I'm looking for someone willing to do a 5 day water fast with me so we can chit chat and motivate ourselves through it. I'm a 20 yo female and I did my last water fast like half a year...
Hello everyone, I would like to share my experience with a 5-day water fast and some of the benefits that I have not had before. I started my water fast 5 days ago. Before that, I made the last such...
How much muscle can I expect to lose during a 5-7 day water fast? I work out 3-4 times a week (lifting) but really want to do a cleanse for my body and spirit. I’ve tried researching how much muscle...
Has anyone experienced a change in their menstrual cycle after doing a long fast? My cycle has shortened by a week and a half/two weeks since I did a 5 day water fast and I was just wondering if anyone...
Starting weight: 315 pounds. Current weight: 298 pounds. Today is day 5 of my water fast. Today, I have officially beat my record of 5 days of water fasting! I feel absolutely fantastic! I feel really good! No tiredness, no fatigue,...
Hey! Do you lovely people feel that breaking a fast with a small amount of avocado, chicken breast and kimchi would be okay? After a glass of warm water with ACV in? My broth won't be ready in time and...
As I start writing this I'm exactly halfway through my first ever water fast. I started on this because my system needs some kind of reboot. Because of the job I work, I had to spend 5 weeks in hotel room...
Hooo am I feeling the pinch rn! I'm 42 hours in, this is the furthest I've gotten in a fast since 2020 - since then I've mostly done IF, 24 hrs or 36 hrs. Fighting the urge to eat even...
What were your results? Tips and tricks for getting through? Hoping to shrink my stomach and loose some pounds! I want my body to use my fat as fuel. Does this actually happen when not eating? Also have a greater...
10/31 to 10/3 or 10/4 I am doing this fast as a challenge for myself. Trying to do at least 5 days. In the morning a cup with a shot of warm water , ACV, ginger, and cayenne pepper. ...
Hey redditors, I just tried water fasting from the 17th to the 21st, but had to break the fast today after I started getting weak. I previously did my first fast from the June 3rd to June 6th, and it was great,...
Am I doing something wrong? Been taking electrolytes and magnesium. Drinking water. This is my second time doing a water fast and the last one felt so much better.
the most I've done is 56 hours and feel ready to go beyond. either the 72 hour or 5 day. Which one would maximize benefits or does autophagy really peak at 72 hours?
Would love accountability friends to help push through this fast starting right now. Let’s make the lat bit of the year count! Edit: made a group for fasting support, talk about anything related to fasting. Send me a message and I...
What can i say to myself? And keeps you guys going? What do you say to remind yourself that you must keep going?
I was wondering if some of you have some tips to remain mentally strong douring a long fast? I feel fine while fasting, I don't even feel muh hunger but I struggle really hard mentally , specially after the first...
Hi everyone. This community has been super helpful for me to get back into fasting. I used to water fast two days a week to manage my weight and shifted to eating lower calories and a balanced diet over time. But...
Hoping not to lose too much weight, this is mainly for the health benefits, I normally do 3 day dry fasts every so often, this is my first week long fast, is it safe for me to transition to a...
Okay so my last meal was at 3am Sunday morning Bc I woke up hungry and I knew that I wasn’t gonna be eating for 7 days. If I could get down to 130-135lbs I would be so happy. It’s...
I recently finished a 5 day water fast. The goal was 7-10 days but I stopped early. I'd like to go at it again this month to finish the goal... The 5 day fast was quite easy actually, felt great the...
For some reason I kept reading from people online and even "educational" videos that after 2-3 days the hunger either completely goes away or is greatly lessened. This feels super misleading in my experience, I did push past the 3rd...
Hi all, First time posting, so looking for some advice. I’ve been interested in fasting and have researched it for the past few years, but have never gone longer than 16/8. Recently, I’ve been having some serious stomach issues- waking...
So I took my blood sugar reading 1 day after my 5 day fast. Yesterday I ate mostly high protein and 2 ww fiber one bars, black beans and Shitake mushrooms. .. nothing way high in sugar,and when I...
