just want to share a frightening experience, as i decided to do a home workout during a fast. i was like 36 hours into the fast, had an electrolyte drink before the workout and in between sets, but afterwards I...
Can I fast after I have breakfast today? I still have noticeable muscle soreness from 2 days ago when I was doing some heavy weight lifting, yesterday my muscle soreness was painful, now it’s not but it’s still noticeable if...
Been OMAD for a month now. 36 hours in to my current fast. Just weight lifted for an hour, while fasted and feel great! Took no more effort than a normal workout. SW 205 1/2/23 CW 188 GW 175
Has anyone had any issues fasting post workout. Ie my eating window is 7-12 as I prefer to eat early then spend the my rest of my day full and happy.. But sometimes I don't get in the...
I’ve tried looking this up but I can’t find anything that’s specifically answering my question.. is it okay/safe to start my fast after working out in the evening? My schedule is crazy and I’m trying to do 16/8 but sometimes...
I have been doing intermittent fasting for almost 2 years now. I lost some 8 kgs consistently in the first year. But the 2nd year I plateaued even though I was consistent throughout. I have started doing weights and strength training...
i've been researching and applying my knowledge of IF for about 5 years now. now i'm trying to bulk my legs using German Volume Training. seeing as HGH almost triples during a fasted workout, i'dlike to combine the two. though, it...
Is it safe to fast for 24-48 hours directly after a intense workout, lifting, cardio? Asking for a friend of a cousin’s brother.
I am on 16:8 IF, I have my dinner between 8:30pm to 9:30pm, I lift weights(somedays cardio) from 8am to 9am, Then continue to fast till 12:30pm to 2pm depending on when I had dinner. Is it healthy and fine to break...
For those who workout fasted what do you do for protein shakes after your workout? I’ve heard if you wait to long after a workout it doesn’t help with recovery. Is that true?
I’m trying something new and would like to get your opinions on it. I typically eat 3 meals a day - breakfast, lunch and dinner, amounting to 2,500kcal or so. I workout late, from around 7pm to 9pm. Previously this...
I’ve seen several posts extolling the benefits of weight lifting in a fasted state and decided to do some (casual/Google) research to learn more about it. For some background: I normally break my fast the night before a gym session,...
I'm currently on a 5 day dry fast that ends on Sunday. After that I'll be water fasting for 2-3 days before refeeding. My thoughts going forward is to do a 2 meal a day carnivore feeding with water between...
so ive done 60 - 90 hour water fasts in the past, havent done it in over a year. but i never worked out during them, so im curious is it safe for ur muscles and tendonds/ligaments to exercise while...
Hi, I'm doing 16/8 and 18/4 fasts, and I usually swim or do strength training at the end of these fast. I'd like to use some creatine and or beta aline to help with recovery and lactic acid buildup. Is this...
I’ve been thinking about this for a while now… The building blocks of muscle are protein so we need protein to grow muscle after hypertrophy. Fasting creates accelerated GH which promotes growth while also switching to ketones as fuel so...
Normally i fast in the morning and eat after work, but I wanna start working out before work. Any suggestions?
So a noob question for intermittent fasting: I’m on a 16:8 window but I also body build. I’ve heard that it’s best to consume protein and or carbs immediately after a workout? To optimize muscle growth. Now my workout time varies...
I know the benefits for 2 a days can be great in moderation like first half of day leg’s second half of day upper body or first half of day cardio second half weights, etc. but does anyone have any...
I've been doing intermittent fasting again recently. Basically, what I do is just eat in the morning before my workout and that's it. But now I want to take things a bit further and go on a full water fast....
In my research, I’ve read this increases the efficacy of the fast and burns more fat. Thoughts? Should I try to schedule workouts during my fast within reason? Thank you
I recently started going to the gym and was wondering, does pre-workout break a fast and if so how do you guys overcome this? My workouts most often fall in my fasting period. ?
Hi all, I am new with intermittent fasting and I need some help with setting up workout times in terms of work. For preference I would ideally like to fast between the hours of 7pm-11am breaking my fast at 11am....
