Don’t get me wrong. I know that wanting to be super fast can end up being a bad thing. It takes time, i know. The thing is, I’ve been struggling with the lack of results, and it makes me so...
Hey guys. About 2 weeks or go i finished a 5 days dry fast, and also did some sauna during. I did this for weightloss, but also to clear my skin and tighten my skin as i lose weight. But after,...
I'm currently on nortriptyline liquid and I do wonder if it's screwing up my fast or something. I just feel like when I wasn't on meds, I lost weight way faster. Either the effects of the meds are breaking my...
As the title says: I lost more than 23 kg this years. I dived right in to 20:4/OMAD. Not only did I lose weight my skin (redness and stuff) also improved. Around August I think I had more hairloss than...
I'm trying to figure out why my latest fast is so different and how to fix it. I got into water fasting late last year and I've done several prolonged water fasts. My first was 8 days. Then a week...
Which way is faster to lose and keep weight off? OMAD or a weekly 36? Or does it matter as long as it's fewer calories in than out at the end of the week?
Every time I say I’m fasting or intermittent fasting my family members always say “Honey that’s not good for you, the weight is just going to come back plus some. Its not good for dieting” (For context, I’m in the...
So many apps only work on a phone, I dont get it. Even if they have a website, its functionality is essentially non-existant. Im currently using Fitatu, and you are forced to use the mobile app, cause you cant do...
Dear redditors My question regards the Keto-Diet: To my understanding (and I am a medstudent and im currently studying metabolism of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, etc.) we dont NEED to eat fats if we want to go on a keto-diet because acetyl-coA...
How long did you fast to heal such issues?
Looking for science backed knowledge!! I always choose aspartame over sugar, (glucose & fructose) when it comes to coffee, sodas etc if cane sugar is not available. What is the science behind aspartame and does it cause cancer as people state,...
35yo, 6'1" started doing 2 meals a day and cut it down to OMAD by the end of the first week and finished my first 48 right before 2 week pic. Then I started to do rolling 48's and...
Exactly the the title. I’m about to do a fast for 18+ days. I’ve done a 17 and 21 in the past and I can’t really remember how much I lost. I’m 5’9 180 would like to be 145 but...
hi, I’m 24F 5’3 and 154lbs - i heard about this diet through a friend of mine who has had tremendous results and so I wanted to check it out. I want to lose 30 lbs in the next 2...
Basically the question, I usually do 16:8 and OMAD 1-2 days a week. I mostly don’t eat and start fasting after 7 pm. On weekdays it’s fine since I am working and won’t go out much but weekends it’s tricky...
Most sources about dry fasting suggest that it's important to rest. I'm curious about how not resting and instead doing exercise, sauna, etc could accelerate autophagy and other benefits. Could you receive the same benefits of a 5 day dry...
Good morning. I just started this Snake Juice diet journey, so I know its early. I do want to get feedback though because I don't want to get discouraged and wanted to hear some experiences. Friday at 4:30 pm; I...
* **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 there - I have been fasting in cycles for some years now. As far as weight loss goes - I have searched the sub but I haven’t found many stories about anyone going from heavy/very heavy to their absolute...
Hey dry peeps, was wondering if anyone here does weight lifting couple days prior to starting a 48hr dry fast? How many days before starting a dry fast would you do some weight lifting eg few sets of lateral raises for...
1. Does smoking weed break the fast? 2. For people who’ve tried did you notice any side effects apart from munchies? Tia!
Since every gram of carb fuses with 3 or 4 grams of water i know that drinking any liquid after eating carbs will increase my weight. Protein (gluconeogenesis) and fats are also transformed into glycogen so even avoiding carbs you...
What would be the best way to still get all of my electrolytes in without consuming too much water? I started a fast losing about 1.5 lbs per day and now I'm down to losing less than 1 lb per...
Thinking about fasting I was considering just how light of weight a person could possibly be and still remain perfectly healthy. When fasting only unessential body-tissue is eliminated, never any which is essential to the body's natural healthy functions; and...
Ever since I started going to the gym I’ve noticed that I get hungry more often and eat more during my eating window to prevent myself from getting too hungry and so sometimes id go to bed bloated. I have...
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...
