Does anyone have a similar experience or any links to information on this topic? For me, its weird and pleasant, but I want to know why. I'm an experienced faster and I've done numerous 16 day, 13 day, 8 day...
Hey y’all. I’m sorry if this is a stupid question but what do you think about lifting weights while EXTENDED fasting? I’ve been exploring fasting for over a year. I’ve done cardio during extended fasts. But what about lifting weights...
I've been doing IF and 24/48 hour fasts for some time now, but recently have become interested in doing an extended fast of 7-14 days, and perhaps beyond that, mainly for the autophagy and mental benefits. About me: 29M, 6'3, 200lb....
I'm curious of the perspective of anyone who has done consistent rolling either 48s or 72s for a long time (like weeks) with single meal refeeds. I have some analysis below, but first a couple questions: (1) Did you find, after...
Is everyone doing extended fast mainly for weight loss? I'm pretty thin except a recent beer belly and mainly want to fast for health (have arthritis) so not sure if extended would be good for me or unnecessary
This might be long, TL;DR of tips at the end for my ADHD comrades. Ahoy! I'm a 22(M) 143 kgs (317 lbs) student of Mechatronics Engineering. I've posted about how extended fasting helped mellow down my ADHD sypmtoms before, and this...
Hi, I'm a 36F with a goal of losing 60 lbs (5'8", SW 230 lbs, GW 170lbs). I am really interested in doing extended fasts (5 days, then 7, 10, 14). I have a couple questions for you more...
I see so many people here trying to maintain their weight by doing extended fasts all the time. 4, 5, 10 days and watching what they eat between fasts. And maybe that suits you better but that absolutely is not...
I started my first extended fast on January 9th in the evening, and just broke the fast this morning. Total is 8 full days plus the overnight (so around 210 hours). I'm 43 years old, 6'3, and was 313.2 pounds...
HI, I'm A Dietitian (RD), who's been experimenting with fasting for many years. I have been on a plant-based diet for the past 8 years, but recently reintroduced fish and meat into my diet for a 3-month trip to Peru...
I’m a 21M and I started doing a couple extended fast to try to help with some chronic issues. I’ve only gone as far as 2 days. I’m aiming for 3-4 this time to see if it makes a bigger...
Is it better to do one extended fast (20-30 days) or rolling shorter fasts (like 72-96 hours)? I just broke what I thought would be an extended fast at 115 hours due to peer pressure (new job had a...
Hi all 31F 5'3 Height and weight is 148 Lbs I have a question.. does modifying an extended fast (1-5 Days) to allow drinking bulletproof coffee or eating 1 dill pickle every 24 hours within the 1-5 day fast safe and still...
I’ve made it a goal this year try for an extended fast whether it be one day or five. I have been on & off with 16hr IF for a few months now but I want to get my self-discipline...
I normally water fast a minimum of 16 hours a day, all the way up to 48. I break it primarily to eat protein after lifting at the gym. Recently I injured myself (pulled a muscle or strained something in...
If you are seeking to lose a substantial amount of weight like 50-60 pounds, would it be better to do shorter periods of fasting in a 18-6/ OMAD/ 36-48-60-72 hour fasts in a rolling fashion, or would extended fasts of...
I'm just getting into extended fasting, normally all i'll drink is coffee, water, and bouillon, but I do occasionally crave a diet soda. So i'm wondering if during an extended fast, like 3+ days, a...
Hey, for those who have done both extended fast and OMAD, how different is the weight loss? I want to lose a substantial amount of weight. I'm very comfortable doing OMAD, but I'm wondering how much more would I lose...
Probiotics are good gut bacteria and Prebiotics are basically the fiber they eat. Obviously during fasting your gut biome isn’t getting the food they need either. So I’m trying to find some science on just how the gut biome is...
We all know autophagy is a wonderful thing. I myself have done over 10 extended fasts in my life, all ranging from 7.5 to 10 days. I already am for when entering them, and usually enter them at roughly my...
hi all, so a couple years back i lost a bunch of weight extended fasting. Now i've put back on around 15-20lbs in the last 2 years, my lifestyle has totally changed due to covid, instead of rushing about all...
Hi guys! Since I believe that everyone has their own thought I decided to flair it as disucssion and not a question. But I'm jumping back on the fasting wagon, easing into it during december by starting IF and slowly increasing...
Looking for any and all helpful hints, encouragement, and experience with extended water fasting. Fasting for lent, not catholic. I was planning/working toward a 30 day fast and lent was happening so I let it force my time line to...
