With the rise in nonalcoholic beverages, I'm curious if there's any difference from someone switching to solely drinking NA beers (0.5% ABV or less), to someone who does not drink any alcoholic beverages at all. I'll see articles suggest that...
What does more damage to public health alcohol consumption or (full sugar) soda consumption?
This question sounds f'kd up and cigarettes arent really nutrition related but its in the realm of health so.. and im not promoting anything nor i like any of those but i have seen so many people on this sub...
I know some of you are probably rolling your eyes already, but we need to have a real talk. ​ I used to listen to Cole talk about how coffee and alcohol were both dangerous in his livestreams, nodding to myself...
I know drinking causes weight gain but I was wondering if some alcohol is better than others? What’s the “healthiest” way to drink? (although no heavy drinking is really healthy) It’d also be nice if it was cheap!
Sorry if this is a stupid question, I know alcohol is terribly unhealthy and that the healthiest option is to avoid it altogether. But say hypothetically you had to drink an entire bottle of clear hard liquor in a few days,...
I want to do a pretty extended water fast, aiming for around 30 days. Problem is usually I need alcohol to fall asleep. Would not eating anything, burning 500-600kcal everyday doing cardio then drinking those calories be a good idea?...
I understand calories are from carbs, fats, and proteins. But I’m starting to see alcohol saying “0 carbs, 0 fat, 0 protein” but they will have calories. I always assumed alcohol calories are a subset of carbs. Can anyone clarify...
What's the verdict on the ground in terms of alcohol and the effectiveness of intermittent fasting for weight loss? Does it sabotage your efforts or can you have the odd cheeky drink at weekends? What's your experience been?
I’m not sure if this is the best subreddit for this, but interested to hear other’s thoughts (if you have a better subreddit to suggest, please let me know) So as we are becoming increasingly aware, a lot of standards for...
Is there any guidance on how long you should wait to drink alcohol after a workout so that it has the least amount of detrimental affects on recovery or on the efficacy of the workout? Is there a difference if...
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’m a 26yo male with healthy lifestyle: regular exercise, sufficient sleep, no smoking nor drinking. But my alcohol tolerance is very low. I’m thinking about adding alcohol into daily diet, could be a beer, or a glass of wine. Will that benefit...
Hi! Today was day 3 I started IF 16-8, first 2 days went great however today I broke fast with 3 pints of beer . Will this hinder progress this week? I've decided to cut out alcohol from now, just wondering about...
Hello all, I’m so glad I joined this sub. I started my IF journey before my wedding and it’s so motivational! I am wondering how you all handle alcohol when it comes to IF. I don’t drink often but on...
I plan to start a water fast tomorrow morning (Wednesday morning) and this is my first fast. I will not break the fast until Saturday morning, but I plan on attending a party on Saturday night and there will be...
Hey everyone! New to the sub. I am a 5’3 F weighing about 137 currently. My goal weight is 125-130. I have been doing anywhere from 16:8 to 20:4 everyday for about three weeks now. My last meal ends at...
Okay so I’m assuming it’s a given that hard liquor (~40% ABV) would have a net negative effect on one’s hydration. But surely an alcoholic beverage with like, 3.5% ABV would still have a net positive effect on hydration, right?...
I’ve watched a couple videos from researchers on drinking during eating windows. To be honest, they were confusing to me and went over my head haha so I just wondering what you guys as individuals do in terms of drinking...
What are the nutritional benefits and drawbacks of non alcoholic beer, if the person drinking it isn’t afraid of carbs? it’s a fermented product, so it must have gut benefits.
I recently finished reading The Obesity Code and was blown away by the powerful systems-thinking Dr. Fung applied to the discussion of obesity. I appreciated his multifactorial lens, but was a little shocked the book did not have a more...
When articles say that alcohol can raise triglycerides, is it actually the alcohol (i.e., ethanol) responsible for this, or are they saying that consuming alcohol can lead to excess calorie consumption and therefore increases triglycerides? There is no real distinction...
Any advice? I realized this tonight. I only have 200 to 300 calories of alcohol a night, but they are empty calories of course, and the difference between me being satiated and too hungry to sleep.
Been intermittent fasting for over a month now, the Fastic app reporting my average daily fast being 17.5 hrs. Anyhow, had not drank any alcohol since Oct.28th. Starting fasting Nov.4 and feeling good, haven’t missed a day. ...
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Hi, I've been fasting for 14 days and was planning to go out and have a few drinks tomorrow after I've broken my fast with a small meal, but worried what that might to to my body. I don't want...
I've been working on cutting back on the alcohol, but I find it too much fun to give up entirely. Sometimes the amount can raises some eyebrows, but I have solidified the habit of only drinking on weekends, and working...
Idk if it's just a USA thing or not but like...they contain calories and macro and micronutrients, so why don't they have nutrition labels? How does one find info on such things when the alcohol websites don't even have it...
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...
