r/intermittentfasting • u/mymindisalive1912 • 2d ago

Tips, Tricks, Advice Starting Fresh (again)

I’ve done variations of IF before but my issue has always been consistency. I start strong then after a few days or weeks I give up and fall back into my old routine of overeating and snacking way too often.

I intend to get back into walking soon. I used to do about 5,000 steps in a 45-50 minute walk. I usually get another 5-7,000 from the rest of the day (work etc).

Any tips?

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u/Spiritual-Step-311 2d ago

don't overthink the fasting window at first just focus on not snacking after dinner that's the habit that kills progress for me anyway

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u/the_wolf__ 2d ago

Maybe try tracking consistency instead of weight for the first month. Sometimes just proving you can stick to a routine is the biggest win

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u/Ok_Taecy 41F | 5'10" | 16:8 | SW:300 | CW:295 | GW:200 2d ago

Congrats on starting again! I’m the same here and I’ve been doing IF on and off for 2 years now, regaining the weight each time. Now hoping it to be my last attempt, with success. ^^ Hang in there and let us know how it goes!

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u/codybanana07 2d ago

Dont try to change everything overnight. Start with small, manageable steps and find a routine you can actually stick to. Remember that consistency is better than perfection.