Started what was supposed to be a 5-7 day water fast for the sake of autophagy to hopefully improve some autoimmune symptoms I was experiencing but it didn't go to plan. On day 2, I had some exogenous ketones to get...
As hour 96 approaches, I think to myself, “Well Self, we’re about to beat our record for longest recent extended fast.” The hunger Prangs seem like they have subsided. My face looks like it’s thinning our right now. Learned yesterday...
I want to do a 5-day water fast but the problem is it's my brother's birthday on the 3rd day of fasting... So I might have to drink some vodka with water ... Is that okay? Like will it affect...
I want to do a 5-day water fast but the problem is it's my brother's birthday on the 3rd day of fasting... So I might have to drink some vodka with water ... Is that okay? Like will it affect...
Hello, ladies & gents. I am a 38 F 5'10 224 lb (yikes) wishing for a child in the near future. I am having a hard time keeping up the motivation over longer spans of time although I can fast...
So I enjoy the 5+ day water fast. I lose fat, and as long as I don't binge afterward, all is good. I'm trying to crush another 30 pounds of weight. I enjoy lifting. But,...
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Little bit of context. I lost 20 lbs doing a 5 day water fast. I ended it because my stomach kept having this terrible pain (not the im hungry pain but the somethings wrong pain, kept having acid reflux). Fast...
Hello All, Tomorrow i will be starting a 5 day water fast. I plan on lifting 2 days during that window. Will I be losing much muscle in that process even though I'm doing heavy lifting to stimulate the muscles in...
I recently did my first 5 day water fast. After breaking I was absolutely ravenous and in the 2 weeks that followed put all the weight back on plus a couple of pounds extra. Not too long ago I experimented...
I'm currently in a 5 day water fast and contemplating going 7 days, however I'm wondering what the benefits besides weight loss are and if it's negligible. 2 more days as far as autophagy, insulin, cell rejuvenation, immune system, intestinal etc...
I had posted on here about wanting to be 130 pounds from 165 by February. I now weight 147 but it’s like I’m still squishy. I only did one 5 day water fast and one 9 day water fast. Now...
Like now I’m currently on the 3rd day of a 5 day water fast. I wanted to go longer, but I know I’ll have to break it on Friday because I’m going to a party. I’ll start water fasting again...
Hey everyone, I am on day 3 of a 5 day water fast, I woke up this morning with an elevated heartbeat, Sort of feels like I just got done with a set of cardio and my heartbeat was elevated...
I’ve recently decided to get back into fasting, as I’ve always practiced intermittent fasting and some prolong fasting. But right now I’m day 2 into a 5 day water fast because I have a weigh in for the military. My...
Well pretty much that, I did one successful 5 days water fast but would love to do 7 days. Do you have any tips or experience on adding 2 days? I felt ready to eat in my fifth day so...
I really want to be able to make it through a 5 day water fast. I’ve done 3 days multiple times but by the third day I’m throwing up and close to passing out and end up eating a piece...
Hi! So I did a 5 day water fast, and then I got my period, and all bets were off. I had chips and guacamole and some apples to break the fast. It hurt. Then I got...
Has anyone tried this? I’m just coming off a 5 day water fast and my swelling / joint pain was so much less on day 3-5 but once I start eating again the pain comes right back within a few...
I would like some advice on whether it is a good idea to weight train whilst I am on a 5 day water fast. I usually train 4-5 times a week followed by cardio. What would be suitable or should I...
Cholesterol scare. 5 day water fast prepare! 32, F, cholesterol of 6.6, height, 166cm SW 104kg, CW, 102.4kg. GW: 60kg (someday maybe lol) stage: Prefast. I like fasting. I have done 50+ now and it helped me to loose weight. I...
Tomorrow will be the end of my 5 day water fast. I’ve been drinking at least 64 oz (2 full nalgene bottles) of water per day with electrolytes. I’m 5’7, 232 lbs. A total of 5 lbs lost. How can...
