I only have until I start my new job to do extended fasts so I’m in a bit of a time crunch. I’m on day 5 of a fast rn. Debating if I should break it today to go to...
I’m trying to incorporate 3 fasting days a week. Is there a noticeable difference between doing it for 3 days straight vs doing a 2 day fast, eating as normal for a couple of days and then doing a...
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...
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...
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...
Day 17 I feel good. My GKI has been <1 for the last 7-10 days. I use a Libra 24/7 glucose monitor to track blood glucose and a Keto mojo to track Beta-Hydroxybutyrate. At this point it's more of...
First 7 day fast was amazing, came back fully operational on day 9. So since it's so wonderful of an effect I've decided to do another one and just extended from 7 to 10 days because you know, more autophagy...
i've done a seven day fast in december, and while most of it was miserable, the last two days were the easiest. thus i figured i'd try again and go longer this time, planning for at least 14 days, ideally...
August 24th, 2022 - February 5th, 2023 SW: 235 CW: 174.2 I am a 36M, husband and father of three kids. Over the years I have let myself go and it would bother me a bit but it got to a point where...
Frst 7 day dry fast went from 220 to 203. Second 7 day dry/water fast went from 208 (from eating on my 1 day break) to 199lbs but I had reached 203 lbs by the second day so the 208lbs was...
So Im planning to start my first 7 day fast this Wednesday (Due to my work schedule) and wanted to see if anyone more experienced has some tips and tricks for an extended fast like this. Iv done OMAD for...
I’m a 270 lb female and I have a lot of excess body fat. I’m probably around 45-50%. I watched a video awhile ago of a morbidly obese man who just fasted until he was around his goal weight. I...
**FINAL UPDATE:** Made it 19 days! I really really wanted to go till 21-25 but the nausea just got to be waaaaay too bad after Day 14 or so. No matter how much I chug electrolyte water I was perpetually...
Yesterday morning, I finally broke my 30-day fast (No Food November). # What did I eat on my refeed? I had >!eggs and an avocado for breakfast. Then at dinner time I made myself a caesar salad with homemade dressing, croutons...
I am on day 7 of fast ...I want to do a 30 day but I read couple of bloggers saying there was barely any wt loss from day 21 to day 30. Kindly pour in your experience and help...
I'm currently in a 5 day water fast and contemplating going 7 days, however I'm wondering what the benefits besides weight loss are and if it's negligible. 2 more days as far as autophagy, insulin, cell rejuvenation, immune system, intestinal etc...
Day 14 update: last Weigh in-218 starting - 234 lost - 16 Now I'm not going to lie: I overexerted Myself on (about) day 11 and for the last few days have been out of Comission. As one who Pushes Caution. I've decided to...
I have been fasting for 4 days, followed by 1 day of normal eating. That means I am fasting on 80% of days, or 24 days out of 30. The weird thing is that if I switched to fasting for 2 days,...
I had a question for people here who do long fasting periods. I see a lot of people here regularly going over a week or two, sometimes even a month of fasting! And was curious as to why you would...
This was my first attempt, I've been 24 hour fasting for about a week and very new to it all,, so I guess I shouldn't be that upset with myself, but I'm still bummed. I could use some support and...
I recently just broke my 4 day fast on Saturday. The 4 day fast was surprisingly easy with minimal hunger pangs. I usually do OMAD so I thought it should be even EASIER after a 4 day fast (right?). Yesterday,...
In other words, most people who do a 7-day fast have experience with 3-5 day fasts beforehand. But has anyone just “jumped” into a 7-day fast?
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...
I finished a 3 day fast and felt relief of brain fog I haven’t felt in a long time. I’m trying to heal from long Covid and an auto immune condition. Is it too much to do a 3 day fast...
First fast ever, I picked 4 days which I felt it was long enough to feel the gamut of fasting. There is also no point of being stubborn if you don't put it to a good use; once I started...
Hi all, Posted here at slightly over my mid fast mark and when I completed my fast, wanted to give y'all one final update since I probably won't visit this place as much anymore. I started my fast on Jan 19th, weighing...
