New faster here, 37/f, been experimenting with 16:8 and 'Circadian rhythm fast' (on Zero app) which seems to be 13 fasted hours. Query: does the fasted period lengthen as we move into winter? (& is there any research to support a...
194 lbs goal 170 4th time trying this year and alcoholism has been a battle. Drink=eat=crazy fat lady
I'm new to the weight loss journey and I need help find the right fasting method. I am 320 M 18 YO and I tried the 16:8 but I only stuck with it for a few days then I feel...
Are you starting a new fast this week? We'll be posting this thread every Sunday, at the beginning of every calendar week, so you can check in and tell us about your plans for a fasting this week!
Hey. So, I'm overweight and disabled. While I *can* walk to get SOME exercise in, I can't do a whole lot. Anyway, my question is... what's a safe amount of hours to start fasting? 12? What's your advice on getting...
It's like my will power is nonexistent
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having a hard time maximizing my sleep at the moment due to the increase in cortisol at night despite taking apigenin, magnesium l threonate for sleep. anyone have any strategies?
I do 2-10 because my partner gets off work late and we tend to eat dinner around 8 and if I want to have wine or something I like to factor that in just in case. But is it TOO...
People may initially notice minor sleep disturbances when starting intermittent fasting. This usually subsides within a week as the body adjusts to the new schedule. After this period, most people report improved sleep quality when fasting, especially when they synchronize...
Hi there I am a 21 year old M. I weigh 56Kg am 175cm and have a body fat of roughly 12.5%. I run 3 times a week but not more than 4 km. I have been interested in longer...
My gf wants to do a longer dry fast but she already can't sleep without melatonin and barely sleeps at all during dry fasts. Would a sublingual sugar free melatonin spray before bedtime once a day be acceptable on a...
So I am a beginner and IMFing and I have realised that 14:10 is the most workable model of fasting for me. But I see on this subReddit that everyone does it a little more hardcore with 18:6 and OMAD...
I'm not sure if there's something I'm doing wrong but it's my third 36 hour fast, the first one was perfect, the second and this one I wake up at about 2am (after 3 hours of sleep) and I have...
Hey all, So I've been looking into diet/lifestyle/eating styles trying to decide what will get me the healthiest benefits while also being reasonable. I ran into something called circadian rhythm eating. Reading about it, it seems like it's just an...
For the past month and a half I've been doing night OMAD. I'd known about the new researches on syncing your circadian rhythm with your meal times for a while but it wasn't until last week where I decided to...
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Would doing omad/warrior diet with a high tdee(4-5000) calories cause metabolic damage and abnormal fat distribution due to the huge insulin spike and stress from eating a lot food, I,e would fasting in this case actually be detrimental to health...
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...
Has anything been proven to prevent hunger overnight?
Hi Amazing people, I hope you are doing well. Male. 33YO. 5ft11in. 121 KG. I’m starting my 14 day fast today. Earlier I did fasting for 3 days, 7 days, 9 days (was planned to do 14 but failed) I think I...
I oftentimes struggle to fall asleep, and getting out of bed is just as difficult. But when I fast it seems that sleep comes a little easier and I always wake up before my alarm clock goes off when I'm...
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My goal is to lose 10-12 pounds of fat, and I'm considering achieving this by doing as many 3 day water fasts followed by 3 days of regular eating (at maintenance or just below) until I reach this goal. However...
I'm about to start fasting again but I've recently got a job where I usually get off at 930 ish and I'm home by 10. I don't like eating on the job and I like to eat my meals at...
If you're doing the 20/4 fast is it a bad thing to eat before bed? Does that matter at all? Should your 4 hour window be at a certain time of day?
Hi guys - I have narcolepsy, so I take amphetamine in the morning and early afternoon to stay awake during the day. (I know it isn’t the healthiest thing in the world, but the alternatives just haven’t worked for me/aren’t...
My concern are: - Multiple people have told me that it can be a bad thing to skip meals (I skip breakfast) - I feel very hungry and can't get anything else done between 12 pm to 1 pm (Eating time is...
I want to fast mainly for concentration and self-discipline, which I've seen people say that those effects kick in about 3 days into a fast. I can easily do 24 hours of fasting, but it gets significantly harder after that....
Hi guys! My mom is 56 yo and she decided to try Intermittent Fasting. I recommended her to go with 12:12 for now, and see how it goes. She is very concerned about her metabolism tho, thus, do you have...
I've started 16:8 fasting, and love it so far as my biggest issue has been mindless snacking, especially at night. The only thing that's difficult for me is having no creamer in my coffee in the morning. I...
So far I’ve mostly been fasting through until dinner time (5:30-6:30) but I’m kind of wanting to switch to where I’m fasting through the evening and night because I’m having some GI issues at night and just feel blegh. Does...
