Ramadan starts today, and a billion people are observing a dry fast from sunrise to sunset for the next month. In the past, I've found that after about 10 days I get used to it, and it stops being a...
So, one of my coworkers is a know it all type. Roughly a month ago, I was talking to someone who mentioned my weighloss and I let them know a little about how I've been doing it (IF/CICO/Walking) and...
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Hello everyone, As some might know it is the month of Ramadan and muslims around the world dry fast during the day and eat at night. People do it in different way but I personally eat one a day after...
EDIT: Alrighty, everyone, that's a wrap! Thanks so much for the excellent questions. If you have more questions, check out the Fasting FAQ at my website, https://www.stevehendricks.org/fasting-faq, which has about 10,000 words of answers to the most common questions I...
As usual with fasting, the scientific studies seem to be conflicted or inconclusive. I was listening to [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyT3eKhSFjw) podcast with Steve Hendricks, author of The Oldest Cure In The World, where he talked about studies that show it's better to eat...
I'm used to fasting every Ramadan, so I'm thinking that I might do okay with intermittent fasting. Can anyone suggest me a good source/YouTube channel where they break down the DOs & DON'Ts for intermittent fasting? And what is your...
checked the info page and FAQs, didn't see anything about it there. did i miss it?
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...
fasting is abstaining from all foods, and there's nothing wrong with partial fasts, but that's what they are: partial. suddenly it seems like there's been an influx of posts of people claiming these multi-week super long "fasts," just to reveal in...
So…I’m 69hrs into my dry fast and I’m feeling great! I’ve been intermittent fasting 16:8 with occasional OMAD for the last two years on and off again. I’m also Muslim so I’m not unfamiliar with dry fasting (Ramadan). I will...
Hey all! So I'm interested in the experiences of those that have fasted and also weight train. From those that periodically fast for 2 days a week and from those that have done extensive fasts of 1-2 plus weeks while also...
Hello, I am water fasting 16-17hrs per day for last 3 months and last weekend I did successful 5 days water fast. I am thinking of stopping water intake during my daily fasting. Would I have any benefits over water fasting...
I plan to start doing 72-96 hour fasts 2-3 days after getting my first shot of the Pfizer vaccine. I'm used to these fasts and I'm going to eat at least my tdee in my eating window then repeat. Will...
I have protein urinalysis testing strips and after 7 days of dry fasting. I have been reading at more than 3.0 g/l in my urine on the 8th day every time. Why is no one talking about this? There's not supposed...
SW: 70 kg (154 lbs), CW: 68 kg (149 lbs), GW: 52 kgs (114 lbs); height: 5'6" I have been doing IF (water fasting) for about a week, switching between 20:4 for three days and then 16:8 for one day, repeat....
So I'm trying to heal some severe gut issues. I have really low stomach acid, fat malabsorption, and a host of other issues. I can't exercise cause it kills my digestion for days and makes me feel miserable. I've done...
Curious if anyone in this group fasts for Christian/catholic/religious reasons and I’m just curious of your process. What do you do? How do you prepare? If you feel weak/tempted to eat do you have specific prayers that you recite to...
Hi everyone. It’s currently the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. No food No Water. I’m in search of a good routine to do during Ramadan. Any tips? 5’10 19 y/o Male 230 IBS
Hey y'all. I found this sub four or five days ago. It quickly convinced me to try IF for myself. This is my 4th 16:8 fast. I'm quite lucky, I've fasted for Ramadan for years, so the hunger pangs already...
Hello everyone. I am showing signs of a brain disease/neurodegenerative illness caused by repetitive trauma to the head. Life is becoming much more difficult. I’m wondering if anyone has any knowledge of fasting to heal the brain or nervous system. Thank you...
I was reading a blurb about one of the heads of Braggs, the apple cider company Patricia Braggs. She claims to fast for 3 days every month. Wondering if that is a healthy thing to do as I have...
Does anyone know of any papers that show evidence of bacteria dying from dry fasting? I’m looking to kill of this specific bacteria called Klebsiella pneumoniae which is theorized to affect an auto immune disorder.
Compared to your degree of training in dry fasting, when you think about fasting what is the minimum length that comes to mind? I would like to know your levels also based on the problems you want to solve / face...
As above would rolling rolling 23/1 omad soft dry fasting be advisable or even enough to strip the weight off? I am a 6ft make at 250lbs.
I was scrolling somewhere and came across a blog of someone doing dry fasting intermittently. Like they went 20hrs dry gave a 4hr water window then went back to dry. Is this even worth doing or trying? Or has anybody...
Did some fasting last year, water fasts, short dry (12h ramadan style), and after stumbling on this sub decided to try a prolonged dry fast. First day is easy as always, went to bed and woke up after a hard...
Hi my husband and I have fasted on occasion I’ve done up to two weeks and he usually stops at four or five days. Well my daughter just got married this past weekend and he was on his...
Its like the old stressors don't seem like that big of a deal now compared to not eating 23 hours a day.
Hey IF friends, I'm new here so I apologize in advance if this kind of questions were asked. I would like to ask about fasting - is it healthy to have fasting in your lifestyle? Like to do 8/16 every day...
(Not the full 40 odd days mind you) Figured I'd go all traditional, having finished carnevale, originally for eating a lot before fasting or sacrificing so far as I understand it. Never really done anything like this prior, though I think I...
