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And yet another: http://news.nationalpost.com/health/therapeutic-fasting-741073
So... there are many days when, having had my evening meal at say 7pm, I might not either want to eat, or have time to eat, until 3pm the following day. I've been resisting that, and trying to make myself have three meals a day at regular intervals, imagining that I was creating some kind of stability. However, the days when I don't eat until later are the only times I see readings in the 4s.
So I am confused... having read the blogs, it looks like my natural inclination to eat, say, between 3 -7 pm a few days a week may be fine, or even good for me?
Thanks Winnie@Indy51 that's fantastic news! Improved fasting glucose, BMI, weight, waist measurement, all in just 100 days. Way to go! Standing up, clapping, happy for you!
Your old fasting glucose is what mine is currently. What I find most inspiring is that you accomplished this almost three years after your diagnosis. Perseverance paid off.
I'd like to watch Dr. Fung's Cape Town lecture if it's available to view.
wow, Im really happy for you, it seems like hard work to follow Fungs methods, but they also seem to be doable,Part 9 - Caloric restriction vs fasting now posted:
https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/caloric-reduction-vs-fasting-part-9/
An update on my fasting experiment: I've been doing the 16hr per day intermittent fasting regime for just over 100 days now and finally seeing results. After watching Dr Fung's Capetown lecture, I guess I've finally achieved the above 30% liver fat loss that restores normal fasting BG. I'm under 5.5 most days and have even had a couple of 4.8/4.9s. Going by the same lecture, I still haven't achieved the restoration of beta cell function caused by de-fatting the pancreas that he says takes longer because I'm still spiking above 7.8 after even very low carb meals.
Over this time my BMI has dropped from 25.4 to 22.8 with weight loss of 7kgs. As of the weekend, my waist measurement is finally 80cm.
I'm going to persist with this regime till I reach 120 days and will reassess. The weight loss now is very slow, yet following the regime is not onerous, so I think I can sustain it until I hopefully de-fat the pancreas.
All in all, very happy with the results - I never honestly thought I'd get normal fasting levels so it's great to be proved wrong
I've been surprised by how easy it's been. I think with IF it's a matter of finding a routine that works for the individual rather than following prescriptions. I doubt if I'd have been able to do it if I was following the usual skipping breakfast deal - yet skipping dinner doesn't bother me at all. I've always been more comfortable eating my biggest meal at lunch, so this way is very workable for me.wow, Im really happy for you, it seems like hard work to follow Fungs methods, but they also seem to be doable,