Or is it better/worse ? For weight loss essentially.
Hello (talking water fasting here) Usually the longer the fast the better - meaning more "healing" (or simply GOOD) effects on your body. 5day, 7day, 9day or even more fasts (if done right) are better/healthier for your body than "simple" 3 day...
Who has done a 3-day fast? Any tips? How much weight did you lose? Did it stay off? Clean fast or bone broth? The most I have done is 36 hours previously. Thanks!
I did a 21 day fast and around the last week I was a bit too eager to go back to food when it ended. Yes, I know what I did was incredibly stupid but I ended up eating too...
Do they yield the same results? Would the 7 day fasts be more tolerable and safer? This is what Dr. Jason Fung said on the topic: “Longer fasts have more power, but more risk. To me, there is no reason to fast...
Day 9 of my fast...5 more days to go. I'm going to be honest. I'll probably go longer. You only get so few opportunities to successfully do an extended fast. If my body is okay on day 14, it'll just be another...
​ [18 day fast](https://preview.redd.it/f01m64g3k7h91.png?width=417&format=png&auto=webp&s=8c50aa7403796124555912826b5db5b436647b6f) **18 day Duration:** Originally I set out to do a 3 day fast. After day 3 felt good, went for 7 days. After 7 days, felt good, went for 14. After 14, felt good, went for 21. Unfortunately I...
I want to do a 15 day fast like what cole did. 10 days snake juice 5 days dry. What do you think I should start with?A 72 hour fast first and then 15 days or start the 15 days...
Want to lose 80lbs this year Im a 5’8 female and I weigh about 215 lbs. I want to get down to 135 this year so I want the water fast to be a push in the right direction. I’m planning...
So I’m 5’5, about 147lbs, and a 20 year old female. I want to do a 14 day water fast (I’ve done several sets of 5 and definitely am up for the challenge). My concern is that if I lose...
I really was trying to go for 30 days , ur I caved when I seen my wife eating delicious takeout. I feel like I am addicted to food and have low will power. Has anyone who has done...
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 Is it necessary to take elecrolytes during a 3 and a half day fast...? I read a lot about people doing only water fasts (and i assume that it means no elecrolytes), or just simply people doing fasts, no mentioning...
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Hello internet. Today is Day 1 (March 1st 2023) * Sex: Male * Age: 33 * Height : 173 cm / 5 ft 8 in * Weight : 141.7 kg / 312.4 lb I will do a water fast...
I was diagnosed just before Christmas with Prostate Cancer. It was caught very early and currently the doctor has me under active surveillance. I've had a bone scan done and the cancer has not spread anywhere else. ...
(M/20) So, I've done intermittent fast before and even managed a 3-day fast once. How do I go about a 14 day fast? Is it unsafe? If I'm so energy zapped I can't get out of bed (luckily staying in...
Do I break a 10 day fast at dinner (day 10) or in the morning (day 11)?
54F 5'6" HW: 298 SW: 240 CW: 233 Just completed my first ever extended fast for healing more than weight loss. Am trying to get rid of a foot ulcer that has been hanging around for FIVE...
I’m doing a 5 day fast starting tomorrow. Just wanted to know how much anyone has lost doing a 5 day fast and the changes they saw. Just for motivation ❤️
I’m on day 3 of a hopefully longer fast. (Was going to fast for lent but started late). My dad’s 80th birthday is on April 1st and he wants to go to a restaurant with big meat dishes, potatoes ect....
i’m going to attempt to complete a 30 day fast starting tonight at 8pm does anyone want to join me i think it will help keep me accountable! (doesn’t have to be 30 days even OMAD) I’ve done multiple 7...
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...
Ending a 5 day fast in a few hours and wondering if meat is a good idea. Is there any loss of benefit if I break my fast with a vegetable broth and 1 hour later eat some beef ? Will...
I've had a lot of folks write me since I posted about my 17-day fast in June to tackle a year of long-COVID symptoms (general fatigue, brain fog, extreme exhaustion after minor everyday tasks). I didn't need the full 17...
