Im thinking of doing a 72 hour fast to bring in the new year and I’ve been doing a lot of reading on how to break fast (have a protein rich meal and avoid carbs). One thing I have seen...
Started a 72 Hour fast yesterday. Goal is to only consume black coffee and water. Any suggestions to help me succeed? ( I am a daily IF 18:6) https://preview.redd.it/nrpbmsjypbja1.jpg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=2a65f39924121ceefb3dd811bb87051ba079d936
Hi all! I am new to fasting and have done a 24 hour fast before no problem (just hungry ya know) and I was wondering if it’s safe to do a 72 hour fast? I think it would be a cool...
I've only recently got into fasting and did a 24 hour fast recently and have now just completed a 72 Hour Fast. It was real hard and long 3 days, I needed alot of mental strength and had to turn down...
So, I have been on a health journey since June of last year, and have been doing really well so far. I am basically always doing at least one meal a day style intermittent fasting. I occasionally add...
Hi all! planning on doing another 72 hour water fast. Who wants to join? Started around 2 hours ago. Wishing everyone here all the best!
I do 16:8 or 18:6 fasts M-F with the occasional 24 hour fast thrown in on Mondays. I want to do a 72 hour fast for the benefits such as autophagy and insulin sensitivity. However I work out a lot,...
I am using Himalayan salt for the first time and at almost the halfway point of my fast, it really makes a difference--just one crystal has an uplifting, energizing effect. I see how people can manage the longer fasts using...
Hi all, I’m doing my first 72 hour fast. It was a spur of the moment decision and I probably haven’t prepared as well as I ought to have done. My last meal was at 7pm last night, although I had...
I'm doing a 72 hour fast. My plan was to go from Sunday at noon - Wedndsday at noon. This morning I had a doctor's appointment and I had to drink an ensure (protein / fat / carbs and 350...
TLDR: First 72 hour fast after a 16 hour trial a day before, went well, had a few interesting take-aways and will do it again. Motivation is getting my body repaired after clubbing it with alcohol and stress...
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I regularly do an 18:6 before ever reading up about fasting I want to reset my immune system coming into winter so doing a 72 hour fast within next 60 days seems logical I also have aches/pains in leg for a few...
I’m about to do a 72 hour fast and was wondering can I go into the gym right after I break my fast or should I wait a day then go back in?
I. Am. So. Hungry This is the longest fast I’ve ever done, usually I do ADF for 36 - 42 hours but I thought I’d do a 72 hour fast to just say I did it, but on hour 50 this...
I usually do 24 hour fasts, five days a week. Basically OMAD. I believe this to be safe long term. I feed on weekends. I have done two 48 hour fasts in the last 9 days. Most places say it...
I [posted the other day](https://reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/comments/ws55xs/30_hours_into_a_fast_now_and_i_feel_a_calm_i_dont/) when I was a good 30 hours into my fast. I started this fast on Wednesday at 3:51 pm. I finished it on Saturday at 3:54 pm. I am proud of myself for completing this fast. The...
I'm pretty sure I've lost about 10lbs. Is that normal? I was at 312 and now I'm around 298. I was strict keto omad with 23 hour fast prior to 72 hour fast. I'm about to break my fast with...
Hi all SW - 245 CW - 345 GW - 190 M - 28 - 6ft 2 Been on keto on and off over the years decided need to hit it hard now to get healthy Been on keto since jan 1st lost...
I'm about 30 hours in since I last had food and I want to challenge myself to see how far I can take it. But I don't want to push myself to the point where I could cause permanent damage...
I’ve been doing keto with IF for about 2 months now. Did a 48 hour fast and felt great. Hubby and I want to do a 72 hour fast starting tomorrow- we got a big salad and ribeye steaks planned...
So I’ve currently doing my first 72 hour fast after hitting a Plateau in my weight loss journey. I know you lose a lot of water weight when doing this but how much fat can I expect to drop?
I had covid in 2020 and have suffered long covid for 1.5 years and although I’ve gotten a lot better I still get fatigue and autoimmune issues, I tried a 72 hour fast to really seal the deal on that...
I am six minutes in! I’ve never made it the full 72 hours before. Wish me luck and/or join me. Thank you!
