I get so many conflicting 100% confident claims that "Anything 0 calorie DOESNT break a fast" "Anything besides water and black coffee WILL break a fast" "You can take herbal supplements as long as you take the powder out of the casing" "Taking plain...
I am doing a long period of fasting (I am fasting the entire day today, so 24h, for spiritual purposes. I have been fasting since 6.30pm yesterday, and will break the fast tomorrow around 9.00-11.00am), I have been keeping well...
I'm still figuring things out as I go. Online literature says to be careful when breaking a prolonged fast (anything longer than 72 hours). Start with broth and cooked veggies, work your way back to normal food. Avoid heavy greasy...
I've read that consuming BCAAs during a fast will break the fast. I've also read that consuming more than 50 calories will break the fast. But what will happen if you spread things out and consume 1/7th of a dose every...
I was wondering if you guys have any recommendations of foods to break a fast with. I’ve read somewhere that you shouldn’t combine fats with carbs after a fast. Is this true? Another one was breaking fast with bone broth,...
I see a lot of posts like "This is what I ate to break my fast!" or "I break my fast with a protein shake/veggies/fruit" and it's got me wondering if it matters the kind of food or calories you...
Hi guys, More questions if I may! I've seen so many videos with multiple views on what you can and can't break a fast with. Is it true that if you break your fast with something like a sandwich, with some cheese or...
I’m at hour 60 and ideally want to go for 84-88 hours which is when I have an event and will have to break my fast. The lunch/day event will be in a quiet environment so stomach noise will definitely be...
Would having a Nature Made Multivitamin in the morning break my fast? If so, what vitamins can I take that wouldn't?
I'm not usually hungry in the mornings, but I like having some coffee with heavy cream sometimes. Usually, I stop my fasting clock on Zero when I have the coffee with cream. Recently, I read this article from them about [whether...
hi! im a new starter doing alternative day fasting ! im in my in my 4th day now and i was wondering what are the best ways to break fast without my gut hurting me all day .
About a month ago, I completed my first water fast, which was a week. I’d heard and read about the importance of easing your system back onto complex foods, but I also wanted to experiment with pushing how quickly I...
Just drank a little white vinegar and was wondering if that breaks a fast and takes me out of autophagy.
Hi, been doing a 24 hour fast once a week for a bit now. I think I overeat when breaking fast or eat too quick. Got slight stomach cramp and a bit of nausea today. Any tips on what...
I have started smoking to help me not be as hungry, but I don’t want to become addicted. Can I chew sugar free nicotine gum and not break a fast? Also can a shot in the dark (coffee with espresso,...
I’m 2/3 through a 72hr fast, what would you recommend breaking it with? And eating times until I can eat properly? Should I be eating small portions sporadically or does it not matter too much unless you’re doing a longer...
Hey guys, I've recently started doing IF and have mainly been doing OMAD and 20:4 IF with 16:8 on weekends. Originally I thought that IF was simple and that was one of the things that drew me to it, but...
I do a fasted commute 25km each way in the heat. Perth WA. Will consuming a low carb electrolyte drink break my fast, it comes out to 9 cal? Endura low carb rehydration is the brand. I am taking it because I...
I used to suffer with anemia and have been healing, where it doesnt affect me apart from time of month. Would taking 1 200mg ferrous sulfate tablet with an ascorbic acid supplement (vit c supplement) break fast on...
Hey folks! I have a question/discussion I wanted to bring up real quick. So, some products are typically considered not to break a fast: black coffee, La Croix, some zero calorie sweetners, etc. Here's my question. What happens if you go...
Hi I just started fasting last week using an app to keep me on track, really found that during a work week I was doing the fast anyway but I was eating after 8pm also . I cut that out....
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.
does sucralose break a fast? Long story short I'm doing rolling 120-168 hour fasts and I accidentally consumed some sucralose in this new electrolyte powder I bought. My question is does consuming sucralose break my fast? Have I fucked myself? Should...
