The FastDay Forum

by Lindalove

13 Apr 2018, 01:34

 

Forum: Introduce Yourself!

Topic: Discovering What I Hope Works

Replies: 0

Views: 866

I’ve been keto for over 3 years now, and what I’ve noticed is that I’ve been maintaining. My goal is to get and maintain my goal weight or size and I’m giving the 16:8 protocol a chance. I’m wrapping up week 2 and my first goal is to fit into my Tory Burch white jeans that have been hanging in the c...

by Matineeidle

04 Apr 2018, 10:55

 

Forum: Fasting with Medical Conditions

Topic: Advice on when to take medication

Replies: 1

Views: 1386

Hi, I’m new to fasting. I have an autoimmune disease called myasthenia gravis. I’m currently on a high dose of prednisolone (60mg daily), but need to lose weight quickly for another medical condition to be treated. I’m on azathioprine (75mg daily) and mestinon (and gastric drugs) for the MG. I also ...

by MaryAnn

17 May 2017, 14:34

 

Forum: The 5:2 Lab

Topic: Microbial balance in intestine key to weight equilibrium?

Replies: 65

Views: 11039

I hadn't realized inulin was supposed to be good for insomnia. I'll have to keep that in mind for my next bout with insomnia. Right now I'm so exhausted from cycling to work, sleeping hasn't been an issue.

by Azureblue

16 May 2017, 08:39

 

Forum: The 5:2 Lab

Topic: Microbial balance in intestine key to weight equilibrium?

Replies: 65

Views: 11039

Having watched Dr Michael Mosley consuming powdered inulin (made from red lentils and chick peas) to help stop his bad insomnia, and being reminded of Angela Rippon trying it for anti-aging and visceral fat removal, I've decided to give inulin a shot. A 5g teaspoon of it in a drink at night was used...

by nursebean

14 Dec 2016, 12:04

 

Forum: Benefits & Side Effects

Topic: What to do about insomnia?

Replies: 13

Views: 2794

I've just noticed this was posted 2 years ago! Did anything help you @Rasa?

Thanks for the lemongrass suggestion Patricia @Patricia11 - I might give that a try myself!!

Bean

by nursebean

14 Dec 2016, 12:01

 

Forum: Benefits & Side Effects

Topic: What to do about insomnia?

Replies: 13

Views: 2794

I've bean taking a whole range of supplements for my ME/CFS. One particular tablet is Magnesium. I really think this helps me with sleep. I take two in the evening after food. I highly recommend them, I really do!

Bean

by patricia11

14 Dec 2016, 10:25

 

Forum: Benefits & Side Effects

Topic: What to do about insomnia?

Replies: 13

Views: 2794

You should try lemongrass. It can be helpful for you. As many research, lemongrass can provide instant calming effects on muscles. Therefore, it may induce deep sleep naturally. Hence, people who are experiencing insomnia should consume drink lemongrass tea. The mixture of sedative and hypnotic qual...

by Pam22

27 Jul 2016, 03:42

 

Forum: Fasting today?

Topic: Fasting Today Wednesday 27th July

Replies: 2

Views: 163

Thanks Candice I am rather pleased this is working for me so far after years of yo-yo dieting. I began this journey in February by doing Sarah Wilson's I Quit Sugar program on my own! It was hard and I suffered awful nausea and insomnia but I did it and lost about 5 kilos. I then tried cutting down ...

by Manderley

23 May 2016, 08:57

 

Forum: Non-diet Chat

Topic: New beginnings

Replies: 139

Views: 10639

Today is the first day "back to basics" for me. I quit smoking, cold turkey, nearly 3 weeks ago (and that's the longest I've been without a smoke for the last 20 years so it's a big deal) and, since I quit, I put a bit of weight back on. I think some of it is pure water retention, I can fe...

by Manderley

27 Jan 2016, 14:06

 

Forum: Non-diet Chat

Topic: New beginnings

Replies: 139

Views: 10639

No dinner last night. I was exhausted and fell asleep around 08:00PM to wake up just after midnight until nearly 03:00AM :bugeyes: I always had some insomnia but these days it's crazy. Today it's a casserole/stew of lentils, onions and some smoked sausage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morteau_sausag...

by brougham

08 Dec 2015, 12:43

 

Forum: Benefits & Side Effects

Topic: A casual poll of sorts…How did 5.2 go for you at first?

Replies: 20

Views: 3493

The first couple of weeks were tough getting used to the hunger pangs and insomnia, like Maderley my eating schedule was on autopilot. I do recall really being charged up and motivated by the Horizons Eat, Fast, and Live longer program. And once I started seeing results, which was within the first c...

by carorees

24 Nov 2015, 12:20

 

Forum: Non-diet Chat

Topic: About magnesium

Replies: 18

Views: 4250

Th key word is "supposed to". I am a weird thing when it comes to sleep, nothing, and I mean nothing helps, ever. You could give me 5 times the recommended dosage of spleeping pills that I wouldn't sleep. My average is 4 hours a night..... The magnesium I take is made of magnesium citrate...

by mindovermatter

19 Nov 2015, 21:43

 

Forum: Introduce Yourself!

Topic: Two fasts down...many more to go!

Replies: 9

Views: 455

Like LibrayCat I am two fasts down this week having tried 5:2 before. I have coped very well with the fasting - I would like to lose around 7 kilos and think with patience I could do it but have one problem - on fast days I suffer from terrible insomnia. Last night I could not fall asleep until 3 am...

by Manderley

11 Nov 2015, 08:58

 

Forum: Non-diet Chat

Topic: About magnesium

Replies: 18

Views: 4250

Th key word is "supposed to". I am a weird thing when it comes to sleep, nothing, and I mean nothing helps, ever. You could give me 5 times the recommended dosage of spleeping pills that I wouldn't sleep. My average is 4 hours a night..... The magnesium I take is made of magnesium citrate ...

by Manderley

10 Nov 2015, 08:51

 

Forum: Non-diet Chat

Topic: About magnesium

Replies: 18

Views: 4250

For now I take just one a day. As I never take supplements a small dose should do the trick. On a fast day I take it with a mug of soup around 3;00PM. No intestinal issues for now but my insomnia has increased. I wonder if it has something to do with it