The reason I’m asking is because 72 hour fast I can lose 1-3 lbs depending. I lift/cardio 4 days a week I’m 5’8 around 190 lbs. if I estimated I’m 12-14 % bf, so I’m lean what would be faster?...
So im moving to a schedule of 72 hour fast-1 refeed day-back into 72 hour fast, repeat. does my refeed day sort 'reset' all my nutrients so i wont have to be concerned with refeeding super carefully like one would after...
So I'm in the middle of a 72 hour water fast (including black coffee + tea), I'm on hour 44ish, and i've been regularly checking my blood sugar and it's consistently been 103-106 regardless of time of day. Today I...
I’ve been doing fasts for a while, working my way up to this. Is there anything I need? I have electrolytes/sodium drops, idk if there’s something else that I might need. Also any tips? Thanks!
Ignoring that one may be easier than the other (all dependent on personal preference), is there a benefit to one slightly longer fast over 3 ‘medium’ fasts? (Or vice versa)
This was testing the waters to do a routine or perhaps a longer fast (but we want medical supervision for the longer ones.) I have some quirky questions: Anyone's sense of smell get sharper into day 2? I noticed it but...
Hi everyone- I just started a 72 hour dry fast. Main goal is to heal some digestive issues I’ve had. I did a 7 day water fast about 2 weeks ago and a 7 day soft dry fast 2 years...
I literally lost .4 lbs during three day water fast. I even gained weight from day 1 to day 2. Three days out of that 72 hr fast, I gained 3.6 lbs. I also did two 48...
Hi! I want to do a 72 hour fast soon and I would love to hear your experience and if needed some tips. The longest I fasted before was around 48 hours and that went pretty well. I only got...
Going to be hard/ but body and mind needs this. Wish me luck and any motivation helps !
Im 25 kg overweight with pure fat. Discovered this snake juice diet few months ago but i didn't give it a try because i found this Cole guy too gimmicky for my liking and his SJ recipes just seemed...
Hi I've been fasting this year. 2 weeks ago I completed a 36hour fast with no problems. Then last week I completed a 48hour fast and I was going to do a 72hour fast this week. However, I read some...
I did 60 hours and I wasn't sure if I could continue so I went to work. And, I have noticed that after a long fast -- if I eat anything - about 1 hour after eating -- no matter...
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I think my other post was taken down by mistake but I have had Long Covid since early 2020 and I’m 27 F. My chronic fatigue and illness keep ruining my life and I’m so determined to heal myself, I...
I’m afraid of that little voice in my head that’s going to try to tell me that I should just eat. It can be very convincing. “Why are you doing this? Maybe this isn’t for you. Maybe it won’t be...
So I’m looking to fast this weekend, but with my schedule it’s much easier for me to break my fast after around 65 hours. Is the difference significant, as I know autophagy peaks at 72 hours?
How many days till you start losing muscle
I'm beginning a 72 hour dry fast. It won't be my first, but the first I'm doing while also having been strength training. I'm worried about losing muscle mass, and also I just hate sitting around not doing anything. I'm...
So this fast was a bit accidental. Lol. 34 yo female, 5’8”, 180lbs. I was dx with the Vid last Thursday and have felt like utter crap since then. Started feeling better after day 4. Decided that maybe I could...
Best time of the day to start a 3 day fast?
My main goal is autophagy. I'm not too concerned about BF on this one. I have my green tea, black coffee, Zevia pop and sea salt and other minerals. Can anyone suggest anything else for the fast that won't disrupt the...
I fast 22:2 a few times a month, this is my first long fast. I’ve felt great up till now. I woke up this morning shaking with my heart feeling like it’s pounding out of my chest, I had my...
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A little about me, I started this journey at #262 lbs (6'1") and am shooting for a goal weight of #182. I am not obese, per se, but i do carry a lot of extra weight. My goal is to...
I’ve been on and off IF for a while now but I’ve always found it easier to just fast for 72 hours, have one large meal (I mean really LARGE where I’d eat anything under the sun) then go back...
I completed a 72-hour fast. During the first 48 hours, I felt great with a lot of energy and a good mood. However, by the end of the 48 hours, when I went to sleep, I felt restless, my heart...
