First of all, I know this may sound like I'm not taking any responsibility for my own actions. But that couldn't be further from the truth. I actually do. But sometimes, I've learned, it's okay to point fingers at other...
Seems like nearly everyone in my life is against me intermittent fasting. My coworker and I were discussing how we were dieting to lose weight after new year. He told me his plan how he is eating small meals often....
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...
I have been Been doing Combined IF, (20 hours) ADF,( 500 cal one day n other day 1200kcal) and extended fasting (started a week ago extended one) It's been 2, months but my weight loss is slow and my belly fat...
[Here is a list of countries by average daily food energy intake](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_food_energy_intake). USA is at 3782 per day, and other Western countries are not far behind. How is this even physically possible? I am trying to do the math and I cannot...
**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...
TL;DR: one day refeeding with 3000-6000 kcal with sometimes half of that coming from sugar doesn't undo the benefits of fasting for me. I did OMAD with keto 3 years ago for 3-4 months with weight training. I lost ~10 kg...
When I go out and buy a burger. Which part of it is unhealthy? I’m trying to learn the basics of what’s good and bad for health. The bread - I guess it’s better if it’s whole grain The meat...
**FINAL UPDATE:** Made it 19 days! I really really wanted to go till 21-25 but the nausea just got to be waaaaay too bad after Day 14 or so. No matter how much I chug electrolyte water I was perpetually...
Hey, I love If and EF. I'm 100% sure that the right way. But I see quite a few people hate on it and specially on Dr. Jason Fung. It's quite frustrating to people tell you you're stupid for believing...
So I’ve always had a hard time losing weight. I can literally workout every day, and eat like salmon and spinach and barely anything else in a day. I just won’t budge one lb. However I’ve recently discovered with fasting,...
So I’ve always been more petite my whole life till graduating high school in 16’ then the weight just pilled on. I’m 5’4 and last year once I saw 155 on the scale I started to panic. My face was...
I feel so horrible right now and I have nowhere and nobody else to talk about this with. I have struggled with weight my entire life. I’ve always been overweight. I decided to make a change last year around August....
Good, Bad or Ugly in general? Do the majority of posts and comments even respect the quality requirements of the sub reddit? What is your perception? Reliable and relevant content? Personally, I think qualified redditors in the subreddit (dietitians, etc.) should have an...
I've gone four days a few times but on day five I get so weak and achey I always eat. This time, that happened on day four but no way was I cutting it off. Yesterday was a...
So after the thread yesterday, and just perusing the sub today and reading through various threads, this whole nutrition thing seems pretty confusing. There seems to be a lot of conflicting information out there, it seems that it is easier...
This may be motivational for the people in this sub (and again for myself), which is why I'm sharing this. About 8 years ago, I went through a very emotional and uncertain time in my life. I had broken...
Edit #2: I broke the DF with water at 94h--2 hours short of 4 full days. I will now be water fasting for 4 to 6 days. Sipping some water. The best taste ever! Edit #1: at 87h now, and wrote...
Every few posts I see on here it’s someone completing a week long fast, or a month or even longer. Or people that consistently do OMAD or rolling 72s and what not. How? I struggle so hard with just one...
So I’ve done OMAD over 3.5 years, losing 50 lbs and keeping it off. It’s amazing for weight loss, but this is something people don’t realize. This lifestyle has a very positive impact on health and avoidance / recovery of...
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...
Hello, I was wondering what you guys think about the keto diet?
A lot of us need serious nutrition advice: We all know that we should raise our own food, make our own bread, etc. and that processed food is bad for us. But in the real world, if you're working and...
About 40 days ago I woke up in Colorado on an annual snowboard trip I do visiting one of my best friends in Summit County. I felt lethargic, depressed, out of shape. I wasn't riding well (I am a pretty...
Hi! I have been dieting and working out for several months, and Intermittent Fasting (16:8) for the past month. I enjoy IF as it doesn't even feel like I'm really restricting my calories much, the problem is I'm losing muscle...
**TLDR is basically the bolded stuff** [My experience with my 1st 21 day fast is here](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/comments/8obk7y/post_21_day_fast_followup_refeeding_and_feelings) I had gained a lot of weight since my last fast, I could feel it with my clothing, and I was at the highest point I’d...
Hey everyone! New to this sub, but I started fasting about 14 years ago. Was able to do it regularly for many years but since the pandemic hit and I moved to the states for some reason it’s been really...
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
My first fast was 24 hours I think two weeks ago. Then I did 36 a week ago. I did 40 from Sunday to Tuesday. My goal now is to do 48. I’ll be at 48 hours roughly 9pm tomorrow night,...
I thought this could be an interesting exercise/discussion for all of us. I’m very curious to hear what you all have to say. I’m wondering, for those of you who feel you have lacked self-discipline in the past and/or issues with...
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...
