an issue, except for the berries. Nevertheless subsequent week I will work on that!
A typical day for me, is get up, take the canine for a 10 minute walk (which the book also suggests that you simply do some kind of excerise before you eat for at the least eight minutes. This helps the body deplete glycogen stores from you liver, whatever that is. Sounds good although and once more I select to believe it). After I stroll the canine I prepare for work. Despite the warning, I drive into work simply advantageous day-after-day, exhausting to consider I do know. In work I busy myself immediately. I get tea round eight:30 or 9:00am and then I eat my breakfast at 10am. I then eat a snack at 11am and lunch at 1pm. A snack at 3pm and Dinner at 5:30pm. During this time I'm putting the ability foods in however not worrying an excessive amount of about extras. I am not stuffing my face with anything I see for 8 hours. I am not jamming muffins (okay maybe I am eating a slice of cake right here and there) however not more down my throat. I am not driving by means of Wendys. I am simply consuming first rate. If I would like ceaser on my salad for lunch, I am going for it.
The results: 5 days into this food plan, I got on the dimensions. I'd fairly weight myself on a Friday then a Monday. Weekends are made for fun and while I understand I have to tame down that fun in some ways so as to obtain my aim, I am unable to say I will probably be as diligent as I am throughout the week. So for me, that works. This brings us to right this moment, Friday, January eleven, 2013. I am shocked and happy on the same time to report I've misplaced four pounds!! I can say there has not been an excellent huge change in the foods I eat, just when I eat them. I do have to get these berries in still!! As of this week, I recommend this weight loss program. Make small modifications at a time, someday at a time and see where you land! I might be again next Friday to report what I've lost! Please share your journey, we can help one another!
Disclaimer: I understand that this diet just isn't for everybody, I notice that some folks won't prefer it, I realize and acknowledge that this has been reported by leangains, I understand there shall be skepticisim by some. I'm not out to defend the eight Hour Weight loss program, I'm not out to battle the leangains people. I'm on a journey to lose 25 pounds and that is the food regimen I have chosen to try to assist me do this...Thank you :)
THE PRIMARY WEEKEND
As we speak is Mon Jan thirteenth and I survived my first weekend! I ate take out on Friday evening with Fried meals, not my normal but it needed to be achieved. I did keep in my 8 hr window. Saturday, was the biggie.....perhaps I had just a few glasses of wine later into the night time and past my window. The consuming was so-so. May have accomplished better, could have executed worse. I weighed myself on Sunday and I had gained back 1 lb, so my complete is at 3lbs. I will still take it for 7 days of dieting! SInce I do not plan to weigh myself earlier than 7 days is up, I will act like this did not happen and see the place I'm on Friday. I simply wished to 'monitor" this weekend for judgement.
I have been throwing in some excersing from walking the dog to a bit of VERY SLOW jog to aerobics. Immediately was my first 5:30am excerise wake up call and I have to say........I'm not really a fan of it yet. I am making weekly commitments in regards to excerise so I'll stick with it and see if by the top of the week, I'm not kicking the pillows across the room. Stay tuned! Please share your tales, it helps us all get by this!
Mid week........ I am still recommending this "diet". Up to now issues appear to be working properly. I do feel more energetic in the mornings. A bit nervous to weigh in on Friday as a result of if the scale is just not moving that's gonna be actually discouraging........I will test again on Friday
BTW..........the turkey, cheddar, quac and egg sandwich the book reommends is FABULOUS!
WIEGH DAY: Effectively bought on the dimensions this am and misplaced one other 2 lbs. Down 5 complete in 12 days, not too shabby. 20 extra to go......Hoping I do not but something back on over the weekend!
WEEK TWO
Didn't do so sizzling over the weekend. Actually I didn't keep within the eight hours on either day, EPIC FAIL...... I did make wiser choices with what I ate and I kept up with the excersing this weekend so I am hoping that does some harm management........Very thankful my weigh day is not till Friday! I still battle with those berries. Purchased a tub of blueberries and pomengrante juice to make one of many smoothies in the guide, nevertheless my daughters ate all of the blueberries! No one has every asked for blueberries in my house. Who knew?!?
Feedback 24 feedback
Jet 3 years ago
Hey there simply wished to let you already know that I've also began the 8 hour food plan.
