Intermittent Fasting and Acne Results! 3 WEEKS OF WARRIOR DIET!

Kate Tries
26 Dec 201808:18

Summary

TLDRIn this video, Kate shares her three-week experience with intermittent fasting and the more intense warrior diet. She found intermittent fasting easier than counting calories or other diets, as it allowed her to eat normally within a set window. Despite the initial difficulty of waiting until 4 p.m. to eat, she enjoyed the process, especially with coworkers joining her. However, she encountered severe acne, which she suspects was a hormonal response to the diet's extreme fasting period. Despite this setback, she plans to continue with a wider eating window and seeks medical advice to address her acne.

Takeaways

  • 🍽️ Kate tried the Warrior Diet, an intense form of intermittent fasting, for three weeks.
  • ⏱️ Intermittent fasting was easier for Kate than counting calories or following other diets.
  • 🕒 She ate between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., which was challenging but doable with support from colleagues.
  • 🚫 Kate didn't weigh herself during the diet to avoid discouragement from lack of immediate results.
  • 🥗 The diet allows flexibility in food choices, and Kate found it effective for weight management.
  • 📉 She experienced a significant breakout of acne, which she suspects might be due to hormonal changes.
  • 🔄 After stopping the diet, Kate's acne began to improve, suggesting a possible hormonal reaction to fasting.
  • 🏥 Kate is planning to consult a doctor to get her hormone levels checked.
  • 🔄 Despite the negative experience, Kate intends to continue with intermittent fasting, but with a wider eating window.
  • 🌟 She encourages viewers to try intermittent fasting but to be aware of individual differences in body reactions.

Q & A

  • What is intermittent fasting according to Kate?

    -Intermittent fasting is a dietary pattern where eating is restricted to specific hours, and fasting is practiced for the rest of the time. Kate found it easier than counting calories or following other diets.

  • What is the warrior diet, as mentioned by Kate?

    -The warrior diet is described as an intense version of intermittent fasting where Kate started eating at 4 p.m. and stopped at 8 p.m., with the rest of the day spent only drinking water and tea.

  • How did Kate's body react to the warrior diet?

    -Kate found it challenging to go without eating until 4:00 p.m., but it was doable. She also experienced a significant breakout of acne after about two and a half weeks, which she attributed to hormonal issues rather than detoxification.

  • Why did Kate decide not to weigh herself during the fasting period?

    -Kate chose not to weigh herself to avoid getting depressed and overeating if she didn't see immediate results, which has been her pattern in the past.

  • What are the pros of intermittent fasting that Kate experienced?

    -Kate found that intermittent fasting allowed her to eat what she wanted within her eating window, and it was easier to manage than other diets. It also helped her feel less bloated and healthier.

  • What was the negative outcome Kate faced during her intermittent fasting journey?

    -Kate faced a severe acne breakout, which she considered the worst she had ever experienced, leading to her feeling depressed and temporarily discontinuing the diet.

  • How did Kate's co-workers influence her intermittent fasting experience?

    -Kate had three or four co-workers who also participated in intermittent fasting, which made the experience fun and provided mutual motivation and support.

  • What is Kate's plan moving forward with intermittent fasting?

    -Kate plans to continue intermittent fasting but with a wider eating window of six hours, starting earlier in the day, and she intends to consult with a doctor about her hormonal issues.

  • What dietary approach did Kate mention as a common practice during intermittent fasting?

    -Kate mentioned that many people combine intermittent fasting with a low-carb diet, similar to a lazy keto diet, to keep the body in a fat-burning state.

  • How does Kate feel about her intermittent fasting experiment overall?

    -Despite the negative experience with acne, Kate is excited about intermittent fasting and its potential benefits, and she encourages others not to be discouraged by her personal experience.

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