Executive Summary: 42 hour clean fast added per week, and after 2 weeks, it broke a plateau of 1.5 months. I am a nearly 47 year old postpartum female sticking to a strict dairy free ketogenic regimen. Weight loss from...
Hello everyone! This is my first post here! I’m F 5’1 and 150lbs with 37% body fat. I’ve tried to lose weight many times especially with fasting but it has been a mental struggle with all of the stress I’ve...
I am trying to do a clean fast but just realized that there is a citrus flavour in Earl Grey tea (which I'm currently drinking), would this cause insulin to spike?
Does anyone have tips on how to prevent this from happening?Am I overthinking this? (I have binge eating tendencies and want to be healthier. But, I am also worried about things going the opposite way if that makes sense.)
If the goal is to avoid triggering insulin production, and I consume sugar-free sweeteners during the fasting period, does it matter since I can’t produce my own and don’t need to dose for things like that?
Doing 16/8 for a month, I am SO hungry in the morning, for the first five hours of the day, grumpy. It’s bad enough when I go to work and can be distracted. On the weekends when I’m home with...
I thought I was being really good by drinking black coffee but apparently my nespresso hazelino pods are not in line with a “clean fast”. Does anyone have any recommendations for some good black coffee that Is compliant?
And hoooo boy does it make a difference. I'm (26F, 5'8, 220lbs) on day 2 (out of 5) and not hungry at all. I've fasted before, from 20/4 to OMAD to 5 day fasts, but I would still be...
I’m a newbie. I found that what really helps me in the morning is a green tea with Splenda and then my OMAD is a salad. I keep reading sources that say Splenda is good. Others say it will raise your...
I clean fast every day I'm able to, 18/6, but on days I work I've been drinking a 0 or 10 cal energy drink. I work 12 hour shifts at a sedentary job, so I will literally fall asleep if...
I have been doing ADF For (on and off) about a year. I have lost 50 lbs but am stuck with 20 more to go. I was wondering if being more "clean" on the fasting would do anything. For instance right...
I'm planning to restart a twice a week IF schedule for roughly 36 hours each. Back in the day, I had zero issues drinking coffee, but after pregnancy, I get terrible acid reflux if I do drink any coffee on...
Hello everyone, I am starting fasting. I did it for about a month earlier this year but fell off after a cruise. It absolutely works and I feel committed. Anyway I’m doing the 20:4 approach. About an hour ago I...
Hi all! I've started with IF a month or so ago, it was very gradual, started with 14:10 and then I incremented the fasting hours to 16:8 (the first time I fasted for 16 hours was SO HARD!) then 18:6...
Having a very sleepy morning. Are there any forms of energy drink that won't break my fast?
Hi all :) Long time lurker, recently joined Reddit and am enjoying participating more actively in the sub. In the past I have had issues consuming electrolytes dissolved in plain water. I have a few tricks that make it easier for me...
Hello everyone. I have been fasting 18:6 for about a month now. I need to loose about 70 pounds to reach my goal weight. I fast clean and try to break my fast at noon. I usually break my fast...
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...
Who has done a 3-day fast? Any tips? How much weight did you lose? Did it stay off? Clean fast or bone broth? The most I have done is 36 hours previously. Thanks!
I’m a 30M 5’11, 330lbs starting for the first time tomorrow. I’ve read about it and have a very basic general understanding, but that’s about it. Any advice on which plan, tricks and tips, etc would be greatly appreciated
I asked for guidance on eating in the morning and fasting afternoon evening and night. It's now day 9 of that. It's going well. Will not stress myself with a scale. My question is about what to drink other than...
Hey everyone, I started IF Monday - Friday, where I don't eat until after work. (6 pm - 8 pm). I work at a desk and haven't had any hunger issues. For the past five months, I have had elevated...
New to IF doing 15:9 to 16:8 (depends on the day), M35 5’9” SW: 222, CW:218, GW:185. I’ve been searching and think I know the answer, but chewing gum during your fast doesn’t break anything does it? Guessing sugar free...
Hey guys im trying to get into longer fasts To maximize weight loss and maybe even get into Autopahgy when i can manage even a bit longer fasts and i have a few questions regarding.. 1.Do vitamins/supplements break a fast...
