Some people suggest that 18 hour fasting is significantly better than 16 hours. Does 2 hours really make that much difference? Seems a little unlikely no? (Goal here is weight loss)
Ive started doing 18 to 19 hour fasts out of desperation due to feeling like i just cant stomach carbs and just feel bad eating. So i got onto fasting like the buddhists do that is 18 to 19 hours....
I'm super confused. Yesterday night I was in the 90s and now one hour after drinking 800ml of water with lemon and salts I'm at 114 without eating anything. 🤔 I've read a doctor saying when we fast the liver pulls...
… and I’m really starting to feel it! Drinking lots of water and reminding myself why I started and that I’m so close to the finish line 💪💥 any encouragement or tips would be very helpful right now! Also, any suggestions...
Does length of eating period matter really? For example, I completed an 18 hour fast at 1pm today and I want to start my next 18 hour fast at 6pm.
I’m 1 month into IF and started with 14:10 but found that very easy and moved to 16:8 within a week. Now, my fasting schedule is fluctuating between 16-18 hours and even up to 20 hours. My appetite has substantially...
**FINAL UPDATE:** Made it 19 days! I really really wanted to go till 21-25 but the nausea just got to be waaaaay too bad after Day 14 or so. No matter how much I chug electrolyte water I was perpetually...
Is this still a good way to see results? I know most people in this sub really push it to days even, but I'm experimenting with daily 18 hours, sometimes pushing to 20 when I can. I'm also on keto...
I finished my first 18 hour fast and feel great. Not sure what to do next though. Another 18? 20? I don't want to do next. I don't want to do too much too fast and get burned...
I am doing 18 hour fast each day and I have been timing myself from the moment I finish the last bite of my last meal. However I began to think that this really isn't the start of a fast...
It was great! I had improved muscular endurance! Wednesday I had a normal lunch after a 12 hour fast and went to the gym before dinner Thursday I had lunch and dinner after an 18 hour fast, worked out on a...
I am doing 18 hour fast each day and I have been timing myself from the moment I finish the last bite of my last meal. However I began to think that this really isn't the start of a fast...
I’m new to fasting. I’m use to eating pizza n pasta n all that everyday. A lot of ppl fast but go on keto also. Is it okay to fast but break it with carb heavy meals like pasta or...
18:6 with an eating window that opens at 5PM and closes at 11PM. I largely chose this window because I want to be able to eat dinner with my family (we're not all together for any other daily meals) and...
Howdy! I just started to do weight training 3x a week and cardio 2x a week - normally 1-2 hours into my fasting due to a tight schedule. I’m currently breaking my normal 18 hour fast by adding in a premier protein...
Was curious about the zero calories drinks breaking a fast so I brought a glucose monitor but don't really understand the science well. After my 18 hour fast, I measured my glucose and consumed a C4 energy drink (zero cal, sucralose)...
I've been fasting regularly since June, but lately I've been slacking. Decided to do a 96 hour fast to regain confidence and control. Wish me luck! Food cravings are bad right now...
I am finding it so much harder to make it to the end of my planned 18 hour fast when I am sleep-deprived. (The 2 year old let me get about 2 hours of sleep last night.) Posting for accountability....
I’m 40/f 190ish, and I want to lose around 30 pounds. I’m doing 18:6 with lunch at 12:30 and dinner at 6:30. I’m also doing a keto diet in combination. I’ve been reading a TON about fasting, including The...
Hi, I've been doing IF since Aug with great results. But I'm sluggish in the morning and want to take something similar to '5 Hour Energy' or similar. Stacker2 B12 is calorie free. Wondering if anyone knows if taking this...
My job can be pretty stressful at times. It’s a desk job and I work from home. When I get stressed, my body wants to eat. If I have a low stress day, I can hit my 18 hour fast...
Hi everyone, I'm a long-time lurker and getting ready to embark on my first IF journey. I've tried lighter fasting in the past. My biggest problem is getting hungry prior to my window as well as being able to maximize...
I am very interested in fasting and I tried time-restricted eating first (18:6). I heard a lot of health benefits of fasting and ketosis but I have some questions. If I fast for 18 hours and then eat carbs, doesn't that...
This doesn’t happen often, but sometimes my eating window is throw off because of scheduling conflicts, or an outing. For example on a 18:6 fast, I may eat earlier in the day, but then also have a late dinner, so...
