Just as the title says, I don’t know how to stop my binges. I am just wondering what has worked for other people. What hours did you do for your fasts? How did you manage your hunger and stop binging?
What differentiates intermittent fasting from eating disorders like anorexia, orthorexia, and bulimia? I argue that what makes IF different is one's mindset, i.e., our underlying beliefs about why, when, and what to consume (or not) when we are fasting or...
Does anyone have tips on how to prevent this from happening?Am I overthinking this? (I have binge eating tendencies and want to be healthier. But, I am also worried about things going the opposite way if that makes sense.)
Does IF help with binge eating? I’ve tried it for a week but the increased hunger within the limited time frame makes me snack like crazy. I don’t know if I should still continue this as my goal is weight...
CW: 290, SW: 290, GW: 150 I have tried IF off and on for several years now, and I can't seem to stick to it due to my binge eating disorder. I have tried OMAD, 20:4, 16:8, and extended water fasting....
First of all, I know this may sound like I'm not taking any responsibility for my own actions. But that couldn't be further from the truth. I actually do. But sometimes, I've learned, it's okay to point fingers at other...
So I really want to get into IF, but i’ve tried it before and did not stick to it. The problem wasn’t that I couldn’t go that long without eating, rather I couldn’t STOP eating during my eating hours. I...
So I have a binge eating problem. Not really an eating disorder. Let’s call it a “bad relationship with food.” I think IF helps a lot with the binging for the most part but when I break my fast is when...
Hello. As the tittle says, I binged a lot of junk food for a few days. I am feeling pretty down at this moment in life and quite sure fasting could help me to build self esteem when I finish...
Hi. I’m a 5’11” 20M who weighs 305 Pounds. In the last couple years I’ve been 220, 290, 240, 280, 240 again, and now 300+. I have a terrible family history of heart problems. I want to preface this with I’ve...
Hi so I heard that the reason fasting is so great is because it Dosent effect your metabolic rate. I did multiple 3 day fasts and intermittent fasting\ omad on the days I ate. After I stopped I found myself...
I’ve been trying intermittent fasting on and off for a couple of years. It helped me a lot in the past. I’m now a mum and at my highest weight. Also a bulimic but really desperate to stop. ...
Would it be healthy for someone who has a history of binge eating/ compulsive eating to start IF? if so, what do you recommend they start at?? I have done IF in the past and failed but I started immediately...
Hi, I started IF 16/8 on 15 December and have been doing well sticking to 12 - 8 pm eating and have really appreciated this sub for advice so far but I am finding that I am binge eating...
I tried fasting two years ago, and stopped because I was always binging, with very rare exceptions. Now I started again and nothing has changed. Do you have any advice on how to stop binge-eating after, say 16h fast?
Hi everyone! I'm F20, 167cm (5'6) tall and weigh 67 kg (147 lbs) currently, goal weight is ~60kg or ~130lbs I have a big problem with bingeing. I found that fasting helps me get it under control, but recently I...
I love carbs but inorder to lose weight i am trying to cut fats alot and eat lean meat and carbs .. i am eating 2 meals and trying to eat what i really love like pasta with chicken breast...
Hey! (f/26/5”6) I’ve been practicing IF for over a month with visible progress. Started at 150 pounds, dropped to 142 in 3 weeks. Problem is that I’ve developed BED as a result of past ED and binged (ate fast food in...
I have been trying to do intermittent fasting for past 1 yr but keep failing. I lost my father 6 months ago and it has triggered crazy binge eating, especially over weekends when I am not working. I have been...
Hi all. I just started 16:8 IF this week. It's been really rough and I'm wondering if this is normal? I get extremely hungry and have bad headaches during fasting. I also feel like I can't concentrate on anything and...
hey all. does anybody else have the uncontrollable urge to binge after a fast??? it's hindering my weight loss and idk what to do 😭 even just 24 hours i can't stop thinking about food, and then i eventually eat...