Sprite Zero, Coke Zero...all those "zero calorie" drinks, do they break a fast? I don't notice a difference but some people swear it'll break your fast.
Can someone suggest the best shelf stable food item I could keep in my desk at work in case I absolutely have to break my extended fast during my work hours? Something low carb, preferably. Thanks for any...
I've been doing 16/8 for the past month or so and I'm having a hard time figuring out what to eat to break my fast. Google is of no help. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
I'm currently doing 18/6.. what are you breaking your fast with?
Hello, folks. I have a question related to the use of seasoning during intermittent fasting. What kind of spices can break the fast and which ones cannot? According to my own research, cinnamon is good 30 mins before...
I’m starting a 7-day fast. If anyone is planning the same, pls join me. I’m still fairly new to fasting. I’m planning to also drink coffee and green tea. I want to put 1 lemon in the green tea that...
I have type 1 diabetes, so my pancreas can't deliver insulin. Now when I fast, my blood sugar rises. Be it through strenuous exercise or simply by natural means after getting up in the morning. In healthy people, the body...
Hello nice people of IF super quick question... I want to start taking Tongkat Ali, which required a 3x day dose. Will taking it in the AM with a glass of water break my fast cycle?
I want to break my Intermittent Fast with a Protein Shake and an apple (as lunch @ 2pm), followed by a low carb dinner at home (@7pm) \- Doing so, would i lose weight? ...
Some background: I've been doing some combination of IF and OMAD for probably around a year now. Extended fasting (24h+) is relatively new to me; I probably started incorporating them around 5 or so months ago. I don't remember what...
Does anyone drink AG here? If so, do you drink it to break a fast or before you begin fasting, right after you finish last meal during eating window? I’ve been drinking AG to break my fast. I don’t even...
It's demonstrated that doing exercise fasted is beneficial, however is not clear to me how to combine muscle building with prolonged fasting. Suppose I fast 72h and then do gym, the problem is that from one side is suggested not...
Hi, So I understand through doing various 16/8 and omad fasts that after several hours you enter different phases (catabolic, fat burning, ketosis, etc) but I have a question regarding fasting state and breaking your fast. If you break your fast with...
Week 4 of IF 16/8-but I’ve been adding Collagen peptides to my Coffee in the morning for the past three weeks… and it has 70 calories… so, have I been breaking my fast!?! Gah! (I started it based on David...
I'm having trouble finding this answer. Scenario: I was working in a customers home for 2 months, who has a bowl of Hershey kisses sitting out. I would regularly grab a few. I started a 72 hour fast. At about 36 hours...
Background on me: Male/5'11"/Starting Weight: 250lb/Current Weight: 235 lbs; doing the 16:8 method and my fasting window is from 10pm-2pm (I eat from 2pm-10pm). I was enjoying a snack the other night pretty close to when my fasting window started (I...
What would happen if I break my 3 day fast with horrible carbs like pancakes? Not planning on it, just curious.
It's been my experience that this question pops up a lot in submissions on this sub. "Oh no, I absent-mindedly had a spoonful of peanut butter forgetting I was fasting, will this break my fast???" or some such inquiry. I...
On a day that you had to play hockey or any sport, and workout after, would you break your daily 16 hour fast early?
I’m on day 3 of a hopefully longer fast. (Was going to fast for lent but started late). My dad’s 80th birthday is on April 1st and he wants to go to a restaurant with big meat dishes, potatoes ect....
I’m about to break a 7 day fast. I was wondering what advice people have to do this safely. I would like to roll this into a carnivore/keto diet so I don’t really want to do the whole watermelon and...
Got up to 36 hours this weekend (rookie numbers, I know. I'm still new at this). It wasn't bad at all but my stomach reacting, well lets just say "violently" after I ate. I had chicken soup w/ celery and...
