I've been doing rolling 68h fasts every week, Monday to wednesday for the past 4.5 months and my weight went down from 292lb to 243lb. However recently I find it's stalled. I'm no longer losing 2lb a week...
Long time lurker, first time poster. I have lost 12 pounds since thanksgiving with 14-16 hour daily fasts and an occasional 20. I have recently started reading Gin Stephens’s book “Fast, Feast, Repeat” where she advices to not intermittent fast...
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....
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...
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.)
I'm following alot of advice from Dr Berg and fast, feast, repeat Previously was on a very junk based diet, combined with PCOS and a pregnancy (I had my daughter 21 months ago) and my weight has only gone up...
...and I've lost 8 pounds, and 1% of my body fat. I did a weigh-in at the start and at the 30-day mark using the Inbody scale at GNC. My only concern is that of that 8 pounds, I lost...
Hi all. I started IF in the middle of pandemic, did great, lost about 20 pounds effortlessly. Stalled a bit, didn't worry too much, $%\^%$ menopause hit and all went to hell. Felt super discouraged last few months, but decided to...
I've tried IF before. Like with all diets or lifestyle changes I eventually gave up. Its never a 'I'm done' moment but more of a gradual letting it slip. I'm at a point where I've become really insecure and just...
F/34/5'6/CW:238/GW#1:<200/GW#2:144 Hey y'all, I've posted a couple times recently asking for advice and encouragement to get me going on my fasting/weight loss process, and through those posts I connected with a couple different people as accountability partners. I found it really...
I heard about IF and decided to give it a go. Followed some advice from YouTube and people who were successful, but I have not read any books. Perhaps that's where I am going wrong. My routine...
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...
Idk if this breaks the rules at all but whatever I’m here! Hello! I’m new to this so this is about to be long as hell lmao. I’m 22F, 5’3 and weigh probably around 200 rn. During the pandemic I...
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...
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...
Every time I've tried to start IF in the past I've had severe anxiety coming up to the first fasting period. This anxiety stems from life long disordered eating. It feels like I'm being deprived of food and therefore my instinct...
i'm a 27 old man, who weighs around 280 or 300lbs, with my height being 6'1 or 6'2 im not sure, but anyway i wanna lose this weight, so i can get down to 175lbs. any advice would be nice. ps if...
I have acanthosis on my neck and early diabetes and they say intermitten fasting is a blessing, but how does it work? What do I need to do?
Is having a splash of milk, or even better almond or cashew milk (25 cal per cup) enough to TRULY break my fast. I’ve lost about 12 pounds so far but I’m stalling the last week or 2
Down 50 pounds over 2 years doing IF and keto (mostly carnivore). Very successful. I keep seeing people doing long fasts every once in a while and wanted to try it.. I finished dinner by 6pm one night, then broke the fast...
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...
Hi I’m F 22 sw:230 Gw (for now) is 200 I’m having trouble starting to lose weight and looking for motivation everything I do always fails and I have Avery bad binge eating issue. I want to try intermittent...
I have myself on a pretty strict low calorie diet + fasting and I know I'm missing a lot of nutrients. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best multivitamins they use while fasting? Thank you 🙏
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 need to lose about 50lbs I am at 182. 5’3 female. I work from home and get no exercise. Plan on putting on a podcast and walking with the dog every day. Or just start with couple of times a week....
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...
Hello! This is my first time posting. I have been doing IF since October and have come to learn that fasting 23:1 is what works best for me and the way that I feel. I am not...
I lost a lot of weight before and gained it all back. I want to try IF. If I understand it correctly, I have to not eat until the evening? I started going back to the gym...
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?
I have some ideas as to why but let me lay out my details and hopefully the group can help me get a reality check: 32/f 5'3" SW: 150 CW: 148 GW: 130 OMAD M-F. Same meal each night: 4oz grilled chicken...
I am starting intermittent fasting today to improve my health as well as to lose some weight. I am going to implement a 18:6 schedule. I was wondering, is there anything inherent to intermittent fasting that leads to more/faster weight...
I have tried 16:8, lasted less than a week. Tried 12:12 multiple times but crash and burn after 1 day. I keep thinking I should ease into it but that was the 12:12 and that has never stuck more than...
I am post menopausal, have Hashimoto’s and am overall sick on meds. I’m 5’7 and 150 or so. I’m trying for 135. What am I doing wrong?
I see people say they do a 2pm-6pm fast and OMAD. How does that work? Do you snack outside of that meal?
SW: 237 CW: 228 GW: 190 F32 5’6” Hello 👋🏽 I appreciate any insight! I have been trying- actively and passively- to lose about 30-40 pounds which would put me at pre- baby weight. I have tried CICO, macros, and after...
So basically as the title says... I tried 16:8 today. The good news is I stuck to it! The bad news is... I feel like I ate twice as much as I do normally! I didn't count the calories because...
