Three years ago, I did a series of 7- and 10-day fasts. I fasted for 70-days over 8 months, and reached my perfect weight again, after 20 years adrift. But those water fasts were so hard that I've never done...
Hi everyone, I'm thinking of doing ADF (36hrs) but like running in the morning. I've been running for an hour lately or 5 miles at a slow aerobic pace 139-149bpm which has been going well and building my aerobic engine....
Hour by hour, day by day compared to water fasting dry fasting is probably the easiest thing I’ve ever done. I’ll happily go without food, water and porn but I can’t kick the nicotine habit. Weird right. I’m working on...
I've started IF just a few days ago. I eat only from 08:30 to 14:30. Fasting is easy and I feel great in the morning. I could go on I think, but I make a point to eat nonetheless as I'm...
Hello all. I’ve been doing 18:6 fasting daily and really feeling great on it. I’m thinking of adding in a weekly water fast day (42 hr fast) to see how that feels. Edit: commenter correctly pointed out this is a...
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Now I've always wanted to try fasting, even if it's just for 2-3 days, since I've heard a lot about its benefits. But whenever I try (3-4 times so far) I always crack and cannot continue in the first day...
Took a break from extended fasts for a while because Aunt Flo wouldn’t show and I was irritable and pissy. I pretty much did OMAD every day except Wednesday, where I just ate “normally”. Resumed fasting Wednesday night. still fasting....
I’m on day 3 and I feel quite alright. It’s the first time I’m fasting. I took the opportunity of being so mentally troubled that I couldn’t eat even while forcing myself, to just fast, cause I’m trying to lose...
Hello fasting my old friend. I am 37 hours into a 72 that will probably stretch to 84 hours and it is going so much easier than I was expecting. Prior to getting pregnant (IVF pregnancy) I lived a very...
So the week before my period, I do a lot of eating. I’m constantly hungry. I get so bloated. It’s horrible. Then when I’m on my period, I am just not hungry at all so it’s an easy fast. But...
I'm 70 yo female 225 lbs all in my belly-need to lose minimum 50 lbs, goal of 60. I have moderately high blood pressure, high cholesterol, GERD, lung cancer survivor, no diabetes (amazingly) no known cardiac issues but a family...
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...
Hi all! I’d like to see if anyone had a similar experience. Ive been doing 18-6 hour fasts most days of the week for a few weeks now, and decided to try a 24 hour fast for the first time. I...
It's like my will power is nonexistent
I fast for 20 hours everyday (OMAD) most of the times it's easy but there are some days where I get hungrier way sooner than usual. Does anyone know why this happens and if it can be stopped?
Hi! I’m f30, 350lbs goal weight 200lbs. I’m exhausted from trying everything and nothing working. Now my doctors are talking surgery and I just want to fix this on my own. Fasting is easy for me and I’ve done it...
I've been on and off using IF for a handful of years now, but only simple 18:6 or 20:4 windows and nothing more. I saw good results last time but I admittedly kinda fell off the wagon. In that time,...
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? ...
Hey all, I’ve done up to five day fasts, and I’m wondering if in long term fasts there’s a point at which the whole thing becomes easy. I’m planning on doing a 10 day fast in February. Also should I...
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...
Male 29,1.78m ,145kg , I fasted 5 day 2 day omad for 6 months. And my results is male 29 1.8m 78kg . stopped fasting and eating healthy with some exercise. My sister is extremely impressed with my...
I'm doing the alternate day fast. I find fasting very easy and even enjoyable. During fasts, I don't eat anything. I only drink water/coffee/tea. I do this on alternate days and my plan is to keep it up until February....
Brand new, been doing 16:8 for less than a week. It is going pretty well. I was struggling with an upset stomach the first few days and realized it was based on how I broke my fast. I would eat...
Hey! I have experience with fasting, but now I want to do it more consciously for a week. I want to experience more mental clarity, more calmness along with challenging my thoughts and body. I want to feel as good as...
