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2024.08.02 21:57
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How long is a good fasting window?

Many people starting out do 16:8 thats 16 hours without food and 8 hours for eating. 

What works for you?
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  • Rosaria Ricciardi
    A good fasting window for many people is the 16:8 method, with 16 hours of fasting and an 8-hour eating window. Starting with this schedule can help you adjust more easily. Personally, I find a 14:10 or 12:12 window works well, balancing fasting with enough time to enjoy meals.
    Lesley Cooper (LesleyAnne)
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    Thank you for your input. I have found that simply cutting out evening snacks can give you a 12:12 without even trying. Have tea at 6 and breakfast from 6am et voila!
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    Doug Salomon
    I've had decent results with what amounts to a 12 - 14 hour window of fasting.

I should point out though, that this was only one thing that I've been working on. I have also worked on other aspects of my diet at the same time.
    Lesley Cooper (LesleyAnne)
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    Good to hear that you have had good results. It's always encouraging to hear other people's successes 😊 
  • Flo
    I have started with 14/10, but soon I tried 16/8 and it works good for me. You have to try for your own, what fasting windows are suitable for you 
    Lesley Cooper (LesleyAnne)
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    Good to hear that someone is actually doing it 😊 
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    Elizabeth Maenhout
    I would think that if you are just starting out, you should ease your way Into it.
    Lesley Cooper (LesleyAnne)
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    Totally hence many people starting with 16:8. Hopefully not many jump straight in to a 5 day fast or longer though I have heard of people going straight into a long fast (under medical supervision) to heal their bodies of a particular malaise 
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    Marie Anne
    I haven't tried any specific amount of time between meals, but I don't eat until after I run in the morning, which sometimes can amount to 10 hours or more.
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    Amy Maenhout
    I have not tried this yet. But I have had friends who have.
  • Bruno Spataro
    I should try this out!
    Lesley Cooper (LesleyAnne)
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    Why not, the worst that can happen is that you break your fast early 😊