Seems like it makes sense because the glycogen stores are depleted, I did an about 20 DF until yesterday where I had an 8 hour eating window, with my last meal being pretty large, ate 4 boiled eggs, salmon, homemade...
I'm fasting for longevity purposes. I was seeing that mouse studies on fasting would not be correlated to IF or OMAD which is what I've been doing. They would be closer to a 3-5 day fast. I was further reading...
Hi, Im planning on doing a 18:6 hour fast I will eat lunch at 12pm, then a snack at 2/3pm then dinner at 5pm. I plan on eating healthy like veggies and protein. Will I lose weight from this?
Hey guys! I’m currently on my 9th day of my water fast and I’m feeling great. I was thinking about how I will keep the weight that I’ve lost during the fast off and not gain it again when I...
I would love to hear you guys's input. I have experience doing fasts, ranging from 1 day to 30 days. I am still on my weight loss journey and obese enough to put me in a high risk category for...
About a month ago, I completed my first water fast, which was a week. I’d heard and read about the importance of easing your system back onto complex foods, but I also wanted to experiment with pushing how quickly I...
Most intermittent fasting is done in the middle of the day, but I won’t be able to do that. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about doing the opposite, eating very early and then eating very late, or anything...
hi! im a new starter doing alternative day fasting ! im in my in my 4th day now and i was wondering what are the best ways to break fast without my gut hurting me all day .
So I'm doing a 7-day fast on Monday three right now and I'm trying to think about what I should do on the day actually start eating again. I was thinking about Mary downing a probiotic first and then waiting...
okay ive never water fasted, i wanna lose weight. is 15 days extreme?
I'm totally ignorant about fasting. I was thinking about fasting 3 days a week, is it a good idea? Is it better to continuously fast or alternate? I am 78kg and 161cm, I'd like to lose at least 10 kg because...
the pain from fasting was particularly bad this morning so i had broke it and i think it may have been a blood sugar spike or something but my arms hurt EXTREMELY bad later if it gets worse i plan...
In the lead up to my wedding 4 years ago I managed to be very disciplined. Was primarily doing 20:4 fasts with a 24-48 hour fast every week. I was very disciplined and it just felt easy, normal. I felt...
I don't know if its right but I only ate once a day for months and just plenty of water. My weight has gone down from 99 kilos to 73.6 kilos but then Christmas came and I started eating plenty...
I completed my first 48 hour snake juice fast yesterday and I felt really good about that achievement. I broke my fast with a nice keto meal with the intention of rolling right into another 48. But today I felt...
Hi All, I’m looking to lose the final 25 lbs of weight and have plateaued with eating/exercising. I’m also on medication that makes me retain weight and unfortunately I can’t change this med but have been able to...
My current eating window is 12pm - 8pm and I only have lunch and dinner. I'm being about 90% consistent with this window. My goal with intermittent fasting is to lose weight. I am not exercising or being consistent with it....
Looking into prolonged fasting for healing. Any advice for prepping (what to prep with and for how long) as well as how to break + refeed. I have experience with short 48-72 hr dry fast, but I am going for...
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I'm an obese individual, wanting to speed it up. Even if it's not only fat being lost but water weight too, I don't mind. I just need to get down the scale for now.
I’m 24 hrs into my first 48 hr fast. Have done three 42 hr fasts on Thursdays these past few weeks and wanted to see if it was that much harder to skip an additional lunch. It’s going well, not...
47 male doing 16:8. I typically eat/ break my fast between noon and 1pm. I usually have a bowl of shredded wheat because it's high in fiber and 0 sugar. I also have a banana and some berries....
Hello all. I have a problem. I want to lose weight and I can’t because of hunger migraines when I’m fasting. One time I tried to continue fasting with the migraine and I almost passed out. That was a 3day...
Recently I wrote an article that explores why fasting is a better way to reduce body fat than just counting calories. Here are some key takeaways: --Nowadays people are eat 5 or 6 times a day, rather than just 3 --Eating all day...
Recently I wrote an article that explores why fasting is a better way to reduce body fat than just counting calories. Here are some key takeaways: --Nowadays people are eating 5 or 6 times a day, rather than just 3 --Eating all day...
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,...
Hello to everyone! I completed my first Dryfast 9,5 Days, no water entered my mouth, i took over the days some cold showers. I broke my fast with baking soda and some electrolytes, but than i think i drank...
Hello everyone, I am currently on my way to completing my second multi day fast. The last time I fasted for 48 hours I went over board when I broke my fast. I was hoping someone could help with a...
Im at 82kg and want to go down to 78kg in about 2 months time. Im experienced with IF and like it a lot for the mental clarity and the weight loss. I only ever had problems with breaking the fast....
When I come off a fast, I drink a protein shake, then wait a half hour before I start eating carbs. Is this the proper way to do it? Is there a better way of doing this? / Should I wait longer?