I started this journey in August of 2021. At the time, my weight was somewhere in the 170 lb range for my 5’3” height. I quit weighing once I saw the scales hit and try to recalculate when...
Hey, this question is for people who are trying to understand nutrition better. I want to know where do regular people struggle, any misinformation among general population, what would you like to be clarified? I'll be answering all of your...
So far I’ve heard only overwhelmingly positive things about IF. What are the downsides? These 3+ day fasts seem especially dangerous. Vitamin deficiency, malnutrition, hair loss, poor skin health, etc. are all common when we don’t get enough nutrition. How does...
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,...
Salt. Simple right? I guess not… So, you need salt/electrolytes while fasting. I’ve used pink Himalayan salt for years and used to love it. That is until I heard it contained lead and other heavy metals. Nope. Well, when it came time to...
**Preface**: I lifted my above Title words from Dr. L. A. Shchennikov, the Russian physician who patented his dry fasting methods. As per August Dunning's book, *The Phoenix Protocol*, Shchennikov conducted many 7 to 10 day dry fasts and even...
I’m struggling to complete even one full day of fasting. It’s not even because I’m hungry, but rather I’m bored with nothing to do. I’m a college student who’s at home for the summer, and even though I...
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...
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...
Today something really unfortunate happened to me. I went to a cycling class and the two front desk girls looked at me then at each other and laughed. This is the first time something like this has happened and to...
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? ...
As the title says I've been on my fasting diet for a month now and its killed my Libido, i don't get any sexual urges or even erections . I've even tried looking at some porn to see if i...
So my question is simple: The "concept" that fasting is in GENERAL good for your health has been around for...? Milenia...? AFAIK even socrates or some other greek/roman famous people have known and talked about the benefits of fasting... ​ So there...
I’ve gained 5lb the past 4 months even though I consistently do IF for 18 hours daily. I eat during the same 6 hour time window, 2 meals daily. Started IF a year ago. Lost 13lb the first 8 months of...
I am trying to reach 72 or 100 hours atleast but dizziness makes it scary and impossible. I have early fasting experience with OMAD or easy 30 hours consecutive fasts. This time I want to go further for atleast a...
Theres alot of high end and comprehensive multis and greens supplements like outlive 100 and athletic greens, which seem to cover all ur vitamin/mineral needs in one easy shake/pill. But is this even a good idea? Like im not sure on the...
I do keto and IF. I usually eat breakfast at 12pm-2pm and eat dinner 6-8pm before college started for an entire month. After uni started, because I have uni from 8.30am to 5pm, I shifted the eating window. So, I...
As the title says ive tried waterfasting and the the snake diet but i can't even get through day one. I usually wake up at 7 go to college till 3 which i don't eat but as soon as i...
Hi everyone! I would like to start off by saying I’m not telling you how to do a water fast or the right way to attempt it, I’m sharing my experiences and would like to meet people with the same...
The short answer is yes, the longer answer is below. Do you know that every 7 of out 10 people in South Asia is deficient in vitamin d and nearly 1 billion people worldwide are thought to be deficient in the...
Hey everyone! New to the sub. I am a 5’3 F weighing about 137 currently. My goal weight is 125-130. I have been doing anywhere from 16:8 to 20:4 everyday for about three weeks now. My last meal ends at...
The title basically says it. How do you eat healthy with picky kids without making separate meals? What are some meals that everyone eats besides the basics like spaghetti, tacos, and pizza? The healthier the better!
I'm 55 years old, male, reasonably fit. Diagnosed T2 diabetic in 2019 with an A1C of 7.9%. Found Dr Jason Fung while researching T2 diabetes, quickly moved on to OMAD and dirty keto which I've been doing for the last 2...
Earlier today I was 50h in soft dry fasting. I took a shower and the tiniest amount of water got into my mouth; not even a proper drop just wetness that was on my lips slipped into my mouth and...
I just completeed my first phoenix protocol 7 day (soft) dry fast. It was a humbling experience made me appreciate water in a way I never thought of. I lost 27 pounds in that time frame (186 down to 159,...
If yes, can you share your diet?
What is happening to me? The hunger pangs I can deal with. The low energy, I can deal with. The listlessness, that I can deal with. But this depression. I feel so so awful. I feel so low. I feel...
I've been at it since new years day and I've gone from 180.9 to 166.6. I know some of that is water weight, but it can't all be...so I'm just glad the numbers still slowly but surely creeping down. But...
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Anyone here lost a significant amount of weight last year, or even in the past. Then gained it all back? I’m in this boat and feel like such a loser. I lost 35 pounds in 3.5 months and it was...
I am on a 10 day fast currently and wrapping up day 6. I can say confidently, today was the hardest, far harder than day 3. Yes my mental clarity was there for work, but my body didn't feel good,...
So I'm\[M23\] on vacation and decided to have a dry fast here even though it's not too chill here. I did no preparation, just went for it. The first day wasn't hard as I've done water fasts before. But the...
