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...
Hi! What's the word on eating during a larger than 12h window? I've taken a mental note a while back that I should **eat strictly during 12h** to allow my system to get into "night mode" (forgive my rather gross oversimplification)....
Is anyone doing it? It is a fasting option on the fasting App I am using, Zero, so I did a little reading on it tonight And am doing my first one tonight. I have not seen it mentioned in...
I have read of the benefits of “front loading” one’s calories, hearty breakfast with a good amount of food for lunch and next to no food for dinner and finish eating before 6 PM or earlier. How do you follow...
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Should one Water 💧 Fast before starting a Prolonged Dry Fast.
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...
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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Hi everyone, I just drank masala tea during my fasting window, have I broken my fast? Ingredients: Masala Cloves Ginger Water
Is one more beneficial than the other?
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Ignoring that one may be easier than the other (all dependent on personal preference), is there a benefit to one slightly longer fast over 3 ‘medium’ fasts? (Or vice versa)
I was using Zero, but it got all buggy on me. So instead of just reinstalling it after uninstalling, I’d figure I would check out something new. Any tips?
Expending a lot of calories running be able to kickstart ketosis earlier as the body ‘uses more stored energy’??
Just checking is this normal? Has anyone experienced something similar. Sorry mean bowel movements
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Anyone have recommendations for the best / classic books recommending a fasting lifestyle from the last couple years? I’m looking to get back on track and looking for a good book to inspire me
I did a 72 last week and it helped me push through knowing other people were also fasting. Anyone want to join me on this one?
my main goal is to lose 50 pounds in 3 weeks and the researches I've done suggest that one day of dry fasting equals 3 days of water fasting in terms of effectiveness. what's your take on this?
I am going to do a 3 day dry fast and I was thinking of going straight into a water fast after the 3rd day? Is it okay? Or should I do 3 day dry fast and eat for a...
I have done a 8 days water fast (1 day of them was dry), but have struggled with lack of electrolytes and therefore felt pretty bad, haven't enjoyed the fast. Do I have to fear the same to...
hello! i broke my fast two days ago (not in the right way), i was fasting since february 8th (i broke on the third day tho, pretended nothing happened after) and i'm restarting today. when ur in the first three...
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 heard fasting can raise cortisol levels.
Hello, I fasted for 52 hours, then I ate in the next 24 hours. I do gym lifts and yoga. Will I lose muscle if I fast again right after I ate? Thanks for help
can you gain or lose weight when you in intermittent fasting and positive energy balance if you lose weight how
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Or vice versa? I think I read somewhere that it might be dangerous for the human body. So, if we start a dry fast, it should remain a dry fast until you end it. Or if it's a water...
I'm planning on doing a 21 day fast, cos I've done short ones before. Do you just eat like normal leading up to the fast, or should you start lessening the food and types of foods, and how many days...
These are very good and sweetened with stevia ... Will it break my fast ? https://imgur.com/gallery/bS6ASIn
If you're serious about fasting, feel free to message me. I am looking for a partner who seeks motivation and advice throughout the process. ​ Fast starts on: 08/28/2022- 09/11/2022
I think my body got better at generating the enzymes that convert my body fat into energy with each fast. has it gotten easier for you? if so why do you think it has?
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Anyone tried dry fasting? Is it better than water fasting? Which is better for weight loss? Thanks
How about zero sugar energy drinks? As long as they have no sugar in it, fasting is not broken by drinking them?
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!
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I’m kinda confused. Ive read that some people say its okay to have bone broth, is it? Is it also okay to have vegetable broth instead? Or would broth be counterproductive to fasting? Should I just stick to coffee,...
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...
I'm on my first dry fast now. I've previously done a number of water fasts. I have completed 48 hours dry so far. I am planning on getting water around the 60 hour mark. At that point I was thinking...
Can I smoke during my water fasting period ?
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?
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If I drink A sugar free red bull?
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Hello, tomorrow will be my 7th day of hard dry fast; i wonder if going hard longer will be any beneficial? I heard that soft dry fast is better in long term and i am currently going for 14 days...
Do I break a 10 day fast at dinner (day 10) or in the morning (day 11)?
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...
Is a 24 hour fast the same as skipping a whole day? For past 4 days I’ve been eating 24 hours my last meal so like from 8pm on Tuesday to 8pm on Wednesday. Will this have the same effect...
Because I read that you should move your meal 2 hours back from when the feeding window ends because thats like when the fasting starts...
Hi. Been doing intermittent and extended water fasts for a while. Only done a few dry fasts, a couple 24 and 48 hour ones. I was curious as to your thoughts of doing intermittent dry fasts within an extended water...
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
I deal with constipation and i dont want my poop to get all dried up and hard. Please get back to me.
My assumption is a little bit of both but from what I read it may just be a way to stay in ketosis
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Tomorrow I am getting blood drawn at the doctor for annual tests and what not. I will be 24 hours into a fast at the time I get blood drawn. Should I break my fast after I get home, or...
I did a 36h fast, not my longest but its up there. Its been more than 4 hours after breaking it yet I feel wayy too tired to exercise properly, is that normal
I’d like to do a 3-5 days water fast (longest fast 36 hours so far) but OH suggests broth fast. Any difference in terms of results/benefits between the two? Thanks!
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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?