Started with Dr. Fungs books. And I want to get one to get for a close friend who is struggling with type 2. Which one would you recommend I purchase to share this treasure trove of knowledge?
I jst started my weight loss journey on Sept 6th, I started doing CICO at 282 lbs. I recently weighed myself, now I weigh 260 lbs after 3 months of CICO. I want to continue doing CICO and I’ve been...
Anyone have recommendations for the best / classic books recommending a fasting lifestyle from the last couple years? I’m looking to get back on track and looking for a good book to inspire me
I'm planning to try a 48 hour fast. I already did that a few times before. But when I did my first 48 hour fast, it was summer break so i typically woke up at around 11-12 pm and it...
Hi everyone! I'm new to IF! I'm 33F and gained too much weight to my taste over the last few years due to burnout, pregnancy and postpartum depression. I've always weighed around 65kg but now I'm at 77,8kg (weighed this morning...
Just looking for some guidance and direction on where to learn about IF? Am very interested in trying it, but want to do it in a responsible and healthy way for my body. TIA
I'm 37 years old and about 400 pounds. In the past I've lost 125 pound doing keto and IF (mostly OMAD) but I'm back and bigger than ever. I've started back on Keto and IF multiple times but never stuck with...
Hi all! First time mom to almost 5-month old twin girls. I delivered right on schedule at 38 weeks & 1 day, and delivered full term. Both babies weighed 6lbs 11oz. C-Section. As you can imagine, I gained a significant...
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...
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....
Due to my social life and work, I am thinking of breaking up the fasting period into 2 windows. Eat from 8am-11am and 8pm to 11pm. That's just cumulatively 6 hours of eating window, shorter than the typical 16:8 breakdown....
Hi Everyone! I’m 27F, 5’5”, SW: 181 lbs, GW: 135 lbs. I’ve had many years of unsuccessful long-term weight loss and yo-yo dieting has caused me to ultimately weigh the most I ever have in my entire life. I’ve had...
hey there! how long have you been intermittent fasting, what’s your weight and weight change and have you had any issues (eg. gallstones/gallbladder)? I’m seeing a ton of gallstone issues and obviously, that’s a very scary thing to read through. It’s...
28, F, H: 5’4, SW: 243, CW: 232 Mini weight goal: 199 Ultimate weight goal: 150 For some context: I started trying to lose weight mid-august after I was hospitalized for DKA. Come to find out that I have latent adult type...
I’m really struggling with finding a way to do 16:8 with my schedule. I am usually up by 6am and in bed by 10 pm, but I don’t think I could make it till 11-12 before needing something to eat....
I realize that although I’ve had some success with IF, I don’t REALLY know what I’m doing lol. I want to learn more about the science and how to maximize weight loss doing 16/18 fasts. I snack a lot too,...
I have tried to find the answers to this online but failed, Does anyone know how Twinings Superblends are for taking while fasting? Would the break a fast?
* **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...
I’ve heard some people say you can eat ANYTHING you want during IF. While I doubt that’s true, I’d love to get some first hand accounts of how strict you need to be with your intake. If it helps, I...
I'm going to start IF for the first time and have googled my big butt (soon hopefully a bit smaller) off, but now I'm feeling overwhelmed and confused. Does anyone have any good tips on how to start, recommendations on books...
Since December 29th, I've been following the 16:8 fasting model. Been counting calories and focusing on eating more fruits/veggies/protein. I usually consume to just under my calorie goal. The trouble I am having over the past few days has been...
I've been playing about with IF, doing a combination of 18:6, 20:4 and im thinking if doing a 24 hour fast today. I sort of play it by ear depending on my level of activity and how I'm feeling on...
So many questions, and hoping for advice on what to do or not to do from some or the experienced successful IFers. I’m thinking 8 hours a day eat/16 hours of fasting - what has worked best for you? What...
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...
From a sustainability perspective, is it more important to maintain a fasting length or within the same daily schedule? For example, I inadvertently didn’t eat after 4PM yesterday so I’m currently pulling off an approximately 16 hour fast almost by mistake...
I find myself wanting to start IF but I fail psychologically to cope even with the slightest of hunger mental or physical. I’m not overweight but I want to do it as a challenge and to prove myself I can,...
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...
• How long did it take you to lose 50 pounds? • How long did it take to lose the first 20? Any IF advice for weight loss is welcome!! Thank you ❤️
Guys I’m confused and a little frustrated. My weight loss was at a stand still/up a pinch for a few weeks and then finally started to go down a bit after I completely stopped tracking my food and ate (what...
I feel slow when i have food too early in the day. Keto and IF got me used to fasting daily. Stopped keto a while ago now im doing a responsible daily meal plan 2200 calories or so but STILL...
Hello, I am starting my intermittent fasting journey today. I went to the doctor for my yearly exam and I was shocked to see my numbers. I'm 28 year old female and I weigh 160 pounds at 5'0. I've never been...
