Intermittent fasting TOTALLY WORKS & we’ve got 15 incredibly inspiring intermittent fasting before and after weight loss photos to prove it!
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What is Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent Fasting is an eating pattern that focuses on WHEN you eat, not WHAT you eat. An intermittent fasting plan alternates between an eating period and a fasting period.
Intermittent fasting helps control calorie intake. By limiting when you eat, it naturally reduces the number of meals and snacks you have in a day, making it easier to consume fewer calories overall. In recent years it’s become super popular because it’s pretty flexible and can be an easy way for people to fit it into their busy lifestyles. Additionally, there are many benefits of intermittent fasting. It can help with fat loss and can be a convenient way to meet your overall health goals.
Let’s dive in and check out these motivating before and after photos of REAL PEOPLE who got REAL intermittent fasting results!
Linda Lost 30 Pounds!
At 71 years old, Linda experienced awesome weight loss results. She lost 30 pounds in about 4 months with intermittent fasting. Linda primarily used the 18:6 intermittent fasting method to lose the weight and has kept the weight off for over two years.
POUNDS LOST: 30 Pounds
INTERMITTENT FASTING SCHEDULE: 18:6 (18 hours of fasting with a 6-hour eating window).
LINDA’S “IF” TIPS: Use a meal delivery system like HELLO FRESH or GREEN CHEF! It’s makes eating healthy meals so easy, delicious, convenient and weight-loss friendly!
FAVORITE “WINDOW WORTHY” FOODS: Greek Yogurt with blueberries and raspberries, a bit of cinnamon, a little granola, Coffee, and 2 of the Belvita cookies
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: Linda has gained LOADS OF ENERGY!
QUOTE FROM LINDA: “I have lots of energy and I feel great. I love that this healthy lifestyle is not about calorie restriction and feeling deprived. This is a diet plan that I can totally follow. I’m a believer in “IF” and I have witnessed the many great changes that have helped so many people change their lives for the better.”
Tina Lost 70 Pounds!
Tina has struggled with caloric restriction and the frustrating weight loss, weight gain, cycle for the last 20 years. That is, until she discovered the power of intermittent fasting and lost 70 pounds.
POUNDS LOST: 70 Pounds
PREFERRED METHOD OF INTERMITTENT FASTING: 20:4, 22:2, and occasional extended fasting (about once a week).
TINA’s “IF” TIPS: If you want the best weight loss results possible, it is important to make sure that you are fasting “CLEAN” and not dirty fasting! Be patient with your weight loss and the amount of time it takes to see the numbers go down on the scale. You may see inches lost and body changes before actual pounds lost on the scale, especially if you struggle with insulin sensitivity and/or insulin resistance. It’s also important to track your journey so you know what is working and what is not working – then make changes accordingly. Oh, and try breaking your fast with Jen’s ACV Fast-Breaking weight loss drink. It really, really, helps.
FAVORITE “WINDOW WORTHY” FOODS: Tina has had great success combining intermittent fasting with the keto diet.
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: Tina’s consistent weekly headaches disappeared and her knees and hips were no longer hurting. Additionally, her energy levels dramatically increased.
QUOTE FROM TINA: “Joining Jen’s “IF” Facebook support group and reading the book Delay, Don’t Deny was exactly what I needed. I was blown away after reading Delay, Don’t Deny. After reading the book, I finally understood what it meant to fast correctly. Intermittent fasting works and I cannot foresee myself living any other way for the rest of my life.”
Don Lost 33 Pounds in 3 Months!
Don lost 33 pounds in 3 months with intermittent fasting and completely changed his lifestyle.
POUNDS LOST: 33 Pounds
INTERMITTENT FASTING METHOD(s): Don started with a 16:8 schedule and then quickly moved to 20:4 (OMAD) fasting routine.
DON’s “IF” TIPS: Read the intermittent fasting book Delay, Don’t Deny!
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: Don has so much more energy!
