Fast-5 Diet and Lifestyle: RE: Re: [fast5] RE: Starting over

I have combined fast 5 with my own program of eat real food as much as possible, fast food rarely and start the day with lemon water. I very much want to try the coffee with coconut oil and butter but I would wait until my window opens.

i'm also a strong believer in try it and if it works great if it doesn't oh well you tried! just move that drink to your 5 hour window.

---In fast5@yahoogroups.com, <fast5@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

According to the book there is a limit of 5 calories or so for snacks.

That said, it's also an "experiment of one" and some people have their own tweaks. In general, the thing to do with adding "tweaks" is to experiment and see how it affects you. My guess would be that oils have less effect on fasting than carbs would, but the body's insulin response to food isn't always what you might think it is. The MCT in coconut oil has the effect of revving up the metabolism (as does the caffeine in the coffee!) so the net effect is anyone's guess.

My usual methodology is to do things "by the book" (or according the the recipe) the first time, then tweak if needed. For losing weight, my favorite snack is tea with lemon juice ... lemon juice ... and vinegar ... both do interesting things in the body with the result a person is less hungry and more prone to weight-loss. A twist of lemon in tea also supplies limonene, which helps prevent GERD ... some people have issues with reflux during fasting, and I think lemon slices help with this.

On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 7:49 AM, <vanessagray72@...> wrote:

I am new to this and have just one question. During my fast window time would I be permitted to have bulletproof coffee which is with butter and coconut oil. Sorry I dont know where to post this question. I am to understand that there is to be zero carbs during the fast period. Thank you

---In fast5@yahoogroups.com, <vickyg54@...> wrote:

Elsie,
Glad you're back on track. I make my calories count by eating nourishing foods and avoid junk foods that leave me just wanting more.

Vicky

---In fast5@yahoogroups.com, <HeatherTwist@...> wrote:

Eat plenty of protein! I think that's the trick to getting through the day without being hungry. Fish and eggs, especially, are hunger-killers. Eat your protein before the rest of the meal ... save dessert until last. Over the years I've observed people here, that is the one theme that keeps coming up: more protein, less sweets, corrals hunger.

If you do get hungry, try lemon juice in tea (or in water), or a bit of vinegar in water. Both of those are kind of magical during a fast. Vitamin C and citric acid are both good too.

Eating plenty of vegies is good too. Fiber does fill you up, and it also does good things for your gut, and gives you loads of nutrients.

Certain foods seem to trigger "the hungries" the next day. I think sugary foods are the worst in that respect, but finely ground-flour products may be bad too. Steamed rice seems fine for me though.

On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 4:19 PM, <elsie.ovrahim@...> wrote:

Hello,

I am new to this yahoo group. Starting over with fast 5 tomorrow. I began a few months ago and then began to waiver and then tried other things. But my experience with fast 5 that I had for two months is enough. Tomorrow is day one and I am starting Fast 5 again with a new appreciation and determination.

If anyone would like to comment on what they have done to get back on track (emotionally or mentally) that would be appreciated.

Talk soon.

Elsie

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