Yesterday was my six month anniversary (clean) fasting. I should specify that I do some longer fasts a couple times a month, because from what I’ve read, longer fasts better address insulin resistance.
On January 3, 2023, I weighed 371, and today, the scale read 271. I’ve lost 100 pounds in six months and a couple days thanks to clean fasting.
I am in! 20:4 - Clean fasting really does make fasting easier. I thought it'd be harder, but it's simpler and I actually felt better clean fasting than when I was drinking flavored LaCroix all day.
I'm in! Because your description of all the time since Memorial Day pretty much sums up my summer. I started IF on April 1, had a great two months, then have just barely been holding steady in June and July. I was planning to recommit anyway, but your post is added wind in my sails! Thanks.
Leslie, I'm in, and loved this article! I am a long-term successful faster (intermittent 16:8 for 5 years) who fell off the wagon a few months ago when my mom died. I happened to see your article and will get back on it and do it cleaner this time (no stevia, etc.) My goals are to tighten up my blood glucose again (as a T1D) and lose some pounds I added a few months ago. I know it works!
I’m in! I didn’t realize I was doing it half-heartedly until I read what you were doing halfhearted… I already fast clean for 16-18 hrs now I need to not eat all through my open windows. I eat mostly healthy already but was using my open eating windows to eat the sweets I totally crave now. (Clearly showing me I’m insulin resistant bc I crave sweets) today is the day! I’ve cut out all seed oils but realize I was allowing myself to eat them at restaurants. So skipping that for these 3 wks so I can feel better
I make my own mayo for chicken salad I love fruit but will try and eat after my protein and fats at my meals instead of eating throughout my open eating window. I’m excited
I just got back from a vacation so I missed the 1st of August start, but I am in on the challenge. My goal is to lose the rest of my belly fat. Also, I have many signs of insulin resistance from your list. But they are improving! I'm 71 years old and have been doing IF since March 2022. Thanks for your blog posts.
Just reading this for the first time and plan to jump in. Curious about the feasting window, am I allowed a small amount of maple syrup in coffee or honey in tea?
I’m in with my daughter and planning to continue through the holidays together. Day 4 and down 2 lbs. Thanks for this challenge Leslie and for all the information!🙏❤️🙏
Hey Leslie, love this substack!
Yesterday was my six month anniversary (clean) fasting. I should specify that I do some longer fasts a couple times a month, because from what I’ve read, longer fasts better address insulin resistance.
On January 3, 2023, I weighed 371, and today, the scale read 271. I’ve lost 100 pounds in six months and a couple days thanks to clean fasting.
I am in! 20:4 - Clean fasting really does make fasting easier. I thought it'd be harder, but it's simpler and I actually felt better clean fasting than when I was drinking flavored LaCroix all day.
I’m in! I’ve been drinking Paradise brand iced tea with Stevia in my fasting windows.
I can’t make it through one fast without eating something. I’m sure it’s the tea/stevia. Giving it up!!
I'm in! Because your description of all the time since Memorial Day pretty much sums up my summer. I started IF on April 1, had a great two months, then have just barely been holding steady in June and July. I was planning to recommit anyway, but your post is added wind in my sails! Thanks.
After some window creep happening lately this 'challenge' has come at the right time. I'm in! 16:8 and the biggest change will be NO snacking.
I’m in! Started 11/23 and already feel sooo much better. Looking to increase over all feeling better and better sleep and lose some inches!
Leslie, I'm in, and loved this article! I am a long-term successful faster (intermittent 16:8 for 5 years) who fell off the wagon a few months ago when my mom died. I happened to see your article and will get back on it and do it cleaner this time (no stevia, etc.) My goals are to tighten up my blood glucose again (as a T1D) and lose some pounds I added a few months ago. I know it works!
I’m in! I didn’t realize I was doing it half-heartedly until I read what you were doing halfhearted… I already fast clean for 16-18 hrs now I need to not eat all through my open windows. I eat mostly healthy already but was using my open eating windows to eat the sweets I totally crave now. (Clearly showing me I’m insulin resistant bc I crave sweets) today is the day! I’ve cut out all seed oils but realize I was allowing myself to eat them at restaurants. So skipping that for these 3 wks so I can feel better
I make my own mayo for chicken salad I love fruit but will try and eat after my protein and fats at my meals instead of eating throughout my open eating window. I’m excited
I just got back from a vacation so I missed the 1st of August start, but I am in on the challenge. My goal is to lose the rest of my belly fat. Also, I have many signs of insulin resistance from your list. But they are improving! I'm 71 years old and have been doing IF since March 2022. Thanks for your blog posts.
I’m in!!! 😀
I'm in and hoping to flatten this tummy, or see the scale move, or anything that shows that i've been clean fasting for 8 months.
I am in! I literally just made myself a challenge in my journal! 30days MADF 5:2 w/2 workouts a week.
Hi Leslie,
You addresses artificial sweeteners but am I to assume no refined sugars?
Love your sub stack.
Just reading this for the first time and plan to jump in. Curious about the feasting window, am I allowed a small amount of maple syrup in coffee or honey in tea?
I’m in with my daughter and planning to continue through the holidays together. Day 4 and down 2 lbs. Thanks for this challenge Leslie and for all the information!🙏❤️🙏
Hi Leslie!!! I’m in!!! Thank you!!