I am on 16:8 IF, I have my dinner between 8:30pm to 9:30pm, I lift weights(somedays cardio) from 8am to 9am, Then continue to fast till 12:30pm to 2pm depending on when I had dinner. Is it healthy and fine to break...
I would argue that within reason, the answer is up to you. :-) Leaving the most "strict" definition of fasting aside, I think it mainly comes down to two things: 1. What are your goals? 2. What's...
Just curious how everyone chooses to break their fast each day? I currently do 16:8 most days. Do you eat/drink the same thing? Or follow a specific set of guidelines as to how you break the fast?
Hello, I do many 20-48hr dry fasts daily/throughout the week and wanted more information to clarify when do you really need to properly break a fast ex. Baking soda, slow intake of water... I've never had issues with any food...
47 male doing 16:8. I typically eat/ break my fast between noon and 1pm. I usually have a bowl of shredded wheat because it's high in fiber and 0 sugar. I also have a banana and some berries....
I’ve heard it breaks the fast but it’s actually encouraged to drink lemon water during a fast, why is this?
I’m on day 21 of a 30 day fast. I’ve taken herbal tea and a couple pieces of sugar free gum since I started. I’m also taking electrolyte tablets. My ketones are 4.5-6.1 by keto mojo. I did a dexa...
It's my third day of water fasting and I couldn't resist the temptation of a fried egg. Did I break my fast? Edit: I have not had anything else, not even bread.
Will be coming to the end of my first 72 hr fast soon although will probably be more like 80 hours as i plan to sleep. I dnt want to end up on the toilet lol
My first ever 72h fast. Diarrhea after break the fast. Please correct my mistakes. Male. 39 yo. 84 Kg. 184 cm. Purpose of the fast: \- try if my prostatitis gets better \- detox: recently floxed with cipro so wanna try if I get...
I’m planning on doing a 72 hour dry fast and I am going to break the fast with a Garden of Life meal replacement shake. Is this a good way to break the fast or is there a better way?
Hi so i started IF a month ago and its been going fine i dont think ive broken it once Im not wven that hungry right now and my eating period starts at 12 (in 1.5hrs) do u think its ok...
Hello everyone! I’m on my 4th day of a 7 day dry fasting and since yesterday I have been feeling a strong lower back pain, which might have to do with my kidneys since I had UTIs in the past....
Hi all, I’ve been doing a kind-of “OMAD with a snack” fast where I break my fast around 17:00 and have dinner a few hours later (so I guess more like a 20:4). I find that when I do break...
I’ve always struggled with not knowing what is right for me. I’m fasting for weight loss. I’m so tired of seeing well you should, shouldn’t, etc. Most mornings I drink a coffee with a creamer that is 10 calories. Some...
I know this might sound like a dumb question, but does medication break fasting? I take a Thyroid Med first thing in the morning and I break my fast around 4pm ( I fast for longer than 16 hours). I...
I am coming out of a three day fast tomorrow and I intend to break it. I don’t have access to any of the ideal things to break a fast with, like apple cider vinegar or bone broth... but I...
Basically the title I'm interested in others opinions on the best foods, conditions, and procedures to break your fast. Also the differences for short and long fasts. Thanks!
I genuinely thought whole milk will break a fast however, I am reading the complete guide to fasting by Dr Jason Fung and it seems to list whole milk as something you can add to coffee. Here is the list...
I tried to break my fast with a plate of fried rice, but vomited it out 3 minutes later, how do I prepare my stomach to break my fast? And what is the science behind why this happened? Thanks
Hello everyone! It's my first time here, since I recently decided to try out intermittent fasting. Since I'm fairly new to all of this, I'm doing a lot of research... but I can find barely anything related to this matter...
Hello, 16/8 I WFH and have a flexible schedule but want to start going to the gym during the lunch hour. My question is should I break the fast before or after working out?
I'm doing 14/10. I'm well past my 14 hour fasting window now, but have no natural hunger cues at the moment and nothing sounds good to eat. In these cases, is it better to wait until natural hunger comes or...
