Hey everyone I'm pretty new here I'm just been lurking and reading posts. I'm not new to fasting I've done it before about a year and a half ago. I got pregnant and was breast feeding. I'm kinda of finding...
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I've done short fasts before(going up to 72hrs). And I do IF regularly. I've never done an extended water fast. Will I be ok just drinking spring water and taking 99mg potassium supplements? I know I need to get magnesium....
Is anyone up for a ten-day water (+coffee, tea, and minerals) fast? I’ve only ever made it to seven days, and I need all the support I can get. Started fast 23 August ‘22, 12:00 CET Starting stats: M/186cm/133kg
I am a few passed 50 years young. No known health issues other than a pot head cough. I had a go round with cancer in my late 20's but, i beat that shit down like the bitch that it...
Hi all, I impulsively jumped into a 10-day fast (first-time doing any kind of fasting!) 2 days ago. I am now 48 hours in with 0-calorie intake. I am still getting waves of hunger/urge to eat and my mouth tastes much...
I broke my fast with watermelon and my body completely rejected it, I threw up 80% of it. I then ate organic goat cheese, avocado, and organic free-range soft boiled eggs and my body fully accepted them and I felt...
Starting weight: 315 pounds Current weight: 289 pounds
I love having a very predictable schedule. So i thought of doing a monday to thrusday fast (96hours) every other week. This way i know that every other week from monday to thrusday it's my fasting time. I've done a...
Today was definitely the best day so far, I had a lot of energy and wasn’t thinking of food that much. I can’t believe its already 10 days, even this fasting has felt like an eternity, it also has gone...
Hi! I really want to try a 10 day water fast. I need to lose about 50-60 lbs and figured if I do a few 10 day water fasts intermittently with OMAD lifestyle I should be able to do that...
Any tip or advice is welcomed. Thank you.
I'm 90kg & 5'8 (I'm overweight atm) and I'm planning on going on a 10-day water fast combined with 10 mins of jump roping every day. Is this a stupid idea? Or should I move forward with this?
I have a wedding next Saturday and my suit is just a tad bit too tight. I’m always doing 16:8 and keto, but it hasn’t been doing much lately. I’m thinking on Friday I will water fast, but stop drinking...
In the last year, I lost a lot of weight through keto and OMAD. I threw in a few extended fasts now and then (48 hours) but I haven't really fasted longer than that. In the last couple of months, due...
Doing a 10 day water fast, day 3 today, having a really hard time getting rid of the evening Heineken, so, does a small beer really makes a difference ?
HELP PLEASE!! Hi I'm currently in a 7 of 10 day water fast. I know they say start with a dry fast then go to water, but would it be OK to go to a dry fast for...
So I haven't consumed anything since 3pm yesterday. I told myself I would start my fast today. Planning to do a 10 day water fast, with the occasional black coffee and cup of tea. I am feeling a strong pull...
I'm 5'7 215 lbs and on a 10 day water fast. Should I continue my workout routine of lifting heavy three times a week and doing cardio three times a week, or should I tone it down?
I’ve done many shorter dry fasts - longest was 98 hours. Also done multiple water only fasts - longest was 21 days. I read in Filonov’s 20 Questions about combined fasts. He recommends a 4 day hard dry fast and...
Saw a YouTuber named "The Unlazy Way" go on a water fast for 10 days. He was 85.2kg with 6.7kg fat and 45kg muscle on day 1. On the 10th day, he was 77.2kg with 6.5kg fat and 40.7kg muscle. (He...
So I am embarking on a 10-day water fast, and today was supposedly day 1, however after searching online I noticed that the Magnesium tablets I use to supplement my electrolytes had sucrose as one of the ingredients that covers...
I chew gum a lot for my teeth, it’s the Pur sugar free gum which is xylitol based, just wanted to ask if I can have it during my 10 day water fast.
Starting a 10 day dry fast for healing. I’m going to consult a doctor anyway, hopefully this can help as well. I’ve done a 10 day water fast before. I’ve been trying to dry fast, the first couple days are...
Hello everyone! I’m sure this question has been asked before but I want to make sure I can do this to a point where I can still be safe and healthy. I am starting my 10 day water fast tomorrow and...
Disclaimer : Not seeking medical advice. Just for educational purposes only. For the record done a 4 day dry fast few years ago. Currently 55 pounds overweight and never had surgery done on my body. Have done a 10 day water...
