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Happy Friday Everybody 😃. Has Anyone Here Used Intermittent Fasting To Lose Weight That Was Gained From The Meds? How Was Your Experience?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Park City, IL
February 7, 2020
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Members shared enthusiastic support for using intermittent fasting to manage weight gain from HIV medications, with many reporting visible... Read more

Members shared enthusiastic support for using intermittent fasting to manage weight gain from HIV medications, with many reporting visible results like losing inches around the waist and one member losing over 60 pounds. Several members recommended practical tools including the Life app for tracking fasting schedules, combining IF with keto or low-carb eating, and shifting from cardio to strength training for better results. A recurring theme was the importance of consulting a doctor before starting, acknowledging that medication side effects like increased appetite for carbs and potential insulin resistance make weight loss challenging, and celebrating small wins together as a community.

A myHIVteam Member

worked like a dream. I've lost a little over 60lbs.

February 12, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Fasting is good but before going that route talk with your doctor first because fasting is not for everyone,,,, I found for myself walking and exercise keeps my weight down and definitely a change in the foods I eat,,,, I'm an advent fish chicken and salad lover and there's so many ways to prepare, ,,,but I wish you well in your weight loss journey ❤

February 7, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member Same here. Its corn bread to be specific

February 13, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

You both are making wonderful choices to combat our health. Since starting biktarvy, I’m always hungry for carbs. I need to get myself together and do strict keto and if

February 13, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member I read an article a couple years back that said some of the meds increase your visceral fat and fat around organs which is hard to loose. I found that IF targets that alot faster. I was working out every day and it seemed the muscle was on top of the fat.

February 13, 2020

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