Hi Everyone, I finished a dry fast one week ago from today that was 9 days long. I did it to heal a tendon injury in the shoulder (both shoulders to be exact). During the fast I felt a lot of pain...
hi:) so i’ve been fasting on and off for years; as a teenager i started as a way to just help my digestive system without research. i have a severe reaction to gluten and didn’t find that out till later...
I am 500 lbs, I want to do this fast to lose weight and to not get as much loose skin when I do. I've done a previous 21 day water fast in which I lost about 40 lbs, and...
Let me start off by saying I’ve only done maybe 2 dozen shorter fasts, nothing over 48 hours. There are many much more experienced fasters than me and if you ever see a post where my option differs from...
In the book he suggest that you do fewer days first, but for how long? How soon after trying can you do the full 7 bc it says you shouldnt do 7 day more than 1-2 times a year? So...
... just so it would feel like forever.
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?
Are you starting a new fast this week? We'll be posting this thread every Sunday, at the beginning of every calendar week, so you can check in and tell us about your plans for a fasting this week!
Hello! I am new to IF which was recommended to me by my trainer to shed some stubborn weight that just won't come off. I want to lose 20-30 lbs (I am a 30 year old female btw). My trainer...
#Share your daily fast story thread! 📃 ⏳ **Length** of fast (*start/end/total*) ❓ **Why are you fasting?** (ex: *weight loss, other health benefits, spiritual/religious reasons*) 📝 **Notes** (*How is it going so far? Any concerns? Insights to share?*)...
I’m new to dryfasting and have been able to do OMAD for the past two weeks. What is the most effective but safe pattern to dryfast for weight loss? Are people doing rolling 48s of dry fasting and breaking with one...
In the past, I’d try cutting calories, and my metabolism would almost freeze. No matter how little I ate, I’d only lose a few pounds and I’d gain it back the moment I started eating normally. Keto during...
I've been doing 16:8 along with CICO for weight loss as it is going reasonably well (lost 7 kilos in 8 weeks so far). I also try to fast for a whole day one day a week but always get...
someone doing 18:6 intermittent fasting? Talk me about your schedule please...
Hello all, I have been doing OMAD for about 11 weeks. It has been amazing physically (weight loss, energy) and mentally (discipline, loss of cravings, alertness). I am 27F, 4’11, 134 lbs. I started OMAD and 1 hr daily workouts on...
Im looking for for inspiration so i want to know what your experience with a extended fast! Im currently doing a 6 days fast and i want to know if anyone has done something between 5-20 days fast? Doing this fast...
36/F SW: 188 CW: 180 GW: 140 I’ve started intermittent fasting a few weeks ago with a variation of 16:8 and 18:6 a few times a week and one day of a 20:4 fast. I didn’t see any weight loss at...
I have been intermittent fasting for a couple years now (18:6 to 16:8). I have seen some results, but theyve slowed down. So I started fasting 1 day a week as well. I have seen good results...
Hi! I'm planning on doing alternate water/dry fast for the following 4 weeks. Do you think it is possible to lose 20kgs from this? Thanks!
IF was recommended to me because I struggle with binge eating. If I cal count I tend to feel restricted and it ends in binging. I've loved the freedom with 16/8 and haven't binged once. I did think I'd be...
Hello, I used keto and IF to lose about 45 lbs before covid. I am 6', and I dropped from 250 to 195, I was so in shape I almost had a six-pack. Lockdowns, staying home for a whole year,...
Every single time that I start fasting I go into a cooking or baking frenzy doing cakes or God knows what even though I don’t even taste them. I found this(call me crazy, you wouldn’t be the first) to help...
I'm 16 and interested in dryfasting - however, lots of people say that the body needs to be fully developed before I participate as it may interfere with growth of new cells. Is it okay to dryfast when I'm 16?...
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...
Haven't been taking care of myself for some time. Been sick with a breakthrough COVID case for over a week. Decided to stop fucking around and do what I need to do. I was a long-time successful...
It's been over a year since I completed my 40 day fast. It took a few more months afterwards to hit my target weight. My weight is creeping up and I'm at a crossroads. Life is so much better, so do...
What results did it yield ?
Hoping to gather a few "older" peeps to keep momentum and spirits up! I haven't summoned the courage to start yet... Have you?
I can't fast for too long because then I'll overeat. I know slow and steady wins the race, but sometimes I don't have patience. My idea? Have a lot of goal weights with a small difference between them and fast towards...
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...
Seeing routine-based fasts where people have one day a week where they eat nothing. Also seeing posts about people building up to absurd week-long fasts. Where are these regiments coming from? I've been on 16:8 for a month and it's...