I was just browsing on reddit and came across an AMA of someone who did a 10-day water fast. The comments were all over the place, but most people were spewing things along the lines of "your cognition decreases immediately...
Anyone building muscle on snake diet? If so what fasting protocol are you using? Most days I do omad and a weekly 48hour. I have done 2 weekly 48s with an intermediate refeed, a 72 and a 48 and a...
I’ve started a 10 day water fast last thursday. I lost 4,7 kg and then it just stopped after 6 days. I’m feeling very discouraged. Is this normal? Will I continue to lose weight after a while? Should I quit?...
Im on day 7 of a 10 day water fast. Im in the end stretch but i gotta admit its getting tough. Im tired of just supplements everyday. But i know i gotta do it. Im almost their.
Has anyone done IF with a more keto style meal diet? What’s your opinions on this? Is it more beneficial then to add bad carbs and added sugars? So far I have been doing this style and feel great. I...
Hello, 25f with PCOS and dismenore here! I have been doing almost 22:2 IF usually (meeting with friends or business meetings don't count) since June and it has been going great. I have no problem with hunger, for my health...
I'm on day 7 of a 10 day water fast. I'm not hungry or anything. I woke up a little weak on day 4 and 5. Overall, im good. I was even thinking of pushing it out to 14 days....
Hey everyone, I’m a 25 year old man who will begin a 40-day water only fast beginning this Saturday. I’m 5’10 and weigh 165 pounds & want to fast for the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits. I did a 10-day water only fast...
So I broke my 13 water fast on Monday. Tuesday to Thursday I’ve haven’t been eating the best, high carb foods and sugar. Probably averaged 3000-3500 calories a day. I think I probably gained 4 pounds in those four...
Going to do a few 30hr fasts to help reduce inflammation from a concussion. Have done a half dozen 10 day water fasts before but never a dry fast. Thoughts?
Longest was 4 and half days for me but I can't go longer than a day now. I need motivation!
I really want to lose weight and the gym isn’t an option at the moment so I wanna try fasting. I’ve been eating less(one meal a day) and drinking about a liter of water daily and I think I’m ready...
Nothing too stupid to ask, please feel free.
Are you starting a new fast this week? We'll be posting this thread every Sunday, at the beginning of every calendar week, so you can check in and tell us about your plans for a fasting this week!
Hello, I started doing 24 hours fast once a week some time ago, and I wanted to ask if somehow I can start losing muscle while I'm fasting, I read that people here go for 3 days fasts and see...
Hey guys, I’m kinda new to the fasting world. I’ve only ever done a water fast lasting 6 days but it made me feel awful (this was over a year ago). My main goal is weight loss. I’m looking for...
#Share your daily fast story thread! 📃 ⏳ **Length** of fast (*start/end/total*) ❓ **Why are you fasting?** (ex: *weight loss, other health benefits, spiritual/religious reasons*) 📝 **Notes** (*How is it going so far? Any concerns? Insights to share?*)...
Last week I finished a 12 day fast. In addition to dropping some weight I was really hoping to address some nagging pain I've been dealing with for the last few months. I've been dealing with some really bothersome back pain...
Three years ago, I did a series of 7- and 10-day fasts. I fasted for 70-days over 8 months, and reached my perfect weight again, after 20 years adrift. But those water fasts were so hard that I've never done...
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I have been fasting for 4 days, followed by 1 day of normal eating. That means I am fasting on 80% of days, or 24 days out of 30. The weird thing is that if I switched to fasting for 2 days,...
Hi everyone! I have molluscum contagiosum which is a viral skin infection and i have it for 7 months it is spreading to other parts of my body i would like to know if dry fasting can help me.If you...
#Share your daily fast story thread! 📃 ⏳ **Length** of fast (*start/end/total*) ❓ **Why are you fasting?** (ex: *weight loss, other health benefits, spiritual/religious reasons*) 📝 **Notes** (*How is it going so far? Any concerns? Insights to share?*)...
#Share your daily fast story thread! 📃 ⏳ **Length** of fast (*start/end/total*) ❓ **Why are you fasting?** (ex: *weight loss, other health benefits, spiritual/religious reasons*) 📝 **Notes** (*How is it going so far? Any concerns? Insights to share?*)...