Mid-20s F, 5’8, SW: 191.4, CW: 185, GW: 150 I had a medical issue and shot up from 150 to 180 in 3 months. Even though I was dirty fasting (damn you, oat milk) for months and working out I didn’t...
Long-time listener, first-time caller. I have done IF in the past with decent-ish results but always fell off the wagon for a lot of reasons. I also discovered since then that chewing gum and drinking my Diet Cokes were not...
Hey everyone, my girlfriend and I have started 16:8 and I read online a couple times that you can technically consume up to 100 calories during your fast. But I don't necessarily trust that for no real reason lol. Essentially...
I’ve been a faster for over 6 years at this point. I’ve recently tried to make My fasts more like 18-20 hours a day vs. 16-17 and it was very challenging. I clean fast so I’ve never had flavored stuff in...
I’ve been doing 16/8 for almost a week, but wanting to do 18/6. The thing is, is that I get REALLY hungry at the 16 hour mark and end up eating. I DO clean fast, only water and black coffee....
If anything with any amount of flavor or sugar in it triggers your body to release insulin, is brushing with toothpaste okay during a clean fast?
I’m looking for an extra source of caffeine for my fast this week. I don’t want to do coffee, for now I just drink black or green tea for caffeine. Easier on my stomach. But I’d like to try it...
What brands to you all like and what do you like about them? I'm bored of black coffee and water only for my clean fast and want to add a little fizz to the day. Thanks!
Loose skin ( stretchy skin ) is something that has always crossed my mind when trying to loose weight. The fear that clothes still wouldn’t look good on me after loosing weight because of massive amounts of loose skin. And...
I’m trying to keep my water intake up as best I can and I’m doing a “clean” fast, but I’m a little disappointed in the scale. I think it went down maybe a couple ounces but I think I was...
I've been doing IF for about a month (typically 18:6) and having trouble with my morning coffee(s) during my fasting window. I'm aware this is dirty fasting, since I have a small amount of whole milk and stevia in my coffee....
I find 16:8 to be actually really easy except for my morning coffee. I absolutely need coffee to function and I hate it black. So on fasting days I put in a few no calorie sweeteners. I’m new to fasting...
I am a 46F, and my current weight is 210lbs. I apologize in advance for the long post. The past two years were very stressful and took a toll on me. I have rheumatoid arthritis and I got really...
I'm measuring by days completed rather than day started, hence starting is Day 0 42F My plan is 100 days of: 1. 20:4 IF 2. 20 hrs clean fast (only water, no-milk-tea, black coffee allowed) 3. evening run after work (I'm training for a half...
Hello dear fasting people What sweeteners are safe to use in the fasting period? I sometimes use Sacharin or stevia, but I wonder whether it would cause an insulin response? Thanks a lot for your answers or inspiration
I know the CICO crowd is going to say I'm cheating or missing something. I'm really, really, really not. I love IF for the way it makes me feel. My skin is better. My hormones are more under control. My...
One of the reasons I end fasts is due to how distracting it is the deeper I am and I've noticed how sipping on coke zero acts as a good distraction. It's been the difference between tapping out at the...
26 Female, 5’4”, currently 161lbs, goal weight is 145-150lbs by end of May for my wedding. Just started (although I’ve done this before a few years ago) doing 18:6 Here’s my question: is drinking coffee with creamer and collagen during my...
Hi all! I am new here and am interested in starting IF. I am 34F, 5’7, around 240lbs with a goal weight of 190. I had a baby almost a year ago and haven’t been able to stay motivated to...
How do you guys feel about diet soda and intermittent fasting? I just started 16:8 and sometimes I’ll grab a diet soda. Should I drop it or is it okay starting out? I still make sure I drink water throughout...
I’ve been intermittent fasting for the past 2 months (17hr-21hr ish per day), my “natural weight” is about 181-183 lbs and I’m a 5’7 26 y/o female. I started at about 188 but that was actually water weight,...
Let me start off by saying I have been fasting for almost 4 years now. I had an unusual observation today. I have a blood sugar monitor, the finger stick kind that I got because we had some...
I often see progress pics and read success stories of people on losing weight through IF. But I rarely find out what their diet is. So I'm wondering if IF works to lose weight with no diet.