Hello there all - I am not new to intermittent fasting, but would love to give it another try. For context, I am 22 years old (f) and cook almost daily. I am currently struggling to develop healthy eating habits,...
I have this problem where when it is a weekend and I am at home all day, I tend to snack a bit on things, then it slowly turns into more and more until I say forget it and then...
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The moment I hit that “start fasting” button, I just think about food. It consumes my thoughts entirely, I can’t get any work done or engage in any kind of hobby or do *anything*, I just think about food and...
What is the best way to combat the urge to binge so I can fast properly instead of using OMAD as an excuse to eat hundreds and hundreds of calories
Hiya! I’m new to IF (although it’s very similar to how I ate when I was younger). I started with 18:6 and am doing fine with that time frame, but I usually end up fasting for 20 hours or so because...
Hey guys....just a realization I had yesterday. I intended to do a 48 hour fast but I ended up eating yesterday. And the world didn't fall apart! Lol that was huge for me and just wanted to share more of what...
Hi, i want to tell my expérience because intermittent fasting make me gain weigt +15kg . I fast ans binge i just want to know IF somebody can relate . I dont want to starve myself anymore.
I’m sorry if this offends anyone here, I am genuinely not trying to and absolutely give all the respect to those who have lost weight and gained confidence doing intermittent fasting. My question is, how is IF not related to...
Im 60 pounds overweight. I lost 30+ pounds with snake diet in june but in july, I stopped fasting because of summer college class exams and I started binge eating. I feel like I can't control myself around food. Would...
So I find it easier to not binge when I tell myself I shouldn't be eating. So I have been waking up and drinking water, working out (full body workout and cycling), drinking more water. Then around 1100-1300 I will...
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I love intermittent fasting because It controls my binge eating. I normally do 18/6 or 20/4 however during my reading windows I can't seem to quit sugar or if I have a lot of junk in the house I binge...
I can’t lose weight. Keep binging. What can i do ???
I've been doing 18/6 keto IF for about a month, it's working well, lost about 4kg. Today I had a friend's party and ended up bringing on sugary stuff, coke, beer, chips, hot dogs, etc. Not feeling guilty but want...
I have been on intermittent fasting 16 8 for seven days. Doing well feeling great just fantastic. I agreed to make a double batch of chocolate chip cookies for my sisters special rec group. I thought I would handle it...
After documenting myself about how to proper water fast I've decided to start an hardcore program consisting of 3 days of water fast, 1 day of refeeding, 2 days of maintenance and 1 cheat day per week. I do this to...
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Hi everyone, I've been doing IF since January and have had really great results! I was keeping up with 16/8 pretty easily until this past week. My time of month is coming up very soon and I just feel like I'm...
I stepped on the scale this morning and bummed that its now 2.5 lbs more than yesterday. The rational part of me knows that not all of it can be fat-gain, and likely a good portion is water weight. The...
I’ve been doing 16:8 and 18:6 with CICO just fine. During PMS and my period, I switched to 13:11 so I don’t exacerbate the evil hormones in my body. I noticed I get more irritable and sad if I try...
I've been doing 20:4 fasting periods for a few days, and although this has really helped control my total calorie intake for the day, I feel like I'm not getting full benefits or a more significant calorie intake reduction as...
Stats: 33 yo F, 5’5” and 165 lbs. Hello! Here’s a little history: I did intermittent fasting for a solid 2 years, 16:8. I was very strict about it and never missed a day. The first 6 months were great...
I've been doing rolling 72s for a while now, and have been going a little overboard on the refeed day, this time pushing it to 2 days of binging. I appreciate most of this will be water weight but just...
I was really stressed about a doctors appointment yesterday and I broke my fast early, ate like crap and didn’t stop eating till 2 hrs past when I was suppose to stop. I know I’ll get back on track today...
So I was prescribed an antibiotic on Monday and have to take two a day every twelve hours with food or i get an awful stomach ache, and I can't take antacids on these pills. I was doing 18:6 pretty...