QUOTE FROM DON: “I love being in fat burning mode and am excited about the health benefits of intermittent fasting and the body composition changes fasting has made to my body.”
Jen Lost 21 Pounds!
Jen lost 21 pounds and several inches all over her body. She set a goal to lose weight by her milestone birthday and she did it with intermittent fasting.
POUNDS LOST: 21 Pounds
INTERMITTENT FASTING METHOD(s): 20:4, 21:3, and occasional meal-less days
JEN’s “IF” TIPS: The raw, unflavored LMNT electrolyte supplements added to plain sparkling mineral water is very helpful. It helps with fasting and with muscle recovery from working out. The LIFE intermittent fasting app also helps keep me motivated and.on track.
FAVORITE “WINDOW WORTHY” FOODS: I love my LaCroix water, black coffee, bone broth, and all of Jen’s yummy dinner recipes. Lately I have been using LMNT salts in my sparkling water, which has helped with my fasting and muscle recovery from working out.
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: Jen’s face cleared up, she gained tons more energy, and her clothes fit way better. Some are even too big! WooHoo!
QUOTE FROM JEN: “I was really surprised that intermittent fasting actually worked for me. All the other diets I tried in the past didn’t work and having a messed up thyroid made losing weight an uphill battle. Fasting gets easier the more you consistently stick with it. So if you’re new to “IF” keep going. Your body will adapt – even for people who have slow/stubborn bodies like mine.”
Amy Lost 25 Pounds and 22.5 Inches!
Amy lost 25 pounds and 22.5 inches with intermittent fasting. She has gone from a Size 16 jeans to a Size 10.
POUNDS LOST: 25 Pounds
INTERMITTENT FASTING METHOD(s): Various
AMY’s “IF” TIPS: Approach “IF” as a freeing lifestyle and not a food-shaming diet!
FAVORITE “WINDOW WORTHY” FOODS: I’m not denying myself anything, but instead learning that some foods do indeed make me not feel great. I do avoid those foods because I want to feel good, not because my diet of the season is telling me to avoid it.
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: I have noticed a huge improvement in my ability to focus, My blood pressure is down and my heart rate is down. My stress level is down and my patience level is way up. I was having migraines at least once or twice a week and they are nearly gone.
QUOTE FROM AMY: “I have really enjoyed the mental break that intermittent fasting has afforded me. I am thrilled to not be thinking, constantly, about what I should and should not be eating. I feel at peace. now.”
Valda Lost 28 Pounds!
At 71 years old, Valda lost 28 pounds with intermittent fasting and went from a Size 12 to a Size 4.
POUNDS LOST: 28 Pounds
INTERMITTENT FASTING METHOD(s): 21:3 (more flexible with fasting schedule since being.in weight maintenance)
VALDA’s “IF” TIPS: Start fasting “CLEAN” from the beginning. I was “dirty fasting” at first, but once I started “clean fasting” I was finally able to lose that last bit of weight that just would not come off.
FAVORITE “WINDOW WORTHY” FOODS: I have pretty healthy eating habits. I am a strict vegetarian and eat nuts, and limit dairy and processed foods.
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: I sleep better, my arthritis has cleared up. I have more energy and I just feel better overall.
QUOTE FROM VALDA: “Reading the book Delay, Don’t Deny and joining Jen’s “IF” Facebook support group helped me tremendously!”
Meredith Lost 20 Pounds!
Meredith lost 20 pounds with intermittent fasting and feels fantastic!
POUNDS LOST: 20 Pounds
INTERMITTENT FASTING METHOD(s): 16:8 and 18:6 or 2MAD Intermittent Fasting
MEREDITH’s “IF” TIPS: Take body measurements, read Delay, Don’t Deny, drink your coffee black and chart your progress.
FAVORITE “WINDOW WORTHY” FOODS: I cut out most sugar, was watching what was in my food and really like black coffee during my fasting window.
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: I have a lot of energy and feel great. My husband follows the same eating schedule out of convenience and has lost 10 pounds. My Mother-In-Law has also seen my progress and now does IF.
