Bowels

• Bowel movement during water fast

  I am wondering how many people have bowel movements post day 3 of fasting. If so how often? To me it’s both logical not to have any - no food coming in. But, also logical to have some as good inside...

• Do you have bowel movements on a dry fast?

  I was wondering what happens to your last meal or two when you dry fast. Do they just sit in your guts drying up or are you still able to have bowel movements. I imagine not. I've only dry fasted...

• Normal to still have bowel movements 13 days in?

  Lucky day 13 here. Had some troubles last few days losing a pounds for a few but uped my activity and water and now at 30lbs lost. Noticed however it seems every other day I'm having a bowel movement, notably...

• 7 day fast poop probs

  I just finished a 7 day water fast. Prior to this i had the routine of pooping once a day. During the fast, I only went twice - once on day 4, and once on day 7 after a 5k...

• Assistance with cyclical fasting

  Hello fasters, I am living with chronic anal fissure which creates extreme off the charts pain after any bowel movement, for up to 15 hours. I’m currently waiting to see a surgeon, but the surgical options are not that simple either. You...

• Anyone noticed any excessive bowel movements when having a "Cheat Day" from IF?

  It happened the first time around the holidays when for about 2 days I ate whatever and whenever I wanted and had multiple bowel movements a day and then this week when Sunday evening, when I had another "cheat day"....

• 12 days water fasting & no bowel fasting

  Just checking is this normal? Has anyone experienced something similar. Sorry mean bowel movements

• TMI:Is It Normal to Stop Pooping (Much) When You Do a Prolonged Fast?

  I mean, I am, kinda, but not like a full bowel movement. More... Liquid. I mean, there's nothing to really digest, so it makes sense, but wouldn't my body keep producing waste anyway? Maybe not like full on bowel movements...

• Is It Normal To Have Bowel Movements 7 days into DF?

  This is my first dry fast, I'm 7 days in and have been having having frequent diarrhea since yesterday. About 3 or 4 times yesterday and as soon as I woke up today. Just wanted to see if this is...

• Slow Bowel Movement on OMAD and Dirty Keto?

  I’ve been doing OMAD for a while now but I don’t use the bathroom everyday. I don’t feel bloated at all and feel fine typically but I know this was not how it used to be. I take potassium,magnesium,zinc, d3,...

• Juice Fasting - What are the Pros and Cons

  A friend is telling me that he Juice fasts and get's all the benefits of fasting while keeping his bowels moving. He says that is healthier because his bowels don't shut down. I think he is just full of cr@p...

• Any theories on why I had bowel movements on day 11 and 13 of a water fast?

• Bowel leftovers? Or did I screw up my refeed?

  Haven’t eaten anything in 72 hours but I let out a lot of solid matter. I just broke my fast with almonds, watermelon, and a few chocolate wafers. Can food really move that fast through your system or am I...

• Has anyone else dealt with hardly any bowel movements on IF/Keto combo?

  I’ve been doing this combination for 2 weeks. And I’ve only gone to the bathroom twice. *in two weeks*. Both of those times are laxative produced. Starting IF was the only new change (I’ve been Keto...

• TMI: but no bowel movements and low amount of urination during 22 day fast

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• Dry fasting after my hemorrhoidectomy surgery a bad idea???

  I’m hypothesizing that if I don’t eat and drink i.e. dry fasting, that I will avoid as much pain in my anus as possible from slowing down the frequency of my bowel movements. But I don’t want to become constipated...

• What time of day do you eat and what time of day do you normally have a bowel movement?

  My theory is around the time you eat, you will poop. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/112zgse)

• Tmi I know but did intermittent fasting make my bowel movements look normal again???

  I know its disgusting but this is a big deal for me. For the last 8 years my bms have been all over the place very rarely normal looking but since starting this I'm doing big long whole poops which...

• Does dry fasting help with irritable bowel syndrome and hemorrhoids

  I tried to do it last week, managed for 24 hours but I felt really bad like a had a flue and an awful headache. I want to try again and I'm going for 9 days. Anyone here have any...

• Any experience of bowel issues after fasting and tips for dealing with it?

  I (31f, 5ft 1, 175lbs) started IF last month after life insurance quote was higher due to 'build'. Lost 8lb so far! I started OMAD but after listening to the fasting method podcasts, realised I would be better with alternate day...