Anorexia as a teenager, binge eating disorder during adulthood. (Fyi I can't get treatment covered by insurance and I can't afford it.) I know this isn't an ED sub but I was doing okay on 18:6 and decided to go...
Hello all. I see a lot of successful stories of people who make IM work. Those who are getting results, what are your good habits and skills that make you successful? I often struggle doing it longer than a week...
I’m trying to figure out my way forward. I’ve fasted lots but I just wanted to know peoples thoughts or experiences? Did fasting help you? Thank you
IF was recommended to me because I struggle with binge eating. If I cal count I tend to feel restricted and it ends in binging. I've loved the freedom with 16/8 and haven't binged once. I did think I'd be...
Happy New Year everyone! Looking for advice. During the day I am great about keeping my self in check with waiting to eat and not “overeating” but at night it seems when I go to unwind for the night I...
I try to do OMAD around 5-6 but then I get insatiable craving closer to bed time around 9-12. Any recommendations ? Is it bad to have my meal closer to bedtime so I’m not midnight snacking? I have no problem...
Yesterday I decided to drink alcohol, get fastfood and snack while hanging out with my sister, wellp I consumed 3500 calories and gained almost 3.5 pounds overnight! What should I do today to help me get back on track? Thanks!
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...
I have personally been experimenting with my eating times lately and I have found that even if I eat a big breakfast full of fiber and protein, I’m still just as hungry in the evening than if I didn’t. I...
I feel totally out of control and it's humiliating. I can be disciplined and healthy and then I have an apparent emotional or mental break and I binge. I can eat until I feel literally stuffed. My gluttonous voice is...
I do 24-36hr fasts. Afterwards, I find myself tearing through so much food and end up feeling guilty afterwards. Any tips? Self control alone hasn’t been enough.
Hi, I have been consistently resuming the diet for two weeks following the CiCo, at the moment I am doing the 16: 8 and I was able to be constant without too many problems. Last year with 16: 8...
leftover time is DONE, hope you enjoyed that turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potato dinner only to top it off with a pumpkin pie drowned in whipped cream this past weekend cause i know i did, but now its time to...
**What makes food addictive?** Whenever we eat or drink something pleasant to taste, our body releases dopamine. Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter, it is released by our neurons and plays a major role in the motivational component of reward-motivated behaviour....
Hi all, Looking for a bit of advice. I'm starting a new way of eating next week, but looking to see what method is most effective. I have experience in both OMAD and full day fasting, with my longest fast being 72...
When I break my fast and eat over 600 calories or so, I think I’ve eaten so much. When I’m not fasting, 1000 calories on pizza doesn’t even phase me. Does this happen to everyone?
And I love it, brings so many new cooking ideas after I finish the fast
Hello everyone, I started my weight loss journey at 230 pounds and now weighing 157. I’ve been having a really hard time reaching my goal weight of 135. I’m female, 5’6, 20. It’s taken about 3 years. I’m on my feet...
I've been doing 16:8 for two weeks, and have been finding it ok except for strong hunger pains. But when I can eat again I'm finding myself over eating due to the mentality of: yes! I can eat now! And...
I’m kinda new to IF so I thought I’d start with 18:6. I’ve also tried omad and 16:8. Been a couple months now. No matter what I do, I can’t help overeating and gorging during the feeding window. Snacking all...
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I don't really have anyone to talk about this irl yet I've started calorie counting and fasting. Recently I got covid tested that's come up negative but I'm stuck at home for 7 days and waiting for retesting, because my...
I recently lost a lot of weight through CICO and am at 13-14% bodyfat. I am finding it really difficult to lose the last 10 pounds, which I believe would get me to 10% bodyfat. The reason for this is...
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I usually don't eat junk food (and I'm pretty familiar with fasts -- I usually do 24-36 hours, but have done rolling 72s before), but the night before this fast I decided to have a cheat meal. It was a...
Hey everyone! I’m very fresh to the community and I wanted to take this opportunity to ask a question after I started IF for the second time now. Little bit of context: I (21F) am not a beginner, I started IF for...
