Many people benefit from simply maintaining whatever weight they lost. Still continue fasting but allow yourself some longer eating windows. Not gaining in December should be considered a victory.
I switched things up yesterday for Thanksgiving. Instead of my normal fasting window of 7pm to 2pm(or later), we enjoyed our holiday meal in the middle of the day. I also allowed myself to enjoy some homemade rolls. I haven't had any bread for at least 2 years. (been very low carb for nearly 7) OMG! They were so delicious! I also made a wonderful gravy made from the roasted turkey back that I took out of the turkey breast with cornstarch as the thickener. I felt like such a rebel. Hahaha! Delicious grilled spatchcocked turkey breast, roasted brussels sprouts with bacon and red onion, a few glasses of a dry red wine and a crustless low sugar pumpkin pie cheesecake rounded off the meal. I ate until comfortably stuffed with zero regrets. Closed my eating window at 2pm yesterday and as of 7am this morning I am still fasting. This is why I love IF combined with my low carb lifestyle. It allows for wiggle room, some flexibility, and special occasion meals without the worry of getting off track and falling off "the wagon".
Bravo! Way to go! I love that you flexxed to accommadate a different situation and then flexxed right back to your routine. That menu sounds amazing, by the way.
I love how on this way of life, if we allow ourselves something special, it doesn't have to snowball into a binge day, week, or month. That used to happen to me when I'd over restrict. But now I can eat something off plan for a special occasion and then get right back on plan.
I'd like to hear some advice about how to gain weight. My wife and I are in the low end of the normal range. My instinct is to simply eat more carbs, but my wife says it's better to gain muscle. I find it hard to add muscle, even with a protein-heavy diet and workout. I've tried creatine, but even a single 750 mg capsule in the morning is so stimulating that I can't sleep at night. Does anyone have suggestions?
I switched things up yesterday for Thanksgiving. Instead of my normal fasting window of 7pm to 2pm(or later), we enjoyed our holiday meal in the middle of the day. I also allowed myself to enjoy some homemade rolls. I haven't had any bread for at least 2 years. (been very low carb for nearly 7) OMG! They were so delicious! I also made a wonderful gravy made from the roasted turkey back that I took out of the turkey breast with cornstarch as the thickener. I felt like such a rebel. Hahaha! Delicious grilled spatchcocked turkey breast, roasted brussels sprouts with bacon and red onion, a few glasses of a dry red wine and a crustless low sugar pumpkin pie cheesecake rounded off the meal. I ate until comfortably stuffed with zero regrets. Closed my eating window at 2pm yesterday and as of 7am this morning I am still fasting. This is why I love IF combined with my low carb lifestyle. It allows for wiggle room, some flexibility, and special occasion meals without the worry of getting off track and falling off "the wagon".
Bravo! Way to go! I love that you flexxed to accommadate a different situation and then flexxed right back to your routine. That menu sounds amazing, by the way.
I love how on this way of life, if we allow ourselves something special, it doesn't have to snowball into a binge day, week, or month. That used to happen to me when I'd over restrict. But now I can eat something off plan for a special occasion and then get right back on plan.
I'd like to hear some advice about how to gain weight. My wife and I are in the low end of the normal range. My instinct is to simply eat more carbs, but my wife says it's better to gain muscle. I find it hard to add muscle, even with a protein-heavy diet and workout. I've tried creatine, but even a single 750 mg capsule in the morning is so stimulating that I can't sleep at night. Does anyone have suggestions?
Wonderful advice and the gravy recipe is making my mouth water!