I've recently gotten into intermittent fasting and obviously I'm just starting but I've heard so many great things but also some negatives about fasting for too long. How long is a good time to be intermittent fasting?
Would this be a good idea? I saw some of you doing dry then switch to a water fast, so I'm wondering will it be fine to so vice versa?
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...
I tried 'The Phoenix Protocol' 7 day dry fast to get rid of parasites and for the overall benefits and got to 6 six followed by a 1 day dry fast. I read other websites also in terms of how to...
Sw 213 / CW 192 / GW 140 Background I've been doing keto for a few months before I started the extended fast. I am no stranger to fasting as I do it for various reasons and on most days I...
Hello and greetings from day 5 of a water fast, I was always of the mind that there are no added benefits to dry fasting over water fasting and that in reality dry fasting longer than 24 hours is unsafe. I...
Im 26f. Ive started going to the gym regularly doing cardio and lifting weights. This is my first ever water fast. I know people drink black coffee but im not a coffee drinker. Anything else i can have instead? Im...
I have completed a 14 day water fast this past December and was quite happy with my results, I went from 200 to 182,5. After my refeed I weigh 188,5 and was able to maintain that weight throughout the holidays. Fast...
Hey everyone, been lurking for a long time, but I'm on my first real long term fast and decided to post. I'm not a stranger to OMAD, and have regularly done one to three day fasts and have completed five...
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...
I’ve searched a bit online and they recommended 12hours dry fasting, sunrise to sunset. Is there any specific way to do it. I’m doing 8am - 8pm taking on water before bed and after waking up but do some people...
So I'm scheduled to get my Shingles booster next week... along with another booster that will go unnamed! The problem is, I was already planning to start a 21 day fast the week after. I read another fasting group's post...
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.
Context: I have bipolar type 1 and have been prescribed zyprexa which has caused me to gain a lot of weight over the years, so my psychiatrist prescribed abilify as an appetite suppressant. This has caused my weight to stay...
I have read on another fasting sub that you should not fast after getting a vaccine since it will reduce it's effects. So if I have to get one, but I still want to dry fast -...
I am 17, thinking about starting fasting but I have heard some people opposed to minors doing it. Wanna hear y’all’s thoughts
I am a 23 year old, 6'4 male, who weighs 370 lb. I need to lose 70 lb in the next 40 days. Is this realistic, and if so, what kind of fasting schedule do I need to adhere to? I'm...
I'm an experienced water faster and intermittent faster, and I know after a few days (WF) or weeks (IF) you adapt to it and stop feeling hungry. Does that happen with dry fasting? After some time, you stop feeling...
Hi, I am a 29yr old Female and In January 2022 I started at 365 pounds. In February I moved about 6 hours north away from home for my job and was doing OMAD since Jan until about about ending...
Does dry fasting increase the risk for blood clots, or does it help dissolve them?
Bit of backstory, about 3 years ago some stuff happened in my life and I decided, on a whim, to fast for a couple of days. I'd heard about the mental and physical benefits and boy did I feel them....
I have an idea where I’m gonna eat a high sodium meal in the morning and also hydrate at the same time then dry fast until the next day and repeat. Thoughts?
I started rolling 48 hr fasts February 1st to quickly treat my severe inflammation that built up over six weeks of lapsing on my carni diet. My meals in between have been zero carb and I am firmly in ketosis,...
The title is a bit of a misnomer...what I mean is this: Has anyone done intermittent dry fasting where you dry fast for 20 to 24 hours, then have a re-hydrating period where only water is consumed for a few hour...
Hey guys! I started a waterfast 2 days ago and I dont really feel hungry nor tired at all...on the contrary, I feel energetic. Now back to the question. How important are vitamins? thats something I havent thought about before...
Hey! I am planning to start a dry fast and then switch to water fasting. I have done a 7-day water fast before. However, I am a Muslim and Ramadhan is starting in 2 weeks. For those of you who are...
26F 148lbs. Really wanting to attempt a lengthier fast but wasn’t sure if that was safe with my job. I’m a delivery driver and heavy lift 8 hours and walk 4 miles on average per day.
Hi all I hope this kind of post is allowed and if not, mods please let me know. Also on mobile so apologies for crappy formatting. So - I’ve been intermittent fasting for a long time consciously and unconsciously (for...
Last year I was about 10lbs from my goal weight before gaining 15lbs due to stress/stress eating. Just as I was getting back on track I found out I was pregnant. The whole first trimester I had to eat every 2-3...
Found this to be interesting: [https://sohasherwani.medium.com/ramadan-has-made-me-realize-i-eat-when-im-bored-461981a38248](https://sohasherwani.medium.com/ramadan-has-made-me-realize-i-eat-when-im-bored-461981a38248) Fasting has helped me personally with food addiction. Anyone else?
Hi all, I am new to the subreddit but not to fasting. However, I am somewhat recently diabetic (2021 a1c was 9ish, now around 7-8, not super bad), and am trying fasting for the first time while diabetic. My doctor...
So, Ramadhan (fasting month for muslims) is coming up and I'm thinking to take a month off going to the gym. The question is, will I be gaining the weight I lost if I stopped going for a month??? I will...
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