I've done multiple extended fasts before. And I was chugging along today but I couldn't shake my hunger. So I ate free food. I do not feel better. My stomach doesn't feel better and I'm disappointed I lost a day...
M/30/270lbs Being a tall, fat, but relatively healthy man in my 30s, it’s always been tough to figure out my actual basal metabolic rate. All the calculators out there just have you plug in age and weight (no regard for...
So, I'm on the beginning of day 6 of a fast. My goal was at least one week, but potentially as long as a month depending on how I'm feeling. So far all is well, I got a sudden burst...
Ok, kids, let's talk about everybody's favorite middle school subject, math! After all, that's why we're here, right? Fasting is, mathematically, the fastest way to lose weight. In terms of a deficit, there is no number with...
Hello all! So I’ve been fasting for a while and I’ve mainly used alternate day fasting to loose about 40 lbs last year. (195—>155). I’m now completing rolling 72s with a 1 hour keto reefed window. From 1/19-2/12. I’m trying...
BMR calculation says 1-3 times of 15-30 mins exercise would make a day calorie deficit of 300. 7 (number of weekdays) x 300 = 2100 (weekly calorie deficit) That means just a 30 minutes exercise, for...
I am right smack in the middle of fasting for 21 days and I've been using it as a learning tool about my body. I also chose fasting due to claims that it won't reduce my metabolism in the long...
I (M35, 5’10”, 235lb) am trying to be diligent about sticking to my 16:8 fasts, but my partner LOVES brunch lol. She has gotten annoyed by my refusal to go out to brunch with her because I’m trying to stick...
As someone who's been IF for close to 1 year now and who is closing in on 100 lbs lost, I'd like to share my insights and hope they help all of you stay motivated and motivate those who are...
I have been going back and forth from OMAD at 6-7pm to 20-4 with a feeding window between 5pm-9pm for a few months. Worked great for me so far. However recently I started a job in the afternoons and evenings...
Does anyone know of an app that automatically calculates and logs the hours and lengths of fasting based on when we ate? I've just got an idea, I'd love to have an app where whenever I ingest calories, I just press...
After your last meal, when does the clock begin for a timed fast? I want to do 72 hours, my last meal on Sunday was around 6 pm… any ideas ?
In the first 24-48(?) days you just use your glycogen, so what is the estimated time to start calculating the fat loss? Let's assume I do 5 days fast. Height 1.78m, weight 87kg.
Using very basic calculations, if we can assume 1 period of a 24hr fast = 0.5lb burned, it would take 20 days of 24hr fasts to burn 10lbs, right? Given the above, how does this work with OMAD at maintenance?...
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'm currently restarting my fast after my last one was cut short by headaches and nausea. I understand this is because of electrolytes but I was definitely taking them. Is there a way to calculate how much sodium, potassium, and...
3 days ago I ended a 7-day water fast. I lost 11 lbs over those 7 days and was very happy with the results. Based on my previous fasting experience I estimated about 3-4lbs of that was water weight that...
Tomorrow will be the end of my 5 day water fast. I’ve been drinking at least 64 oz (2 full nalgene bottles) of water per day with electrolytes. I’m 5’7, 232 lbs. A total of 5 lbs lost. How can...
Is it necessary to count calories when fasting &refeeding,& also in rolling fasts
i've done a 30 day fast in the past but i started at a significantly lower weight and i lost 30 lbs (from 130lbs to 100lbs) now a couple years later my SW is around 170lbs. i'm starting my fast...
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,...
Hi guys I am a young (19) male fasting for metabolic flexibility, autophagy and general health purposes. I naturally have a very low PBF (~5%) and have done strength training the last 2 days of my water only fast, with 3...
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...
This might be long, TL;DR of tips at the end for my ADHD comrades. Ahoy! I'm a 22(M) 143 kgs (317 lbs) student of Mechatronics Engineering. I've posted about how extended fasting helped mellow down my ADHD sypmtoms before, and this...
3lbs up in 2 days after my fast, I did lose 7lbs from my fast though. Is it better to cycle through fast for better weight loss results?
