Hello, I’m 31 years old, 6’1” and weight 188 at my last physical, waiting for a scale to come in to be more accurate. Most of my weight is on my stomach and love handles. shooting to lose approximately 15-20...
I heard diet soda causes you to have insulin spikes making calorie deficits ineffective or making weight loss harder despite a deficit. Is this true? Can insulin spikes counteract a calorie deficit and do sugary no calorie drinks cause this?...
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...
So i’ve been watching a lot of videos about dry fasting and it’s kind of discouraging when i hear them say “after your fast, don’t eat dairy, meat, processed foods, sugar, etc” like thats all i have. And i...
I hit a slump in my weight loss, yet I do want to lose a bit more. I have been doing 16/8 since last May, went from 160 to 136lbs, and now gained back 5 pounds in the past 3...
Confusing title, here's what I mean. Let's say I'm on a weight loss diet for a week with a 500 kcal daily deficit and lost 2 kg (I don't know if the math checks out, it's just an example). If I...
Hi all Just discovered this recent study which is getting me worried about my gym progress: A small study of 36 people found that a normal diet led to more weight loss and no loss of muscle mass, however intermittent fasting led...
I know that if you want to lose weight all you have to do is be in a calorie deficit, but what if you also have a high sugar intake while maintaining a calorie deficit?
If natural flavors are extracts (like vanilla extract which has 40 cal per tbsp) shouldn’t they have calories? Is this why diet drinks can stall weight loss?
So I’m no stranger to the world of fasting. I’ve completed a couple dry and water fasts a couple years ago while living out of the country. Durring that time in my life I was relatively lean. (M 6’0 220...
I saw yet another article today talking about how almost all diets cause weight loss over a 6 month period, but they pretty much all show none of that weight loss maintained by the 12 month mark. The diets...
Hello, I was wondering what you guys think about the keto diet?
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I am learning about weight loss diets right now, and maybe I just have not read into it enough, but one of the statements in my literature was only mentioned briefly, but it did give me some questions. For weight...
I wanted to post this to hopefully assist or motivate someone on their weight loss journey. The community here and on Reddit as a whole is such a valuable tool and I’d like to contribute. If anyone has any questions...
I have chronic bloating and digestive problems that I’ve had for many years and am currently experimenting with 18/6 intermittent fasting as I suspect chronic inflammation and stress plays a role in my digestive issues and I’ve read that this...
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...
Has anyone else noticed that social media plateforms are seeing a rise in these carnivore/keto MDS recently who relentlessly advocate for these diets and are getting more and more popular.
I have to lose about 55 pounds. Will Intermittent Fasting work to make me lose all of the weight, or does it stop working at some point?
Looking to loose 60 lbs by late july - currently working my way up to fasts ans only taking in 500-700 calories high protein low carb on feeding days. Anything else other than walking & weight training I can do?
Okay maybe not “disproving” but certainly “presenting evidence against.” I had to get you guys to click somehow :) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35102369/ TL;DR: in a 12 week randomized controlled trial, overweight subjects eating “good food” lost more weight than those eating “bad food” even...
37 year old male 5ft 10 Starting weight: 227 lbs Goal weight: 185 lbs Hi so before starting the snake diet I was already doing intermittent fasting 18/6 and working out with kettlebells doing Geoff Neupert’s Olympic 2.0 double kettlebell program & cycling on...
I'm a real sweet tooth. I love love love chocolate and pastries with my morning and afternoon tea/coffee and just some sour candy each night while watching movies, but I've realized I cannot keep living like this since I'm...
20M SW 110kg CW 105kg GW 75kg I keep alternating the hours I fast because of my work and life Is it gonna cause issues? I'm 7 days in and I've done a multiple different fasts My fasting periods the past weak...
So I've been doing IF probably 10 yrs ago when Lean Gains stuff came out but after becoming a father and a busy family man...I fell off the wagon. Year ago I decided it was enough and I went back...
Just wanted to know that , Is exercise necessary? Can i lose weight just by walking? I can't go to gym and exercise at home due to some reasons
i’m planning on going on a liquid diet for about a week after this 2 day fast (since i fast every weekend). can i eat something to break the fast and before i start my diet, or would it have...