I am an RN in a cardiovascular ICU. Many of our patients come in congestive heart failure exacerbations. Their symptoms caused by fluid overload are edema, shortness of breath due fluid in lungs and other minor signs of Chf. The...
Hi there, I am male, 32 y.o. with normal health and fitness habits doing boxing 4 times a week (before iso). Should I start fast? Does anyone have any decent researches showing any benefits? Thanks!
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...
Does it matter if I fast til different times everyday? For example sometimes 16/8, sometimes 12/12, sometimes 20/4. Do I get the benefits for HGH still? What are your thoughts?
I work a normal 9-5 schedule and usually do the 12-8 schedule eating. That means my sleep is included within my fasting timeline. What if I flipped it on its head and had a 10-6 eating period (meal immediately before...
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 seem like I'm in an endless research phase, like will X coffee break the fast, what if I do this, what if I do that... How did you finally eventually get started?
I think my favorite part about this community is seeing NSVs! Can we compile a list of them ALL? Regardless of how big or small- I think we will come across interesting ones! Maybe include your fasting hours shorthand? Let’s...
Is it bad to go to bed hungry? I want to start IF but leaving out dinner. So can someone tell me if it is ok, and if there are any studies supporting your advice?
There is so much to learn, and so many different systems and opinions. Some people say you should only eat early in the day. However, my husband doesn't get home from work until 7:30 on some days and we like...
i'm looking for tricks and tips to overcome the hunger pains i feel before transitioning. i made it for 33 hours only to give into my urge to eat. it seems worse in the evening at bedtime. i would just...
How many have exceptions doing the 16:8 version? I normally work 2nd shift, so my eat/fast times are a bit later than most (5:00pm to 1:00am). However, there are times (some weekends, some other) that I will be quite active before...
Hi everyone, I’m completely new to this but from what I’ve seen with the standard fast (not eating until noon or so) won’t work for me due to medication constraints. I have ADHD and have to take my meds in...
I usually eat 21 off/3 on. I have no trouble with this. This week I tried to do a 7-day fast (only water and zero-calorie, non-sweetened La Croix seltzer water flavored with essence, so as to keep my insulin from...
So basically today i woke up, and decided that im fasting today. The day before i consumed pretty much a lot of food, so everything was going well i was very euphoric because i thought ”oh its not that hard”...
If if I were to do OMAD or 20:4 TRF and made dinner my one meal or dinner time my eating period every time does your body still fast effectively or are you going to see better results if you...
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I read a research study recently, which suggested that higher amounts of physical activity help prevent cancer because it burns off sugar instead of feeding it to cancer cells. So, when is the best time to exercise then? Would it...
Has there been research done on this? To explain, just in case - lets say my TDEE is 3000 kcal per day. If I practice IF, but still consume 3000 kcal per day, will there be any measurable health benefits (compared...
Does anyone know if IF affects blood pressure? I've heard that improper fasting can lead to blood pressure getting higher (I do not plan on doing it improperly but it's still a concern of mine), and it's a fact that...
I heard/read somewhere on the internet that fasting over 12 hours is harmful for women. Something about how it disrupts women's hormones and estrogen levels! Apparently, it promotes infertility? Women of IF reddit - what are your experiences with 16:8?...
I was wondering whether anyone's experienced something similar and has tips to manage it? I'm doing 16:8 and have been for a week and a half. I eat from 12pm to 8pm. When I wake up in the morning, I'm not...
Expending a lot of calories running be able to kickstart ketosis earlier as the body ‘uses more stored energy’??
I’ve not yet been successful fasting in the evening (breakfast and lunch have been easy to skip but evening feels impossible). Those of you who have figured out how to do this, what was helpful in your journey? Am open...
So, I am curious if testosterone levels drop during an extended fast? I have watched a few YouTube videos where the author claims that testosterone levels drop with a calorie deficit diet so interested in the ramifications of an...
Is it true one must consume calories as a breakfast for optimal metabolic performance? Or, could one do the calorie consumption later in the day without negative effects?
Hi everyone! I am curious to hear how your sleep has or has not changed since implementing IF? I've been implementing IF into my life for the majority of about 3yrs, and I have little breaks here and there when I wish....
I assume it should just be evenly spaced out relevant to the times you wake up and go to sleep, however, im wondering if the actual time of day, (like dusk vs dawn,) should be taken into consideration as well....
I’ve been stopping eating after breakfast and lunch, 6Am-noon most days. It’s been surprisingly easy. I did this mainly because I saw some people report better sleep when doing so and since my sleep sucks, I dove in...
I am a dietetic student tasked with creating a blog focused on nutrition. I am looking for suggestions on trending topics people would like to know more about. Things that come to my mind include juicing cleanses, low carb/keto, and...
I am a huge fan of Dr. Micheal Greger and he advocates for not eating past 7pm ever. That our body does better eating in the morning than at night. Sorry I’m too lazy to post sources. Just look up...
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. ...