I found the first few workouts tough, I still do when I switch to a new one. As you are just starting back, the main thing is to build up slowly, doing a little more at each session. Progression is the key. I first started with walking, and the more simple bodyweight exercises. I did not find the fasting made any difference in terms of affecting my performance. I was weak simply because, as you say, I had not done anything for so long because of the injuries. I did start to feel less weakened after the first few weeks, but I think this was the combination of improving fitness and strength and of course the lbs reducing !

Fasting day for me today, so I am on a large Americano

It was NOT a pretty picture! I’m sure it wouldn’t have been even if I had not been fasting, but…dang.

How did I let myself get this out of shape???

Dave, how did your first few fasting workouts go? I think I remember that you had been recovering from an injury and had not worked out in 6 mos. or so at the beginning of your IF way of life???

After the first couple of weeks did you start to feel less weakened by the fast while working out?

Here’s to hoping this is the case for me soon (me, breaking fast, toasting with a 12 ounce home-made cappuccino)!!!