Age: 26 Weight: 245 pounds Wide body frame Height: 6 ft I do 4 hours on the elliptical at a low steady state to burn a little over 500 calories per hr with 15-30 min rest in between 1 hr for joints. I’m concerned about...
Started adding a lot more cardio to my life and am wondering if anyone has any experience making more fat loss gains while doing cardio fasted versus after eating. I don’t find it difficult as I’ve been IF for awhile...
This guy has a good video on efficiency of Dry Fasting: https://youtu.be/GeQYsBMxW1I?t=1797 (29:57 for conclusion, 31:38 for adjusted BMR). But, since this is only 40 hours Dry Fasted, he explains that his body is probably not functioning on 100% fat...
Hi everyone I started IF this week as part of a research trial and so far so good. The trial suggests a 10hr eating window but I've probably been doing usually a 16:8 fast (although yesterday I had a 22 he...
For those who exercise and dryfast, what do you think is better, cardio or lifting to get lean/abs. Or should we do a little if both? The thing with cardio for me is i sweat so bad and then want...
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 starting a dryfast for 3 days tomorrow. I still have to workout because I love it and truly it is my passion. I’m curious what others think of exercise, specifically cardio on dryfast. I’m so used to water...
**Hey Everyone!** So, I've been debating wether to post my story here or not, but I feel reading someone else's experience when it comes to any situation helps others put into perspective the "rights and wrongs" of certain things, fasting/dieting...
I just did my very first cardio workout while fasting and I feel like my stomach growled louder than it ever has before. Anyone else ever experience this, is it normal? For context: I fasted all of last August but didn’t...
I’m starting intermittent fasting 16:8 and usually work out first thing in the morning with a session of 30-45 of cardio. That generally puts my next mail about five hours after that workout. Is that an issue or does not...
Quick facts:Age: 42, Male, 190 lbs (86 kgs). I lifted weights on and off for years (due to family), I've been working out steadily for 5 months and planning to continue. I try to lift 5 times a week, with...
**Hey Everyone!** So, I've been debating wether to post my story here or not, but I feel reading someone else's experience when it comes to any situation helps others put into perspective the "rights and wrongs" of certain things, fasting/dieting...
For a few weeks I have been IF'ing to lose weight and become healthier in a sustainable way. Currently: * From 196 lbs down to 187 lbs, 5"11 M * 18/6 schedule: lunch at noon and dinner at 5.30pm. Not very hard...
**Hey Everyone!** So, I've been debating wether to post my story here or not, but I feel reading someone else's experience when it comes to any situation helps others put into perspective the "rights and wrongs" of certain things, fasting/dieting...
Hello, im almost 50, 14% body fat, light weights 4 days per week and do cardio most days. I've been athletic most of my life. I am not looking for weight loss, but instead would like to...
Haven’t looked too much into it but would anything more than cardio be ok during a 72-96 hour fast? I’m leery of lifting because I’ll wanna have a source of protein after which will break my fast so just leaning...
My understanding is fat burning happens when your insulin is at a lower level and your body depletes all it's glycogen. Let's say you do cardio when you start your fast, will this increase the amount of time you'll be...
Recently started 16:8 ans I find that when I am fasting while regularly working out, i am just passing out during random times in the day, and I don't have the energy to keep up with all my to dos... When...
Which is more important in terms of getting lean diet or cardio?
39F SW 178 CW 176 GOAL. no goal So Ive been doing 16:8 for 9 days with tracking calories, carbs proteins and fats Im eating a ton of protein and healthy in my window. Im finding it easy and I...
I have been doing IF for the last 6 months and the results are stunning, I am a male, 19yo, 189cm (6ft 2) and I lost 30kg (66lb) from 125kg (275lb) to 95kg (209lb) with 22:2 / OMAD. I see I...
I built muscles at the gym, but I am 15kgs overweight, I wanna dry fast and get over with it (Went from 115kg to 84kg thanks to DF). How can I make it easier? I feel like I always crave junk...
Hey everyone, I wanted to create a post because I feel like I have seen a bunch of posts recently from people who have started fasting to lose weight and are struggling with either not losing any weight, or plateauing very...
New to intermittent fasting and lost 4ish pounds in the first 2 weeks and love the lifestyle. I'm just wondering I don't count calories and eat whatever but I work a desk job. If I was to eat whatever I...
I usually fast for 20 hours, I weigh 192 and I am 5”8, I want to lose weight obviously so which one would you recommend and why?