54F 5'6" HW: 298 SW: 240 CW: 233 Just completed my first ever extended fast for healing more than weight loss. Am trying to get rid of a foot ulcer that has been hanging around for FIVE FUCKING YEARS! That,...
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,...
A year ago I water fasted for 30 days and after that I went back to eating normal meals 3 times a day. By normal I mean healthy regular meals and not junk food but I wasn't exercising. Before fasting...
My previous longest was 3 days. At first I was trying for 5 days, but in the end I I had the extra time and felt I could go longer. With each subsequent extended fast, the first days feel easier...
**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...
So I am planning on starting a regime focusing on losing 5 pounds a month. I have been stalling on Omad for a couple of months and even gained some weight from my binges during holiday season. I am going...
So I know that Dr Fung believes in not calorie restricting (at least that's the only info I've been able to find). He says if you do a smaller eating window every day, you should still get the same calories...
I am currently doing an extended water fast. I just want to make sure I am doing this properly. I’ve read articles and listened to podcasts and believe I am but would like some input on my plan below. I...
Hi! After months of 16:8 I finally switched over to 18:6. I’m considering adding some 24-36 hour fasts in but I’m not really sure when the best time would be. I think I’m over thinking it because years ago I...
So, I’ve done 16:8, 20:4, and even done a 24 hour fast before. I figured it was about time to try an extended fast, so I started a five day fast on Sunday night. I’m about 42 hours in and...
Hello everyone. I’ve been on keto and IF for a little over a month. I started due to PCOS and obesity and have so far lost 9lbs since starting on February 6. However, my weight has barely moved after the...
I fast on a daily basis 16hr to 24hrs max. i have tried fasting 36hrs as my longest before. What should I do to prepare myself for extended fast 48-72hrs? And what should I avoid doing (excessive exercise?) during the fast?...
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...
Just wondering if anyone has any experience with sport in a fasted state. I play baseball 3 times a week, when it's not raining (2 games, 1 practice session, spaced 2-3 days apart). I'd like to do some extended fasting, maybe...
Hey everyone! I’ve been strict Keto and OMAD for over a year now. On April 11th I decided to do an extended fast, I did a 7 day 10 hour, which was quite easy! I had my normal cycle right...
"I received your question about extended fast, I am not sure who advised this to you and I am not sure what exact blood work you are concerned about, I do not recommend long fasts like that as like you...
Hello, So I’ve been IF for about a year, then in the past 4 months or so started to do extended fasts and have done many 72 hour and 108 hour fasts. I fell into a pattern for a while...
I’m interested in doing a seven-day water-only fast. I did one last year and remember getting severely constipated. Does anyone else get constipated during extended fasts? If not, how have you avoided it? What are your secrets? Is it avoidable? I...
I've been doing OMAD for about a year, and have always wanted to try an extended fast. Do you guys eat a regular sized meal before starting your fast? Me with no experience would think a large meal would help...
Hello, I’m currently on an extended fast. My goal is to go 21 days on just water and snake juice. I did several 72 hour fasts before I jumped on this one. I’m currently on day 8 and I feel...
I began my first extended Dry Fast on Friday, 1/15 @ 10:00pm. I did a 36-hour Dry Fast and had a horrible headache most of the time. I would like to go for 7 days, but I don’t know if I can....
I have been on OMAD and recently have tried a 6-day fast over the summer but I found myself so weak and lacking energy or motivation that I just stayed in bed most of the duration of my fast. When...
Trying my first extended water fast (48+) and I'm worried about hair loss the other things that come with mineral and vitamin deficiency so I'm taking liquid multivitamins 3 times a day and adding electrolytes to my water. The 24...
Day 9 of my fast...5 more days to go. I'm going to be honest. I'll probably go longer. You only get so few opportunities to successfully do an extended fast. If my body is okay on day 14, it'll just be another...
I say this because I am one of them. I’ve used traditional Omad to get to my goal in the past, rebounded, found extended fasting, rebounded even harder. I’m now on my fourth attempt at getting to and maintaining my...
I used to do extended fasts (7+ days) a lot but haven't in a while. I don't eat a crazy amount of carbs normally but definitely not in ketosis.. should I ease into it by eating keto for a few...
I wanted to share my experience and ask a few questions. I regularly do 16:8 (or more accurately 17:7) IF. Last week with a 4-day long weekend, I decided on Thursday morning to try and extend my fast from the previous...
So I just finished my third extended fast, made it to 96 hours this time. The "old, junkiest proteins first" idea seems to hold true, as last time my knee injury cleared up and this time my elbow injury healed, and...