I can say that I have not had a lot success on it yet. I do only eat for the eight hours with the 16 hours in-between. But the scales say That I have solely misplaced 1 pound in 2 weeks. I just heard about it from my sister - in - law and I have not purchased the e-book yet perhaps that would give me extra perception to the diet? I have to say that it was incouraging for me to listen to that it's working for you Good Job!
scoop04 three years in the past
Creator
I'm so glad I encouraged you! It is working for me, however I believe it is going to be a slower weight loss, which isn't actually a nasty thing! Undoubtedly get the e-book as a result of the e book will give you more perception on the how's and why's as well as recipes. There are 8 energy foods you must eat everyday and the book explains all of them and why. The beginning of the ebook bought a little boring, nevertheless it was undoubtedly worth the read for me. I wish you the perfect of luck, be in contact together with your progress! I will proceed to put up mine. It helps me stay on monitor. Nice to listen to from you.
scoop04 three years ago
Author
I believed I would replace in the comments part so that the original entry is not so lengthy. At present Friday Jan 25th is weigh day. I reluctantly bought on the size this am. I had not excerised in the final two days, my daughter was sick and had me up all night. I was also out of my regular routine, so not consuming as much water or eating the way I ought to. Lo and behold, it appears to be like like I misplaced 3 extra kilos!! I started this weight loss program on January 7th and I am down 8 kilos!! Very, very enthusiastic about this.......
Vera Houpt three years in the past
Just began this three days ago and I can tell a difference in cravings. I can not seem to get the 8 food gadgets to eat on a regular basis in because I'm full. Not hungry throughout fasting time both. I am noticing that I pee rather a lot! Water weight needs to be coming off. I will weigh in after 7 days. But I feel this can be a no brainer plan. Makes excellent sense!
scoop04 three years ago
Author
Vera, I hope you might be doing properly! I know there aren't many individuals commenting, nonetheless I feel the necessity to replace. I used to be sick in addition to my youngsters last week. Stomach bug....argghhh.. While one would suppose I might drop some weight durning that time........Not so much!! So I stay the identical. Waiting until Friday for the subsequent weigh in. I am again on observe this week. Hopefully some results!! Good luck to all who are reading and making an attempt this weight-reduction plan!
scoop04 3 years ago
Author
Weighed in last Friday, February eighth which accomplished week 5 of this food plan. Down two extra kilos for a complete of 10! Heading into week 6 and gonna step up the train this week. My weekend was pretty bad and although I will not get on the dimensions to confim the misery, I am positive I gained back those two!! I have 3 1/2 weeks left earlier than I'm going on trip and ACTUALLY need to be as strict as attainable.
scoop04 3 years ago
Author
Final week I stayed the same, nonetheless I had anticipated that to occur. I'm going to continue this food regimen, Good Luck to anybody who's following this and desires encouragement!
Marcela 3 years in the past
Hi I simply started the diet 3 days ago after reading the e book, to date so good.
scoop04 3 years in the past
Creator
Good Luck Marcela, Issues are slowing down for me 7 weeks in and I'm solely down eleven. I had 10 in my first 5 weeks. Making an attempt to figure out what is going unsuitable, but I will proceed to stay on. I am not gaining something back so that's a plus!
Leanne 3 years in the past
Would love an replace. Have been critically attempting to lose some weight for a very long time. I work out, my job is physical but I stopped smoking 7 months in the past, have three children and am 42 years previous....this diet/eating plan wouldn't be too arduous for me to comply with. Feel like I have tried every thing....
scoop04 three years in the past
Creator
Hi Leanne, I have not been getting on the scale because it was frustrating me. However, I nonetheless observe the weight-reduction plan and go the health club. I can fill a BIG difference in my clothes, I'm able to go down a size however I do not know the way a lot I have actually lost. I'm forty one and have three children as properly. I compeletly really feel your pain!!! I too had tried every thing. This plan is straightforward to follow and gives you results particularly in case you are working out. Give it a try to see what occurs. You have nothing to lose however weight right?!?! Good Luck, let me know the way you do! My suggestion would be forget the numbers and go together with how your garments match. I a lot happier this way!! ha ha
oolala53 3 years ago
Author
Suz, I'm so glad I could show you how to! I hope you're doing effectively on your journey! As for me, I've still stop the size so I don't know the way much I've actually misplaced. I do know that's not tremendous helpful for some, however in my case, I wanted to stop putting the stress on myself if I gained a half pound. I am nonetheless down the size I lost but nothing extra. I am happier and really feel much better. I follow the 8 hour not as strict as I was however the weight I did lose did NOT come again. I am still going to the health club four-5 days a week. Good luck to you and oolala53!!