After I gain about 12-15 lbs I do a 3 day fast, really 86+ hour fasts since I go for 3 full sleeps. I am really good at fasting now, but I feel like a fast every 30-45 days or so...
Looking for tips/feedback on my recipe! I've done multi-day and alternate-day fasting in the past, but those have never been long enough fasts to warrant that I replenish my electrolytes, so this snake juice bit is new to me. It's day 3...
I want to do a 5 day fast at he beginning of every month but Im also worried how it will effect my training. I lift 4-5 times a week and also do cardio (run a mile at the end...
So I've been thinking of trying alternate-day fasting. Maybe it's similar to a 24-hour fast? I want to do days in between with nothing but water but I was wondering if anyone else has tried that and seen results? Was...
Hi! So I found this thread and study: https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/1152dnv/insulin_resistance_after_a_3day_fast_is/ that seems to say 3 days fasting+ have a negative effect on insulin, reduces insulin sensitivity and increases insulin resistance . First time I heard that, any insights? Not seeking medical advice,...
I just finished my first ever 7 day water fast and feel absolutely incredible. My energy levels and confidence are at levels I haven't felt since I was a teenager. 1) Is there too often to do a 7 day fast?...
I did my first 7 day fast this week. Woo boy, it was a ride. I'd only fasted one other time a year ago for 3 days. 7 days was a lot harder. After day 4 I was very fatigued...
Well, I was going to do a seven day bone broth fast. But I ended up only able to do three. Was feeling really sick by the end of day three. Intense fatigue in the morning on day four. I've...
I just completeed my first phoenix protocol 7 day (soft) dry fast. It was a humbling experience made me appreciate water in a way I never thought of. I lost 27 pounds in that time frame (186 down to 159,...
Specs: 5'10 Heaviest:281 SW:245 CW:229 Finished a ten day fast down 16lbs. I did have a tiny piece of grilled chicken on day 5 because the world was spinning that got me through the rest of the fast. Could have gone a few...
Hi guys, day 11 now. Definitely deep in this fast... I'm running cold all the time, and I also live in Canada, so yeah... You'll likely find me these days having another hot bath or under my heated blanket. I find...
My 5-day fast ends tomorrow (Thursday) at 2pm, but I’ll wait until around 6pm and just have some broth for the night. Then, more broth in the morning, and first “meal” on Friday at lunch time. I have plans for...
I just completed a 7 day fast and didn't lose a single millimeter from my waist, which is the main reason I was fasting. I did lose 5kg, but the only place I look fat on my body is my waist....
As inspired by an Uber driver who challenged me to challenge myself with a multiple day fast, and shared his own experience with using long fasts to cure brain fog, reduce anxiety, and control burnout. Past experience with 72 hour...
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,...
So I took my blood sugar reading 1 day after my 5 day fast. Yesterday I ate mostly high protein and 2 ww fiber one bars, black beans and Shitake mushrooms. .. nothing way high in sugar,and when I...
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone here for their support. I just ended a 20-day fast today. Started at 285 lbs, down to 253 lbs. (Height 6'1"). My only concern was over electrolytes. I had never gone without food this...
I’m not a novice by any means to fasting. I’ve been fasting for years intermittently but I’ve never completed a multi-day fast. The longest I’ve done is a little over 24-hours. I became interested in multi-day fasting because of a Tom...
Hello i will be attempting a 5 day fast to try and see if my body heals my hemorrhoids. A key thing is to make sure i don't have a bm and not eating will ensure that right? Any tips?...
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Hi, I’ve started a 7 day fast, before thanksgiving. The timing really sucks, because I forgot about Thanksgiving (lol) and actually wanted to do this a lot longer. But will have to partake in the festivities, since my mom is...
Hoping to gather a few "older" peeps to keep momentum and spirits up! I haven't summoned the courage to start yet... Have you?
