Intermittent Fasting Results After 1 Month (Did it Work?) (2023)

Interested to see the results of Intermittent Fasting after just one month?

Intermittent Fasting is one of the biggest weight loss and fat loss trends over the past few years. It’s as simple as it gets when it comes to dieting to lose weight.

You simply don’t eat anything for a period of time then follow that up with a shorter feeding window. You’ll not only be automatically cutting out how many calories you eat during this fasting period but you’ll also be improving weight loss hormones.

Your body will improve insulin sensitivity as well as blood sugar control (1,2). Both of these are an underlying cause of weight gain in the first place (3). Plus your body will naturally release other fat-burning hormones such as human growth hormone and norepinephrine (4,5).

Losing weight can be hard especially if you’re not already used to dieting. But using a simple strategy such as Intermittent Fasting for weight loss can give you added benefits than typical diets (6,7).

Here you’ll discover the results you can get from using Intermittent Fasting for 1 month when you’re doing it right.

Now, most people who use Intermittent Fasting will see much better results in their first month compared to typical diets such as calorie restriction.

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) says you can only really lose 1-2 pounds a week (8). This means according to them you can only drop up to 8 pounds in a month.

But most people using Intermittent Fasting typically lose more weight than that. Plus it’ll feel less restrictive to use Intermittent Fasting compared to calorie counting since you can still eat outside your fasting window.

The first week you’re using Intermittent Fasting you’ll also notice an increase in energy in the mornings. This is a great time to workout and hit the gym as your body burns off more fat for energy in a fasted state.

Plus you’ll feel better mentally and have decreased brain fog after a few days of Intermittent Fasting. You’ll think clearer which will help to translate over to improvements in productivity in your work and school.

But the weekends can be the toughest for those getting started with Intermittent Fasting for their first month. It can be hard to stay fasted when your friends want to hang out or if you want to cut loose on the weekends.

Do your best to stick with your fasting window over the weekends if you want to keep getting results you can be proud of. I make a rule to live and die by the timer app on my phone to not eat until it’s finished no matter what.

Intermittent Fasting 16/8 for One Month

My favorite method of Intermittent Fasting is using the 16/8 principle. This means you’re going to fast for 16 straight hours and then follow that up with an 8-hour feeding window.

It’s great to start your Intermittent Fasting journey using the 16/8 method because it’s going to be much more sustainable to complete over your first month. Many people who try to do more than end up burning out quickly and give in to the hunger pains that can come with fasting.

16/8 Intermittent Fasting works great too because you can still eat dinner. One of the biggest problems people have found with Intermittent Fasting is it’s hard to skip dinner at night. Most people like having dinner with their family or friends and enjoy relaxing with a meal after a long day.

So using the 16/8 method of Intermittent Fasting will allow you to still eat dinner so that means you’re going to skip breakfast the next day. This is going to be much easier on your lifestyle as most people are busy in the mornings. Work, school, kids, etc. will keep most people busy in the morning so skipping breakfast isn’t that big of a deal.

Just make sure you provide your body with nutrients during your fast such as ketones from Keto Elevate, lots of water, black coffee, green tea, and even some zero-calorie sparkling waters. These will help to curb some of the “hunger pains” that can come with fasting especially if you aren’t already used to it.

Now let’s get into the results after using this Intermittent Fasting method after just one month.

Female Intermittent Fasting Results After 1 Month

First off I’ve noticed in my years as a personal trainer and nutrition coach that women tend to lose a little less weight than men with Intermittent Fasting. I’m not sure the physiological reasons for this but women just tend to lose a little less than men. But that doesn’t make it any less effective for them.

Women tend to lose about 10-15 pounds in their first month using Intermittent Fasting.

If you’re a woman then you’ll also notice a slimmer midsection with less belly fat and a tighter tummy. You can also expect to drop a few pant sizes in one month as your body loses weight and burns off more fat. Plus you’ll notice your arms and legs will appear more toned than before.