Hello, 16/8 I WFH and have a flexible schedule but want to start going to the gym during the lunch hour. My question is should I break the fast before or after working out?
Hello. I've been doing IF 16:8 for about 2 months now. I usually do my daily workout in a fasted state. I just recently picked up Pro Jym post workout and I am wondering if it is ok to break...
Hi Everyone! I’ve been thinking about starting an IF routine. But I love working out. How do you workout and fast?
I've started fasting from 7pm to 11am, but like to go to the gym in the morning (around 6am before work). Is it a good idea to hit the gym with an empty stomach? if not, how do people workout...
Hey guy so I am 22F (5’2 CW:73kg and GW:58kg). I have been on keto for 2 months now and did IF/ Omad often. I started gym yesterday but my instructor is one of those who doesn’t believe in keto...
31F, \~142 lbs, trying to get down to 130. I've been doing 16:8 for about a month now (usually fasting for more like 12 hrs on weekends), doing fasted workouts \~4 days a week and non-fasted workouts 1-2 days a...
I’m scared about low blood pressure and passing out (happened to me before). I don’t do heavy lifting, just resistance workouts with some weighted plyometrics. Any advice on how to workout efficiently during the fast, or if I should skip it?
After introducing fasting over the last month or 2 with a mix of OMAD and Extended Fasting for upto 72 hours, there’s one big thing I have noticed My workout performance is much, much better when fasted! To the point where...
This is my second prolonged fast, my first one has been 3,5d and I'm used to 16:8 IF. I'm currently at 50h/168h (total 7 days) and feeling good with a slight headache at the moment. I don't want to exercise right...
I have a very tight schedule and can only work out in the morning. I need energy to do my workouts
I just started a 7 day water fast and I worked out today. But I'm not sure if I should keep exercising throughout the fast.
I’m on day 7 of 21 and I haven’t workout since I started. I would love to get back to the gym but I have been feeling really weak and lightheaded so I haven’t made the attempt.
I'm 5'7 215 lbs and on a 10 day water fast. Should I continue my workout routine of lifting heavy three times a week and doing cardio three times a week, or should I tone it down?
Currently doing F45 at 7.00 AM and im having trouble doing intermittent fasting and HIIT workout. I feel nauseous halve way through. I started intermittent fasting last week but with going back to work and getting up early instead of...
Now this may be an unpopular opinion, or not, but either way; I hate working out whilst in a fast. I tend to do 18/6 and workout just before I eat ( typically around 4pm) I'm used to doing longer fast,...
I usually do 72-96h rolling fasts. Not new to working out (I'm a PT, and have been lifting weights for many a year). Also not new to fasting. Haven't changed my diet etc. I find that on the days after...
I have a lot of confusions about this, i have tried being on IF while hitting gym, but ai feel my energy levels are low, also am i allowed to have a pre workout meal?
Hey guy so I am 22F (5’2 CW:73kg and GW:58kg). I have been on keto for 2 months now and did IF/ Omad often. I started gym yesterday but my instructor is one of those who doesn’t believe in keto...
I'm 39m and started working out again. I started at 222 lbs on the 1st of this year. I'm not to concerned about gaining muscle. I just want to lose fat and work on my getting my strength back. I...
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...
I used to do 18:6 and 20:4 depending on how I was feeling but I'm struggling to continue that now that I'm lifting regularly. I don't know how to schedule my eating window with my workouts. Do I just workout...
New to IF and trying to understand how I can effectively reach my fitness goals. I workout at least 4 days at week (sometimes up to 6 days). My regiment includes 4 days on Tonal and I try to get...
Hello, total noobie here, but from what I've looked up I'm extremely interested in fasting. I'm also pretty big into going to the gym (3x a week for light-moderate weights and 3x a week for cardio). I'm curious what time...
Think about it – while you are fasting you are consciously choosing not to eat… NOT TO EAT! You resist the thing that is the most fundamental part of survival! Thus, if you are able to control your eating,...