Good day, I've been looking into water fasting more seriously for my health and I had a few questions. it seems a lot of these fasts are long-term (>14 days) and I was wondering about the effects of several short-term fasts....
Hey everyone... So I'm day 3 into my (hopefully) 5 day water fast. This afternoon I have a private Muay Thai class which usually kicks my ass (think drown in your own sweat intense). I've been doing pretty well so...
Hi. So at first I was very sceptic. In fact I was convinced a 5 day water fast just can't be healthy: your body needs energy (calories, fat, etc.) to survive. So going without food for several days seemed simply...
I’m able to recover in a couple hours after a 48hr DF. Maybe I don’t eat a giant OMAD but I go back to carnivore with no problems. After a 5 day water fast, however, I have to carefully eat...
Hey all Typical backstory, come from overweight family, not obese myself but have never really been in shape either. The closest I came to my ideal weight was by using long fasts in the past. Calorie restriction on a daily basis...
Hello! Hope everyone is doing okay today. I’m 24 and female and recently discovered there’s a page for fasting. I’ve done fasting on and off for years when I started getting into sports in high school and afterwards. I’m currently...
•I am female 5’10 around 210 pounds
If I work out while water fasting (currently day 5 on water fast and still have some fat to lose), will I lose all of my muscle? (Still, I don’t go all out, like 2x12 deadlifts, arm raises, squats, etc....
#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?*)...
Hey I just got to day 5 of my fast and I cant get any water in me. I dont feel thirsty at all (previous days I drank about 1,5 litres every day). Also when I try to force myself drink...
Stats: M | 5'10" | SW: 331.6 lbs | CW: 289.6 lbs I'm genuinely at a loss here. At the start of December, I posted [my November water fasting update](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/comments/r6gaa7/november_water_fasting_progress_471h_total/) where I was losing weight at a pretty good pace (accounting...
I'm doing a 5 or 7 day water fast (still haven't decided), and today is day 4. I read that people have more energy and feel less hungry on day 4. I'm experiencing the complete opposite. I'm as hungry as...
I want to try to start having a baby in a few months. I’m overweight and have never cycled regularly. Is there any research out there about fasting protocols that increase fertility? I know keto does good things and was...
Hello, I am water fasting 16-17hrs per day for last 3 months and last weekend I did successful 5 days water fast. I am thinking of stopping water intake during my daily fasting. Would I have any benefits over water fasting...
My cravings for snacks/sweets have decreased massively
I’m about to start a 5 day water fasting. I’be never gone longer than 3 days before. My question is do I need to take electrolytes or vitamins during the 5 days or is it fine to just drink water?
Hey everyone, I just finished a 5 day water/ electrolyte fast yesterday. I broke the fast with broth throughout the day and then tofu, broccoli, carrots, snap peas, green beans and brown rice. Today I feel great energy wise and...
Hey guys, I need your advice and guidance. I´m trying to heal my skin issues. I have done a 7 day dry fast in september and since then I´ve been doing 2 or 3 day dry fast every week. So...
I do a 6 day PPL split and try to run 3x a week, would this be realistic to continue during a 5-10 day water fast?
#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?*)...
...the fasting or trying to drink these salty electrolyte mixes. Started a new 5 day water only fast last night after receiving my Snake Juice Electrolyte packs. Mixes one packet in 1L of water and added 4 squirts of Mio 0cal...
So basically im 500lbs (226.7 kg) and i want to do rolling 5’s with 2 days off to refeed. I’ve been seeing so many opinions on how to refeed but what should I honestly do. I really want to lose...
#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?*)...
Has anybody here done a water fast after a 5 day DF and how long would be ideal? Edit: i'm on day 4 of DF and planning to do a 3 day WF after day 5th DF but was wondering if...
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 am doing a 7.5-day water fast (on day 5). I will be ending it by three days of a juice fast, and I am considering adding Prolon on at the end of that. It looks like you start with...