Started my first 48 hour fast this afternoon, after 1 year of consistent intermittent fasting at 21-3 intervals daily. Hoping to work up to a 7 day fast. Any recommendations on making that jump?
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...
I'm a 25 yo female with a rounded but muscular body type (does that make sense?) In other words, I'm curvy and if I'm not careful I will gain weight easily/I'm not naturally thin BUT I tend to gain muscle...
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 seen lot of videos about the amazing benefits of fasting and how important it is to do it every once in a while. It’s my first time doing it but I don’t wanna go all hard doing it. What...
Plan on living on snake juice all of July 20 M 5’10 SW:215 CW:181 GW:160 longest fast so far 4days.
42 Y/O Female SW: 156 😔 CW: 128 GW: 115 Body Fat % (start): 45.1% Body Fat % (now): 30.3% I have also gained almost 4 pounds of muscle. Currently doing 16:8 IF and fasting one full day per week, pseudo-keto (same concept, but with a much...
What should I do about minerals and electrolytes?
I have some previous experience with IF, mostly doing the 16:8 model for a few weeks and at one point going for 36 hours without any calories. I didn't really feel during these times that I got very tired or...
Just completed a 40h fast.. I’m 120lbs and 5’6” so I’m not looking to lose weight. Kinda did it to counter some bad eating over the past month. 24h in I was getting very clear headed. Just broke my fast...
Male, 30 yo, approx 203 lbs. Hi all, I've been trying out some longer fasts lately (primarily for weight loss) ranging from 45 hours to 65 hours, generally a full day or two day fast with the extra hours being the...
First time faster here - I’ve eased myself in over the past week doing intermediate or one meal a day but starting a full water fast tomorrow. Can I add in Gatorade so I don’t feel so drained? Thanks in...
I get married In 6 weeks. I bought my dress 2 years ago as wedding was cancelled during lock down. It’s now too tight. I need to loose half a stone in 6 weeks. I don’t care how extreme the...
OMAD not cutting it anymore? Time to cut down another meal! I propose 6MAW: Six meals a week. Arrange them however you like. In fact, the more meals you have on any given day, the more...
I have been doing IF for 4 years now. I started at 16:8 for the first two years, and 18:6 for the past two years. I also follow clean/semi-clean Keto lifestyle for almost 6 years now, and I have...
So I'm not new to intermittent fasting, but I'm new to fasts longer than 24 hours so I figured newbie question was the preferred flair here. I'm approaching the tail end of a 48 hour fast as we speak, and I'm...
Guys please please help me. :( I haven't fasted now for months. I was doing ADF in the summer and it was gonig well but then there were some stressful bits of my life that kinda took over. I have...
As usual I am eating a lot! Still keto and still fasting 24 hours one day a week But since jan 1st I have lost 20 lbs. I was looking for around 2 a week I am eating around 2500 kcal...
I've hit a plateau and unable lose more weight than I had hoped. Have been doing 16:8 with one cheat day. Should I incorporate 36 hours fast once a week?
Hello everyone, some advice needed. I have been doing IF for about 6 weeks now. 18:6 where I break my fast at 20 hrs usually. One heavy meal that’s lunch and then a light dinner. I have lost about 2kgs...
I have been Been doing Combined IF, (20 hours) ADF,( 500 cal one day n other day 1200kcal) and extended fasting (started a week ago extended one) It's been 2, months but my weight loss is slow and my belly fat...
I’ve been doing OMAD for about a year now and what I’ve learned is my hunger just doesn’t go away during the day. I’ve tried salt, smashing tons of water, etc but all I think about is food around 12PM...
I m going to start water fasting today. Im gonna do it for 7 days(i hope so). I have few questions Will the fasting cause any hair loss?(most important question for me) Can u take i any fruit juices? During refeeding do...
Just finished my 2nd four day fast over the last 2.5 weeks. Dropped 12.5 pounds in the first one (250 to 237.5). Gained 4 pounds in the week in between on OMAD (237.5 up to...
SW181 CW 171 GW 150s This is my third week fasting 6 days a week I’ve lost 5 pounds the first week and 5 pounds the second. This week I’m on day 4 of fasting and started my period no...
Can anyone who has done 3+ day fasts comment on this? ***1. How much better do you feel mentally and physically from fasting?*** ***2. Also, do you look healthier from fasting? (or younger)*** ​ Also, what would you attribute these benefits to?
So I screwed myself and agreed to a job and have to lose weight quickly. My employers think I’m 20 lbs lighter ( put on quarantine weight because there was no work). I’ve done 48 he fasts before but it...