Hi, my sister's friend told me about this diet, and I thought I'd check it out. I've been looking over this subreddit and I'm finding some slang that I'm unfamiliar with - what are OMABs and rolling 48's/72's? Also if...
Back ground info: I do 24-72 hour fasts throughout. Usually I do a 24 hour fast on Monday, Tuesday to Thursday I do a 72 hour fast and I do CICO Friday-Sunday SW: 170 CW: 157 GW: 135 F/19/5’2 I want...
have always done your usual 16-8 fast. I'm currently in the transition of moving and starting a new job soon. so I have been strees eating like a mother fucker. just finished my 72-hour fast, and oh my goodness. the...
TLDR: Easier than I expected. pretty similar to a 3 day water fast except for the terrible day 1 headache. Extending to 86-ish hours because it's going well. Refeeding? idk, so much conflicting info out there... Don't feel too bad,...
Background info: I do 24-72 hour fasts throughout. Usually I do a 24 hour fast on Monday, Tuesday to Thursday I do a 72 hour fast and I do CICO Friday-Sunday SW: 170 CW: 157 GW: 135 F/19/5’2 I did 16:8...
Im new to this and i have some doubts… I’m planning to do a 72 hours fasting to see how I feel and as a challenge to my self.. I exercise a lot, some times like 4/5 hours a day,...
Hello everyone, I have been watching water fasting videos for a like 2 weeks straight and now I feel it is exactly what my body needs. Basically a reset so I can be a healthy eater after. I just wanted...
today at gym i sprain my middle finger on left hand. now it feels tender, stiff and painful and abit awkward to move. i read somewhere fasting is good for healing some stuff and bad for others. like if you have...
Need advice on how to get the first 72 hours. I've been trying to achieve it for days but I usually fail after 24 hours. Like if my last meal was 6pm yesterday, I would get insane cravings 6pm today....
Seeing routine-based fasts where people have one day a week where they eat nothing. Also seeing posts about people building up to absurd week-long fasts. Where are these regiments coming from? I've been on 16:8 for a month and it's...
Hey Everyone, How do you guys manage to do 72-hour fasts, work your typical 8-hour shift, and work out? I’m looking to get back on track, but recently accepted an offer that’ll require me to be in-office. Additionally, the gym is...
I’m currently 24 hours into a 72 hour fast. My 72 hours will be up Wednesday night. On Thursday evening im meeting someone for a drink. I haven’t had alcohol in 5 months. How do I ensure I don’t have any...
Hello everyone and I appreciate your input. I'm wanting to try fasting for health reasons and the benefits of autophagy. I read over the electrolyte information. My question is this: How often can I do a 72 hour fast? Weekly?...
I am really excited I just felt so ready to do this longer fast. My body was definitely asking for it after 2 weeks of holiday eating. I am dirty fasting and having bone Broth, pickle and saurkraught juice and...
Doing a prolonged 72 hour fast for the first time (I am overweight and have fatty liver issues/high cholesterol/high blood pressure, high calcium (likely primary hyperthryoid). I know some important things to take are electrolytes/salt, b vitamins, omega3, micronutrients, and vitamin...
I am 36 hours into a 72 hour fast, and I am having a hard time. I’ve been dealing with internal hemorrhoids for over a month now and went to the dr this week but am waiting on the specialist...
I've been eating keto for the last 31 days, exercising and doing 18/4 fasting as well as 72 hour fasting. I've lost 32 pounds(SW:250lbs CW:218.8lbs). My family is going out to dinner tomorrow (conveniently at the end of my 72...
Seen the question asked many times if Coke Zero or similar drinks are okay to drink *during* a fast but was wondering if it’s okay to drink *after* breaking your fast and during your eating window. I’m doing rolling 72...
I want to do a 15 day fast like what cole did. 10 days snake juice 5 days dry. What do you think I should start with?A 72 hour fast first and then 15 days or start the 15 days...
Starting tonight. 165 pounds. Sauna in the morning one hour(with mini break in between) and at night one hour. Everyday of the fast.
Whenever I am reading about people who do OMAD / 23hour fasts, they always mention about how important it is to meet your protein / ratio goals. Basically, combine all the nutrition you're supposed to eat that day into 1...