Can dry fasting help heal old injuries? Like ligament damage that causes shoulder pain, knee pain, back pain, etc? If so, how many days would you recommend dry fasting for and is there any good schedule to incorporate dry fasting?...
Hey guys - I’ve been fasting for quite some time and it has blessed my life in so many ways. I used to be over 200 lbs - tried every diet out there - stumbled upon keto a few years...
* **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...
#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 know this is probably too much but could I break my fast with a 2lb chuck roast? I have been dreaming about it all day.
I’m 5’10 200 lbs This will be a soft dry fast I will take showers/baths I have done water and dry fast in the past I won’t be working out during this fast My goal weight is 160 lbs
Hello, since i started doing a 5/6 day of fasting every now and then i dropped almost 34kg and i am also reporting great improvement on psoriasis. when i eat i eat mostly Lamb chops and asparagus, salads and wild game....
I am thinking of losing some weight and fasting this week... Will it be better to do 5 days omad or 3 days water fasting? Which will make me lose more weight? Which one do you guys prefer? Water fasting...
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 am 6’ 2”, male, and currently 178 lbs on day 5 of water fast. I started at around 186 lbs. The only thing I am alarmed about is that I was keto before starting the fast so I shouldn’t have...
How do you do it ? For me, it's mostly 16:8, 18:6, I try really hard to eliminate added sugars, I hydrate a lot, I drink coffee during my fast. I don't avoid carbs. I try to eat...
#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?*)...
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#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 have completed a 14 day water fast this past December and was quite happy with my results, I went from 200 to 182,5. After my refeed I weigh 188,5 and was able to maintain that weight throughout the holidays. Fast...
Has anyone on here fasted and dramatically dropped a ton of weight and kept it off? I need to drop about 1/2 to slightly more of my weight for multiple reasons and I just wanted to see if anyone else...
I’m a male 5ft 7in. 27 years old. Weight about 186 lbs. Would like to get down to a Lean And mean 170 lbs. Currently in a police academy. Very active, lot of PT in the mornings and during 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?*)...
Hello and greetings from day 5 of a water fast, I was always of the mind that there are no added benefits to dry fasting over water fasting and that in reality dry fasting longer than 24 hours is unsafe. I...
Hi all, I’m fairly new to fasting. I’ve mostly been doing OMAD and have completed two 48 hr fasts. It’s been about two weeks and I’ve lost like 8-10 pounds. I really love this way of eating because it doesn’t...
HI, HOW CAN I LOSE 20 KG IN 59 DAYS? IF I FAST FOR 59 DAYS I LOSE THEM?
Hello I just started my water fast I don't have an end date in mind I'll keep fasting as long as I can My weight is 101.2kg and my goal is 70kg I'm going to use this electrolytes (in the pictures) Do you recommend something else? Should...
If you were chaining prolonged fasts, say 3 to 6 days, between a couple of days OMAD, where OMAD calories would at least meet total usage for the day or even a slight surplus, would this lead to a metabolic...
Hey everyone. I am 40yo and was diagnosed with T2D 3 years ago. They immediately put me on several meds since my BG was 495. I immediately dove into the world of diabetes and learned a ton. Soon after I...
Preface: I know one of the goals of the snake diet is to remove the need for medications, and I don't need to be reminded of the harmful aspects of amphetamine use. I've done quite a bit of experimenting over...
#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, I'm into day 5 of my water fast, and the past 2 days especially when I sleep, I've been hearing a pulsating noise within my ears that sounds like a heart beat. It obviously isn't my my heartbeat and...
SW181 CW 171 GW 150s This is my third week fasting 6 days a week I’ve lost 5 pounds the first week and 5 pounds the second. This week I’m on day 4 of fasting and started my period no...
So I have been doing regular 5.5-day water fasts with 1.5 days refeeds for the last 6 weeks. WF 8 pm Sunday to 8 am Sat, Eating window 8 am Sat to 8 pm Sun. For week 7 I have started...