Hello, I am new to fasting. 6 days ago I thought to myself: hey, I haven't eaten anything yesterday, I don't really like how big I got during past few month, maybe I should continue fasting and do full week to...
As part of my new year resolution I tailored a 20/4 fasting plan. The idea is to have a salad and soup every day 4pm. Depending on schedule I get to enjoy a lunch 4hours before – or 4 hours after...
I'm about 5/11 195 pounds and I've started fasting. On day 2.5 right now Going through all the same things as you guys, everyone calling me concerns, people sending me pictures of food. Etc. Close friends have been the most supportive...
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Hey, I'm 24 years old female and I started fasting 5 days ago. I have managed to do fasting before though it wasn't as rigorous or as controlled as it is now. At one point I managed to go for...
Adapting to a lifestyle of fasting requires a flexible plan. The most important part is how you recover once the fast is done. After nutrition is settled, the body needs sufficient time to adjust from the autophagy. I think the...
I'm shooting for 30 days, but I seriously do not think I'm going to make it. I've done 10 day fasts before, but for some reason, this is so much harder. I do my eating window in the morning because I...
I’m looking to do my first 7-day fast. I’ve been intermitting fasting for almost 2 years now but these past few months I’ve fell off and looking to reset and lose these extra pounds I’ve gained. My intermitting fasting was...
Hi all, I've been doing fasting 16:8 (eating from 1pm to 9pm) for a couple of weeks now and I didn't find it particularly difficult, maybe just sleeping has been a bit troublesome. Been going to the gym as before in...
Just wanted to share with any of you who haven’t discovered it yet but peppermint tea makes fasting so easy! Along with black coffee (which I can’t have too much as it makes me too hyper haha) this tea makes...
What is a High protein food, with little to no negative attributes, such as saturated fats? One that can be eaten every day, easily, without any/much prep work. Can be simply taken from the cupboard or fridge and straight to...
I’ve decided to dedicate 2023 to getting healthy after being overweight most of my life (and obese since I graduated from law school). Both my parents have died in the last few years, and I want to get healthy to...
I am massively overweight, I'm 5'11 and 433 pounds, my small goal is to get to 350 and then finally 250. I'm trying to lose the weight fast but at least responsibly for someone that has a job that is...
I just get derailed so easy. I fast 23:1 most days and just overeat and binge on shit foods. I’ve done a few 3 and 4 days fasts this year but damn I feel out of control. Any tips or...
Hey everyone. I am 40yo and was diagnosed with T2D 3 years ago. They immediately put me on several meds since my BG was 495. I immediately dove into the world of diabetes and learned a ton. Soon after I...
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Hi all, I've done intermittent fasting 16:8 with some success in the past, but stopped partly because it was difficult to maintain on night shift. Does anyone have advice that might help? The night shift is 12hrs, 7pm-7:30am. I do...
* **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 all! I’ve been fasting for 5 or so years, always working out after work, before eating dinner. Fasting window 16:8, breaking it during lunch at 12 and eating my last meal around 19:00/20:00 after the workout. Now I am forced...
I’m afraid of that little voice in my head that’s going to try to tell me that I should just eat. It can be very convincing. “Why are you doing this? Maybe this isn’t for you. Maybe it won’t be...
I absolutely despise the feeling of being full knowing the hunger is going to set in soon. Its like a subdued feeling of impending doom. After ~8 hours I find fasting pretty easy. Any tips on how to deal with...
I was on vacation in a cold dry climate and dry fasting felt so easy!!! I felt great Back to warm humid and I feel like it’s harder!! I love cold especially with dryfast Anyone else?
Hello, i want to do a 30 or more water fast and would like to have a fasting buddy to help each otber out and update each other. I would like it to be in germany but have nothing against...
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...
I tried IF for the first week of the year and was able to get into a pretty good routine - my eating window was 2:30 - 6:30pm and i’d do a half hour of yoga after i had eaten,...
I have fasted for 38 hours twice in the last two months and I always feel great after. I'm 21F, weigh around 98 kg and is 168 cm. I would love to get to 70 kg, since that would be better...