I looked around for posts about this, but most revolve around the likelihood of overeating when drunk, alcohol calories on top of daily calories, more likely to spend a day doing nothing, etc. Alcohol does hinder sleep and workout quality, may...
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...
Potentially dumb question here but have to ask in case there's any interactions.... Does Inactive Brewer's Yeast contain any alcohol? Even a negligible amount? I'm referring to the powder type stuff sold as a supplement rather than the type used for...
Hey everyone, so I’ve extremely cut back on alcohol, I used to drink probably 3 times a week, now I drank Saturday night for the first time in almost a month. My progress weight and gym wise has been good...
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I notice that obviously you get drunk easier but it seems like it takes me days to get back on track and I feel drained.
I read this somewhere. Is it true? What other things mess with MPS? I also read cold baths? Thanks folks.
Hi. I'm laying here wanting to sleep and i get this odd question into my mind. If we disregard the need of vitamins, minerals etc. (All handled by pills or something calorie free), and you have access to water. Would a...
Hello everyone!! I started IF and its my 2nd month but on Saturday its my birthday. In my country , i have to celebrate my birthday with my friends drink etc. cant dodge this! Which alcohol+beverage has the less calories...
I am currently working on a research project, here are the details. This research is being conducted by Dr. Christopher J. Budnick and Deven Diaz in the Psychology Department, at Southern Connecticut State University. In this study, you will be asked...
Let’s say I am adding 70Kcals worth of white wine to my dish but as I cook it down the alcohol evaporates. Does this mean that the energy content of the evaporated alcohol also “leaves”?
Given the rising cost of living, I've decided to save money by ~~not eating for 3 days of the week~~ taking my health into my own hands and avoid potential future medical bills. I've heard lots of great things about...
So I've finished my first week of 5:2, and it went well. But since it's Christmas and i have a bunch of parties to attend, it's really tough to abstain from drinking and i feel really bad, but last night...
How much did cutting out alcohol help your progress? I regularly fast 18:6 or 20:4 - After losing 15lbs I plateaued and didn't fast consistently, however my caloric intake was still 1200-1500, and meals were always late in the day....
Does anyone know WHY drinking alcohol impacts the body so different when IF? I know for a fact losing weight has NOTHING to do with 1. weight loss - only lost 4 pounds in last 6weeks 2. Because your fasted- I...
I’m really curious to see if any of you have been able to still partake in alcohol and still lost weight, or if I’m gonna have to go sober for this. I am prepared to cut back on alcohol for...
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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...
There is a lot of misinformation in the nutrition field that are sometimes even dangerous, what nutrition myths we need to be careful of?
I’m just about to finish a rolling 72 and it’s my friends birthday party tomorrow. If I broke my fast with spam and pickles at lunch and was very well hydrated, would it be okay to get drink in the...
Im almost done with my 5 day dry fast and the day after I break it I’m having a family party. Is it too soon to drink alcohol 24 hours after the dry fast ended?
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...
So at the moment I'm doing a water fast (3-5 days) and then I'll eat for a few days and hit another fast again (rinse and repeat the process until at my goal weight). If I was, say over 24...
Hello. I want to ask when it's a good time to start dry fasting after a weekend binge of hard drugs (MDMA and Cocaine) and alchol. I'm not a regular user these days since I started my own business and...
So at the moment I'm doing a water fast (3-5 days) and then I'll eat for a few days and hit another fast again (rinse and repeat the process until at my goal weight). If I was, say midway through...
Hey everyone. Been doing IF for a few months now and I’m about 35lbs down and just can’t break past that. I’m still nowhere near at a healthy weight so that isn’t it. I drink sugar free energy drinks every day....
I’m still in the very beginning of my journey but I’ve noticed that this lifestyle seems to make it easier to resist going back to bad habits. It would be fun and inspiring to hear which habits you’ve managed to...
Hello there, does anybody here know if there are some health risks associated with alcohol consumption and fasting?
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...
me and my girlfriend were talking and i said that if there was a beer on the market that was low in calories like a michelob ultra but had like 5 grams of protein that it would do great on...
With zero proof alcohols becoming more popular as of late, I couldn’t find much info on this. Would a zero proof/zero calorie mocktail break a fast or trigger an insulin response in any way? Let’s say that I’m being very picky...
I've been trying IF for about a month (skipping breakfast for 14:10 or 18:6, depending on whether I feel like having lunch) and so far it's feeling really good, I'm making more consistent progress than I ever have with strict...
I’m about to fast for two weeks. I’m not an expert and I’ve done SOME research. I wanna try fasting in 48 hour increments then eat a small meal lower than 1000 calories. Then fast another 48 hours repeat for...
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How do you guys make it work?
Of course I realize everyone’s different but I’m curious if this situation seems familiar to anyone. For the last year and a half I’ve been pretty good about intermittent fasting. I definitely take a break now and again, typically in...
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My blood sugar stays low-70-90 all day because I do carnivore/keto. I have to do this for autoimmune and pcos reasons. This weekend I plan to have a few plain vodka waters for social purposes. If you don’t drink or...