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 at 5pm. Slept well, got up at 4am for work. Showered, brushed my teeth and gargled with Listerine in case of fasting halitosis. Went to work, did just fine. Got a little bit of a dry throat, but...
It's been over 2 years since I first discovered IF. I've been a huge fan ever since and even lost 10kg with 18:6 (last meal at 6pm) and a bit of OMAD too. I went from 97kg to 87kg in...
It’s my seventh day now and I have just had the best few hours since so long ago I can’t remember; and you can do it too! First. A gentle stroll along the river-bank in the spring evening, the river full...
I know that added sugar contains no nutritional value and can cause inflamation in your arteries, but is it really that bad if no weight is gained?
Hello everyone, I've been interested in fasting for a couple years now, experimenting every now and then with 24-40h fasts. It was *very* difficult at the beginning, so much so that I don't know if people in this community will believe...
M24, 92kg here So I practice OMAD as I fast for between 18 to 23 hours everyday depending on circumstances. My main goal is fat burn, ketosis as well as autophagy. I track my progress with the Fastic app as I...
tldr; post here for a group 36+ hour fast, fasting all day Sunday! \--- Finding a little online group for fasting support and motivation has been tougher than I expected. The fasting app groups don't get enough personal attention, and r/fasting is...
I see people on here that fast for a week or longer and I’m really curious how that’s possible. I do a 24 hour fast once a week. If I try to push too much longer I feel like I get...
It's like my will power is nonexistent
About 2 years ago I tried to dry fast a few times, and only barely made it to 24 hours once, and stopped around 18 hours the other times. I just got too thirsty and headachy. I would...
F/36, HW 88kgs, CW 75Kgs, GW 68Kgs, 1,68cm After some mad couple of months in my professional and personal life where I gained around 8 kgs, ate very poorly and did IF very inconsistently I finally managed to get back to...
I (F, 31; 183cm, 73kg) started intermitted fasting about 2,5 months ago to have more energy and improving my work outs and strength. I never had any problems with eating, naturally love eating very healthy (also i’m vegetarian) and my...
Hey y’all- I posted during my attempt at a 21 day fast. I only made it to Day 19, and I wanted to share my experience since it looks like there’s a wave of people trying EF for the first...
This is my personal anecdotal experience of what works and what doesn’t. I am a 6’1” male, and my ideal weight is around 195 lbs, but Ive used anything in the 190-200 range as my target weight. I usually start fasting...
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
Hello everyone! It's my first time here, since I recently decided to try out intermittent fasting. Since I'm fairly new to all of this, I'm doing a lot of research... but I can find barely anything related to this matter...
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I say this because the only reason I see being vegan is somewhat healthy nowadays is because of supplements and fortified foods. But I wonder, would it have been possible in our ancient history?
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’m female, 22, 169cm, 67kg I was doing omad and keto last month, then I got my period and stopped the diet cuz I wasn’t feeling well. I felt dizzy especially when I’m laying down. The condition continued after my period...
Hi everyone, I’ve been a lurker and this is my first post, I need some serious help - especially the long timers and experts, please give me your opinion, I am quite desperate and can’t find the problem. I cross...
Hey guys!! This is my first Reddit post and it's because I'm starting this water fast. I have done 2 other 3\-day water fasts and always broke them before I could reach day 4 so I'm setting myself a goal...
Can somone recommend me an accurate smart scale. I have searched many of them, but when I am about to buy one I read a negative review. I want it to measure the following settings: Body fat percentage Muscle mass Bone mass Water percentage Of...
**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...
Noticed a weird condemnation of IF on other forums you would think might get it. Not that everyone on those forums holds these views, but my god the people who do really think IF is some kind of weird...
It's been 5 days. I just can't eat much after my last dry fasts (3-4 days each). I feel like I'm always stuffed and digesting, even though I eat like 2/3rds of what I usually do in a 3-4 times...
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....
Today I went to see a psychologist that I see because of my anxiety disorder and I happened to say how fasting helps with my anxiety. She said that fasting is doing a lot of long term damage to my...
I (29M) am severely overweight coming in at about 320. I tried IF at the beginning of the month, and only had a feeding window from 12pm-7pm making it a good 16/17 hour fast. with about 3 small portion meals...
Hey all. Fasting is not new to me. I've successfully burned all the excessive body fat around 3 years ago, but I gained it back due to bad habits. Basically I started at \~75kg doing OMAD keto, got...
As the title says. I'm not crazy about fizzy drinks. But cakes, chocolate, cookies, ice-cream and fruit yoghurt are a really issue for me.
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
Apparently we need only ~500mg to be healthy (most of the top results on google for me say this), but we need 25 grams of fiber a day, so shouldn't fiber taste approximately 50 times better than salt? I...
gf has been fasting - no less than 21 hour fasts, with a 3 hour eating window. and has done multiple 36 hour fasts. this has been going on for at least 2 weeks Her weight has essentially stayed the same....