A bit of info about me: Female 29 5'6 SW 222lb cw165 Started keto in April and starting fasting in august in conjunction with keto. Started with 24, 48, and worked my way up to 5 days. Lost a ton...
I’m 6’2” 155 I want to fast for a few reasons but not to loose weight. I’m already pretty thin. Other than electrolytes what should I be doing? How much water do you generally drink a day? I would like...
I have seen a lot of posts recently, understandably, from people who gained weight over the holidays after initially losing quite a bit through IF. This spoke to me. I lost quite a bit of weight last year doing OMAD and...
* **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 have been 16:8 for several months but wonder if there's a calculation for how many calories I'm supposed to consume per day or other suggestions like what meals should consist of.
Hello all! **Preface:** After going completely cold turkey on [cigarettes and alcohol](https://www.reddit.com/r/stopsmoking/comments/yd8p43/from_3040_cigarettes_a_day_to_nothing_with_zero/) (smoking anywhere between 40-100 cigarettes per day, alongside drinking at least five litres of alcohol a week), I made the decision to take up a new challenge; getting my weight...
Started a 30 day water fast on the 3rd of May. Nothing but water coffee green tea ginger and turmeric. Been doing absolutely fine first week was okay second week was okay third week found it really difficult I think...
Post here about fasts you're starting or to provide progress updates in order to minimize overall clutter in the subreddit. Can also ask questions or set up accountability.
This Sub and the LIFE app really helped me push through as it was very difficult for me at the end. I felt faint and when I had a bit of diarrhea I knew it was time to call it....
I was 173lbs and my goal is 163lbs. Started IF 25 days ago. To my surprise I lost 10lbs in less than 25 days and achieved my goal. I'm doing 20:4 with calorie deficit and cardio. My concern is since...
I am sure it’s almost impossible to truly know this but it seems to be a general rule I have come across in my years of on an off fasting. Curious from people who have extensive experience in both if...
I did a few long term fasts l but the weight loss was temporary. I completed a 28 day, and two 15 day fasts (6-12 months apart). I am therefore skeptical a long term fast really works for me for...
Ive been fasting on and off for 3 years. I have a lot of experience doing omad and 2-7 day fasts. Now theoretically you don't lose muscle on a prolonged fast, but I've also heard that if you're under 10% bodyfat,...
How much weight have you lost water fasting? I’m thinking of going for 12 days for weight loss and to cleanse my body for personal health reasons so it’s a win win if can stick to it
I know that technically IF also puts you in a calorie deficit but I was wondering if it was dangerous to also only eat 700-1000 calories per day (recommended deficit for women) while fasting? I plan to also lift/exercise everyday...
By my calculations, only 3.35lb/1.5kg is fat. So about 10 lb is all water weight???
I have been doing some calorie counting and fasting recently and it’s really helping me save money! I haven’t calculated the savings yet. I’m two weeks in and just noticed it. I have a bad habit of spending way too...
I still live with my parents for financial reasons and can't move out anytime soon. My parents are morbidly obese and I'm obese myself. I've been trying to lose weight for years and haven't made progress and have actually gotten...
If you are doing 24hr, 36hr or 48hr fasts (short term) you still need to track calories... When you break your fast and for a couple of days later, you may feel enough hunger to over-eat what you need to...
hello friends, I see here mostly already experienced fasters. I need to lose the last 15kg, I decided to join rolling 48s, How do I calculate calories and how much do I need to eat to lose about 1 kg...
Hey all! I'm starting a water fast tomorrow (I did intermittent for a week, two meals a day but I was unhappy with it) and honestly I'm nervous. My main worries are weight regain and tiredness/weakness, so I would really...
Hi, for those of you who combine the two how did you figure out what the right calorie budget should be?
Hey all I'm currently doing the occasional 24ish hour fasts and looking for tips for working up to longer 36hr + fasts. For those of you successfully completing long fasts, did you work up to it or did you just jump...
Sort of accidentally fasting. I've been doing keto/IF for just over a week now, but reading all the fasting posts and watching a lot of Dr Jason Fung has re-ignited my interest in doing some actual fasting, so last...