Despite having done so much research into intermittent fasting and calorie restriction, I’m still super unclear on some of the mechanisms of the two: i If the role of intermittent fasting in fat loss is to lower insulin so that the...
After reading multiple articles including the wiki of this sub, I decided to give 16-8 IF a try. Let me give you the context first. I am not an overweighed person. I have no plan to lose weight. What I...
* **Type** of fast (water, juice, smoking, etc.) * **Context** of fast (start, end, day x of y, etc.) * **Length** of fast (8 hours, 3 days, etc.) * **Why?** What you hope to accomplish with your fast * **Notes** How is it going...
* **Type** of fast (water, juice, smoking, etc.) * **Context** of fast (start, end, day x of y, etc.) * **Length** of fast (8 hours, 3 days, etc.) * **Why?** What you hope to accomplish with your fast * **Notes** How is it going...
Does metabolism really start to slow after 3 days of fasting? What do you guys tend to find? I tend to do rolling 48 hour fasts time to time because of this reason, but have the chance this week to do a...
I've been shaky and dizzy. Am hour 18 of fast. Very non fat adapted. High carb meal yesterday. Had lots of snake juice, aka electrolytes.
I’ve been fasting for quite some time, but I’ve been struggling recently with fatigue. What hour does energy really kick in for you? 18? 20? More? I’m wondering if I need to lengthen my fasts. I eat relatively balanced and healthy,...
Hi, Im planning on doing a 18:6 hour fast I will eat lunch at 12pm, then a snack at 2/3pm then dinner at 5pm. I plan on eating healthy like veggies and protein. Will I lose weight from this?
Hey if-ers- I’ve been doing intermittent fasting for a little over 2 months. Usually 18 hour fasts sometimes more. This weekend my best friend came up and I decided to just not fast this weekend. Today I feel terrible. My stomach...
In my previous stint, I (finally) had a lot of success actually sticking to my fasting schedule, but am considering giving myself more leeway. For those that take cheat days or short breaks from IF, how long or often do...
I have been doing intermittent fasting since the beginning of the summer. I have been doing 17 to 18 hour fasts then having a 6 hour window to eat. I feel it has helped me but I still get...
I’ve been consistently fasting for about a month - at least 16:8, but lately have been reaching 17 or 18 hours more and more. My issue is not so much the fasting window as much as the feeding window - I’m...
I just started IF this Monday for weight loss purposes but also because I really like the self discipline it encourages. This is the first time I've fasted, in the past I would do random 24hour fasts all the time...
So I'm doing IF to reduce insulin resistance. Right now I'm doing 3 days of 18 hour fasting, alternating days. I usually just drink water or coffee during my fast with no sweeteners or supplements. Wednesday last week I discover...
Let the struggle begin. Christmas parties, family gatherings, etc. I own that it’s my decision to not fast during that time (and I do guilt myself). Anyone share the struggle? I keep trying to tell myself that it’s a bad...
I was always into fitness/bodybuilding and a low-carb diet is the best way to lose some fat. I did it a few times, but around 2000 it was mainly low-carb, low-fat, high-protein. Do you remember those negative articles about low-carbing,...
#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?*)...
Fortunately, coffee is allowed when doing intermittent fasting. So let's have a coffee together every day and talk about our daily struggles and joys. Comment this thread with some of those suggestions: **\*Success\*:** Comment your success of the day, can be an NSV...
I reach the 16-18 fasting period and my hypochondria kicks in. I feel like my blood sugar will plummet or I’ll just collapse at work. Any tips? Starting with 16:8
As the title says; I work a job serving at a restaurant and my hours fluctuate to early mornings and late nights. It’s kinda hard to eat at my job because of the work flow so I usually eat when...
If this is answered elsewhere on the sub please just link the post. Let’s say an app like MFP says I need to eat a max of 1980 calories per day in order to lose 2 pounds a week. What’s...
I am currently doing 48 hour fasts and then eating until I lose my desired amount of weight. I’ve only been doing this for 2 weeks so far and have noticed some difference. Am I being impatient or maybe doing...
Hi so i started IF a month ago and its been going fine i dont think ive broken it once Im not wven that hungry right now and my eating period starts at 12 (in 1.5hrs) do u think its ok...
Hello Everyone, (M/32/270 pounds) I want to start intermittent fasting (OMAD), but I do not want to do keto. Maybe I would go low carb (60g carbs per day). 1)Is IF without keto useless ? 2) Is going low carb not...