Chris three years in the past
Hey guys,
I actually have tailored the eight hour weight loss plan for quite a while now, but all the time had problems monitoring the hours I was allowed to feast and quick.
Fortunately, I understand how to create iPhone Apps - so I constructed an App just for that: Monitoring your 8 and sixteen hour phases.
It is without spending a dime and very easy to make use of so I wish to share it with you guys. You can find it by trying to find "eight 16 hours" within the App Retailer or go to
I'm looking ahead to your suggestions - in the event you prefer it please unfold the word!
Cheers
Chris
heatherp1989 3 years in the past
Okay I am starting this weight-reduction plan immediately! I think this is one I can really keep on with! Want me luck! :0p
Charlene 2 years in the past
Howdy! Finally a place to share my weightloss expertise I've been on the eight hour eating regimen since Jan. 1, 2014 and am down 5 lbs. I'm thrilled. My doctor needs me to lose 4 lbs a month. I have a hundred and ten lbs to go. This is the easiest and most adaptable program ever. I work nights Sunday to Thursday and this is working for me. I wish there was a assist web site for everybody following this fabulous program. All the perfect to you of us.
Charlene 2 years ago
Hi there! Finally a place to share my weightloss experience I've been on the eight hour weight loss program since Jan. 1, 2014 and am down 5 lbs. I am thrilled. My doctor wants me to lose four lbs a month. I have a hundred and ten lbs to go. This is the simplest and most adaptable program ever. I work nights Sunday to Thursday and this is working for me. I want there was a support web page for everyone following this fabulous program. All the perfect to you of us.
Chico 2 years ago
Hi,
I am simply starting this today + need it to work. I am 56 and just quit smoking. I like to prepare dinner + have a number of drinks on the week-finish so I'm going to do that Monday to Thursday solely. Want me luck!
Sunny 2 years ago
I started this food regimen last Tuesday (stopped eating at 6pm). I used to be very near a hundred and forty lbs. It's not laborious to stay to the eight hour eating window. I stepped on the size after 1 week and I used to be just below 135. I do a 12 minute cardio before work each morning and stroll 2 miles during my lunch. I additionally push a 10 lb weight around each other day. I also quit smoking more than 1 12 months ago and have placed on 10 lbs, and menopause did not assist. I really want to get all the way down to 130 or I should purchase greater clothes. Cooking for my husband and son is just a little merciless as a result of my window is 10 - 6 they usually get house after 6. I've not broken the window restriction, but am going to bed at 9 as a substitute of 10 as a result of I'm hungry. Good luck to all those attempting this plan!
Sunny 2 years ago
It has been a number of weeks on this plan...added a walking program to it. Wow, the results have been nice...down from a hundred and forty lbs. to 131 lbs. I do walk in my dwelling 1 mile earlier than work, 2 miles at lunch and another four miles when I get dwelling. I do consider the eight hour weight loss program plan blended with the walking plan is the perfect mixture for me. I'll preserve doing both and see if I can get all the way down to 125 lbs. (my weight on my wedding day 23 years ago). I'm addicted to the walking (Leslie Sansone DVD's from the library), and I really like the eight hour window rule. It has taken snacking out of my evening and breakfast out of my morning. My window stays 10-eight. If I'm hungry, I stroll another 2 miles earlier than mattress.
sunny 2 years ago
Iluminadaonix 2 years ago
I'm one week and 6 lbs misplaced since I began. I'm so comfortable. I have observed that I get full rapidly. Also my abdomen is a lot flat. I do exercise for 30 to 40 minutes six days a week. I do it just with black coffee. I believed I couldn't do it. However I am just nice
brammland 23 months in the past
Ive been doing weight watchers for just over a yr and have misplaced 70 lbs. Ive come a great distance in mastering my vitamin consumption. My health routines are very difficult. Im hoped to drop a pair extra lbs and begin to keep up. I have been simply consuming doing my eight hr window between 12-8pm for five days and have misplaced a lb. I like being able to eat and munch w the household at evening. However my basis remains to be weight watchers. I just do it in my feeding window and I really feel I've just a bit more management over the on off swap if u will to forestall extra energy in after 8.
Melsie Beaumont 21 months in the past
I have been on this eating regimen for the past 10 days and I believe it is fairly darn good.
Have solely been protecting the eight hour window and can start exercising within the coming weeks. I can wear most of my garments once more and am not lacking out on anything, all I need to do is adjust the window to suite the social event!
This really is do-in a position and I'd additionally prefer to see a website the place individuals could offer one another assist.
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