Ive fasted before.I was overweight in 2020 and came across fasting+low carb and it was the first thing that worked for me AMAZINGLY primarily because as time went on during the fasted period I felt more and more amazing and...
I got a new job in the past year that regularly sends me to random places for 2-7 days at a time. Being on the road is already a recipe for binging and snacking, but the typical stressful 13 hour...
I was recently reading a post in this sub called "Not Guilty Pleasures" about foods that people didn't give up while losing weight with I.F. and that got me thinking about the common diet rule that you shouldn't bring junk...
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...
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I try to fast but the thing is I break my fast before it even got started. I try to start fast at 9pm-10pm but during midnight (1am-2am) I get intense urges to eat. And the sad part is after so much...
I’m interested in starting this diet for weight maintenance rather than weight loss. I lost a bit of extra weight in 2022 and have been feeling a bit of anxiety about gaining it back. I like the idea of still...
I'm a 30 year old male from Egypt. I'm 5'8 and 180 lbs. I lift weights four times a week and I have a relatively sedentary lifestyle. I lost weight using a mix of fasting ( one meal a day...
Most people seem to be against OMAD. They say it’s bad for your digestive system, that our bodies can’t absorb that many calories at once resulting in a greater calorie deficit and lower nutrient absorption and some people even say...
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...
This might be long, TL;DR of tips at the end for my ADHD comrades. Ahoy! I'm a 22(M) 143 kgs (317 lbs) student of Mechatronics Engineering. I've posted about how extended fasting helped mellow down my ADHD sypmtoms before, and this...
do you think it would be harsh on the body? I'm so tired of failing at just trying to eat normal and sensibly. I'm also an emotional eater and right now go thru some heart crushing times. ...
It’s all in the title, I keep falling off the wagon. Giving in to “cheat days” then those days turn into a 3 day binge including binge drinking. I know I want this, I want to change and lose weight...
I am one week away from my montly cycle. Along with PMS and martial stress, I ended up eating a super late dinner and snack. I was doing 20:4 but wierdly started feeling hungrier than the other days. Is fasting...
I don't like making my fast public, but I feel this is an important question I need to ask. Last time after I finished dry fasting, I began to drink green tea and my stomach felt full but my mouth felt...
How do you resist food temptation during fast? My tummy goes brrrr and I didn't complete my dry fast goal. Before I broke my fast, my tummy got hungry and then I binged a lot of food pics on Reddit which made...
I've fasted for 113hrs so far. Tomorrow noon it'll be at around 132hrs. I'm planning on breaking with a salad, some eggs maybe. But I'm scared of overeating and binging. I don't wanna binge. I'll either break tomorrow or on...
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...
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...
My husband and I have recently started to Intermittent Fast and I also throw in OMAD 1-2x/week. We are also doing a very low carb diet. I’m trying to stay under 20 carbs while he is trying to stay under...
Hola mis amigos. I’d like to do a full day fast to kick start my return to IF. What recs do you all have for electrolytes, things to sip/chew on (if anything) to get through those 24 hours? My problem...
Hey fatties. I’ve been fasting for almost two months now and been suffering with food/carb addiction since forever, I believe I’m obsessed with food. On fasting days I get this extreme sadness that nothing makes sense, there is no happiness...
Hey, do you have tips on how to prevent binging after fasting?
* **Height**: 5foot9 * **Starting weight/current weight/goal weight:** Current weight 74kg (163pounds) Goal weight 69kg (152pounds) * **Fasting routine/protocol**: 16hours fast (about 8pm to 12pm) * **Exercise routine (if applicable)**: swimming (30min to 45min) 4 x week, cycling (about an hour) 3 x...
So I recently weighed myself the 22nd of this month, saw that I weighed 310.8 Lbs. This profoundly upset me. So I decided to start a 7 day water fast that started on the 23rd, but I plan to go...
So I've been doing IF probably 10 yrs ago when Lean Gains stuff came out but after becoming a father and a busy family man...I fell off the wagon. Year ago I decided it was enough and I went back...