Day 26: Kg-Friendly #14point3

Interesting article! I did IF for a few weeks not long ago. The first few days was difficult dealing with hunger pangs, but after that I got used to it. I found it easier to regulate the food I ate in an 8 hour window, versus flying by the seat of my pants all day. I had a high amount of focused energy to get work down in the morning/noon hours before my fasting window. And most importantly, it became easier to turn down processed foods and snacks since “convenience eating” was out of my fasting window and I already had a meal prepared.

That being said, it was difficult to plan around my workouts. Taking amino acid supplements before bed and before a workout helped keep up my muscle size/stamina. Still, if you’re planning on lifting during a fasting window, don’t expect to hit any PRs! I feel like IF is better for people who struggle with weight and have a less active lifestyle, but that’s just me.

Then again, perhaps the benefits I experienced during IF was more from removing processed foods and eating more prepared, healthy meals. No crazy calorie restriction or fasting period can replace an abundance of whole foods!

Thursday, Feb. 27
8 hours mediocre sleep

9 AM – green power smoothie, granola clusters with milk and berries
HIIT
1 PM – protein crisps
2 PM – chicken chipotle/avocado brioche sandwich
3 PM – black tea + cream
CrossFit + The THICCening
5 PM – protein shake
6 PM – dill chicken salad, broccoli salad, mac salad
7 PM – energy bar
8 PM – can of Rainier
11 PM – Beecher’s cheese snack + fruit