So I have been practicing IF for two years now. I practice 18-6 and love it. I work out fasted and break my fast with my post workout meal. I am trying to wrap my head around blood glucose and...
Looking to do a 3 day dry fast Mon-wed and want to work out on it as I hate being inactive
I asked this question over at r/fitness but people over there would rather be pricks and criticize my "diet" rather than just answer the question, so i'll ask it here. Is protein more important for muscle growth/strength the day of...
I am writing this from my gym since I am feeling very lethargic after I broke my 48h fast two hours ago. I notice that eating anything before my workouts ( protein shake, a banana, chicken breast) makes me feel very...
I feel like I’ve struggled to really maintain a specific workout while fasting. I really enjoy doing cardio, and I hear the most recommended workout is walking, but it’s so boring and slow. Would it be possible to replace walking with...
So for quite a few reason, I can practically only skip breakfast and get an 8 hour window between lunch and dinner. However, I train in the mornings and as an amateur triathlete it’s usually some intensive swimming/cycling/running and...
I’m going to start IF again after some time off and want to also incorporate more workouts this time - things like jogging and Pilates. The best time for me to workout is during the last few hours of my...
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 have been doing IF for 5 years, always maintaining at least a 16:8 schedule. Recently I staring a new Martial Art from which I return from practice late in the evening. Would the benefits of continued fasting outweigh the benefits of...
I workout at 430 am most mornings. I go to bed by 9 pm. When would be the ideal time to eat or fast? Am I hindering my workouts if I don't eat before or after the workout...
I've been doing HIIT training and recently it fits into my schedule at 7am. Normally I would fast until 9am. Which, OK, so I've been trying to quit eating at 2 to still make the fast during the week and...
Hello, I am getting married in 6 weeks. Wanting to continue my weight loss (have been loosing very slowly with a restricted calorie diet for months and more recently a 2 day fast here and there). Also wanting to hit...
So I practice IF and my window for eating is about 2pm-8:30pm. I work out for about two hours every morning and I’m starting to get concerned that I am not taking in protein fast enough after working out. I...
Is it possible? I'm currently 143kg down from 150kg in past 2months by doing slight walking and mostly 20/4, I aim to eat around 1400kcal a day currently, sometimes its less, with one or two days in the weekend when...
Anyone do this? Wondering how your body feels after a morning workout and fasting - so no shake, smoothie or food after the work out. Do you feel hungry, depleted or cranky? How do you push through the fast?
I'm looking for input from folks who practice intermittent fasting and weight training. I typically lift weights in the afternoon around 3pm. On days when I lift weights (fasted), I break my fast with a post-workout protein shake (whey powder,...
I've been actually wanting and looking forward to my next extended fast and finally decided last night that it's going to be this whole week. I usually do OMAD five or six days a week and recently added three to...
One day rest is required for muscle recovery. but I think dryfasting will speed up muscle recovery. I can also build much more muscle because it increases growth hormone. It also increases insulin sensitivity, it incrases muscle growth. and that's...
It is day one of my water fast. I was planning for 10 days, but I think because it’s my first time I may just do five. If I’m feeling okay, I’ll just add on another day. So far the...
Does anyone think there can be optimal muscle growth if I do say a full body workout Monday, eat .75gprotein/lean muscle lbs Then eat the same on a Tuesday, and fast from Wednesday to Sunday? I want to build muscle and lose...
I recently lost weight through intermittent fasting and skipping, now I want to build muscle. I was wondering how to integrate intermittent fasting, weight training and running, in order to achieve increased muscle and also able to run the distance I...
I'm thinking about doing a prolonged 6 day fast and assuming I'm taking all the required electrolytes, would I still be able to continue my intense workout routine or should I take it easy for the duration of the fast?
How many of you dry fast for other reasons than fat loss? I would like to dry fast one day per week, but still going for muscle gain. Is this possible?