Hello everyone! I’m sure this question has been asked before but I want to make sure I can do this to a point where I can still be safe and healthy. I am starting my 10 day water fast tomorrow and...
Ok so I am on my 4th day of my 30 days fast ((I have previously done few 10s and one 15s.) I am wondering what’s the upper limit to a slow paced cardio while I am feeling super energetic...
I’m going to start 16:8 soon eating from 12 pm to 8 pm. My goal is to lose 10 lbs but I also want to build muscle mass. I can only workout at 5 am (lifting for 30 mins and...
Hello all :) This is a lengthy post so I've divided it into parts. Do read it completely if you have time. I'm 22M, Height: 162cm/5'3" CW: 96kg/212lbs, BMI: 36.6. Since I'm a short heighted guy, i look even more chubbier About myself:...
I apologise if this has been asked before (though I did do a search and couldn’t find much on this specific question). How long after cardio+strength do I have to eat to make sure I don’t lose muscle or have any...
I've successfully fasted in the past (usually 24-48h rolling fasts) for a series of reasons - mostly to quickly and effortlessly lose the extra weight that I put on every year after I go visit my family and they feed...
I finished off a 20 hour fast with some high intensity cardio. After the run, I passed out on my couch for like 30 minutes. After waking up, I had a couple hives on my belly. Maybe I went too...
Probably a stupid question, but would there be any problem with just walking all day when on a prolonged fast for fat loss?
Started a rolling fast Monday at 2pm after my last meal (pizza) Later that day did weight training and an hour of cardio Tuesday: weights and 70 min cardio (20min stair master level 3-4 followed by treadmill walking at 3.6 for 50 min) Wednesday:...
I’m considering the stair master. All other forms I’ve noticed involves jumping to some degree and I need to be careful with my joints.
I am an endomorph, currently doing alternate day fasting and so far weight is coming off. I also want increase my muscle mass at some point. Is it possible to cut fat and put on muscle at the same time if...
**Just wanted to clarify that this may be a stupid question.** So assuming that 1 kCal = 1000 calories, if someone was eating at a maintenance level of 2500 kCal of day, how does cardio assist weight loss when you’re usually...
Hey, all. New to the thread. I am 6 foot, 332 pounds. My wife and I have been trying to lose weight and have been struggling. I've been in an on and off calorie deficit for a few months now....
I do a 6 day PPL split and try to run 3x a week, would this be realistic to continue during a 5-10 day water fast?
I know the answer is always both but hear me out please. Given two hypothetical situations, one where a person does not eat a piece of cake worth 400 calories and another where the same person eats the cake but...
I know the benefits for 2 a days can be great in moderation like first half of day leg’s second half of day upper body or first half of day cardio second half weights, etc. but does anyone have any...
In my research, I’ve read this increases the efficacy of the fast and burns more fat. Thoughts? Should I try to schedule workouts during my fast within reason? Thank you
OK for introduction im a 25 year old Argentinian Male. Im 6ft6inches, and im currently 260 lbs. I started IF (16/8) arround 4 months ago, my starter weight was 288 lbs and it really helped turn my life arround, not...
I came up with this plan I’m fixing to start this week, and I’m looking to see if anyone has tried something like this: MWF: water fast and HITT or steady state cardio training. T TR Sat: lift heavy and then eat...
Hi fasters. I’m doing a 4 day fast. So far I’m still working out.,curious how much you all workout with a fast like this? For reference, I’m an athlete and can burn up to 800 just in cardio per day normal. However,...
Now this may be an unpopular opinion, or not, but either way; I hate working out whilst in a fast. I tend to do 18/6 and workout just before I eat ( typically around 4pm) I'm used to doing longer fast,...
I'm an Orangetheory fanatic (39/F). Doing those workouts at 6am for the past year served as a gateway for me to start intermittent fasting (16:8). I was already doing fasted cardio in the morning, so why not just wait...
I am currently doing 48 hour fasts and then eating until I lose my desired amount of weight. I’ve only been doing this for 2 weeks so far and have noticed some difference. Am I being impatient or maybe doing...
F; 5'11"; Age: 30s; SW: 206 CW:205 GW:165 I've been fasting 16:8 and working out (cardio and strength/weight training) 30 mins a day for 3.5 weeks. A typical day: **12 pm - 2 pm:** Break my fast by drinking coffee with 1/2 cup...