I'm 30M, 5'10" 167-170 lbs, mainly looking to maintain or lean up some. Currently i aim for 1800 calories a day. Will IF boost how fast I lose weight compared to normal eating? Or is IF primarily used to...
Does anyone else look at the clock as you near the time for your fast to start and jam food into your mouth? I assume this is a bad habit but curious how bad and if I should make...
Can people elaborate on the benefits of fasting apps? I have not used one and quite a few choices so haven't downloaded any. Wonder what's their use. There's no calories to track. Is there a way to chat with...
Has anyone done an extended water fast during the onset of a cold or flu? Did you heal faster, any problems? I’ve read that it’s helpful and the quickest way to recover but i was worried about trying it
Experienced faster here. Went from 19/5 to OMAD and then worked my way up the fasting ladder to a PB of 13 days water only which was followed by 7 day fast after one meal. In Nov 2020, I had...
If I am fasting just to fix my awful digestion issues, can I still have 2 tables of spoons of sauerkraut for probiotics? it is 5 calories. Idk what caused my digestion issues. Maybe my chronic stress or herniated discs...
Is there a difference in the way the body processes these? I know that a processed carb is processed much faster than a whole carb that still contains its original fiber and such. I was wondering if the same concept...
I'm on day 1/7 of my first 7 day fast. Longest prior was 80hrs so this is a bit of a jump. Similarly to most of you, the first 1-2 days seem the most difficult - but I find boredom...
I've been a faster in my past in many ways, IF, long fasts, a few small dry ones but now that I'm on a 71/1 fast, I literally don't even blink an eye when I miss the day I shpuld...
How many kilograms did you lost in 24 h hard dry fasting ? I could use now some motivation Thanks guys 😌
Since I have been on my fasting journey. Down a total of 67lbs so I am about halfway there! I spend a lot of time thinking about weight loss and weight gain and one thing just sticks in my head....
I have recently started personally experimenting with different fasts and protocols after reading and seeing the science and benefits prominently discussed. However, my wife is skeptical. I have been able to share with her many reputable sources which discuss the many...
I’m on the road to a 72h but I just woke up feeling…the best way to explain it is overwhelmed. I’m a bit weak, a bit dizzy and breathing a bit faster as if my breaths aren’t enough. Should I...
I'm tired of finding excuses for quitting early and starting again tomorrow - and then finding new excuses tomorrow. I'm on a long fast, 72 hours at least. 25 hours in. Anyone that wants to join - doesn't have to be...
I'm on day 3 of a fast now and just tried out running while fasting for the first time (only 4 km / 2 1/2 miles). It felt ok, not so different than usual. I'm not a veteran...
Hey y’all- I posted during my attempt at a 21 day fast. I only made it to Day 19, and I wanted to share my experience since it looks like there’s a wave of people trying EF for the first...
Hey everyone I recently started fasting and so far so good! I’ve already lost about 6 pounds in a week but I’d like to do this in the most efficient way possible. Are there any suggestions that experienced fasters would...
What is happening to me? The hunger pangs I can deal with. The low energy, I can deal with. The listlessness, that I can deal with. But this depression. I feel so so awful. I feel so low. I feel...
For context, I'm a trans man (ftm) and am planning on getting top surgery soon. The surgen I want does operate on larger bodies, but he will offer a surgery date further away if you are to "give you a...
So I'm bout mid month 3 into this whole thing. Still working on sticking to a 20/4 schedule. Some days it's more 18/6, others OMAD. I've maintained pretty good consistency during the work week and let myself ball out on...
Joining military I want to meet my recruiter again in 3-4 months so I can further my process in joining the military. I need to lose 100lbs within that time. What’s the most effective way to do so. I am 250lbs...
* **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...
Sorry this may be a dumb question but I’m really new to fasting, never done it before and I know now that it’s important to take electrolytes like sodium, potassium etc., but will that cause water retention/make it harder to...
Hi everyone, I started IF around September last year and started at 205. I’m 24M, 5’7-8ish and nowadays I’m around 175-179ish. I measure my weight in the morning after I wake up and right before I sleep since I know...
In another subreddit someone asked how to lose weight and I replied to do OMAD, but someone replied OMAD is dumb. This lead me to explore OMAD benefits and came up with the following, most apply also to Intermittent Fasting....