Hello, for the 18 years of my life so far, I have been a mix of Buffed and Chubby with a lot of muscle mass and some fat on the abdomen and other areas, I wanted to burn this fat...
I am now on day 10 of the water fast, everything is fine but I cannot go out daily in my car as I used to, I used to go to try many restaurants or chill with friends, now I...
I currently am 50kg and want to godown to 45/44kg. I want to loose the 5/6kg very fast so I thought about water fasting for 10 days. Now I’m scared tho that the water fasting will cause an yo-yo effect,...
Almost every YouTube video I’ve seen about fasting has people losing 1kg per day. A guy even lost 15kg in 10 days by water fasting and exercising. I was wondering if these videos are realistic or are these people faking...
hello! Does anyone have a good protocol for weight loss? I have 50 pounds to loose... Anyone have a good fasting ( 2/3...7/14) day fasting protocol with refeed day meals for dramatic weight loss?
I'm on Day 10 of a pure water fast - I'm only consuming pink sea salt, no-salt and distilled water and I was curious to get some insight from this community about appropriate ketone and blood glucose levels. I'm using...
TL;Dr at bottom I'm currently 55 pounds overweight. Goal is to be ripped and get healthier. I have done 4 days dry fast but wasn't working at the time. Was really low on energy. Same with 10 days water only fast....
Greetings! Read some printscreen of random russian dry fast guru Dr. Who said only consume fermented Molotov Whey the last 24 hours prior to dry fasting or death is imminent. Is it true you should eat Yoghurt as preperation, or is...
Alright, guys and gals. I am kinda tired of the " will this ruin my fast" question that gets asked every so often. Then it gets answered by the " well it depends on what you believe". I think we...
In a row, or maybe fast, break the fast, fast again? In general how many pounds of real weight do you lose per day of water fasting?
And how long was the fast? Bonus points for female stories.. I'm on day 2 and could really use the inspiration to keep going, haha. Thanks c:
I plan on taking a one-day break after the 10 days dry fast is over. I plan on drinking water (duh), orange juice and eating fruits. I will then start another 10-day dry fast. Starting weight: 215 LBS Current weight: 196.8...
It is day one of my water fast. I was planning for 10 days, but I think because it’s my first time I may just do five. If I’m feeling okay, I’ll just add on another day. So far the...
Took a starting photo this morning, can't wait to see what noticeable changes (if any) will happen after 2 weeks of fasting. Big shoutout to all who upload their photos, it is super motivating. Numbers and stats are great too,...
To preface, I’ve dry fasted before and water fasted before. My longest dry fast was about 3 days and my longest water fast was about 10 days. So I do have some experience in fasting. However the do’s and...
How many of you here take a multivitamin daily on a fast? Is there much bioavailability at all? Do some multivitamins have better bioavailability on a water fast than others?
I started a fast this evening. I am going 72 hrs for sure. I don’t think I can do all dry but something hit me hard today about working through some deep rooted issues. I really feel like fasting helps...
**I want to dry fast for 10 days, but is it scientifically safe to do?** I have dry fasted for two or three times, each one lasting 3 days. My longest water fast was January of last year, 7 days,...
If I water fast for 10 days, what kind of weight loss and waist reduction could I expect? I’m 5’10” and 245 with a 41” waist.
For weightloss goals I wonder if this would be more ideal then longer dry fasts as mentally 3-7 days is tougher then 2 days. So a 10 day fast would have 5 days dry and 5 water in total
I am right smack in the middle of fasting for 21 days and I've been using it as a learning tool about my body. I also chose fasting due to claims that it won't reduce my metabolism in the long...
My goal is to lose 10-12 pounds of fat, and I'm considering achieving this by doing as many 3 day water fasts followed by 3 days of regular eating (at maintenance or just below) until I reach this goal. However...
Hey quick question! If i water fasted for about 10 days do you think i could lose about 10 pounds or so? I only really need 8 pounds, I'm 197 and wanna hit the 180's as my goal is 160~...
Hey all, wanted some advice... I'm 32 male with no health conditions; besides being on the heavy side... I'm 210lbs 5'10" , I've been reading some on the benefits of water fasting and I've decided to give it a...
Every single time that I start fasting I go into a cooking or baking frenzy doing cakes or God knows what even though I don’t even taste them. I found this(call me crazy, you wouldn’t be the first) to help...