I'm mostly interested in the health benefits of fasting and the potential for Autophagy. I have been dabbling with the 16/8 to get my feet wet, but I'm wondering if doing 24hr or 36 hr fasts monthly might be more...
About a year ago, I completed a 3 day pure water only fast and felt terrible during. The feeling after was great though. One of the main things that affected me was a splitting headache for the whole 3 days...
I’m preparing for a 21 day fast. Today I ate cookies and some peanut noodles… I was hoping to start tomorrow. Usually if I eat like this I try to do a 48 hour fast, but I’ve never done a...
What are some things you say to people who don't support your lifestyle, especially when they are offering you food? I don't get temptation from the food, but I can't just say "no thank you, I'm fasting" because my sister...
I should probably snap a picture of the page he says this. He breaks down why biologically. I'm not versed enough to argue for or agaist. He says dry fasting is only safe way to fast. I'm wondering what people...
Completed my longest fast to date! Started Friday after lunch, and ended today, Tuesday, at dinner time. Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday, and a Holiday Monday were a breeze! Home alone with no plans I was able to putter, then drink...
So I want to start off by saying I have not seen a doctor nor am I a medical professional. I am however a big fan and true believer in the power of fasting. Please don't tell me to see a...
Hi all, i have a question regarding wether i can Water fast this way: Let’s say my fast starts after my lunch, and after 48 hours my Water fast is over, can i eat lunch and then start my fast again?...
Have you been able to avoid it in any way? Did you eat certain foods to avoid it or do you take some anti-diarrhea medicine for it? Or is it just impossible? (I’m talking about a 88h fast)
Been fasting on and off this past year but want to go on a 3 day water fast to kick start my weight loss journey. What are the best ways to prepare myself and what should I be looking forward...
So I am doing my second fast ever. I frequently do IF. My first fast was all the way back in 2006. I did 11 days of juice only mostly fruit with just a little bit of greens immediately followed...
I want to do a 2-3 day fast but me being me I'm naturally nervous about it as I am with most things. I know fast are very helpful, but the thought of going without food for a few days...
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...
Like said above. How do you prepare for a fast? When do you take electrolytes? Supplements? Coffee? Foods? What is the best way to eat the day before a fast to feel okay during fasting
I seen lot of videos about the amazing benefits of fasting and how important it is to do it every once in a while. It’s my first time doing it but I don’t wanna go all hard doing it. What...
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 saw a guy on YT introducing this concept. So you basically drink protein shakes and no carbs in your fasting window and can eat whatever u want in the regular eating window. Is that a good way to fast?...
If you’re on a long fast, don’t stop! Keep going till you’re finished. I just prematurely broke a 72 and feel like the biggest loser on earth. Hunger pangs, cravings, and bad breath are nothing compared to the shitty feeling...
This is an extract from Dr Filonov's book '20 Questions and Answers about Dry Fasting' This book has a wealth of information and I highly recommend purchasing it from [https://dryfasting.info/](https://dryfasting.info/) ​ What are the advantages of dry fasting compared to water fasting? In a...
Since returning to my hometown life has been rough. Due to emotional eating I went from 78kg to 100kg. 2022 was horrendous. As somebody who has always been in excellent shape (10% bf with abs for over a decade until...
I have to draw blood tomorrow so this is my first night of fasting. I have no problem intermittent fasting during the day but I am a huge night snacker and it comforts me but I know it’s not good...
I’m planning on doing a 72 hour dry fast and I am going to break the fast with a Garden of Life meal replacement shake. Is this a good way to break the fast or is there a better way?
I started again last August. My fasting time is 45 hours. Before I started this, I went first in a 7 day fast, broke my fast, and continued it with 45 hour. I'm eating keto friendly foods only during my...
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...
Anyone ever accidentally fast for extended amounts of time? I am in a really stressful situation with having to move in less than a week, and didn't sleep two nights in a row, and haven't eaten since Tuesday night so I...
i dont have bone broth, but can i use chicken noodle soup as a substitution to break my 3 day fast?
Reason I ask is because I am planning to essentially do OMAD but also allow myself a protein shake after the gym and some low calorie bevarages throughout the day (creamer in coffee, vitamin water, etc) Is that messing anything...
Books can help a lot of you with the tips and tricks they contain. Here is my selection, hope it's helpful: * ***The Scientific Approach to Intermittent Fasting.*** Dr. Michael VanDerschelden. September 9, 2016 Dr. Michael VanDerschelden is a Doctor...
During the last month, i lost 12 pounds. Thank you for all your support two weeks ago! I'd probably have given up on if if it weren't for you! In order to not waste money, i went back to the dietitian....
Or is it not necessary? Planning on doing a 10 day dry fast. I’ve heard that you should prepare before a fast by eliminating any waste so that the body doesn’t use any of it. Any foods to eat leading...