I am such an ON AND OFF faster. I was on my 4th day, felt so nauseous and crummy that i ate some stuff- breaking my fast. My goal is weight loss. I have had benefits from autophagy and that is truly...
Hi so got dumped by love of my life on new year eve, that sent me to a very dark place but I decided to invest in myself, I am doing mostly OMAD no sugar bread or pasta etc just...
Greetings fans of not eating! I've been heavy into low carb/OMAD these past few years. I find it a very easy way to control my weight and have no real issues with it. As an experiment, I've just embarked on a simple...
Hi everyone, Since I completed my 7 days water fast, I going on a 20/4 fast (a snack and a meal) and I was wondering how to manage the calorie intake during the 4 hours window. Should I look after taking all...
These avocados are still hard yet they're the perfect color to eat. Please provide some information! Thank you 😊
I wanna try the OMAD diet. I just need some advice/tips. I’m currently 182 lbs. My goal weight is 121 lbs. How long would it take me (with OMAD)to reach my goal?
When it is time to eat, I eat like a pig at a trough! Is eating so fast just me?? Maybe I’m too hungry because I shovel my meal in like 10 min. Just curious! No...
Hi, all my family members say that meat is unhealthy even though they all eat meat (some of them everyday). I myself only eat meat 1-2 maybe even 3 times a week and only very rarely red meat/non-lean meat. But...
I’m not going to do this but my sister wants to try alternate day fasting with me after seeing the benefits on me. She joined a Facebook group that states autophagy can be reached by eating up to 500 calories...
Hi everyone, I have been trying to cut some fat, I have to burn around 10kg of fat to achieve my desire goal. I find dieting more demanding that I was expecting, I have a pretty wild and busy schedule for...
So here’s the thing I find I can be successful in losing weight over time doing intermittent fasting it is far less invasive far more enjoyable and I don’t have to go without food which quite honestly unless you are...
I heard people say fasting for 3 days each fast helps achieve the quickest/best weight loss. Now I wonder whether 3 days or 7 days is the better solution for my goal. What do y'all recommend? Thank you so much & stay...
im 2 days into my 5 days dry fast, will i gain all the weight back after breaking my fast and how do i keep it off ?
What have your experiences been with IF, and what method has worked best for you? I just turned 41 and am noticing a greater degree of difficulty when it comes to losing and maintaining weight. Any advice and/or insight is...
What if I started with 1 day dry fast to deplete glycogen in my liver quickly, then continue for 6 days water fasting? I think my body would go into forced ketosis after a day of dry fasting, and I'll...
Is there a difference to your body in taking ingredients and blending them rather than chewing them? Specifically I'm talking about making gazpacho - all raw veggies - tomato, red pepper, purple onion, garlic, cucumber and putting it into a...
Hey I’m just curious. I’ve read stories about how people water fast for spiritual reasons, and they say they can actually feel and “hear” God when praying. Is this at all true or just some superstition type thing? If you have...
Okay, so apparently, BMR is how much calories your body burns while at rest. And a pound of fat is about 3500 calories. So if I have a BMR of about 1300 (used BMR instead of TDEE just to be...
Hey guys :) So i made an interesting observation... I usually fast for about 12 to 13 hours per day, and then eat one good/normal sized lunch. But once per week i have a cheat day, where i will maybe eat like 3...
Hello fellow fasters, i’ve been following Cole since 2019 and have always found him fascinating; i like how he shares with us all of his approaches, i remember him promoting fruit and meat for the most part, now he...
Hello. I am a long time faster and long time practicer of wagon falling off. I started out in June at about 5"11 245 and got down to about 215 give or take through good ol fasting and exercise. I have...
* **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’m female and myself and my male partner have restarted clean IF (only water or black coffee during fast) for 3 weeks. We have eaten the same meals (different portions) and trained more or less the same. He has...
Is it beneficial to be taking in as much sunlight as possible while in a dry fast? How does it impact the fast? Should it be avoided?
I’ve been trying 24 hour fasts, but by 20 hours my glucose goes down to 65, i’m nauseous, shaky, and confused, and my lips and hands are tingly. I don’t have diabetes that I know of. Why does this happen...