Currently doing 18-6, I’ve been feeling nauseous while I break fast. Any tips on how to control that. I often get food aversions while I’m eating. I’ll eat a few bites and immediately not want anymore a few bites after....
It's almost 10:00 PM now. I have been supplementing with elctrolytes, but I have begun to feel unwell. Tomorrow morning, I will have been fasting for almost 4 days. I felt good until today. When I stood up maybe twenty...
Hi, I'm 70 hours into what should be a 120-hour fast. I just gave in tonight and had slightly more than 1 L of coke zero. I then did a bit of research and some sources say that it does break the...
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....
Title, not sure if this has been posted before but reddits search function is notoriously helpful.. Planning on starting IF this week and I prefer these to black coffee, purely for the easy delivery. It’s got no sugars or calories...
I take some vitamine pills (capsules) in the morning. I was wondering whether this breaks my fast. Can't find on the bottle whether they contain calories
Ive on my 2nd day of doing IF. I havent tried this before and on my 1st day, I was actually feeling lethargic. Im doing 16-8 and 12pm to 8pm is my timing but thinking of changing it in the...
Im at 82kg and want to go down to 78kg in about 2 months time. Im experienced with IF and like it a lot for the mental clarity and the weight loss. I only ever had problems with breaking the fast....
I've been doing 16:8 for the last week, but having coffee w/creamer at 12h and 14h. I'm a sucker for the overly sweetened, store-bought, flavored creamer and don't see myself giving it up. (I've tried, many times.) Does this technically...
So I've fasted for 2-4 days before but my stomach is extra weak this time as I've been sick. Any advice? I'm thinking gradually introducing some sort of fruit juice and coconut water.
I am doing 20:4. I find having a reasonable snack at 4 pm prevents me from mindlessly snacking while "ravenous" preparing dinner. I'm a vegetarian looking for satisfying snack ideas. I've been doing banana and peanut butter, but is means...
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’ve been doing 16:8 since October. I started a new medication last week that I have to take in the morning & it really upsets my stomach/makes me feel weird if I take it without food. Can someone suggest a...
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I'm doing almost every day a 16-8 fast or thereabouts. Do I need to be breaking the fast an hour in advance like I usually do with 20+ hour fasts? where I drink some kefir to break the fast and...
Hey everyone, A couple months ago I started doing two 36hr fasts per week, but have been having an awful time with the first meal after. Digestion is fine but the food puts me into a near catatonic drowsy phase...
With my current life schedule, I’m going to try and adapt to a 20:4 schedule. Any advice with what meal or food is best I to break my fast with?
Nausea after fast break Hey guys, I need some fasting advice / help. I fasted 2 years ago regularly, including fasting for 48 hours 3 times a week. I really wanted to get back to it, because I felt really...
Hi everyone! F, 23 16:8 I am trying to space out my snacks/meals to allow myself to achieve a caloric deficit more efficiently, as I struggle with over eating. I usually break my fast at noon and eat until 8 pm....
What do you guys do about breath before breaking fast? I would normally chew gum but now I have dry mouth from my meds and it makes for bad breath. Is there anything I can use that won't break the...
I am looking for a way to make fasting a bit easier for myself. My goal is to fast for 48-72 hours, and get into ketosis so I can burn my own body fat as fuel. I am currently 27...
I just broke my 16hr fast with a few slices of apple and peanut butter. Eating slow. Have been drinking a lot of water. Not taking any meds and my stomach hurts SO BAD. Happens each time. I’m new so...
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Will eating food break my fast? Love the idea of fasting but was hoping to eat things too
So I have been doing 18/6 IF for a month but after I break my fast I feel super sleepy, any way to prevent this?
So I’m in a circumstance where I need to help cook for family and obviously I want to taste the foods. Would it break my fast if I chew and taste without swallowing anything, immediately rinsing out mouth out with water...