--- In fast5@yahoogroups.com, "Robin Little" <robinlittle@...> wrote:

> Afterward we went grocery shopping. Before Fast-5, I would have been
> sick and panicky from blood sugar dropping too low, scarfing down
> everything in sight, and ending up sick

Yes, we're so programmed to think that the body is a machine that
needs constant pay-as-you-go refuelling, like a car. But our own
experience shows that, especially after adaptation, it can manage just
as well, or better maybe, on stored energy for long periods. And my
personal experience is that adaptation continues to develop,
especially when stimulated.

For example, last summer, in an access of enthusiasm to lower my
bodyfat ratios, and also out of curiosity, I increased my Heavyhands
routines to the point where I was doing about 10 hours a week (I work
from home, so I have the time flexibility to do this). This could
involve up to 3-hour hikes with my weights, at fairly continuous
effort levels between 80-90% of maximum. Not only did my day-time
fasting support this easily, but I felt exceptionally energetic during
this period, and once accompanied my wife on a 6-mile country hike
after finishing my HH session.

I've achieved my goals in this area, and my weekly HH total has
reduced to about 3-4 hours, but as a result of these experiences I'm
never in doubt that I could go a lot longer and harder if required. I
also find that when I'm unusually active throughout the day (say
skiing for 6 hours per day for a week on vacation), I can still easily
maintain my daytime fast. I'm sure all this must be as a result of
adaptation over time to more efficient fat metabolism, because I also
find that if I do experimentally eat something before exercise, I get
a short burst of energy followed by a definite 'crash' compared to my
normal steady state.

Anyway, thanks for your interest and much encouragement in your own
efforts.

David

(in York, England)


>
> Hi David, and welcome to the group!
> Sounds like you and I are having a similar experience.
>
> >>I can still do this even when very active during the day (e.g.
> hiking), without feelings of hunger or energy problems (quite the
> contrary in fact - I feel bursting with energy usually).<<
>
> Yesterday I went with my husband to a Chamber of Commerce Meet and
> Greet. It started just about the same time my window opened, so I knew
> I could eat if I wanted to IF there was anything gluten-free there.
> There was some fruit, so I nibbled. There was cheese, but it was on
> the same plate with the crackers, so to be safe I stuck to the fruit.
> Afterward we went grocery shopping. Before Fast-5, I would have been
> sick and panicky from blood sugar dropping too low, scarfing down
> everything in sight, and ending up sick, also buying a bunch of
> groceries I didn't need. But I was fine, and waited until we got home
> to cook dinner and eat about 3 hours later than usual. I felt just
> fine!
> On Monday, I took lunch over to my husband at work, and sat and
> watched as he ate jumbo shrimp and a baked potato, and never even
> thought about a bite!. I can now have ONE cookie, where before I would
> want to eat the whole box, and I can keep ice cream in the freezer
> longer than two days!
> I love the energy feeling, and also my head is clearer, and my
memory is better.
> I have fewer dishes to wash, and fewer groceries to buy. More time to
> do other things, as I'm not tied to the kitchen, or trying to decide
> which fast food I will suffer through three times a day. I do drink a
> few cups of regular and herbal teas through the day, which I enjoy.
> I also have my dog on this, just with an earlier window.
> Feel free to share more with us. I for one like to hear the
> experiences of others, as I am a newbie too! I find it is very
> encouraging to read how others are getting the same benefits I am
> enjoying.
> Best wishes
> Robin in southern New Mexico
>