I’m 64 hours into my (hopefully) 21 day fast. Not only am I not eating food, I am not drinking alcohol. I have an alcohol use issue and drink alone 6 days a week. I have been nonstop thinking of...
Does anyone still have alcohol while IF? Does it affect anything?
I found this drink at my work [BodyArmor Lyte]( https://imgur.com/r4nB8sn.jpg) and it's nutrition label says 15 calories but 14g of carbohydrates. Only 2g sugar (so theres 8 calories there), but 1) where are the other carbohydrates that isn't sugar and 2)...
Tonight I intended to fast after dinner, but I had a stressful day so after dinner my partner and I decided to have some wine. That turned into too much wine. This is a semi regular interruption to my IF....
I've been showing my wife y'all's progress pics for months... been lurking longer than that. I'm wanting to give it a go, but I could use encouragement from those with experience. Please help tip me over the edge... A couple things...
Hi guys. I’ve recently started intermittent fasting and am looking for some tips. I eat between 12pm and 7pm and only drink clear fluids out of those times. Although, I did initially make the mistake of having milk in my...
Just started IF 16:8 about a week ago. It's not perfect yet but that's okay. I see a lot of beautiful progress pics of people on IF and I have a question. Do most of you still snack or drink alcohol? EDIT:...
Ive been fasting 18:6 but I cant seem to stay on track. I started at 126lbs & have dropped down to 120lbs but now gaining again. Im 5’1 btw. When i’m out on the weekends I drink, like a lot (i...
I asked this question over on the intermittent sub, and got some as – expected thoughtful answers. Thought I would try here as well. I’m 56 years old, really enjoy drinking wine… But I’ve noticed lately as I creep slowly towards...
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
[Previous post for context](https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/comments/sj7meh/i_have_to_cut_out_alcohol_if_im_going_to_lose/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) After reading yall's thoughts and advice, I think I am just going to cut back, i.e. have 200 cals of wine on Friday and Saturday, 300 on Sunday (adds up to 1 bottle). So I will be...
Does wine interfere with intermittent fasting? I am not asking if it breaks a fast. I am wondering if an occasional glass of wine during my eating window will impair progress.
I completely understand this is a bad idea. I'm not suggesting it's a good idea. I find the biggest thing that gets in my way while trying to fast is social engagements and the need to network in my career. A few...
Hi Guys, first sorry for my English , might not be perfect, im from Quebec , Canada. I'm 35 yrs old , 5foot10 , 179LBS , 22% body fat (my scale tells me this) I used to fast 1-2 year ago but...
As the title says. I'm not crazy about fizzy drinks. But cakes, chocolate, cookies, ice-cream and fruit yoghurt are a really issue for me.
Well, at 13 days into this diet I made a turning point today. I mowed the lawn AND took the dog for a 40 minute walk with ZERO heart palpitations. Both of these things I did EFFORTLESSLY (48...
Hello, I am trying to get out of drinking but this seems unfeasible right now. Therefore I push my feeding window late, so it can acomodate a meal (dinner) and the drinking. I am 34 years old, 1,84m, started intermittent...
**How did you overcome a fear of failure in order to get started, or stick with it if you got disheartened?** About Me: Male, 31 years old, SW/CW: 305 lbs, GW: 180 lbs Five years ago (2016) I was experiencing significant GI/stomach...
So for the past few days I’ve been doing 22 hour fasts, and OMAD. Today being Thanksgiving I had a cheat day cause it’s the holidays. Got home and checked my blood sugar with a finger prick and it was...
When it comes to fasting alcohol is a strict no. But I know that some of you might still drink on the weekend or on the days you're not fasting. I am trying to find out what percentage of people...
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I'm a 5'1 female. On December 25th I weighed 118 pounds. Today on January 25th, I weighed 112 pounds. I've restarted IF since 12/25 and my question is this: Is this 6 pound weight loss in one month normal for someone my height?...
Hello all, I've started an 18-6 daily schedule since around 2 weeks ago and I've been enjoying it so far. I haven't had any real issues so far, but i'm facing a potential one this weekend; I've made plans to go...
So I’ve been doing IF for 26 days and I lost 7 pounds in the first 10 days. Then I put 3 pounds back on in the next 16 days. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. Started on a 14/10...
Just trying to plan ahead I still have along way to go but my 7day soft dry fast ends on 2/8 @9:30pm after refeed protocols would it be ok to have drinks on 2/13. Also how many days should I...
I’m on a 12:4 fast eating between 4-8. I plan to go out drinking on Friday night but also a little bit worried about how much it will affect me and how bad the hangover will be. I’m planning to...
Is 90 calories of beer going to have the same dietary impact, i.e. fat production, as 90 calories of whole wheat bread?
Aside from tooth decay, is the “risk of heart disease” often cited because it is comorbid with obesity?
I saw on this keto granola my dad bought where it said carbs minus sugar alcohols equals net carbs. That made me kind of curious about it. And if this is really true then what if I drank a Diet...