• Going temporarily blind during bowel movements.

  Hey guys so whenever I get to around the 40-hour mark there is a high chance that when I need to use the bathroom, I get nauseous and extremely sweaty and feel like I'm going to vomit. As I sit...

• Question about OMAD—breath and bowels!

  I tried OMAD, but I noticed my breath started to smell and my very regular bowel movements became interrupted. I didn’t like it so stopped after three days. But I’m wondering, does this settle over time?

• stooling blood while fasting

  I've noticed that anytime I fast and on a ketogenic diet, a hard stool accompanied with blood comes out with lesser bowel movements. When I went back to an unhealthy diet (sugar and high carbs), I had more frequent bowel...

• Question about bathroom habits with intermittent fasting

  Apologies in advance for the detail. I'm currently doing 21:3 intermittent fasting and my 3-hour eating window is in the evening. But I'm still getting incomplete bowel movements. I would have thought this issue would go away if I'm only...

• Do you have to clear bowels before a 3-5 dry fast?

  Let me know.

• My Extended Fast, round 2: Day 11. Thoughts from experienced fasters wanted

  **TLDR is basically the bolded stuff** [My experience with my 1st 21 day fast is here](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/comments/8obk7y/post_21_day_fast_followup_refeeding_and_feelings)   I had gained a lot of weight since my last fast, I could feel it with my clothing, and I was at the highest point I’d...

• 7 Day Dry Fast in a Breeze

  **Background**: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Dryfasting/comments/umhd37/dry\_fasting\_doesnt\_improve\_eczema\_psoriasis\_food/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3](https://www.reddit.com/r/Dryfasting/comments/umhd37/dry_fasting_doesnt_improve_eczema_psoriasis_food/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)I really love dry fasting and it does wonders for my health issues on all levels. After improving my health further and further the last couple of month, I just waited for the right time (the right weather and...

• A warning about making sure your bowels are clear before dryfasting.

  Hi, I just finished my dryfast—it was tweleve days— and I made a pretty big mistake in preparing for it and I wanted to warn anyone to make sure to take the proper preparation in regard to this mistake. So, I...

• Best Tips for emptying bowels before a fast?

  I've understood from experience and testimonials that it is beneficial to clear the system before a DF . What are some of the methods/techniques/supplements you guys use to do this. ??? I've discovered that Isabgol (psyllium husk) is great for...

• Best food to break fast with

  Looking for some food ideas for my vegetarian self to introduce over the next few days. With the emphasis on nutrition and bowel health. I am on day 7 of a fast. Had water and green tea in this time....

• Advice for not fixing the stomach...

  Did 16:8 IF for 4 days and it was good. Problem is not feeling the morning bowel pressure. And the whole day went like that. Even the next day. This made me quite concerned. A friend said if I leave...

• 7 day’s into water fast - constipation and insane pain in the restroom

  My apologies if its disgusting to speak about this, as such I will do my best to be as clean with my words as possible. A long story short, I woke up this morning and instantly went to the restroom,...

• If you poop while dry fasting does that’s means your bowels wasn’t empty when you started?

• Does anyone find fasting stops you pooing?

  I know you guys are going to tell me fiber. I've been living out my freezer (big fibrous shop on the way today) but doea anyone else find that when you don't eat your body seems to hold onto poo?

• Bathroom habits on OMAD

  I have IBS (primarily runs), and have been on medication (Linzess) for it, but I’ve gone a few days in between #2 bathroom breaks consistently. For my OMAD (4 weeks), I’ve been eating healthy and balanced. On previous diets...

• BM after 88 hours, how?

  I’ve been fasting all this month, having had a total of 8 meals. I’ve mostly been doing rolling 48s, but did several days of OMAD. I’m currently 88 hours into a 96 hour fast and just had a bowel movement....

• Body Question

  I started 18/6 about three days ago. Feels great to not be bloated and have that 'skinny' feeling, even though I've got a long journey ahead of me. 2 questions: 1) Without being too graphic, how much have your bowel habits...

• What happens if a vegetarian from birth eats something non vegetarian?

  Does eating meat when your body has never consumed meat make your body feel like it's a foreign food substance or does nothing. Would meat take longer to digest in a vegetarian's alimentary canal or no? what's the exact biology that...

• Diarrhea question

  I am on day 5 of a water fast, where I have drank water, tea, and coffee. Today I had my second spell of diarrhea, and it was unlike any I have ever had before. Some of it was a...