I am wanting to lose weight, and I am thinking about fasting but where can I start? Is there a free app? Should I talk to a doctor? A lot of research I am doing is locked behind paywalls so any...
Why do the WHO guidelines recommend 400g a day of fruit & veg (excluding starchy veg) but places like Australia recommend 5 serves of veg (375g) plus 2 serves of fruit (300g). The Australian guidelines are close to double that...
I am 10 days into a scheduled 14 day fast. I thought I would share some thoughts and experiences here not because I am an expert...more so because I am not. Before I started my fast I trawled the interwebs for...
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I'm fifteen days into my fast, and my blood ketone reader has stopped giving me measurements and just displays 'HI' now. I feel zero issues and have no symptoms. I'd otherwise want to continue my fast but am...
Today is my 5th day of my 21 day water fast (108 hours), and I have only drank water and salt for the past 5 days. I just ate a tiny bit of eggs and potatoes that my girlfriend cooked...
Hi. I am interested in intermittent fasting after reading about the anti aging theoretical benefits. Do you have any advice on how to combine intermittent fasting with exercise? I feel completely fatigued and worn out after exercising without a meal before...
I started again trying to lose weight since I had to stop due to an illness the last time which was in June 2022, back then I did lose 3 kgs with IF 18:6 but the weight jumped back up...
I just finished my first 72-hour fast. I felt incredible the whole time and lost 2.5 kg (5.6 lbs) in just three days! But what really shocked me is the sheer volume of electrolytes you actually need to fast successfully. In...
Background on me: Male/5'11"/Starting Weight: 250lb/Current Weight: 235 lbs; doing the 16:8 method and my fasting window is from 10pm-2pm (I eat from 2pm-10pm). I was enjoying a snack the other night pretty close to when my fasting window started (I...
Alright, guys and gals. I am kinda tired of the " will this ruin my fast" question that gets asked every so often. Then it gets answered by the " well it depends on what you believe". I think we...
I’ve been fasting for 34 hours and the scale is almost 6lbs down. I have horrible, painful digestion most days so I am thinking that my gut has been needing this break. I know it’s not 6lbs of fat, so...
So I have about 70-100 lbs to lose (I have lost 20 lbs so far) and currently I don't workout, but I'd like to be lean and reasonably muscular in the future. ​ When is the right time to start strength training?...
I'm a 1m85 - 92 kg male, I estimate my body fat to be about 20%. I have a muscular body type. For vanity purposes I want to get defined abs, which means I need to be around 14-15% body fat....
How many people do omad here? I’ve been fasting 24 hours a day. Have one meal usually a salad with a egg and some cheese and tuna fish. I add low calorie dressing and olive oil for fat. I’m 41...
Hello. My vacation starts in a couple of days and I figured it would be a good time to attempt a fast without it interfering with my work. My plan is to start in about a week and let it...
So I'm sure I'm not the only one who. Has been told pretty much all my life that if you go without eating. And then eat again that your body will store the food and you'll end up gaining weight...
Morning all. I need some help. I'm Male 6ft 4in - 26 stone (364lbs) and been using fasting to try and shift some weight. I do OMAD Monday to Friday. I'll have a fasting salts drink once a day on...
Basically the title. Read the post and AMA. As my experience with fasting was good, I still would not recommend this to any typical t1d without decades of knowledge and experience. Everyone's diabetes is unique and acts differently in...
Hey guys, here's my stats. **Age: 23 | F** **Height: 5'3,** **Starting Weight: 209** **Goal Weight: 145** I'm doing a rolling dry fast with and 1 refeed/replenish day every 5th day interval. I'm not stopping...
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Hi, all! I have used IF regularly for the past 5 years, both to lose weight and to improve my metabolic parameters (blood pressure, insulin resistance, etc.) I’m female, 41. Have slowly lost over 60 pounds doing IF, and current...
I've been doing it for a few weeks now and it's always depressing because in most cases it never feels like I ate that much yet my calories seem to be stacked:/ Also just seeing that most of my nutrients are...
Am I understanding this? I read about that really obese guy that didn't eat for over year. I'm not that big, but I sometimes look down at this extra flesh and wonder, "how long would it last me?" It's maybe 30-35...
