Occasionally I get the question “how much should I eat on the days I’m not fasting”
Since I don’t believe in complex mathematical equations that involve counting calories (within reason), I have a simple approach to this problem.
Take 2 weeks off of from fasting.
On day three weigh yourself. On day four weigh yourself again. Take the average of these two number as your starting point. Then on days 13 and 14 weigh yourself again and average these two numbers.
If your weight has gone up more than three or four pounds between your starting average and you final average then you are eating slightly more than you need too.
If your weight has stayed within three or four pounds during these two weeks you are eating the right amount.
If your weight has gone down by three or four pounds then you have some room to add some more food into your life.
(Remember to weigh yourself in the morning before eating.)
This technique works very well for men, but woman will have to keep in mind that their monthly changes in hormones may affect their body water levels. So for men I would use the 3 pound limit, for woman I would allow myself up to 4 pounds.
This technique works very well for people who have lost considerable weight with fasting and need to figure out how much food would be eating responsibly for their new weight.
BP
PS – Please keep in mind, the reason I use 3 or 4 pounds is to account for the daily fluctuations in weight. Due to the weight of water and food, most of us will see our weight change by one or two pounds over the course of the day, so the 3 or 4 pounds includes this fluctuation.
