intermittent fasting on steroids?

[Whopper600]

I am thinking of changing my diet on my cycle. I want to start IF intermittent fasting like dont eat 16 hours per day and eat 8 hours where I get a lot of protein. Would this be good for gains? muscle gains.

 

[sambee38]

Yea IF works! I fast 20 hours per day but drink water and supplements.

 

[dylangemelli]

you can try it and see how it works... some people swear by it and others, not so much... i know it works but its not for everyone so YOU have to decide where it fits for you through trial and error

 

[Mobster]

Some do

 

[Krane]

Well just so that there's no misunderstanding, IF is a protocol not diet. So it is still possible to do IF and not lose any weight. That said, when used properly in conjunction with a calorie restricted diet, it is a good way for many to help them to achieve their dieting goals. As to gaining muscle? I don't think so. If you're on a diet you're not going to gaining anything. The best you can do is limit the amount of muscle you will lose.

 

[SteveSmi]

IF is sane eating. I don't even like using that term, i prefer to call it time restricted eating

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

It is definitely worth a try. Those that do well on it, do extremely well. Worst case, you just switch it up if you don't like that way of eating.

 

[RickRock]

I had great success with it in the past. It's great for getting lean or recomp. You can gain muscle on it too but a traditional diet can definitely give more muscle gain.

 

[cbbram]

I don't recommend it. Steroids generally cause blood glucose issues and intermittent fasting will just make it worse.

 

[SteveSmi]

anabolic steroids increase insulin resistance over time. especially the harsher ones like tren for example.

time restricted eating will increase insulin SENSITIVITY, so it is a must if you use steroids. however i will agree that if you are used to the american style of eating every 2 hours starting to fast while on steroids is not a smart idea. get your body switched first, then you can add steroids to the mix