I’ve been doing the carnivore diet, 18:6 IF and a 42 Hour Fast from Sat at 6 to Monday at 12. Tomorrow will be the third Sunday in a row of not eating. I’m not sure I noticed much of...
I was scrolling somewhere and came across a blog of someone doing dry fasting intermittently. Like they went 20hrs dry gave a 4hr water window then went back to dry. Is this even worth doing or trying? Or has anybody...
I am doing an after Christmas fast between now and New Year’s Day. Anyone else trying to meet a goal by 2023? I’m 285 trying to get to below 280.
My longest soft dry fast was 5 days. But typically I DF for 3 days, as stage 1 to my 7-10 day water fast. I wouldn't go more than 5 days on my own without supervision, but 5 days seems...
Since I moved home I just cannot get a routine down for a successful few days of fasting. Too easy access to food, different routines with work. Are there any success stories for WFH and IF?
I have been doing Ketosis \(carb cycling every 1\-3 weeks..\)and intermittent fasting \(16/8 and for the past few days 22\-24 hour fast\) for the past 7 months, and will be trying a 3 day water fast over the 3 days....
How do you guys fast AND workout ? I intermittent fast (19-5) and if I don't have at the very least a protein bar right beforehand, I'll be lightheaded very quickly during my workout, my ears will start...
A little about me, I started this journey at #262 lbs (6'1") and am shooting for a goal weight of #182. I am not obese, per se, but i do carry a lot of extra weight. My goal is to...
I'm a college student who just started living on my own this past year and figuring out what food to get at the store and what meals to make is becoming exhausting. I have a couple easy meals, but I'm...
Hi everyone! They say that you can not target specific areas of the body to lose fat and also that you are born with a certain body fat distribution, so it is genetically determined and therefore can not be changed. So...
Hello fellow fasting buddies I hope everyone is doing fine. I'm wondering if anyone has advice about how to deal with gout attacks. My stats are Male 29,180 cm , 80 kg( lost 5 kilos after 10 days fasted) I fast for...
Do you make your own bread? Maybe from bread machine? Whats your recipe? Which flour you use?
Does anyone else avoid consuming caffeine while fasting ? I get palpitations, bad anxiety and light headed consuming black coffee while fasting causing me to have to break my fast . Doesn’t matter how much I drink It just...
So I’ve been seeing a lot of people who train/compete preach about cream of rice… any explanation as to why it is so popular amongst those who consume it?
The results from one long fast are tempting, but I'm already OMAD and keto(ish.) I'm mahbe 41 hours in and thinking about cutting it off at 48, eating and then doing another 48. Does anyone have any advice? I would...
Eh, mixed feelings. Took me a bit over a week since I failed on day 3. We had a family barbeque and I gave in. Restarted it after that one day and been keeping it until now. In...
Has anybody here had any success with the vertical diet? What do you feel the diets pros and cons are? How did your blood work look after being on the diet for a period of time? Do you feel the...
I was thinking about the past when I was fasting every single day. Pushing myself through so much discipline in so many other ways for no real reason. Now I’ve found a better middleground. But I clearly...
I used to dry fast quite a lot. I found it pretty easy to dry fast from waking until I ate about about 6 or 7pm, then eventually having some water. Now that I'm coming back to dry fasting, I'm...
I’ve been monitoring threads in this sub for a month or so. I have seen some tremendous threads and have been encouraged greatly. I know that encouragement is only a start and results come from actually doing it. I’ve tried...
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...
I’ve been mostly calm and relaxed. Nothing popping out of the ordinary. I feel my water levels are higher. I had some sensations of hunger and my body is stronger. It rained so the weather is cool and windy. Perfect...
Just wanted to get a temp check from some people who know a lot more about this stuff than I do. I have a weird work schedule. I generally get 7 days off in a row once...
Eating is definitely something I use to subside my anxiety and get my mind off things. I also feel amazing when I finish a long fast. I have been trying for months now and can’t get past 60 hours. What...