Ugh this is annoying. Guess I'll just go for a longer fast as well as a smaller and healthier re-feed. Edit: just realized I spelled weigh wrong 🤣🤣
Would really appreciate your thoughts on these topics to learn more about them: 1) Doing lots of fruits for many days before the fast to get the body better hydrated. It feels more hydrating than water. What has your experience been...
crazy insomnia but need to heal gut. I feel like I can sleep better in the day but at night I just cant sleep.
Hi so I heard that the reason fasting is so great is because it Dosent effect your metabolic rate. I did multiple 3 day fasts and intermittent fasting\ omad on the days I ate. After I stopped I found myself...
I’m 23F - 5’9” - 142lbs (GW: 125) I was fasting from Monday until today (Thursday). I wanted to keep going until Saturday, but I cracked and ate a KFC biscuit, 1 scoop of mashed potatoes and an itty bitty piece...
So I broke my 13 water fast on Monday. Tuesday to Thursday I’ve haven’t been eating the best, high carb foods and sugar. Probably averaged 3000-3500 calories a day. I think I probably gained 4 pounds in those four...
After doing IF (18:6) for a couple of months, I want to give fasting a go. Want to do 5 days (Mon-Fri) but we’ll see how I feel! Emotional eating (and boredom eating) is what I mostly suffer from so...
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...
It was the first time in my life I did a fast and it was for weight loss, it was really hard to resist, I didnt drink and eat nothing but today it was so hard, I was feeling so...
I’ve been on and off IF for a while now but I’ve always found it easier to just fast for 72 hours, have one large meal (I mean really LARGE where I’d eat anything under the sun) then go back...
I just finished a 48 hour fast (52 hours total) with a nice large salad and a protein bar, but now I’m disappointed because I really wanted to go 72 hours this time around. It was a very long day...
the think is i have been 3 days fasting right now, and i got a doubt about saccharin and stevia, witch i use for my tee and coffe, the thing is, this sugar repleacements d not have a big amount...
I've been fasting for a while, and just heard about the use of pickle juice within the group. I am plant-based so won't be partaking in the spam component, but would just drinking the pickle juice still have benefits to...
Currently half way through a 3 day fast and noticed I struggled through my usual workout. Should I wait before exercising?
Hello all! I just got into fasting as a way to lose weight. My goal is to lose about 50 lbs. Right now I’m fasting twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday because I didn’t know if fasting more than...
In the past, I’d try cutting calories, and my metabolism would almost freeze. No matter how little I ate, I’d only lose a few pounds and I’d gain it back the moment I started eating normally. Keto during...
Especially sense of smell. My smell has been coming back very slowly for some weeks now and I felt like it was much better after a 30 hr fast but I still have a long way to go. I’d love to...
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...
I would like to tell you about my latest experience of slightly modified dry fasting. I love coffee and I love dry fasting. This time I was unable to eliminate caffeine a few days before the start of my fast (not...
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...
My goal was for 110 hours, I’m currently 92 hours in. I might be going to a Greek restaurant tonight I don’t know for sure yet, but if I do, I’m unsure of whether to eat or not. I’d probably...
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...
I’m new to this all and researching as much info as possible. Like a lot of people I gained heaps of weight over the last 2 years …I seemed to stay consistent on the weights and did minimal cardio...
The longest I’ve fasted has been 111 hours tomorrow I will start a new fast and go all the way until Friday night. We are having a family appetizer and movie night so it’s a great way to break a...
Feels great for health, not good for weight loss.
I have been told that by eating two big Table spoons of salt - in the morning Each day - during a water Fast - is the way to go. I have been doing this for a while - including in...
I’ve been doing 36 hour fasts semi regularly and really notice a big difference in how I feel, especially pertaining to inflammation. I Just spent the holidays back home and ate pretty poorly during my stay, so I wanted to...
what are your thoughts? will dissolving a caffeine pill under tongue during short (36-48h) fast break your fast. i need an energy kick on early am to get me going but i also want to do 1-2 24-48hr dry...
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I have always been overweight for my height. I have always felt so bad about myself. The only thing that gives me happiness and results is waterfasting. Everytime i do it it’s like im becoming a whole new person. But...
So, I'm on my first day of therapeutic fasting, and I've been wondering how you guys think about that. In my native country water fasting isn't really a thing and the countries health organization recommends therapeutic fasting instead of water...
I am looking for a way to make fasting a bit easier for myself. My goal is to fast for 48-72 hours, and get into ketosis so I can burn my own body fat as fuel. I am currently 27...
Hi everyone! To preface: I'm not new to IF. I've done 18:6, 16:8, 14:10 and 6:1 in the past but I wanted to hear opinions or even story's from y'all about 1:1? fasting. Background: My bf (22m) and I (20f) are in...
I've been doing prolonged fasts for the past few days (usually anything from 20-30 hours, so pretty much omad), but I made a terrible error on Tuesday: I broke a fast with cookies. Work brought them in for everyone to thank...
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...