Hi everyone, Almost completed day 6 of a 10 (but potentially longer) water fast. My reasons for attempting this are to try and see if it can help me recover from some lingering health issues that I am suffering with (suspected...
I’ve been reading some posts and comments and some people were talking about doing 20 hour fasts and I thought that was a little extremist, maybe even eating disorderish. But everyone else acted like it was totally normal. Idk, I...
Hey everyone, I’m posting this for some accountability and support! I’m starting my first extended fast today(01/02/2023). I didn’t start on the first because we had plans with my mom and she was cooking some of that good mamma yum...
I recently did two Comprehensive Metabolic Panels back-to-back within 4 days. The first test was day 1 of fast. 2nd Test was the day after breaking a 3 day fast the previous night. 1st test, kidney function was normal. The...
Hey everyone, I was diagnosed with a form of arthiritis in 2019 - long story short I eventually got myself into remission through fully natural methods. Fasting helped me massively. This lasted 2 years, and unfortunately it came back a...
I'm an 18yo male, my bmi is 23, body fat is 18.6% (also, height 5'7, weight 67kg, ik that information wasn't needed but still). Will extended fasting be harmful?
I took a full week and half off from any extended fasts while on my period. I'm ready to hit the grindstone again and go for a full 96 hours! So far, my record is 72. However, I'm really...
Last week I finished a 12 day fast. In addition to dropping some weight I was really hoping to address some nagging pain I've been dealing with for the last few months. I've been dealing with some really bothersome back pain...
I am quite far along in my fasting weight loss journey and nearing my goal weight, so I've started doing monthly extended fasts (72s) to keep myself from plateauing. It sort of has gotten me interested in what might be...
Have you noticed any downsides when with your extended/ rolling fasts? Especially those who have lost all their weight by practicing extended or rolling fasts. Also, if you did have some hurdles, how did you oovercome them? Men can offer their...
Hey guys, I am currently doing an extended fast and today is my 11th day. The thing is that in 12 days I am going to attend a get together with lots of beer and fast food which I have to participate...
So, I'm currently on an extended fast, and the one thing I've realised I'm not effectively supplementing is phosphorus. Coke zero has a crap tonne of phosphoric acid in it, which is a highly absorbable form of phosphorus. As such,...
I'm nearing the end of my first extended fast - will be at 46 hours when I eat tonight. I timed it so I'd only have one night of sleep after a whole day of not eating as I notoriously...
Hello everyone! I’ve been doing OMAD for almost 3 years now. I’ve dropped from 250lbs to about 160 lbs at my lowest. I also did dirty keto while fasting. I recently gained about 20-25 over the last year while I...
I'm a nurse that works 90% graveyard shifts. I've completed a 7 day fast a couple years ago basically as an exercise in self discipline, however I was working day shift at the time. Ive definitely experienced a drop in...
I've been doing OMAD 23:1 for 3 months now, while in OMAD I have no problem focusing and I feel very good but when doing extended fasts like 3-5 days ones, I just can't seem to focus on anything but...
Hi everyone. I am 6'2'' and 235 pounds, putting me at about 60 pounds overweight. I have been on a water fast for 4 days, and am hoping to go at least 30, with potentially more depending on how I...
Hi there! I am planning to do 72 hour fast and looking into magnesium supplements but very confused due to the ingredients list and unsure of the efficacy of brands. Does anyone have experience with a good vegetarian magnesium supplement (in...
I’ve been fasting for 4+ years and have really loved it. It’s been a little while since I’ve done an extended fast, and I just finished a ~50 hour fast. At around the 36th hour I started feeling euphoric and...
I just want to know if it is safe, if there are any adverse effects of using or anyone's experience with doing that. I am talking about 20 min sauna 5 time a week. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks in...
I'm trying to get into intermittent fasting for weight loss and I'm doing 1x 24 hr fast plus 2x 19 hour fasts per week until I'm at my desired weight, then I might do one fast a week to maintain...
Im looking for for inspiration so i want to know what your experience with a extended fast! Im currently doing a 6 days fast and i want to know if anyone has done something between 5-20 days fast? Doing this fast...
I've been doing 18:6 fasting for the past two weeks moving up from 16:8 and now I'm starting to notice it's been more like an average of 19:5 because I haven't been particularly hungry when 2 o'clock rolls around. This...
So I’ve done 28 days with just water and electrolytes. Felt decent the whole time but didn’t have a lot of energy. 28 days with water only. Worked my butt of the entire time doing manual labor in the heat....