For probably a couple years, I’ve been taking OTC Omeprazole. Well I ran out on Monday and honestly kept forgetting to go get some more. But I haven’t had any reflux or heartburn since then. Yay for healthy living!
Hi all! I (27M) have been doing OMAD and 18-6 for about 4 months now. Ive been pretty consistent with ‘clean’ fasting with water or black coffee primarily, until I eat in the afternoon. I just now have been questioning...
I’ve been doing rolling 48s on strict keto for the past week now. Between the 24 and 36hr mark I’ve been feeling an overwhelming urge to eat carbs and things with sugar. Are these just withdrawals from being addicted to...
Or is it not necessary? Planning on doing a 10 day dry fast. I’ve heard that you should prepare before a fast by eliminating any waste so that the body doesn’t use any of it. Any foods to eat leading...
I have been doing IF and Calorie Counting since November 2022. This feels like something I can maintain permanently. I do have some questions I am looking to help/advice/opinions with. 1) I have a pill I take daily along with a...
Hi y’all! I’m currently on a 20/4 IF schedule but was thinking about adding some teas into my day. I want to drink a cup of mint tea in the morning, a cup of ginger tea to “break” my fast...
Hi, I was wondering if having squash in water when in a fast would break the fast. Also, would having a monster ultra, so sugar-free, would be ok to use as a preworkout for before exercise when in a fast? It's...
Hi all, was hoping to get some advice. I started my OMAD journey 2 weeks ago at 188lbs. Since then I’ve weighed anywhere from 183 - 187 lbs. Just yesterday morning I was 183 lbs and this morning i was...
Starting out IF is not as easy as it sounds...let's be honest. I've been doing this for 2 weeks now and some days are better than others; so here's my question: How do you overcome the cravings? ...
Hi all, I'm (31F, 5'5") on week 4 of IF, 18:6 with occasional 20:4. Typically fast from 2pm-8am. No cheat days. I do clean fasts, water only, 60oz a day. I started at 187.6lbs and I'm only now at 183.5....
Hi all. I’m a 21f 5’2 SW: 214 CW: 168 GW: 120 and I’m looking for some resources into longer term fasting. I’m curious as to what the cut off to that is and how it differs in terms of...
Same as the title.
So Im planning to start my first 7 day fast this Wednesday (Due to my work schedule) and wanted to see if anyone more experienced has some tips and tricks for an extended fast like this. Iv done OMAD for...
I've been showing my wife y'all's progress pics for months... been lurking longer than that. I'm wanting to give it a go, but I could use encouragement from those with experience. Please help tip me over the edge... A couple things...
I’m giving up food for lent and plan to commit to fasting for 40-46 days. Essentially the duration of Lent. I bought electrolyte packs and plan to drink those along with water, collagen, and mios. If and...
I’m interested in starting IF, but I’m not totally sure how to. Is it safe to just jump straight into something like 16:8 or would it be better to gradually work your way up to that? I don’t have any...
GABAPENTIN. Ok now that I’ve ( hopefully ) successfully gotten your attention, I’m wondering if anyone has successfully lost weight IF while tKing gabapentin? I was fasting ( incorrectly🤦🏻♀️)for 4 weeks and have been clean fasting for 2 while trying...
I am new to this and am looking to lose weight and improve my gut, skin and hair health I am 22F with hypothyroidism. My plan: Fasting from 8:30 pm to 9:30 am - 13 hours After waking up - warm lemon water...
* **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...
Hi! Long time listener, first time caller… how detrimental is it to my weight loss if I have a little oat milk with my coffee in the mornings before my fast is over? I’m talking like two teaspoons if that....
Hi everyone. 25 m here. 5 ft 9 120KG/265lbs (aka very fat) I have done some prolonged fasting in the past (72 hours) and I did them back to back. I lost nearly all of my excess weight and...
I usually stop eating at 4. I’ve screwed up in the past couple of weeks and gained 6 lbs. I’ve been doing well for the past two weeks but can’t seem to lose weight. I’ve even gone to bed hungry...
Hi - basically title, and would love to get some scientific sources. Most I've seen are parroting some random guy who said 50kcal doesn't break a fast. I'm trying to do OMAD, but have been in the habit of getting...