QUOTE FROM MEREDITH: “I don’t ever see myself NOT using IF. It has become a lifestyle for me – and one that I love.”
Amanda Lost 34 Pounds and 24 Inches!
Amanda lost 34 pounds, 24 inches, and three pant sizes with the help of intermittent fasting.
POUNDS LOST: 34 Pounds
AMANDA’s “IF” TIPS: Learn to love your coffee black. That was the most challenging thing about IF for me but so totally worth it and doable.
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: My foot pain and knee pain are gone and I have so much energy that I don’t even need coffee some days.
QUOTE FROM AMANDA: “I have tried many different diets in the past and I would lose some body weight but never kept it off because I couldn’t stick with it. I love how easy intermittent fasting is and how I can keep it up as a new way of life.”
Stacy Lost 30 Pounds
Stacy lost 30 pounds and found a lifestyle that she can stick with for the rest of her life.
POUNDS LOST: 30 Pounds
STACY’s “IF” TIPS: As I approached my mid-forties I was “DIRTY FASTING: and it just wasn’t cutting it. The weight wasn’t coming off and I was feeling pretty crappy. I soon learned how to fast cleanly. You really will get much better RESULTS if you FAST CLEAN.
FAVORITE “WINDOW WORTHY” FOODS: I have a lot of “cheat” days, but that’s what I think I love the best about IF. You just pick up where you were, give yourself some grace, and move on.
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: I have experienced so many NSV’s. I sleep better, have fewer headaches/neck aches/back aches, better skin, more energy, increased libido, and I just feel GOOD!
QUOTE FROM STACY: “Once I started fasting correctly I could not believe how quickly I was seeing results and how much better I was starting to feel. IF has been a game changer and I know it’s something I can stick with long term for the rest of my life.”
Steve and Jean Lost a Total of 72 Pounds!
Together, married couple, Steve and Jean lost a total of 72 pounds. Steve lost 47 and Jean lost 25 pounds and 4 pant sizes.
POUNDS LOST: 72 Pounds (Together) Steve lost 47 and Jean lost 25
INTERMITTENT FASTING METHOD(s): OMAD (One Meal a Day) 22:2 or 21:3
STEVE & JEAN’s “IF” TIPS: We regret not taking our body measurements and before pictures when we started. It’s really important to do that. It also made a big difference for us and our success once we switched to the clean fast.
FAVORITE “WINDOW WORTHY” FOODS: We try to eat healthy intermittent fasting foods – grilled vegetables, and lean proteins like chicken and fish are our new diet staples. We have tried a lot of Jen’s Weight Loss Dinner Recipes. The homemade Noodle-less chicken soup was great. I also get my healthy fats in by eating a fat-blasting coconut bomb daily. We still have occasional drinks and we even eat chips and desserts too.
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: We were able to help Steve’s sister. She joined Jen’s Facebook group and jumped onboard after seeing our success.
QUOTE FROM STEVE & JEAN: “I really didn’t think I could do it, let alone stick to it – but here we are. NOTHING has ever worked for us like this!”
Annette Lost 14 Pounds!
Thanks to intermittent fasting, Annette, 52 years old, lost 14 pounds and gained an incredible amount of energy.
POUNDS LOST: 14 Pounds
ANNETTE’s “IF” TIPS: I am religious about using the LIFE fasting app and owe a lot of my success to it for keeping me accountable.
FASTING HABITS: Once I kicked my cream and Splenda coffee habit, which I never thought I could do, I saw immediate results.
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: Weight loss is great, but I feel like I finally have control of the food I am eating. I have spent decades in a cycle of: eating, feeling guilty about what I just ate, promising myself I’ll do better tomorrow, repeat. The cycle is finally broken and ALL the intermittent fasting benefits I’ve experienced so far are immeasurable on any scale.