• Long Term Constipation and Fasting

  Hi guys, i'm hoping your bright minds on the subject will help me out. I've been on a "maintenance opiate" for years unfortunately and while the dose is fairly low (tough to come off though) its still causing mild constipation...

• 7 Day Dry Fast

  Any tips on preparation. Have done many 72 hours even cascade fasting routine. First 7 days. Any tips on preparation. I keep seeing mentions of emptying bowel prior. Is that even possible?

• Hows your bowels folks? 😅

• How do I get used to the snake juice taste?

  I bought the snake juice packets on Amazon and to be honest, they taste absolutely horrible. I take 3 packets a day and have been literally chugging each packet that I take which has caused horrible bowel movements and...

• Anybody else get backed up?

  Hi! Hour 58 into my 72 hour fast and was OMAD for about 3 weeks prior. I'm seeing a lot of comments saying their stool tends to get watery. Anybody else get the opposite? I know I've need to go...

• When do you see weight loss from a fast?

  Do you guys see a pattern to your weight loss? As in, when you fast (more than IF), do you lose weight during that fast? Does it happen during your fast or after? I've been tracking my weight and I still...

• How is it possible that we need about 3,500-4,500 mg potassium per day?

  Taken from Google: The recommended potassium intake for an average adult is 4,700 milligrams (mg) per day. Look at your typical potassium supplement…a measly 2% of our daily is the average amount in pill form. Thinking about where potassium can be found…it...

• I'm considering embarking on a dry fast. Have I gotten it right?

  To keep this short, I'm thinking of dry fasting as long as I'm comfortable with (ideally 9-11 days) and transitioning into an electrolyte water fast and would love for some experienced dry fasters to just correct me, add or take. Preparation: Fasting...

• Broke my Lent fast at 72 hours! But now I'm happy I did...

  Was going strong fasting earlier this week, but I hadn't pooped in a few days so my last two OMADs were fiber rich meals. Still nothing to write home about. So I took some Smooth Move tea. We have outhouses...

• Why do potassium supplements often only fufil ~2% of the %DV?

  The question pretty much states it. Spring Valley K supplements only suggest 1 tablet per day, and it only fulfills 2% of the DV. It's ~90mg.

• Ending an 88 hour Dry Fast with steak

  I’m on the carnivore diet for autoimmune reasons, and eat almost exclusively beef. So, I didn’t have any other options here. Maybe bone broth, but I didn’t have any. Anyway, I ate a small portion of beef every 1-2 hours...

• Does Metamucil break a fast?

  I (39f) need input/sources on whether something “breaks a fast”. I have to take Metamucil (psyllium husk) everyday. I take 2 tablespoons (80 calories) of the real sugar orange Metamucil. If I take it on an empty stomach before I eat,...

• Diarrea daily for 2 weeks after starting IF; potential causes?

  M/33/6'2", 246lbs (started at 264lbs; goal: 196lbs) I'm new to IF; only just started, but have already shed a fair bit of weight in a really short period of time (assuming water weight/bloat). During this diet, I am also running a...

• Should I worry about not pooping for a couple days?

  I’ve done water fasting for 7 days before, and I usually go to the bathroom for the first 3 days. But what about dry fasting? I will probably not poop if I don’t drink water. Is it okay? I’m going to...

• my first 30day "fast"?

  I've been fasting, intermittent, omad, occasionally 3-5 day water fasts. Here's what I've learned and rate my current diet/fast. Three big tips not that it might be a surprise: chewing gum, electrolytes, mild exercise. So I found that when doing water only...

• Diarrea daily for 2 weeks after starting IF; potential causes?

  M/33/6'2", 246lbs (started at 264lbs; goal: 196lbs) I'm new to IF; only just started, but have already shed a fair bit of weight in a really short period of time (assuming water weight/bloat). During this diet, I am also running a...

• Your Daily Fasting Thread

  #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?*)...

• Ratio of water to Snake Juice packs

  For context, I'm a 20yo man, 5'10 and 325lbs. About a month ago, I used Coles snake juice packets from Amazon. I got to about 43 hours then my blood pressure shot up and I had acute tatricardia. ...

• Overcoming Fear of Failure?

  **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...

• Does meat get absorbed completely in the small intestine, leaving nothing to ferment in the colon?

