Intermittent Fasting — My Experience
A couple of months ago I decided to give intermittent fasting a go.
The decision was largely fuelled by ongoing injuries, health issues and finally a broken road bike that put a pause on my triathlon training.
Going from 25 hours of endurance training to only 5 hours a week the 5000+ calories I was consuming a day quickly became my body's haven for fat storage.
I’ve always been intrigued by fasting after witnessing friends go through a time-restricted diet. Either for religious reasons or because they jumped on the trending diet several weeks out from a holiday.
My experience was 50/50. It didn’t change my life, nor did I lose an enormous amount of weight. However, I did notice some benefits physically and mentally.
Pros — Weight loss, appreciation of food, and a better understanding of my caloric intake.
Cons — Constipation, mentally tired, and a drop in training performance.
Quick side note — I’m not a nutritionist, nor did I consult my Doctor before starting this diet. However, I have been in the health and fitness game for a while, with the past 5 years spent training for Ironman triathlons and marathons.
I understand my body enough to know when I need to eat for performance gains, and when to cut…