Hi, all. I’m almost at 72 hours of what I hoped to be a 120-hour fast. I’ve never done more than 86 hours before. I’ve never taken electrolytes during 3-day fasts and have always been fine, but...
I’m looking to do my first 7-day fast. I’ve been intermitting fasting for almost 2 years now but these past few months I’ve fell off and looking to reset and lose these extra pounds I’ve gained. My intermitting fasting was...
Started my 30 day fast today. I'm currently a 31M, 6'0 tall, and about 310lbs. I carry a lot of my weight in my belly, so I'm really hoping to lose that. No health issues to report going in, outside...
GoodMorning All! So I was thinking about starting a 5 day fast. Is anyone else doing it as well?
This might be a silly question, but how do you count the days when talking about the duration of a fast? Like let’s say I fast from 8pm on a Monday night to 8pm the following Friday. Would you call...
Hello all, My first 7 day fast is ending in 3.5 hours (yay). I am planning to eat the following: 1. 1 cup Bone brith soup (wait 30 mins) 2. Some salad 3. One avocado ( may add onion tomatoes to it to make...
Update: broke my fast 8hrs later than initially intended with an apple and a protein shake this morning. Currently enjoying a nice salad with chicken and avocado for lunch before I fly off to see family. Feeling great and thinking...
I recently did my first 5 day water fast. After breaking I was absolutely ravenous and in the 2 weeks that followed put all the weight back on plus a couple of pounds extra. Not too long ago I experimented...
Hello fasting community, Like many of us over Christmas, I plan to overindulge (and have frankly already started!), but would like to kick January off with a week long fast to shed my water weight and really get in the zone. How...
Hey! I was wondering if anyone would want to join me on the 7-day fast that I just started? Fasting's been a part of my life for years now and I've done a 7-day fast before (3-4 years ago?). I've been...
Seeking advice! I’m interested in doing a 3-day fast for autophagy, immunity, and a little weight loss. I’m 5’3 and maybe 125lb so not a lot to lose, also wondering if this means my fast will be harder than it...
I've been eating Zero Carb / Carnivore since Saturday morning, two meals a day, in an 8 hour feeding window, and now that I've completed 3 days in a row of 1600 calories each, I'm willing to experiment with a...
New to fasting here, though I’ve done a 24 hour water fast once per week for about 6 months. I’m so tired all the time, it’s become worse lately and can’t identify why as nothing obvious about my life has...
Please everyone, share your stories on incredible healing and experiences on fasts of 10-30 days. I fast for health/autophagy and am fairly experience (30-40 3+ day fasts). My longest fast is 11 days. My regular weight is 180, I...
43 year old 6’3 male who has been omad for a month but was frustrated with the weight not really moving. Began the year right around 290lbs. Got to like 283lbs before the 72 hour fast. Stayed...
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...
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i've fasted before, though my longest was a dirty 77 hours; mostly i've gone up to about 60 hours a few times this year (maybe six in total). on those previous fasts, i would feel the effects of autophagy on...
Hi so little background. I've done a 8 day fast early October and had to end it due to wanting to throw up (hard to keep water down or electrolytes) just listened to my body and ended it early. I...
Hi, I'd like to start a 14 day fast tomorrow. I've done 2-5 day fasts before so I have an idea what to expect. I live with just my mom and often have broken extended fasts because she cooked dinner...
In the last year, I lost a lot of weight through keto and OMAD. I threw in a few extended fasts now and then (48 hours) but I haven't really fasted longer than that. In the last couple of months, due...
Starting a 45 day water fast starting today. Anyone wanna join & does anyone have any advice? My starting weight is 280 pounds and my goal weight is 155 pounds.
I'm almost done with my first 7 day fast and I'm feeling like crap. All of my shorter fasts were awesome. Had anyone else tried longer fasts and decided it wasn't worth it? I'm sure I didn't take enough salt....
Planning on doing a 5-day fast. I've read quite a bit from Dr. Longo and Dr. Fung, and listened to numerous podcasts from other doctors/PhD's. Considering the following to help or assist with the fast, and looking for any other...