  I’ve heard it repeated multiple times that carnivore-dieters have very few and small bowel movements because of this alleged fact.

• Long time faster, just finished my first 96 hour fast.

  I fast 36 hours per week consistently (early dinner Sunday, late breakfast Tuesday). This has worked well for me and after getting used to them I find them easy. The last few months I let myself go a little. I'm not...

• Learnings from my first 4,5 day dry fast

  I broke my DF at noon of the 5th day. Two reasons: 1) I went for a walk. After about 1 km, I noticed that I was so tired, I wouldn't be able to come back on my own,...

• Completed my first 7 day water fast! Definitely learned ymmv

  My previous longest was 3 days. At first I was trying for 5 days, but in the end I I had the extra time and felt I could go longer. With each subsequent extended fast, the first days feel easier...

• Can fasting help with gastrointestinal issues ?

  I have have three surgeries in my life to remove an obstruction in my bowls . Thus the bowel being removed due to damage. I am minus about 10 feet of intestine . So the main question would fasting help...

• Erythritol and insulin levels

  I realize that the sweet taste of an artificial sweetener will raise insulin levels slightly. The research on erythritol itself though claims that it doesn’t raise insulin levels and instead is either passed directly from the body in the urine...

• Finished 14 days, lost 27 lbs.

  First fast over 7 days for me. For reference I'm male, 1.85 m, started at 130 kg, now 118 kg (6'1", 287 > 260 lbs). Apart from the usual first days of hunger, I just had cravings. Got my electrolytes dialed...

• 5 day fast - hemorrhoid no bm

  Hello i will be attempting a 5 day fast to try and see if my body heals my hemorrhoids. A key thing is to make sure i don't have a bm and not eating will ensure that right? Any tips?...

• Does anyone know how much of a difference not eating the peel of vegetables makes?

  I know that the peel is nutritious and for that reason I never peel potatoes and I try not to always peel carrots. But I wonder how much of a difference it actually makes? Does anyone know something more specific...

• Is Plain Water Still Worth It?

  Water from natural sources like springs and rivers contains electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium, but the filtering process removes them. Growing up, I was always told to have a large glass of water with my meal because it aids digestion...

• Chia seeds for a fast?

  Hi everyone, I’m new to this subreddit and I’m currently on day 3 of a water fast. I’ve gotten some good advice here already; I originally bought Liquid IV and then realized it’s not great for water fasting, so I...

• fasting for g.i. heath?

  I am starting a fast with the goal of bowel cleansing and ultimately quickening my metabolism. I was wondering if anyone has had positive g.i. results from an extended fast?

• I pooped my pants four times

  I quit cannabis last week, and the sickening withdrawals inspired me to start fasting last Thursday. No food, just some water. The first shart came last night. I do have GI issues and have sharted many a time before, so...

• Mucus in stool? I’m freaked out yall

  I have really bad anxiety and I just did an “ accidental” fast , where my anxiety got so bad I had no appetite. Friday I didn’t eat at all aside from 2 pancakes, Saturday I had a couple crackers...

• Constipation - extended fasts

  I’m interested in doing a seven-day water-only fast. I did one last year and remember getting severely constipated. Does anyone else get constipated during extended fasts? If not, how have you avoided it? What are your secrets? Is it avoidable? I...

• Do electrolytes help bile moving?

  I read many things about prolonged fasting (7-10 days) but was not able to be sure if it really increases chance of gallstones. Many reputable sources say yes because gallbladder's contractions are less, but I also saw a study in...

• Is it best to wake up and drink SJ?

  Just wondering is it best to wake up and drink snake juice? Wondering why it’s possible I feel this way, I do have a toddler so sometimes I wake up and cook for her and I’ve been feeling weak, I...

• Cholesterol Increased

  I've been intermittent fasting for 3 months. 20:4 I'm a woman 49yo 5'3" currently 152 lbs lost 26 lbs in those 3 months (beginning weight 178lbs) Before that 16:8 on and off I had blood tests done in May 2022....

• Cautionary tale for beginners

  RESPECT REFEED! Water fasted 48 hours then switched to dry fast 24 hours to speed up the process (I fast for depression purposes and I needed to expedite the process) Started my refeed with an avocado and broth from homemade...