QUOTE FROM ANNETTE: “IF has allowed me to finally stop counting calories and stop trying new diets that don’t work. I am so fortunate to have my husband, friends and family enjoying the benefits of IF with me. We really encourage each other, and that has been life changing. I’m thankful every day to Jen Tiemann and the wisdom and encouragement shared by the So What IF? with Jen Facebook community.“
Margie Lost 31 Pounds!
Margie lost a total of 31 pounds with intermittent fasting and gained so many non-scale victories.
POUNDS LOST: 31 Pounds
INTERMITTENT FASTING METHOD(s): 20:4 (20 hours of fasting/4 hours eating) or The Warrior Diet
MARGIE’s “IF” TIPS: Have a strong WHY for doing intermittent fasting. That will help propel your success.
FAVORITE “WINDOW WORTHY” FOODS: I eat mostly low carb/Keto because of the medical studies about ketosis and brain function/mental health. I still have a little dessert every day though.
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: I have almost zero body aches, my clothes fit so much better and my headaches are gone. The brain fog is also lifting.
QUOTE FROM MARGIE: “I have a big WHY and that is to be healthy enough to enjoy my grandkids and one day, their kids. Dementia is pretty strong in my family and I’m working to break that curse, along with heart disease. I want to play with my grandkids, dance at their weddings, and hold their babies.”
Sonja Lost 31 Pounds in Just a Few Months!
Sonja lost 31 pounds in just a few months with intermittent fasting!
POUNDS LOST: 31 Pounds
INTERMITTENT FASTING PLAN OR METHOD(s): Various
SONJA’s “IF” TIPS: I make sure to exercise, or at the very least, move my body each day. I take walks with light dumbbells in tow, dance, ride my bike and play with my kids.
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: I feel SUCCESSFUL and ENERGIZED – not overwhelmed by having to stick to a specific way of eating or the latest diet trend.
QUOTE FROM SONJA: “I feel like intermittent fasting was the piece to the weight loss puzzle that I was missing for so many years in the past.”
Kim Lost 20 Pounds!
Kim lost 20 pounds with intermittent fasting and feels better than ever!
POUNDS LOST: 20 Pounds
INTERMITTENT FASTING MEAL PLAN METHOD(s): Kim started with an eight-hour window, moving to 17:7 and then 18:6. She eventually added in one longer 19 or 20 hour fast per month.
KIM’s “IF” TIPS: The two tips that really worked great for me: 1. Cutting out snacks after 8pm and 2. Exercising while I was in the fasted state.
FAVORITE “WINDOW WORTHY” FOODS: We use the meal delivery system GREEN CHEF, that Jen recommended. We get 3 Keto meals per week and love it.
NON-SCALE VICTORIES: My knees feel so much better!
QUOTE FROM KIM: “Thank you, Jen, for helping me to feel better than ever!”
Jen Lost 46 Pounds in 4 Months!
So, this is me – the author of this blog post. I began my intermittent fasting weight loss journey in January of 2021 and went on to lose 46 pounds in 4 months. I quickly fell in love with intermittent fasting and knew it would be my forever lifestyle.
As of today (October 7, 2023) I have maintained my weight loss for 2 1/2 years now. I have gone on several vacations, had occasional drinks on the weekends, indulged in junk food at parties and still continued to easily maintain my weight with intermittent fasting.
You can CLICK HERE to read my full intermittent fasting success story featured on Gin Stephens’ website or CLICK HERE to listen to my Podcast Interview with Gin.
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The Final Snapshot!
Did these incredible 15 intermittent fasting before and after photos get you pumped up or what?
In February of 2022, I started my “IF” Facebook support group, So What IF? with Jen. After maintaining my weight loss for almost a year I knew this “fasting thing” really worked. I wanted to shout all that I had learned about “IF” from the rooftops and help as many people as I could. These 15 intermittent fasting before and after photos are of REAL PEOPLE from our group who got REAL RESULTS with intermittent fasting. And guess what? YOU CAN TOO!
Feel free to JOIN US HERE and start living your BEST LIFE NOW with INTERMITTENT FASTING!
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