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Intermittent Fasting and weight loss | Other Results | Results after 1 month of fasting | before and after stories

There are so many articles on Intermittent Fasting benefits, different types of Fasting and tips on how to practice this lifestyle. 

Yet, what about the actual Intermittent Fasting results?

How much weight can you lose with Intermittent Fasting and how long does it take to see results from Intermittent Fasting? What other benefits can you expect when embarking on your new fasting journey?

We interviewed over 30 people (men and women) to understand what Intermittent Fasting results they experienced and summarized the findings below in this blog post.

What weight loss results can I expect from Intermittent Fasting?
Weight Loss from Intermittent Fasting is a huge benefit

How much weight can you lose doing intermittent fasting?

First, let’s look at what the research says about intermittent fasting weight loss results.

In a 2015 review pooling 40 different studies, participants who did intermittent fasting shed on average 10 pounds in a 10-week period. Another study found that obese adults following an “alternate day” intermittent fasting schedule (eating 25 percent of their daily calories on one day, and eating normally the following day) lost up to 13 pounds (6 kg) over 8 weeks.

Intermittent fasting also succeeds where many weight-loss regimes fail: by targeting and reducing visceral fat. Visceral fat is the stubborn, internal fat packed deep around your abdominal organs. During a period of six months, people on an intermittent fasting diet were able to shed 4-7% of their visceral fat

Sounds great, doesn’t it? But what about the real-life experiences

Intermittent fasting results and weight loss

Undeniably, the most common and also the most desired intermittent fasting result is weight loss

Many diets promise rapid results but often lead to yo-yo effect, when after a tough period, dieters end up back where they started or heavier than before. Intermittent fasting is a great way to reach a sustainable weight loss – not only lose but also maintain the desired weight, as confirmed by most Intermittent Fasters that have done our Intermittent Fasting Challenge. 

So how come Intermittent Fasting is more sustainable than other diets?

The key to sustainable weight loss is being consistent and making your ‘new diet’ a lifestyle rather than doing it temporarily. For many people, Intermittent Fasting allows this given they can still enjoy their favorite meals time from time, as long they adjust the eating schedule.  

For our 21-day Intermittent Fasting Challenge, we suggest starting with a 12/12 fasting schedule, gradually increasing it to 16/8 fasting (click to learn more): a 16-hour fasting and an 8-hour eating window. Taking small steps allows your body (and mind) to adapt to the new eating pattern slowly. It has proven to be the most effective if your goal is to make intermittent fasting a long term habit.

Average weight loss after one month doing intermittent fasting

For our Intermittent Fasting survey, we started with a question:  “How much weight can you lose in 1 month with Intermittent fasting 16/8?”

Turns out over half (58%) of intermittent fasting beginners lost around at least 8 pounds (3.6 kg) after 1 month of intermittent fasting and 30% reached at least 12 pounds (5.4 kg) weight loss.

Intermittent Fasting Results 1 month:

How much weight can you lose in a month with Intermittent fasting?

Average Intermittent fasting weight loss per month by gender

Curious to know whether there are any differences between intermittent fasting results for men and women? 

Our survey shows that men reach slightly higher intermittent fasting weight loss results

Women doing intermittent fasting mostly lose up to 7 pounds (3.2 kg) weight while more than half of men reach 7-13 pounds (3.2-6 kg) weight loss during the first month.

13% of men even report 20 lbs (9 kg) or higher weight loss in their first intermittent fasting month.

Average intermittent fasting weight loss for women and men

Intermittent fasting weight loss per month by age

When it comes to age, looks like you might be more likely to reach better intermittent fasting results if you are within the age range of 42-48

In this age group, the average weight loss for intermittent fasting beginners was 20 pounds (9 kg) after the first month of fasting.

Intermittent fasting for weight loss in one month by age

Other intermittent fasting results

While weight loss is by no doubt the most desirable Intermittent Fasting result among most of the people who have started our Intermittent Fasting Challenge, it’s not the only benefit you can expect from fasting.  

When we asked people to name other positive changes they have noticed after starting with Intermittent Fasting, we saw several other great benefits.

The most common benefit of intermittent fasting turns out to be increased energy levels

How come less food leads to increased energy? This could be contributed to your body not using the energy to digest food and/or having to think what you should eat next.

People have also experienced multiple other benefits like improved metabolism and immune system, more mental clarity and better sleep.

Intermittent fasting for weight loss. Before and after

Now when we have all the numbers and statistics down, let’s take a look at some real-life examples of intermittent fasting results, and before and after photos.

Here are 4 people who were open to share their Intermittent Fasting results and answer the questions you as a beginner might have: “How long does it take to see results from intermittent fasting and how much weight you can lose with intermittent fasting?” 

Dionna Lofton

WEIGHT LOST: 86 lbs (39 kg)

TIME: 6 months

Intermittent fasting weight loss results before and after

“In six months (from Jan 1 (top left photo) to mid-June (bottom right photo) I went from 223 lbs to 147 lbs, from size 20 pants to size 6 and from size 3XL shirts to L shirts. A few months later, I’m at 137lbs and proudly wear a medium/size 6! 

On weekdays I normally do 18/6 fasting – eat between 11:30 am and 5:30 pm. During this journey, I learned to eat healthier and stay away from breads pasta and fatty salad dressings.

Sometimes during weekends, I would do a water fasting – no food from 5:30 pm on Friday until 11:30 am Monday morning. During this time I would have black coffee with cinnamon and loads of water.

Besides all the weight loss, I got so much more energy now! I’m now running in competitions and coming in first, whereas before I couldn’t even walk without panting. I’m off my heart medication now and can do all these great things now, despite my epilepsy. I feel like nothing can stop me now!”

Tanzilur Rahman Tonmoy

WEIGHT LOST: 59 lbs (26.8 kg)

TIME: 13 months

Intermittent fasting weight loss results before and after

“It’s about 13 months since I started my health journey with Intermittent Fasting and until this day have lost a total 59 lbs, and went from 236 lbs to 177 lbs. I don’t even want to go back to my unhealthy lifestyle again. 

I started slowly then increased day by day, adding no sugar and Keto diet to my Intermittent Fasting lifestyle. My secret to weight loss is all the above + huge determination and patience.”

Combining Keto and Intermittent Fasting has proven great results not just for Tanzilur. Want to try this magical combo yourself, gain muscles and lose fat? Sign up to your 21-Day Keto Intermittent Fasting Challenge here

Grace Richards

WEIGHT LOST: 25 lbs (11.3 kg)

TIME: 4 months

Intermittent fasting results before and after weight loss

“I have lost 25 pounds in 4 months with Intermittent Fasting and 1 hr of walking a day. I normally do 18/6 Intermittent Fasting – start eating at 12 in the afternoon and have my last meal at 6 pm. Then I fast from 6 pm to 12 noon the next day.

I had great results with Intermittent Fasting and always encourage everyone to try it out. Exercise was a big part of my weight loss journey, too – I try to reach 10’000 steps every day and eat a very clean diet.”

My personal results

I have been fasting for years. When i first started, I was losing anywhere from 6-10 pounds per months on average. I also go on phases of “bulking” trying to build muscle, which you can also do in a calorie surplus and protein supplementation/consumption. It’s all up to you what type of results you are going for. Happy Fasting!

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