But if you have a lot of weight to lose then women can easily lose more weight than this. 20 pounds can be achieved with Intermittent Fasting in your first month if you’re already carrying 40+ pounds of excess weight on your body.

Many postpartum women can lose a good chunk of baby weight they gained during the pregnancy. Lots of women can get back to their pre-baby weight after a few months of Intermittent Fasting.

Make sure you also take a before and after picture to see visual changes in your body’s appearance after the first month of Intermittent Fasting. Measuring your inches as well will help to give you an overall picture of how much weight and fat you lost over the first month of fasting.

Males Intermittent Fasting Results After 1 Month

I’ve noticed with men who use Intermittent Fasting for 30 days end up losing a little more weight than women. Of course, this is going to depend on how much weight they have to lose in the first place.

Most men result in losing 10-20+ pounds of weight and excess fat after their first month of Intermittent Fasting.

If you’re watching your carb intake and keep track of your calories then your weight loss will most likely be on the farther end of the scale. Many men who use Intermittent Fasting says it helped to change their life for the better.

If you’re a man then you’ll also notice less belly bloat and it’ll help to flatten out your belly in a few weeks. But make sure you also cut back on your alcohol consumption during your first month of fasting to maximize your results.

Just by cutting out breakfast you’ll be able to lose much more weight than you would “counting calories” throughout the day. But some men do find the hunger hard to fight off during their fasting window. This can be eased by drinking more water, a greens supplement, black coffee, and green tea.

Intermittent Fasting Results After 3 Months

Now if you’ve been fasting for a month or more but haven’t seen any results then you’re most likely eating too much during your feeding window. Start tracking your calories and carbs in combination with Intermittent Fasting. This will help you break through your weight loss plateau.

In your first 3 months of Intermittent Fasting, you’ll be able to drop 30+ pounds depending on how much weight you have to lose. Now I’ll be totally honest it seems like a lot of people throw in the towel with Intermittent Fasting. This is because they don’t like being hungry in the mornings. But just make sure you stick to your schedule and consume some of the hunger-fighting drinks I listed above.

Over the next 3 months, your body will become more adapted to fasting for 16+ hours a day. Plus your stomach will begin shrinking, even more, making it much easier to get through your fasting period. But to be honest there are some days when you’re going to feel hungry during your fast but “bucking up” during this time is going to be very important.

How much weight can you lose in a month with intermittent fasting?

This is going to depend on your gender and how much weight you have to lose to begin with. Women tend to lose 10-15 pounds in their first month of Intermittent Fasting. While men average around 10-20+ pounds of weight loss during their first month. All is going to depend on how well you stick to your Intermittent Fasting schedule during the first month as well as what you’re eating the rest of the time. Make sure you stick to my Food List Cheat Sheet recommended foods during your feeding window.

What is the best schedule for Intermittent Fasting?

I’ve found that the 16/8 Intermittent Fasting schedule works best for most people. It’ll be the most sustainable long term and it’ll give you the best results for the shortest time frame for fasting. From there you can also work up to an 18/6 fasting schedule or even a fasting every other day diet. If you’re having trouble starting with a 16/8 Intermittent Fasting schedule then try going 12-13 hours your first week and then adding an hour every week until you get to 16 straight hours of fasting.

The Last Word

For many people, Intermittent Fasting is a life-changing style of dieting that helps them lose much more weight than typical calorie restriction diets. It goes back to our caveman ancestors who weren’t able to eat at all times during the day so our bodies responded by burning off stored fat for fuel.

So calling Intermittent Fasting a “diet” isn’t very fair at all since it’s the way our bodies responded to life throughout thousands of years of survival. Using Intermittent Fasting to lose weight is a great way to tap into your genetic survival instincts to burn off more fat faster.

You’ll get some impressive results after just one month of Intermittent Fasting. The results will be better than the old school outdated method of calorie restriction. You’ll lose more weight, feel better, think clearer and have more energy in your first month of Intermittent Fasting than any other diet you’ve gone on before.