• Temporary Time Off from Fasting

  I got sick and have not been fasting for the past 6 days of which I was sick. Unfortunately, I was not only sick with a cold, but also had my cycle for that same week! So, I decided to...

• Illness & (forced) fasting

  Long story short: Unwell for 9 weeks, no eating or drinking as it produces severe pain. Trying to convince Drs something is wrong; in & out of hospital emergency, Dr gives multiple antibiotics. At end of 9wks I spend 9.5hrs on...

• Need help structuring diet for high performance, after extended fast

  This evening I will start my 7 day fast. I’m already lean and at the end of this fast I will be pretty shredded, I’m not doing it for weight loss, but for spiritual and mental purposes. After this fast...

• Advice needed on recovery from a 28 day fast.

  Please remove if not allowed - sorry mods! On the 28th I broke a 28 day fast by sipping bone broth for two days. On the first I had my first solid foods, basically an avocado, bone broth and a...

• Question for people who do fasts > 40 hrs

  Hi all, I've been trying on different fasting regimens and so far my max is 40 hrs. I am interested in trying something longer for the autophagy benefits (as well as the weight loss.) But the refeed portion intimidates me...

• Fasting with IBS

  Does anyone have any experience fasting with IBS? I often find that if I leave it too long between meals that I struggle, but I've also heard fasting can help. Has anyone found a way to do this well? Would...

• Day 2 of 31 : Why on earth does pizza have to smell so good? It’s ridiculous!

  Hello! Day 2 was fine. No hunger at all, no bowel movement, no dizziness or anything. I feel like days 3 and 4 are going to be a real challenge since in my experience, these two days are the toughest...

• Getting enough fiber

  What would you incorporate into your daily diet to consistently get between 30-40g of fiber per day? I was surprised to see things like salad greens really don’t have that much. Other things I considered to be high fiber, like oats,...

• White chunks in stool after fasting or doing keto

  Hi, sorry if this post contains TMI but I am on day 2 of a water fast & I'm still having some bowel movements. I am noticing small white chunks in my stool. Don't know how to describe them other...

• Bathroom question

  I have been on IF for about a month and for about the last 4 days I have had a bowel movement. I don’t feel bloated and I’m not uncomfortable so I don’t think I’m constipated. I just haven’t had...

• How can you make a 42-day fast easy to do?

  Three years ago, I did a series of 7- and 10-day fasts. I fasted for 70-days over 8 months, and reached my perfect weight again, after 20 years adrift. But those water fasts were so hard that I've never done...

• 4/5 Days - Hard Lump in Lower Abdomen

  I'm 101 hours into my first multi-day dry fast (soft). Since day 2, I've noticed that my lower abdomen (centered just below my belly button) is oddly puffed out, like there is a pouch of something there (not fat), and...

• Is fiber absolutely necessary in a diet?

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• Body has stronger urges

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• How do I get used to Snake Juice taste?

  I bought the snake juice packets on Amazon and to be honest, it taste absolutely horrible. I take 3 packets a day and have been literally chugging each packet that I take which has caused horrible bowel movements and...

• Do I need to add fiber slowly or can body handle it all at once?

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• So what's the deal with fibre? Why does everyone seem to think we need so much?

  1. The buffering of carbohydrate absorption is only important if your eating to much carbohydrates. 2. Your gut biome is very stable. It doesn't need a constant supply of fibre. 3. Peristalsis works totally fine without fibre. I think a good dose...

• I need to cleanse my colon

  Ok, I can see how that title may have been a tad inflammatory but I do need to do just that, I'm having a colonoscopy. The procedure is sometime Wednesday but I figure I may as well do it in...

• SIMPLE QUESTIONS!

  Nothing too stupid to ask, please feel free.

• When I cheat, I fart like crazy

  TL;DR: How is it possible to have cheat days? Been fasting 17:7 and keto since the beginning of July. Yesterday I had sort of a mental breakdown and went into binge eating mode. Haven't done that this bad since I...

• Daily Fasting Check-in!

  * **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...

• 21 day exploratory fast

  I am right smack in the middle of fasting for 21 days and I've been using it as a learning tool about my body. I also chose fasting due to claims that it won't reduce my metabolism in the long...

• M51 6’1” SW 321 CW 300 GW 220 OMAD

  Hello! I’ve been overweight for several years now. On and off diets where I’ll lose a few, then lose interest. Over the last 10 years, I’ve been as high as 346 and as low as...