Hello all - I've done one 5 day fast a few years ago and multiple 3 day ones since but would like to go for a 7 day one starting on Christmas day. For the 5 day one I...
Hey guys i recently finished an extended dry fast (9 total days)a few days ago and since then i’ve been eating everyday throughout the day with no schedule and i’m wondering when its best to resume my normal intermittent and...
I just completed a 74 hour fast and refed yesterday and have started another fast. I don't know if it will be 48 or 72. I had no problems with the first fast except I had trouble sleeping and...
I completed a 21 day fast at the beginning of the year and want to do a 40 day fast next week to lead up to my birthday. Is too much extended fasting bad for my long-term health? I'm experienced in...
I could not find any materials on extended fasting
I’m so curious how people with families fast for longer periods. I’m the primary cook in the household, and I have to taste food to adjust seasonings. Never mind standing over food for a couple of hours and not eating!...
Just increased from 2 to 3 (with electrolytes) and saw a very noticeable difference in my well being. Just thought I could tell others, in case it helps them as well. :) Used to have slight nausea/headache/feeling slightly weak during my...
As the title states. I’m looking to get back into fasting and reaching my goal weight, but work, and other internal and external health factors are preventing me from it. Not to mention, I hate my current job, and when I...
I do OMAD every time, and I recently decided to start extended fasting(48 and 72 hours), and I could only sleep for 4 to 5 hours max. Does anyone have a similar experience?
How 'bad' is taking stimulants on an extended fast? I have been prescribed methylphenidate (aka ritalin) but I am not familiar with potential side effects this drug might have when taken in a fasted state. ​ Thx
I’m getting a rather comprehensive blood panel done sometime in the next two week, and I’m curious if anyone is aware of anything that would significantly skew blood work results during an extended fast of 3+ days? Thanks!
Hello 👋🏿, I’m kinda new to fasting. Last year I was hospitalised and lost my appetite so unintentionally fasted for 3 weeks. Since then I have gained more than my usual weight so have started to do IF (16:8), my weight...
I love extended fasts, but I get really cold during them and have no way of dealing with it other than a hot shower or just being in the sun. Does anyone have some other ideas how to deal with...
Edit: Thanks to everyone for the replies. I decided to fast for 2 or 3 days a week and then diet for the rest because of the risks involved and my unwillingness to seek professional advice Hello. I'm a 22 year...
I’ve been dabbling with extended fasts recently, and I’ve decided that I want to incorporate them regularly, once a month. I have PCOS and now that my cycle has finally started to become regular, I’m looking for ideas on what...
As the title suggests, I would love to read about research regarding those embarking on extended fasts for prolonged periods, let us say over 3 months. Do they experience musle loss? If so, does it adversely affect their metabolism in...
I read that extended fasting can cause TE even months after the fast. Also as a fat person trying to lose weight, would being in a caloric deficit for a year or longer cause TE or any other type of...
I'm no stranger to extended fasting, however, I have never really added exercise beyond my daily physical activity at the shop. I hurt my back a few months ago. No pain, and I'm functioning otherwise 'normally', but I've got crazy...
Hi, Apologies if this was covered in some of the threads already made. Couldn’t find it or I may have missed it. Would coffee, green tea etc be okay on extended fasts ? By coffee I mean just espressos really. I...
Hi everyone! I'm starting a journey to lose 20kgs/44lbs during the summer (in around 10-12 weeks) and I made a plan that could help me drop this weight in the timeframe that I set. However, I haven't seen much feedback on...
Does anyone else get acid reflux and weird feelings in their throat on extended fasts? I've done multiple shorter fasts (3-5 days) with no issues but my two longer fasts (6+ days) have both had a lot of this, occuring...
Has anyone found supplementing with MCT oil during an extended fasts (3-5 days) to be helpful in curbing hunger and reducing fatigue? In the past I've consumed just water (2-3L) and medical grade salt supplements, in addition to the occasional plain...
Looking for various exercises to do on a \~40-day WF; I thought Turkish get-ups would be a nice addition since they have very little eccentric or concentric loading and consist mostly of neural training and mind-body activation stuff. Question is --...
I understand the theories behind fasting and omad and keto and state of ketosis. I am curious if there's any study or any information on how much of a weight loss (not autophagy stuff) difference it is for lets say: 1....
I have social plans on Friday evening that would have me eating (and likely drinking some wine) from roughly 7-8 PM. Then I have brunch on Sunday morning around 10 AM, which will also likely include champagne. I have been...