So I regularly eat 2000 calories a day should I be eating more then that or the same amount? Also what food should I be trying to get in. Also I know water is super important around how many liters...
I think this is a bit of a ramble more than anything and I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts. I’m barely a week in of fasting (16/8) and counting calories (1,400). I’ve tried counting calories in the past and...
I'm 23 years old, 6'4, 370 lb. My goal weight is 220 lb (100kg). I want to lose 130 lb in 5 months and 11 days. I plan to do this by fasting 5 days a week (at least 3 days...
OMAD noob here. How many calories should I eat per day? I’m a 5’3” 150 pound female, and today’s meal consisted of: 3 small eggs, 1 cup broccoli, 1/4 cup jalapeño, 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, 2 whole grain scones, green tea with cream. This equated to...
Per DEXA Scan: Age 41 Height 72 inches 161.6 lbs Total Mass 124.7 lbs Lean Mass 31.1 lbs Fat Mass So 19.9% BF Abdomen: Visceral .73 lbs FAT (recommended less than 1 lbs for men) ...
Hi everyone, I recently received, read and was impressed by the Michael Moseley fast 800 plan, so I did some looking around the internet and have found a fair few people who start... But never seem to post updates or...
Hi there im 14 y'o and i want to lose some weight is it safe to i start water fasting ? Give me some tips if i should do it or not .
We all know autophagy is a wonderful thing. I myself have done over 10 extended fasts in my life, all ranging from 7.5 to 10 days. I already am for when entering them, and usually enter them at roughly my...
Okay so has anyone used any apps to help log food or to set reminder times, does journaling help? I get the concept of IF but seem to never keep a time or know what I should eat. ...
I've been doing a 1,200 calorie diet for around 2-3 weeks and I've dropped almost 4 pounds and I'm seeing some noticeable improvements im a 16 yr old male 5ft 8 inches tall currently weighing about 137 pounds but my...
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...
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've recently weighed myself and was Disturbed with the amount that I weighed. Most of my life I've been overweight but I have reached an old time high of 315 lb. I definitely need to get on the road of...
I’m wanting to do omad with some 48 hour fasts thrown in. How quickly is it realistic to lose weight? I am active but not necessarily exercising every day. I also sit in my sauna a few...
Hi! New here, sorry for format and if I sound a bit clueless. Been IF for about a year now, started slowly and I’ve lost 30lbs. Feeling good! I’ve noticed my weight loss has stalled though, but I don’t want to starve...
Past 9 days I have been eating 3200 cal on avg. per day, F80/P15/C5 and the past 3 days roughly 4000 cal. I did not gain weight, I even lost 😳 this is insane. When I was eating like 2500...
I really need some advice. I've tried different diets and intermittent fasting but always fall off fairly quickly. However, IF seems more doable for me. Except, I feel like it isn't working. I'm only on day 13 so obviously I...
I'm a male, 175cm in height, and about 50kg in weight. I heard fasting has some good benefits and I wanna try it out, but I need to know if it's good for me first. any advice please?
Hi all - I've been in ketosis for several weeks now. I started tracking my calorie intake versus weight loss to get a better view of my TDEE. For the first 3+ weeks I was getting full at barely more...
Hi guys iam starting at 220 pounds(100kg). I want to lose around 60 pounds or 25 kg. Iam thinking of water fasting 3 days a week. When should I expect to reach my goal?
I’m looking for an extra source of caffeine for my fast this week. I don’t want to do coffee, for now I just drink black or green tea for caffeine. Easier on my stomach. But I’d like to try it...
My goal is to lose 10-12 pounds of fat, and I'm considering achieving this by doing as many 3 day water fasts followed by 3 days of regular eating (at maintenance or just below) until I reach this goal. However...
So I recently weighed myself the 22nd of this month, saw that I weighed 310.8 Lbs. This profoundly upset me. So I decided to start a 7 day water fast that started on the 23rd, but I plan to go...
I have a big interest in nutrition and sport science and have come to notice that, at least for me, it seems really hard to fulfill the quantity and specific substances one consumes daily and a question has come to...