24F, I'm going to try out 16:8 IF, but because of school and work, I can only do the following timings: • mon, thurs, fri 11am-7pm • tues, wed 8am-4pm • weekends 9am-5pm Will this still work? Or does it have to be...
I am just starting IF, and so far I am amazed at the marathon fasting. Question from a newbie, was at 12:12, now 14:10. During your eating window do you continue to eat even if your full? I wasn’t sure...
Tried to dry-fast but gave into my cravings a couple of times now. I’m determined to do it. I’ve done it before, but last few times have just sucked cuz my fam talks me out of it. Started a 80...
I’m one week in. It hasn’t been perfect but I’ve fasted between 15-18 hours each day. I noticed yesterday and today that my appetite has really reduced this week. Which is nice. I need to clean it up more tho,...
Nausea after fast break Hey guys, I need some fasting advice / help. I fasted 2 years ago regularly, including fasting for 48 hours 3 times a week. I really wanted to get back to it, because I felt really...
I read the group Wiki. I never eat breakfast, have a light lunch, and a light dinner before 6pm. So, every day, without realizing it, I do 12 to 18 hour fasts (the only drink I drink is water, or...
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* **Type** of fast (water, juice, smoking, etc.) * **Context** of fast (start, end, day x of y, etc.) * **Length** of fast (8 hours, 3 days, etc.) * **Why?** What you hope to accomplish with your fast * **Notes** How is it going...
Any difference? I like to eat around my workouts which are in the morning, so I figure I’ll skip dinner and stop eating after 1pm and have a hearty breakfast the following day before I lift weights
#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?*)...
For context I've been fasting since late 2018-early 2019. Started off with 16h fasts and worked my way to OMAD(1h eating window). Went from 106kg to 80 over the course of all this. Since April this year things have been...
Like to know everyone’s fasting plan when we all get to spend time with our friends & families. How are you going to maintain your fasts?
#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?*)...
just want to share a frightening experience, as i decided to do a home workout during a fast. i was like 36 hours into the fast, had an electrolyte drink before the workout and in between sets, but afterwards I...
* **Type** of fast (water, juice, smoking, etc.) * **Context** of fast (start, end, day x of y, etc.) * **Length** of fast (8 hours, 3 days, etc.) * **Why?** What you hope to accomplish with your fast * **Notes** How is it going...
38F, 5’6, sw 208, cw 154, gw 130-135 I’ve been eating garbage the past 2 weeks, after losing 50lbs over the past year. Halloween candy, oven fries, just lots more carbs and sugar. Went from 155-158 between 10/27-11/6 and felt a...
Curious, can one follow fasting -14:10 or 16:8 during the week and still be fine to not follow on the weekend(even though you are tracking a calorie deficit)
Hi, I’ve struggled with my weight for a long time. I am 5’1”. This time last year I was successfully losing weight and was down to 127 pounds. Then I caught covid and dealt with long covid, as well as...
So for the last 5 days I've been fasting 18 hours a day and I feel like I'm getting more bloated rather than losing Wieght, should I move onto no food for a few days or drinking less water or...
Should I expect to see some weight loss if I have been doing 18:6 with no change to my diet? The only exercise I do is chair burpees every other day for 20 min. Next step to include...
I am a male, 23 years old and 5’10”. I started around 204 lbs and just weighed in at 193.7 lbs exactly a month later but I look and feel the same. Doing 18 hour fasts and keto for about...
For those that have cut sugar while fasting how has that changed your results? Probably going to answer some of my question myself but when I first discovered fasting I had already cut sugar and the weight literally fell off...
maybe i’m just not making any sense right now I’ve been IF’ing now for just about a week or so and i’m doing anywhere from 16 to 18 hour fasts I noticed that when I do eat and drink in...
I'm trying to build up to OMAD and then 24 hour fasting slowly by fasting for 14,16 and 18 hours. But I experience gastric issues and acidity when I cross 18 hours without food. Is it just me or anyone...
Hey everyone, I’m a male, in my mid-20s, 5’9,” and a little over 240 lbs. First timer, currently on my 4th week of IF Week 1 — I experimented with 15:9 Week 2-3 — was able to do between 16-18 hours of fasting...
I have been pretty successful at IF, following a 18:6 or 20:4 routine 6 days out of the week for the past year. I’ve been wanting to complete longer fasts, but I don’t think I’ve made it past 24 hours....