Hi everyone, Almost completed day 6 of a 10 (but potentially longer) water fast. My reasons for attempting this are to try and see if it can help me recover from some lingering health issues that I am suffering with (suspected...
Hello everyone! I am gonna ask a maybe silly question which has probably been asked million times but I still didn't find a clear answer so I wanna hear your opinion of you guys, directly. I plan on an extended water fast...
How much weight loss should I expect from 3 day water fast. Going to the gym 2x per day. 5’10 M 220.
I didn't see many posts specifically about motivation when I searched. But what motivates you in particular to fast and get past that first day? Losing weight sure but anything more specific?
Question: I was planning on doing a 10 day fast, first 3 days dry and finishing with a 7 day water fast. Has anyone ever broken their dry fast and then gone back into dry fasting? i.e. rehydrate on day...
Anyone else watch cooking shows when water fasting!? Sigh! this self torture buy it's still comforting somehow
I am on a 10 day fast currently and wrapping up day 6. I can say confidently, today was the hardest, far harder than day 3. Yes my mental clarity was there for work, but my body didn't feel good,...
Hey guys!! This is my first Reddit post and it's because I'm starting this water fast. I have done 2 other 3\-day water fasts and always broke them before I could reach day 4 so I'm setting myself a goal...
New to this sub/IF and have been slowly implementing intermittent fasting techniques over the last month (average of 18:6 most days). Since I started, I've broken a weight plateau, dropped a several pounds, and have generally felt good both physically...
Hello., I plan to start a 7-10 day water fast after the weekend. I have done a fast before that lasted for 10 days and it did help me quite a lot but it has been a while since I've...
I've been doing IF and sometimes prolonged fasting(10 days max). I decided to do this water fasting because I feel intoxicated, bloated and lethargic after indulging on Christmas food. Starting weight: 239lb Finished 24h about 2 hours ago. Did calisthenics...
Are you starting a new fast this week? We'll be posting this thread every Sunday, at the beginning of every calendar week, so you can check in and tell us about your plans for a fasting this week!
I might have to break my fast soon as my blood sugar is dropping and I'm not sure I can keep it up.. 10 p.m. will be my 5 day water fasting mark.. Are there certain foods I should start with...
I want to do a 1 week water fast and thought perhaps there are people willing to do it at the same time so we can chat about it and keep eachother motivated. I don't have anyone to join me...
Hi everyone. I'm new here. I want to start water fast tomorrow for at least 3 days (tried IF and OMAD before) for weight loss as a starter. I am overweight and currently on accutane. But, I can't bear the...
#Share your daily fast story thread! 📃 ⏳ **Length** of fast (*start/end/total*) ❓ **Why are you fasting?** (ex: *weight loss, other health benefits, spiritual/religious reasons*) 📝 **Notes** (*How is it going so far? Any concerns? Insights to share?*)...
I only have until I start my new job to do extended fasts so I’m in a bit of a time crunch. I’m on day 5 of a fast rn. Debating if I should break it today to go to...
From reading previous posts, people lose around 10+ lbs on 3 day dry fast and 20+ lbs on 7 days dry fast. How much weight do they regain after refeeding just from the water weight they initially lost? How much...
Hi everyone! I would like to start off by saying I’m not telling you how to do a water fast or the right way to attempt it, I’m sharing my experiences and would like to meet people with the same...
Is it possible if I stay consistent? My cw is178 lbs and I need to be 118 by the end of Aug. I'm 5'2" f. My biggest problem is that I'll stick to fasting for 10-15 days and then go back...
Day 3 of a 10 day fast. I feel good as long as I consistently drink water and take electrolytes. Been running to the bathroom all day today.....and I have my nephews choir concert coming up tonight. A three...
I'm about to hit Day 10 shortly on a long, hard dry fast. I haven't had any water contact whatsoever, minus a few drops here and there. I'm considering adding a cold plunge into an ice bath to help...
So I fasted for 15 days and it was great till day 10. At day 10 my weight plateaued and for the next 5 days it stayed the same. Ik fasting isn't just for weight loss but I'm confused af....
I'm on 48 hours of water fasting intending to get to 10 days, but I'm freaking out. I'm literally imagining myself eating lasagne, pizza, roast meat….. tell me it gets better please.