I'm 19 and weight 240 pounds and my height is 5'11. I usually fast on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Sometimes I eat Saturday or Sunday. I've been doing this for more than 2 months now. I've lose some weight....
Hello. I do IF for a while and i only eat once in a day, around 2-3 pm. So it’s 20-24h fasting for me. I want to go for a walk but i am really not sure when. What do...
Hello! I'm a 26 year old 5'4 female. My SW was 163.6 lbs, CW is 160.4, and GW is 130. I'm currently starting day 7 of OMAD and 30 minutes of cardio per day, I've already lost 3 pounds. Should I scale...
I’ve seen several posts extolling the benefits of weight lifting in a fasted state and decided to do some (casual/Google) research to learn more about it. For some background: I normally break my fast the night before a gym session,...
Hello all, I want to do weekly fasts once a month and OMAD/CICO the other 3 weeks but am worried about having enough energy to workout during my fasting weeks. If I keep up with my electrolytes, would I be okay...
I did a week once with only walking. It was incredibly tiring and my body felt pretty weak. I would walk almost 10 miles out of boredom. This time I’m looking to incorporate running and burpees, maybe even split up between...
Hello, I, M 31, 180cms, have been on IF for about 80+ days and lost around 10 kgs. CW: 70kg. The next step to achieving my goal, of a sleek body and better self image, is to start off at a...
So I've been doing OMAD for 2 weeks now (consistently at least) and I've been going to the gym 6 nights a week in that time. I do 40 minutes of cardio and 40 minutes of weight training. My weight...
Hello IF fam, I've been doing IF for about a year now, SW 234, CW 218 (fell off for a few months) GW 190. I follow 16/8, eating 1 meal at Noon and dinner around 6-7 pm. That's it. I dropped the...
I typically fast for 16-24hrs but will also do 3 day fasts occasionally. I have a very physically demanding job and I also strength train and long distance run. One thing i've noticed recently is that I have lost my...
So I usually fast for 18-24h daily and have a 1-5 hour eating window. Not losing any weight tho.. rather gaining actually. I'm extremely embarrassed, discouraged and depressed by this and want to challenge myself. My longest fast was was...
(Background.) I am fairly fit to begin with although slightly overweight. I am a 24 year old male with a height of 6ft 3 inches and a weight of about 90 kilograms, which i know isn’t ideal. Im a cyclist who...
(Im 5"3' / 160cm) [PROM \(april 2019\) 149lbs-68kg \/\/\/ April 2021 110lbs-50kg](https://preview.redd.it/joiqnnifqmb81.png?width=1071&format=png&auto=webp&s=1afbd6d348de9746b6cff02ba25de4a4e4583270) Big storytime ahead lol, enjoy : For starters, I have never been obese, or having health problems bc of my weight. I'm from Europe, and i...
Started intermittent fasting (8 hours eating, 16 hours not) 5 days ago and noticed my average heart rate during my zone 2 sessions on the treadmill has slightly suffered. My heart rate is 5bpm higher consistently than where it...
After year of low carb IF weight loss journey I thought it would be a good time to establish where my body is at... so I did a DEXA scan and RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) test. I somehow imagined these...
Hi all, 36F here. I am wondering if anyone noticed they were able to fast longer when they didn’t exercise? When I say that I don’t mean you didn’t move at all during the day but that you just didn’t...
I started IF a couple of months ago and I feel good and see some body comp changes but the scale is not really moving. I’ve been doing 16:8 and moderate cardio 4-5x/week but this week have increased to 18:6...
Hi everyone, what I’m about to say goes against intuition but has anyone found IF leads to quicker recovery for them? I pulled my back 2 days ago, to the point I couldn’t bear weight without wincing. Happens semi regularly and...
Hi everyone. 51 F, 5’7” 145 lbs. spent most of my life genetically thin, not thinking about calories or what I was eating. I started eating cleaner about 10 years ago. I also don’t eat any dairy or eggs. Menopause hit...
Hi, sorry this isn’t really fasting related but this is my favorite page and I get the most answers out of it. So I’ve been doing IF and the gym for awhile now. Done just about 90 pounds. But, all...
Long time lurker, first post so bear with me. I have been doing time restricted eating, 16 hour fast, 6 days a week, cheat on Saturday. I have kept close track. I went from 265, heavy weight lifter,...
Throwaway account because personal details :-/ I had a very difficult pregnancy and high risk birth and ended up retaining most of the weight I put on because of my condition. That was in May 2020, but between caring for a...