I've heard that it isn't sustainable fasting everyday and that actually fasting 3-4 days a week is better? Doing 18 hour intermittent fasts.
Hi all! I’d like to see if anyone had a similar experience. Ive been doing 18-6 hour fasts most days of the week for a few weeks now, and decided to try a 24 hour fast for the first time. I...
I would like to know how and the what nots and the possible disadvantages or health risks
I’m a beginner at IF, today’s my third day. Been fasting 16-18 hours past two days and I was aiming to fast for 18 hours today, but at the 6th hour mark I accidentally ate a small 1 inch piece...
I've never fasted longer than 18 hours, but the last few weeks I've been so depressed and eating horrible everyday. I'm getting back on track. I'm thinking of starting with a 48 hour fast. It just feels like I...
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’ve done IF and keto off and on for 3 years and I’ll tell ya- once im off the IF Wagon I completely forget all the rules when i need to start up again! like jekyll and hyde. 🫤 My...
Hi all, I am at a BMI of 43 so my doctor has prescribed me 37.5 mg of phentermine this week. So far so good, with hunger gone and energy + mental clarity. To take full advantage of these benefits: I...
I'm a Muslim and have experience of fasting. However, is it safe for a first timer like me to go full 18 hours of not eating anything? I'm using an app and weigh about 78 kg which is roughly...
I see these success stories on this platform all the time of people losing 10lbs a month (not the first month water weight) I am wondering what you guys did? What did you eat? How many calories were you eating? What...
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!
* **Type** of fast (water, juice, smoking, etc.) * **Context** of fast (start, end, day x of y, etc.) * **Length** of fast (8 hours, 3 days, etc.) * **Why?** What you hope to accomplish with your fast * **Notes** How is it going...
I am doing somewhere between 16 and 18 hours of fasting most days. The zero app tells me I'm in fat burning after 16 hours, but thats a generic time. How would I know if my metabolism is slow and...
Very new to IF and hoping for weight loss and to reshape my relationship with food (stress/ emotional eating). I've tried calorie restriction and keto but found them difficult to stick to and annoying to have to think about food...
When doing a 24+ hour fast, I get a dull aching pain in my back on the left side only. It’s midway on my back, a couple of inches below the scapula and increases when I take a deep breath....
* **Type** of fast (water, juice, smoking, etc.) * **Context** of fast (start, end, day x of y, etc.) * **Length** of fast (8 hours, 3 days, etc.) * **Why?** What you hope to accomplish with your fast * **Notes** How is it going...
I'm only on week 3 of IF and I'm mostly doing 18:6 and so far so good. I'd like to mix in a 24 hour fast but just logistically how do other people add that into their week. I eat...
I've only done a one day fast before. I'm about 250 lbs and aiming for 120. This morning, about 15 hours in, I'm dealing with stomach acid being painful and nauseating. On here to document the progress and talk with...
Im not new to fasting at all. Used OMAD to lose 55ibs, but I have 40ibs or so to go. I have been doing 18-20 hour fasts for the past week to get back into the swing of things....
Still a newbie here… going from eating whatever/whenever lifestyle to IF has been amazing & I am loving this structure & benefits. How did you guys learn how to “listen” more to your body: I’m feeling like heartburn/reflux recently but...
I tried Googling this but Google didn’t get me. I always fast between 18-21 hours, and almost never break my fast early, but sometimes, due to schedule conflict/feeding my family, I start my fast an hour or two (or three)...
Ever since I started going to the gym I’ve noticed that I get hungry more often and eat more during my eating window to prevent myself from getting too hungry and so sometimes id go to bed bloated. I have...
I started IF 5 days ago, sticking to 16/8 currently. I was searching around online etc., but can't seem to find a proper answer to these questions that are bugging me: When does the eating period actually begin? Does it begin...
Hello everyone, I'm 7 days into my IF journey. 16/8. I've been extremely fatigued and experiencing constant headaches. My meals consist mainly of veggies, protein and very little carbs. I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong or it's simply withdrawals...
I am trying fasting for the first time, and considering I never done it I am not doing too bad. The only thing am worried about is that I am not consistent with the window, I don’t break...
I have been trying to lose weight and body fat . I have been lifting and doing about 25 minutes of cardio every other day. Everyday I try to get at least 10,000 steps in. I've drank nothing but water...