Planning to start a fast for as long as it takes to lose about 53 lbs (24 kg) to reach my GW. But I don't think it's very feasible for me to go on only water. I'm considering adding a broth...
I am almost done my very first seven day fast for weight loss. However, while researching and seeing other peoples feedback I’ve noticed people tend to gain their lost weight back. So my question is, would a diet plan such...
Not for weight loss. For the average male who trains regularly. Fasting when I feel like it. ​ Cheers.
Hello, i am planning to do a FULL straight 7 day soft dry fasting and want to know what to expect. I have zero experience whatsoever. Zero preparations and doing this for weight loss. Been on SAD - standard american diet all...
Hello r/intermittentfasting ! I'm a regular faster, though I don't have a locked number I try to aim for every day. I usually average between 14 - 20 hour fasts. Sometimes 12 if it's a stressful...
Hey folks, I'm KnifeEddiePeen! I'm a 27 yo mom of one baby, four cats, and two ferrets. I used to be 216 lbs a few years ago and then started on a weight loss regimen (low cal diet and phentermine) when...
I have heard that after losing your first few pounds, your body regulates to your new diet fairly quick and the weight loss slows down or stops altogether for a while. Would eating in a calorie surplus(basically just having a...
And if so, why are “starvation diets” deemed unhealthy for weight loss? Does your body “live off of itself?” During a fast? Is “metabolism” a myth in weight loss?
Haven't taken my blood pressure since starting IF (just a couple of months) but was disappointed to see that my systolic pressure is quite a bit higher now...has anyone else seen this? I thought having dropped 10 pounds (normal weight)...
Hi! I have been on a fasting journey for a couple of years now, which started with the keto diet. From keto, I learned of Dr Fung and through rolling water fasts with keto based refeeds, I’ve been able to...
I’m 180cm 90kg, I’ve been “fasting” for 3 days but there’s been no scale weight loss, I’ve been drinking diet drinks that contain very minimal calories, like less than 10 cals, so I’m not technically fasting, but I’m not intaking...
I have been doing 19:5 intermittent fasting since mid-November pretty religiously. My starting weight was 291, I'm at 258 now, and my goal is 235. I have also been making more healthy choices about what I eat during...
Hi, everyone. I am a 205lb, 5’11 male in college. I’d like to start IF next year, but I feel like it would be hard to eat well because we only have microwaves in our dorm (no oven/stove allowed), From...
Everyday I try and everyday I fail. I don't even know how people do OMAD. I'm gaining weight and feeling like such a loser. I try to eat 2 meals a day separated by 8 hours, then fast for 16...
Okay so has anyone used any apps to help log food or to set reminder times, does journaling help? I get the concept of IF but seem to never keep a time or know what I should eat. ...
Hi! Just wanting to see who else works out with Eva Fitness on YouTube combined with OMAD and maybe Yoga and noticed any results? I'm specifically interested in Eva Fitness because of the interesting workout routines. I have no clue if...
**Hello everybody! I’ve got a question to ask all of you** So the thing is: I’ve tried pretty much anything and everything to lose weight/get fit at this point. Several gyms, several sports, several diets, home remedies, miracle products… you...
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When I was looking at IF in Nov. 2020, I was looking to curb some snacking while working from home and I was hopeful for some weight loss and less heartburn at night. I came here and looked at all...
Hey everyone! I'm a fresh one (to IF and reddit tbh!) and am 4 days into doing 18/6 but had a friend freak me out somewhat and now I feel like I've gone about this all wrong or it'll be...
So i've find out the Dr Berg and Thomas DeLauer's channels and i've find myself in a situation of being overwhelmed with information and i dont know if i can trust these guys. Is there any good and scientific material...
39F, 5’6”. HW: 210 lbs. SW three months ago: 182lbs, CW: 147lbs, now doing IF 18:6. Hello all. Newbie here. For the past 3 months I had significant success at weight loss with a low carb diet, daily cardio and strength...
so, using the calories in calories out law, if you are consuming more calories than you need, then you will definitely gain weight, and the other way around is weight loss. if one person is consuming high amounts of carbohydrates, as...
