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Does anyone have experience with intermittent fasting to lose weight with an ileostomy? O

 
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Hi Little bit!

I have been intermittent fasting for a few months now. It took a little while to get used to and my ostomy was making quite a bit of noise for the first few days. I usually start eating at around 11:00 a.m. and stop eating by 7:00 p.m. since my body has gotten used to it everything has been fine I don't feel hungry in the morning or after dinner. I am taking my calories into account as well. So far I've lost 15 lb and I'm feeling great! Also exercising at least four times a week even if it's just a walk. My ostomy has settled into this routine and it's no problem. Give it a try, it might work for you.

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Thank you Casper9 for the response.  I'm on day two and felt a little off yesterday and began wondering how this would work with an ileostomy.  I'm going to continue and see how I do.  Glad it's working for you!  

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Hi Littlebit, I like what Casper9 wrote and it's good advice. I would say drink as much water as you want. Staying hydrated is important. I eat 3 meals a day with lunch being my biggest meal and dinner being light. Keeping a routine is important too. You don't necessarily have to fast to lose weight. Just not eating past 9 pm would be good. Keeping away from soda and junk food is half the fight. Don't eat until you are full. Eat until you are satisfied. I have a treadmill and I do sit-ups to keep any flab off my sides. I'm not saying you need to have a treadmill but a brisk walk would be helpful. If you like dancing then dance is another exercise. Hope this helps.

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Thank you Superme!  That does help and I appreciate the response.😊


 

I find intermittent fasting quite easy as I never used to eat breakfast anyway.  I usually have lunch around noon and my dinner before 6 pm and I don't get hungry until the next lunch time strangely enough.  I still eat carbs (sorry, but I can never give up bread) and have the occasional treat or two, but I have basically a fairly healthy diet with plenty of protein (eggs, chicken, lean meat, cheese, yoghurt etc) and bread, pasta, rice, vegies, some fruit.  Every couple of days I take magnesium and B12 vitamins.  

I don't own a set of bathroom scales so couldn't tell you exactly how much weight I have lost over the last 6 months but I have gone down one clothing size so am more than happy with the results, don't need to see a number.

Have definitely noticed emptying a lot less than I used to, having an ileo this is always a bonus, which is natural enough I guess, the less you eat the less that has to come out!   

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Thank you JMC.  It's encouraging to know it's working for you.  I've done several days now and so far it's going okay.  🙂. Thanks again for the response.  

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