So I started IF (16:8) three months ago.
I also counted calories (with the LoseIt app) and began a 5k running regimen. 2-4 times per week.
I am 30 pounds down. 10 pounds a month seems to be pretty consistent.
I hit a plateau for a couple weeks at 25 lbs lost but then it started going down again. 2-3 lbs per week the last couple weeks.
I stop eating at 8pm and don’t eat until noon or later. Usually it’s not until 2 or 3 due to my work schedule.
the issue is now with my running. I am getting faster and running longer and using more calories. I find that I really need to be careful when I eat and exercise and have something in my stomach.
I can tell a difference because I’ll push myself in a higher intensive workout and get light headed and a bad headache and nauseous.
when I was burning 200 calories a workout no big deal. But now at 600-700 it’s a much bigger deal.
so going forward I am going to have to change something.
but the 30 lbs makes a huge difference. All the Covid gain is gone, and then some.