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This might be a lengthy post. But bear with me, please. I know a bit about nutrition and diet; however, I don't understand body consumption of energy. 1) They say that carbs are the body's fuel, which means carbs are essential. But...
Is there any research on the effect of limiting gluten for individuals who show no intolerance to it? Would there be any health benefit to this?
It is easy to maintain a lean physique while eating low carb, high fat, and high protein diet or keto. What are the downside of getting most of you calories from fat and protein and essentially neglecting carbohydrates?
Hey everyone! I'm currently debating to start IF after I've seen the results of a coworker. Here is the thing though: I don't think it really fits my lifestyle and I don't think I even want to keep it up for...
Brief Communication Open Access Published: 17 February 2022 A high-carbohydrate diet lowers the rate of adipose tissue mitochondrial respiration Benjamin T. Bikman, Kim J. Shimy, …David S. Ludwig Show authors European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2022)Cite this article Abstract Adipocyte mitochondrial respiration may influence metabolic fuel partitioning...
Two days into my fast (plus a prep day where I ate very little). Finding it just so so challenging. And reading the threads on here and how people have such an easy time with it discourages me despite it...
Morning all. I need some help. I'm Male 6ft 4in - 26 stone (364lbs) and been using fasting to try and shift some weight. I do OMAD Monday to Friday. I'll have a fasting salts drink once a day on...
Basically I am a female is 100lbs overweight. I am 260lbs. I want to get down to at least 150lbs but I am trying to avoid loose skin. I don’t know if I should hit the gym and eat healthy...
Hi all. I'm a 30 yo male,5' 9", 215 pounds. ​ Like many, I gained plenty of weight due to COVID, terrible habits (drinking...), and gyms being closed. I just found out that my friends Christmas party is back on, I...
Especially if weight loss is the end goal
>“This is clearly a lie. Gaining 34 lb in 28 days requires a caloric surplus of 4300 calories per day, so for a guy his size, he must have eaten 7000 calories a day. He expects me to believe that...
Hi all, **I have been doing a number of check ins via this sub over the last month**, updating you all with my weight loss journey using ADF, [most recent post here](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/comments/z7ohlg/check_in_5_day_36200_alternate_day_fasting_3612/). What I have not mentioned in my previous posts is...
I’m interested in starting this diet for weight maintenance rather than weight loss. I lost a bit of extra weight in 2022 and have been feeling a bit of anxiety about gaining it back. I like the idea of still...
I've been doing IF for about 6 months now (keto off and on before that for a few years) and had some success but nothing like this past month with prolong fasting. Prolong fasting has been incredible to say the...
Hi everyone, I recently received, read and was impressed by the Michael Moseley fast 800 plan, so I did some looking around the internet and have found a fair few people who start... But never seem to post updates or...
I’m sure this has been asked here before, so I apologize in advance. Does anyone on here fast only, but still eat what they want? I seem to really struggle with sticking to any diet or way of eating (even...
Keto is high fat, low carb, and a decent amount protein. Vegetables are optional. Most people only do keto for a few years and then revert back to their normal eating habits after they get the health results they wanted,...
What's the verdict on the ground in terms of alcohol and the effectiveness of intermittent fasting for weight loss? Does it sabotage your efforts or can you have the odd cheeky drink at weekends? What's your experience been?
Dr Fung has said that low carb and fasting are crucial for permanent weight loss, but after reading his articles and the Obesity Code, to me, it looks like unless you have diabetes, fasting and not eating below maintenance on...
My go to is the Monster Ultra line which runs at 10cal per can. It’s all of 6g carbs and then B vitamins. Do you think this kills the fast?
Is a 40 pound weight loss on the first month of snake diet possible? I have about 70 to lose, starting at 250. If so what is the best routine?
Hey all. Today is my first day doing omad. I am 31 female I weigh 200lbs. For the past year I’ve been trying to eat better, add more nutrients to my diet, exercise a lot more and I haven’t seen...
I had never been committed to diets or sports before. I once tried the most common way to lose weight: eat less, move more. I dieted, I took up some minor exercise and walking for a few weeks. My weight...
Hi all, I am 26 F 5’8 and 290lbs. I’ve lost 32 lbs since restarting my weight loss journey back in mid January of this year by CICO and exercising 3-4x a week. I’ve lost 2lbs since starting IF a...