I recently just broke my 4 day fast on Saturday. The 4 day fast was surprisingly easy with minimal hunger pangs. I usually do OMAD so I thought it should be even EASIER after a 4 day fast (right?). Yesterday,...
I fasted from lunchtime Monday to breakfast today (Wednesday). Had a bone broth in the evening each day but otherwise just water and electrolytes. Hunger was coming and going in waves last night, but managed to push through easy enough. ...
I'm fairly new to IF, I've been 16:8 now 18:6 for almost 2 months now. Last month I started hitting the gym 5 days/week and am killing it; reaping all the benefits of IF, however, my problem right now is...
I fell off the fasting wagon and gained about 25 pounds back. I restarted yesterday afternoon. I don’t have any specific form of fasting decided at this point. I’m using a couple of apps to track everything. My problem is...
Ive never done an extended fast longer than 36hrs. but i have done a couple 24hr/36hr fasts for a soft reset, and all the other fasting benefits u hear abt (probz not autophagy occuring at this timeframe). but is it...
Here's how it works for me: 1. I ate a lot of calories at night, watching TV and stuff. Not because I was hungry - but just, IDK, out of habit, or boredom, or because it's what you do...
I’m a seasoned faster. I’ve completed 3 separate 6 day fasts in the past. I used to regularly eat every other day, if not longer in between. I religiously follow OMAD, so I regularly fast every day...
I did rolling 72s back in June then took a break for a while. I tried doing 17/8 just to easy back into fasting and I’m struggling to do even that. It’s so weird how I used to be able...
I've been overweight my entire life, I'm currently at 5'9" 244lbs. I do not have any health conditions that would impede me in any way. I've been reading up on fasting on and off for about a year, I attempted...
I just started fasting but failed after only 16 hours. My goal is 2 weeks . Anyone have a tip to succeed in fasting. Trying to control my appetite is so hard. Sorry for my English ability
I have been doing ~40-42 hour fast weekly for the past 4 months. I also practice 16:8 IF at least 5 days out of the week. Skipped 1-3 40 hour fasting days overall due to life and, I use...
I recently finished a 5 day water fast. The goal was 7-10 days but I stopped early. I'd like to go at it again this month to finish the goal... The 5 day fast was quite easy actually, felt great the...
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....
I started IF last week kind of by accident. Started thinking about my personal electrolyte needs and how I reach for food when I >>probably<< just need electrolytes. Mixed up a concoction in my kitchen, chugged and BOOM! No hunger....
Is intermittent dry fasting doable long term, between 20-22 hours of feeding window and does it have good benefit on terms of healing aswell? I think i am quiet prediabetic, not overweight, iam lean and i do have muscle,...
Fasting is both easy and difficult. No logging, no elaborate shopping (save money!), and all you have to do is.. nothing. Don't eat. Stephen King: “Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go...
Just finished a 6 day fast. It’s easy for me to keep going when I’ve already tasted for 3 days but the first day is always the hardest part for me. Any tips on how to get started?
I posted last week about how my 42 hour fast felt so easy I decided to extend it (eventually ended it at 49 hours), and now I’m sitting here only 20 hours into a 48 and it feels damn impossible!...
Hi all! So I have been doing IF on & off since 2019. In 2019 I went from 175 to 143ish. Then I had my first baby! Went from 210 to 150. Now I just had my second baby back...
It seems to be the opposite issue that most people post about and I'm not sure what to do. I've been following 16:8 for about 6 weeks now and the fasting is going great. I drink a black coffee an...
I (46F) used to be able to fast intermittently, extended, and everything else in between. I enjoyed it. This was when I was maybe 39, 40, early 40s. Got away from the habit and gained a bit of weight so...
I have been pretty successful at IF, following a 18:6 or 20:4 routine 6 days out of the week for the past year. I’ve been wanting to complete longer fasts, but I don’t think I’ve made it past 24 hours....
Dry fasting all day is easy, then gradually getting myself to eat healthy when I break the fast. The goal is to break my unhealthy eating patterns and replace with life long healthy, clean eating. Most of you on here...