Is there any guidance on how long you should wait to drink alcohol after a workout so that it has the least amount of detrimental affects on recovery or on the efficacy of the workout? Is there a difference if...
I've started dry fasting yesterday and am participating in the ramadan, which is a muslim tradition, So the next 30days I'll fasting from 4:00am til around 8:30pm(sunset). I'm wondering how to incorporate my daily workouts with dry fasting for the...
Not sure if it’s an IF issue because it’s only happened a couple of times, but sometimes during an intense (fasted) workout I feel nauseous and actually have to pause the workout to catch my breath and stop feeling sick....
I have a history of doing prolonged fasts (24-72+ hrs) from time to time over the last year and half, but I want to be consistent and stick to a goal and schedule to follow. this week i’d like to...
I'm wanting to attempt a 72+ hour fast but don't want to start it during recovery from resistance training. How long do you generally wait for recovery to complete before starting a long fast, or is there no limit to...
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...
* **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...
Hello there, I am F31 SW 70kg CW 66.8kg. Height 5’2 I actually started IF back in mid June of 2020. My SW was 70kg. I started with prolonged fasts x 2 of 3 days fasts. After that I pretty...
So I have taken IF seriously over the last six months. Started 18:6 while doing cardio and weights at least 5 days a week. I’m a 50 year old male, 5’11”, with a starting weight of 255lbs. My current weight...
SW: 70kg Height: 5’2 CW: 64 Hi guys, so I am 12 weeks into my weight loss journey. Not paying much attention to scales as we all know they’re not very accurate and their are many things that can affect it....
I find that the easiest time for me to be able to work out right now is between 5:30 and 8:30. My workouts are generally a little over two hours, so by the time I get home it is pretty...
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 just did my very first cardio workout while fasting and I feel like my stomach growled louder than it ever has before. Anyone else ever experience this, is it normal? For context: I fasted all of last August but didn’t...
Hi all, I am relatively new to IF and seeking some advice. My current routine is working out between 8 - 9:30 am, breaking my fast at 10am with a good post workout meal and eating to hit my nutrient...
I just started IF and I work out. so I am trying to figure out how to maintain this schedule. if I work out.. I feel like I should have my normal protein shake. however, if I work out in...
I'm 42m do OMAD for over 8 years, was about 5 years on keto, now low carb. 3/4 times i train fasted (before 1st and only meal of the day), but sometimes i train after longer period (i eat one...
I did OMAD yesterday and there was about an 8 hour gap from the time I ate to the time I went for a run. Before this, I also decided I wanted to try doing a 48 hour fast (I've...
I was wondering is it better to eat at night, let body recover from fast and then workout in the morning, or eat in the morning and go to gym soon after eating? Also, how long should I recover after...
Hi, I am currently following a Warrior's Diet style of IF so its a 20:4 method where I only eat from 6pm to 10pm and wanted to ask those of you with similar IF setup about how you are incorporating...
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...
Hi all, I was wondering about how to deal with fasting headaches and whether this is a big problem for people in general. If I don't eat for 12 hours, even though I am drinking water, I get a headache. Any...
do you guys workout on a dry fast? i never lift weights pass 40 hours into dry fast,. i do walk around tho. now im going to dry fast for 7 days for healing, not for weight loss but ill update...
I’ve been doing 16:8 for a couple months and love it. But what are peoples experience with weightlifting and cardio 6-7 hours prior to first meal? Example 05:00 AM: workout 08:00 AM: work 12:00 PM: break fast at work Is it...
I’ve always been a big “eat protein or drink a protein shake immediately after you workout guy” but I want to start interment fasting and I lift in the morning right after I wake up. Should I not drink a...
Has anyone here done this routine? 16:8 Monday-Friday? I am able to get away with weekdays, but weekends are difficult but will be trying my best to do it. ​ Would love to hear if anyone has done this and compared...
I recently started intermittent fasting(10pm to 1:00 pm). So I workout in the afternoon. Break the fast with 1/2 a whey protein as a pre workout. But I am struggling to lift heavy (the very weights I used to lift...