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...
Is 90 calories of beer going to have the same dietary impact, i.e. fat production, as 90 calories of whole wheat bread?
I started the 16:8 IF as a part of a no carb diet for gastrointestinal reasons, so not for weight loss. I guess I'm puzzled by the 16-hour no-food window. With dinner at 6pm, I can make it to 8am...
I wanna lose at least 5kg (is that happens maybe even more), and don’t want to regain that weight. How do I lose the 5kg fast without regaining it back? Would stop eating for 1 week be enough? Maybe 10...
I posted this in r/fasting with little response and was hoping I could get a little encouragement/reassurance/help. I’m new to these subs so if there is a better way or place I should be posting please let me know. So...
Since I have been on my fasting journey. Down a total of 67lbs so I am about halfway there! I spend a lot of time thinking about weight loss and weight gain and one thing just sticks in my head....
This post will contain discussion of topics such as eating disorders, self harm, etc so please keep that in mind before reading in case that may be an uncomfortable or troubling topic for you. From middle school onward, I definitely struggled...
Posted this in r/fasting yesterday but figured you guys would be interested as well! **Weight Loss** * Starting weight of \~215lbs (5'10 M) * Current Weight of 192.6lbs (180's I'll see you soon ;)) * \-22.4 lbs of weight lost **Diet** * Trying to stick to...
33/male/280lbs. I’ve been fasting for 2 weeks now. 20:4, I have a very small meal around 7:00pm and have a bigger meal around 9:30pm. Both meals are extremely healthy, the reason I’m eating later at night is because it’s the only...
>Hi guys so today I am playing around with the snake diet. When I say playing around I just mean I have a chock load of 'healthy' diet foods in from a more traditional weight loss plan so I...
In the past I have successfully lost weight on low carb diets (anywhere between 10-25 pounds). It usually would take a significant commitment to see results. Of course, I always end up back to my old ways and regain it....
Should I expect to see some weight loss if I have been doing 18:6 with no change to my diet? The only exercise I do is chair burpees every other day for 20 min. Next step to include...
For weight loss, I understand because you’re consuming 0 calories from them. But for autophagy, aren’t you still making your stomach work from digesting and thus your body is inhibited in restoring cells?
Hi IF crew, I’m looking to understand your experience after switching to this way of life. I see lots of anecdotal evidence about improvements to mental health, attitudes towards life, and of course weight loss which is great to see. What are...
How do you fast? Strictly water? Black coffee/Tea? Are zero calorie sodas okay? I typically do just water but occasionally I’ll have a black coffee or tea. What about you?
I am such an ON AND OFF faster. I was on my 4th day, felt so nauseous and crummy that i ate some stuff- breaking my fast. My goal is weight loss. I have had benefits from autophagy and that is truly...
Hey all, Couldn't find a post directly relating to this. I'm considering doing 2-3 24hr fast a week (guess it could be ADF). To lose weight but also just to have more control over my relationship with food. I'm wondering if anyone...
When you began your journey with fasting did you eat your regular diet, just only during the time alloted or did you eat healthier? What about exercise? Did you try and bump up what you had been doing?
Hey Everyone- Been doing a hybrid of OMAD/6:18/8:16 with occasional 24-40 hr fasts sprinkled in. Today I was planning to do a 40ish hour one, ending tomorrow at my normal eating window. However, I was also prepping...
everything i've read or watched about ACV seems to always add a disclaimer that there are very few studies on the benefits of ACV therefore any medicinal claims shouldn't be taken as gospel. of course there are the people that...
So I'm doing a 20/4 intermittent fast. I've been trying to establish the routine, so I haven't been worrying about staying within a caloric deficit. I'm the kind of person who can easily eat 4000+ calories in 4 hours. I...
I started the OMAD diet about 2.5 weeks ago, this friday will be the third week. I'm 37 5'11 started at 270-275ish. Was diagnosed with fatty liver. Stopped seroquel about 10 days ago after many years on it. I've been eating...
Hi sub-red, Hope all well today. I'm really curious about this idea that the body has a preferred weight where it is comfortable, and that it will largely revert to that weight even after periods of weight gain or weight loss....