Let me start by saying this was supposed to be a six day fast, not a three day fast. Low and behold it was an absolutely terrible idea to watch The Menu movie lol. Shocking. Anyways I couldn’t take it...
So, I finally decided I had enough. Being a male, 6'2" and 265 pounds is a challenge... add to this starting gender affirming hormone therapy and something has to be done. I am 44 hours into my first 72...
It seems that long term fasting, in theory, would be the most effective way to lose bodyfat. I keep my blood sugar stable, insulin low, eat keto, and supplement electrolytes. I'm typically on a 20/4 fasting schedule. ...
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 a 48 hour fast a few weeks back and had no issues. I easily do 24 hour fasts. Anyways, just wanted to let you people know and feel free to share any experiences or recommendations with...
I’ve been pre diabetic for about the past 2 years. I stared intermittent fasting in may of last year. I do 20:4 (I eat dinner) with one 36 hour fast a week and an occasional 72 hour fast. I’ve lost...
I’ve been fasting for 36 hours and then OMAD for a month now and am feeling much better. My eating habits were/are very poor. I’m at high risk of type 2 diabetes and I’m approx 60lbs overweight. I recently just...
I had 2 RMR tests done to see how my metabolism changed. Figured I'd post here! 26M/5'11"/SW250/CW205/GW170 The tests were taken around the same time of the day, in the morning. Test 1 was done on a Monday and I had...
Hi, I am fasting because I want to lose 10k (SW: 68kg/150 pd, CW: 64,5/142 pd: GW: 59/130 pd, length: 173 cm) and because of autophagy. I started with a 24 hour fast, then OMAD. Now I...
I’m about 60 hours into a fast (black coffee & water). What is the longest I can go without needing supplements, electrolytes, and having to go through a slow refeeding process? 5 days, 7, 10, 14?? 35 yr old male,...
Ive attempted fasting before but I usually only last 16 hours or so before I decide to give in and eat. It doesnt help that I live with my family and they always make some very delicious food or order...
I'm curious what your dietary and metabolic preferences are, as fasters. What's your preferred diet, what are you eating most of the time (and especially between fasts), and why? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/10ps67l)
Thank you in advance to any and all replies.
Planning on doing a 72 hour fast and breaking it Friday. However im going away go cottage with a few friends this weekend and was wondering if I can have alcohol the day that I break my fast?? How should...
I did a 72 hour fast recently and at the end of it my weight was exactly the same. It doesn't make sense and it's so discouraging. Any idea why this could be happening? I did a water, green tea...
I just finished my first 72-hour fast. I felt incredible the whole time and lost 2.5 kg (5.6 lbs) in just three days! But what really shocked me is the sheer volume of electrolytes you actually need to fast successfully. In...
>Hi guys so today I am playing around with the snake diet. When I say playing around I just mean I have a chock load of 'healthy' diet foods in from a more traditional weight loss plan so I...
Its been 60 hours into my fast. Last time when i planned to do a 72 hour fast i stopped at 47 hours, as I was finding it difficult. This time however, it has and is feeling so easy. The...
Hey everyone - I been seeing alot of videos etc on fasting. I already intermittent fast subconsciously. I only eat 1-2 meals a day between noon-6pm. Won’t eat again til noon but am looking to try a 7day water fast… Is...
So I’m doing a 72 hour fast, on day 2. I needed a boost so I went to get a coffee. I read the front which said black and unsweetened, so I thought no problem. But after I finished it,...
I have 1 hour left on my 72 hour fast and I feel phenomenal! I've done several 3 day fasts in the past but never anything more than that. I guess my real question is when do I have to...
Hello! I am 36 hour in 72 hour fast. I had my last meal on Thursday at midnight, and weighed 85.9 kg on Friday morning. I somehow weighed 84.2 kg this morning, which seems a steep jump. I know most...
I’m doing a 72 hour fast and wanted to do hot yoga tomorrow night. Just shy of the 48hr mark. I feel like it would be good to sweat out a bunch of bs while my system is empty and...
So I’ve just attempted my first water fast , only consuming water and black tea , I was aiming for a minimum of 72 hours to hit the apparent immune system reset but cracked at 48 hours! How can I...