Type 2 diabetic, with chronically high sugars, constantly in high 200s to low 300s fasting. 3 weeks ago I decided to get serious about IF so I started it with window of 18/6. Within 1 week my glucose went from...
Hey guys Me and my partner are both trying to get healthier, and something we are looking at is starting to fast. Generally I really struggle to not eat for extended periods. If I reach the 3-4 hour mark I am hungry,...
I am feeling rather ashamed of myself. I lost 50 pounds with IF, but recently things have been increasingly stressful. Emotional and binge eating have put me back over the 200 mark. I am only 5'2" so it really shows....
Hi all! I'll try and keep this brief. I'm doing intermittent fasting, with a flexible 8 hour eating window (which usually ends up being 4-6 hours, punctuated by lunch and then dinner), and I practically don't ever snack, opting to...
I have transitioned to OMAD and just out of curiosity I logged my food today. It wasn't even 500 calories. I feel full and I won't really feel hungry until it's time for lunch again tomorrow. Is it dangerous to...
So I do the cooking for my family and Sunday we usually do a big Sunday breakfast. Which doesn't exactly fit into my 18/6 plan. Will it undermine my fasting to not do my 18/6 once a week? I can keep it...
I’ve attempted IF many times. My main issue with IF and why it’s hard it’s hard to stick with is my anxiety when I get hungry. Whenever I feel hunger while fasting my anxiety is through the roof. I wind...
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. Apologies if this is a frequent question, but around when should you start to see results and how often do you weigh yourself? I’ve been fasting for 20 hours a day for the past several days and...
Is it because I’m mad I can’t eat those cookies and cheetos right now at 1:30am? Probably. It’s mainly at night where these horrible cravings get to me. I’m perfectly fine with maintaining during the day.. I tried telling myself...
Hey guys. This isn't my first rodeo, i have lost weight before, around 48 kgs (105 lbs). I lost that weight primarily using OMAD, in the beginning i simply started exercising more until plateau, then i started tracking calories,...
Title. (I'm not exercising much, I'll admit)
I have been looking for a book on dieting that might motivate me to eat better. Looking for suggestions!
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 would love to know if my increasing the fast window to 20hrs(+) has caused my plateau of several weeks after one successful month at 16:8, nothing for many weeks at 18hr+- So what is your experience with weight loss...
I'm getting conflicting information on weight loss with intermittent fasting. Some people say it doesn't matter what you eat and other people say calories in/ calories out is still in effect. I'm curious what the percentages are on these takes? [View...
Do you guys know of a book, other than Dr. Fung's, that has something new to add instead of rehashing the same things? I was hoping something from another MD with additional results and insights.
Hello. Pertinent info. 47, male, no health issues aside from being 25-30 lbs overweight. I’ve tried some other diets, eating plans, 16:8, 18:6 and I don’t see any significant success so I don’t stick with it. I loathe measuring food,tracking...
#Share your daily fast story thread! 📃 ⏳ **Length** of fast (*start/end/total*) ❓ **Why are you fasting?** (ex: *weight loss, other health benefits, spiritual/religious reasons*) 📝 **Notes** (*How is it going so far? Any concerns? Insights to share?*)...
Hello everyone, I’m a 5’10 M 220. I’m going on a trip at the end of the month. I need help on a routine that will help me lose weight as fast as I can. Any suggestions?
I have just finished reading the Obesity code by Jason Fung and have a question regarding CiCo. I know CiCo is a somewhat controversial and confusing topic but I can’t seem to find any answers for this question I have...
Hi, I am interested in knowing if someone experienced the same. I am doing intermittent fasting 5:2 with a calories deficit (I am 170cm, 39 years old). I only eat in a window of 5 hrs between 12 and 17 ​ 1. Day...
I’m working to lose 100 pounds over the next two months. I’ve done some 3 & 5 day dry fasts before, but with covid have had my eating habits changed for the worse lol. Hoping to do either a few...
Without any warriors getting at me… I just wanted to ask if anyone has had success with dirty fasting? If so how, please let me know 😁
I currently water/coffee fast M/W/F for stretches of about 32-34hrs each. I don't find the fasts difficult but I think I overcompensate on my eating days - especially with so many post-fast days. Has anyone had a schedule like this and...
any thoughts? i saw a guy on here who did 5 day fasts with 3 days of eating then repeating and lost like 50 pounds in like 2 months or something.
Hello folks, I’ll be joining the rowing crew of my university on September, the past 2 years have been a disaster with online classes and too much stress , that led me to abandon any form of exercise … I’m now...
I’ve always cracked at day 3. Not because I was hungry at the time of the break, because I was mentally weak. How do I develop this mental resilience. In theory, going past day 3 isn’t the hardest thing you’ll...
I generally like OMAD or 20:4… my problem is I tend to eat at night and I end up having a long eating window because I am afraid I will be hungry at night… do you have any strategies/distractions? One...
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...