I mentioned in passing that I have done intermittent dry fasts in the past and was immediately banned from the forum :D. Has anyone else been banned from there? I had no idea our fellow fasters would be so critical...
Just curious what the positive and negative is of this and if its intermittent fasting? I do nutritional ketosis... I guess 7 days a week and generally eat 3pm-9pm 2000ish calories. I started doing it once just to...
I kind of had IF before knowing it. I use to eat one meal a day. Even now I kind of only eat every 12 hours but I eat way too much lol I’m planning on doing this Eat 9 to...
i was just wondering if anybody had any tips to go from 170-180 by june first as i will traveling for the summer i want to know the best and possibly quickest way to drop that amount of weight
I am just passing the 4 day mark on my first successful water fast. I have to say I am still pretty hungry. I expected some magical ketosis relief of hunger but haven’t felt it yet. I read a bunch...
Will antidepressants hinder weight loss when doing IF? Any experiences or insights? I started Zoloft but am worried about the weight gain. Thanks
Hi! I'm not sure if anyone here would really know the answer to this, but I was just wondering if there is a reason to do rolling fasts over what Cole recommended in the Fat Girl diet video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VD9rjN1zek) --which...
I started doing 16:8 then 18:6. Today I successfully managed a 19:5. Working my way up to 20:4 or possibly OMAD. But I am finding that after I eat my first meal I am not at all hungry during the...
My male roommate and I started this together and so far he’s been having a lot more success than I am. We eat the same meals at the same time, and have the same amount of physical activity. He’s lost...
Rising inflation rates have hit a good portion of the world thanks to a number of factors. One of the most visible ways the average person sees that inflation is in rising food costs, especially of certain foods. I personally...
I started extended water fasting regularly over a year ago. In the beginning I could only do max. 2 days and now I am on a regular 5 day fast. What I've noticed is the connection of emotions to food...
Way back in January 2020, I- like so many others- decided my New Years Resolution was going to be to lose weight....again. I had no idea how to go about it. But, my whole outlook on weight loss changed on...
39 yo female, 177cm, 89kg (196lbs) here. I'm doing 16:8 x 4 days a week, and just trying to eat healthily most of the time, not following a specific diet. I expect slow results but it's the only way I see...
Howdy fasters! 36 hours into current fast and feelin great! Discovered fasting & this sub about 3 years ago, and thanks to you, fasting is a way of life for me now. 👍 In the past I’ve done prolonged fasts (4,7,11,21) day fasts...
SW:217 CW:207 GW:125 Hello Faster’s doing 18:6 for 5 weeks consistently using simple app. Little win of 7lbs down(rounded). Excited but I have a ways to go to goal. I’m going to lose the alcohol on my treat day and go OMAD for...
I have lurked this sub for a while, reading about everyone's successes has helped me stay on track! SW 101kg CW 99kg GW 70kg 33F height 170cm (5"7) (Sorry I don't do lbs) So I have been fasting fairly inconsistently (some days 17,18,19...
I'm still a little confused about where and how fasting and CICO overlap. Extremely popular (and apparently effective, too) apps such as Noom live and die by CICO, but fasting techniques such as IF seem to preach that CICO doesn't...
Hi My Fellow Fasters, As the title says. My friends wife was diagnosed with cancer. Has anyone here battled cancer and cured it using extended dry fasts? My friend is hesitant and doesn't necessarily believe in dry fasting. It seems...
Hi 👋 I’m 30 F and seeking a weekly accountability partner - or many (we can do a group!) I lost my mother in pandemic, lost my job, gained 41 pounds and was already heavy prior 😢 - I fast...
So far I’ve heard only overwhelmingly positive things about IF. What are the downsides? These 3+ day fasts seem especially dangerous. Vitamin deficiency, malnutrition, hair loss, poor skin health, etc. are all common when we don’t get enough nutrition. How does...
They are from a supermarket, are these safe to eat? Is there a way of preparing them that will make them safer (e.g. baking soda for pesticides, fermenting)?
If a person (208 lbs, 25%+ body fat, 5'11", Male) fasted for 7 straight days (coffee, water, carbonated water, electrolytes allowed ONLY), performed HIIT training every day, would there be an anticipated amount of fat loss expected at the end...