What’s better for me? I workout everyday mostly cardio and walk a lot for work. Would it be safe for me to do a 48 hour fast if I burn 1500 to 1700 calories as a 5”7 135 pound male?...
Given that fasting increases cortisol levels which causes our bodies to store fat, I was wondering what the impact of fasting was on chronically stressed individuals or individuals with anxiety
I’m new to this all and researching as much info as possible. Like a lot of people I gained heaps of weight over the last 2 years …I seemed to stay consistent on the weights and did minimal cardio...
I’m in my second week of adf and I workout 3 times a week on my eating days, i feel like I’m loosing strength but im not sure, i do cardio but weights as well, can someone tell me is...
As I start writing this I'm exactly halfway through my first ever water fast. I started on this because my system needs some kind of reboot. Because of the job I work, I had to spend 5 weeks in hotel room...
I do IF but am planning to start doing 36hours plus. Is there any benefit to doing cardio to start a fast, or will expending my energy maker it harder to stick to but without the benefits? I can easily fast...
​ I used to IF for 24 hours twice a week. Then I fell in love and other stupid things. Long story short, it has been a truly horrific year and I ate some pain. Mostly in the form of peanut...
The only speed bump I've run into so far is I tried to go to the gym and do some cardio on the elliptical machine. I had no energy and felt really nauseated. I only stayed on for 7 minutes...
How can I speed up weight loss during fasts?
I started doing OMAD in Oct 2019. I was 155lbs at 5’4” and 26F. I’d tried a lot of things to loose weight and couldn’t. I figured OMAD would be just another failure, but over the next year I lost...
I am a 24 old guy with a BMI of 36. I have had problems with my weight since I was a kid and always thought it is what it is and did nothing about it. But after following this...
female, age 31, SW: 176lbs, CW: 162lbs, GW: 123lbs. height: 169cms. Hello Everyone! I'm a South Asian living in Michigan, USA. I started intermittent fasting about 2.5 months ago and have completed around 78 fasts so far. I...
For all the people here, I am currently 19 years old. I started IF when I was 17, around 180 pounds or so. I gave up all sugar at the start and dropped weight amazingly, going down to 166 in...
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 feel like I’ve struggled to really maintain a specific workout while fasting. I really enjoy doing cardio, and I hear the most recommended workout is walking, but it’s so boring and slow. Would it be possible to replace walking with...
Male - 125 kg weight, Height - 5"8 Morbidly obese. So I am a guy with intense focus into one thing, I can achieve what I want by first - Looking into information and being an info sponge thn taking action... But as a...
At Age 20, my height is 6'4" and my weight was around 370lbs. I was 2 years into recovering from brain damage resulting from a stroke, feeling depressed and very uncontent with what I looked and felt like, I just...
I’ve been trying to find out more information but it’s been hard. For meals, it seems some people eat whatever. Some eat a small meal. Some people eat a large keto meal. As for exercise, everyone seems to say low intensity...
32 yr old male 5’8”. I started on January 11 and I was 242-244 depending and today I weighed 234.8 G.W. 175. I don’t workout or anything just eat small portions and cut out all sodas and sugary juices… I’m...
Hi Everyone. I just had another Monday morning weigh in and I’m feeling so down. The scale only moved down 0,1kg this week. I have about 27kgs to lose in total. I have been doing IF for 7 weeks and...
I workout a ton but everyone see are us you need weights I only love cardio I also think I fain weight with weights. It’s cool to just do cardio and abs right? I feel like my metabolism doesn’t increase with weights...
I'm 39m and started working out again. I started at 222 lbs on the 1st of this year. I'm not to concerned about gaining muscle. I just want to lose fat and work on my getting my strength back. I...
I plan to do rolling 72s for the next month, purely for the weight loss, that’s all I care about. Does exercise make any difference when water fasting for 3 days, and if so, what type of exercise? Like walking...
So generally i dont post at all. But this time I want to reach out for help Happy New year to all of you, I am freshly 19YO Male. I have a strange feeling that pushes me to be better constantly,...
Hey guy so I am 22F (5’2 CW:73kg and GW:58kg). I have been on keto for 2 months now and did IF/ Omad often. I started gym yesterday but my instructor is one of those who doesn’t believe in keto...
Hello! I’m new here. I currently weigh 160 at 5”4’ and I would like to be where I was at least 145 which is were I was comfortable with before having both my kids. Thanks to two c sections...