Hi, just getting started and I am interested in hearing from other women on what is bringing you the most success. Specifically would like to hear about what your fasting window is, how many calories you eat on avg....
Is it okay to drink Gatorade during fast? Anything I should be carful for Also I take pills that I’m supposed to have a meal with if I don’t eat with them I usually feel pretty sick is there any...
Hi, I’m new to IF and I’m a 5’9 female. I started my fitness journey at 172 pounds. My CW is 174 pounds. I know it’s only been about a little more than a week but I feel as...
Preferably effervescent tablets which I can put in my water a couple of times a day. Was using a brand called Honest but can't easily find them anymore. What do you use? If anything
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Im on 16:8 and on deficit but the weight refuses to budge. I wonder if I need to shorten the eating window. Do you have a window that worked best for you to lose weight? (I cannot do OMAD ever)
Hello! I started fasting (18/6) about 3 months ago and I am actually gaining weight. Usually (even before fasting) I eat around 1000 calories a day. I am 25f with a very sedentary lifestyle (medical student). Before fasting I did...
I'm new to fasting and I've often wondered if you were already past the 18 hours and in autophagy, but you have a lemon water and it's enough to break your fast, does it take another 18 hours to re-enter...
i know i'm just going to sound like a crybaby here, but something i've learned about myself in my weight loss journey is if i restrict myself too much on the things i enjoy the most, i will fail. my...
I literally lost .4 lbs during three day water fast. I even gained weight from day 1 to day 2. Three days out of that 72 hr fast, I gained 3.6 lbs. I also did two 48...
Do you eat nothing at all for these extremely long fasts? Just water / black coffee, etc?
I have done quite a bit of intermitent fasting in the past 18/6 20/4 Omad. I'm looking to try some longer fasts up to 48 and 72 hours. I have just tried my longest fast with a 30-hour goal. I noticed after the...
How long was it until people saw the effects of a fast? I have been doing it for around 7 days now, and my weight hasn't shifted. Does it take a little while for my body to adjust and then...
Sw: 168 Cw: 164 GW: 125 - F34 HG: 5,2 I’ve been fasting consistently for the last 40 days and I’ve seen no movement on my weight. I’m practicing CICO, clean fasting, and keeping my carbs under 120 grams a day. Yet...
Sorry this is so long. I did 20:4 for 11 days, eating very little during my eating window. I only slipped a little on 2 days, and was otherwise doing well. I could see some changes, so I decided to start...
I'm taking up the 16-8 fasting daily and I'm looking to know what I can (if any thing) drink once I've started my fast, Should I avoid anything with calories. like can i take a small glass of soda if...
Hi all, I am at a BMI of 43 so my doctor has prescribed me 37.5 mg of phentermine this week. So far so good, with hunger gone and energy + mental clarity. To take full advantage of these benefits: I...
Hey guys, I restarted my health journey (again for the bajillionth time). This time I’m not trying any crazy diets or restrictions, just calorie counting and focusing on high protein meals. However, I’ve been seeing a lot of people have...
It's like my will power is nonexistent
* **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...
Insulin Resistant (although IF has brought down fasting insulin by over 15 points). Autoimmune condition. First 6 months of IF lost 25 pounds (SW: 250, CW: 225, GW:160). Stalled out. Last 4 months of IF have maintained 18/6 most days (sometimes...
I'm one month into my return to the IF lifestyle! Really no complaints except that I miss my Earl Grey tea. Was drinking Twinings version but it contains "black tea, natural flavors & bergamot peel"-so not sure if...
Since discovering this sub, I’m blown away at the results some people have shown. Im curious how much of the process is down to sheer willpower? Particularly in the initial stages.
Can anyone chime in as to when they first started seeing results? I tend to get frustrated if I don’t see results and throw in the towel.
I have to drink tea in the morning, i can't function without hot tea. i've been drinking these type of [flavored herbal teas](https://celestialseasonings.com/collections/herbal-tea/products/fruit-tea-sampler) for a while, but i am wondering if these type of teas are ok to drink...
I (25f) did IF for about 6 months to lose the leftover pregnancy weight last year. I started with 12:12 and then added on an hour at a time until I regularly did 20:4-23:1, and even a couple of 48+...