Hi guys, I need some help here. I come across a lot of content online that says women shouldn’t fast for longer periods of time and your cycle will be disrupted or your hormones will be disrupted etc. I have...
Hello lovely fasters, M21 5'10 (174 cm), SW: 96 CW: 87 GW:70 I am doing IF on and off since May and have lost around 9 kgs since. I did one 36 hr fast last week, and was planning to day...
Hello. I am planning on 2 rolling dry fasts of one week each, with refeeding for a day in the middle. Would it be necessary to supplement with baking soda before starting the fasts? If yes, then how much? Also, what...
In an extended fast, which day do you find the most challenging to get through? For example day one, or day two, or day three? And for those who have done a week long fast, at what interval did you feel...
Would it be a good idea to flip flop between omad and dry fasting? One day omad next day dry fast, One day omad next day dry fast flip flopping between both ways of eating through the week. Would I...
I’ve seen people say it is good to trick your body so it doesn’t become used to what you are doing, such as by changing calories consumed or fasting times. Can someone give me an example of this, like how...
Has anyone on here fasted and dramatically dropped a ton of weight and kept it off? I need to drop about 1/2 to slightly more of my weight for multiple reasons and I just wanted to see if anyone else...
My ideal is 2mad, so I want to fast just to lose the weight. Maybe encorporate a 48 one day a week afterwards. Has anyone lost 20lbs or so and then gone back to eating, lets say... 2mad? I am 165/5"3/F Hoping to...
I’ve been fully vaccinated since mid May. I’ve seen a lot of conflicting posts about whether it is safe to do extended fasts after being vaccinated. I’ve even read some people say it is crazy that people are fasting at...
23/M, 6'1", SW 357 lbs, CW 279 lbs, GW 218ish lbs Hi everybody! I've been a lurker most of the time but today I've been invited to a wedding in May and I want to be the best version of myself 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...
Are you starting a new fast this week? We'll be posting this thread every Sunday, at the beginning of every calendar week, so you can check in and tell us about your plans for a fasting this week!
Hey guys, I'm wondering if it's worth it to do rolling 7 day fasts, eat for a day, and fast for another 7 days. Looking to do so for about 3 months. I've find done so for about 2 weeks already and...
I'm sure I'm not alone in this, but after reading a few of Dr. Fungs books, and watching a ton of videos to learn about how fasting works, how our metabolism works, and how to ACTUALLY achieve weight loss, my...
I’ve been practicing IF for 50 days now. Settling into a routine that looks like 18:6 sometimes 20:4. Not calorie counting, eating healthy foods. I’m keeping it pretty loose because I want a lifestyle change. Curious about what others schedules...
I've read some studies done on mice about intermitted fasting (IF) and atherosclerosis. It seems not only it could prevent it, but maybe even reverse it. I didn't find studies done on humans, but I was wondering if anyone could...
Do you think breaking your fast once per week impacts your weight loss/ body reconfiguration progress? This does not involve going over the calorie limit.
Hey group! Always happy to be here amongst friends. My(35 F) wedding is coming up in 7 weeks and I still need to lose 6 kg to feel really comfortable on my day / for pictures. I’ve fasted for 15 years and...
I know traditionally, ADF is 36hrs fasting then eat. But if I do 24hrs fasting then eat, will I still lose weight?
Every few posts I see on here it’s someone completing a week long fast, or a month or even longer. Or people that consistently do OMAD or rolling 72s and what not. How? I struggle so hard with just one...
Hello Reddit! I have only done a few fasts. Several 1 day fasts. A 2 day fast and a 7 day fast. I haven't fasted now for about 5 months. I need a reset and I'd love some advice. So I'm...
Age:22 Gender: Male Height: 5,8 Weight: 86kg Ideal weight: 65kg --No physical medical conditions, although I do suffer from depression-- So... I'm kind of sick of where my physique is nowadays, as well as my eating habits. I've always wanted to be acquainted to what's underneath...
Hello all! I just got into fasting as a way to lose weight. My goal is to lose about 50 lbs. Right now I’m fasting twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday because I didn’t know if fasting more than...
Does anyone here do a small dry fast once a week/fortnight? I’ve been thinking of doing one 36-48hr dry fast per week. I workout 3-4 days per week and was wondering if I still needed to consume protein on my...
What are your thoughts and/or experiences with bone broth fasting? I know that the fasting purists will tell me that it isn't really fasting, but bone broth does pack a very nutritious punch despite being mostly water, and it can certainly...
I have been doing 16:8 weekends and 20:4 weekdays for about 2 years at like 90% compliance. I’ve lost about 50 pounds but can’t get down any further and seem to fluctuate from 160-154. SW: 205, CW: 154, GW: 145 Height:...
Hey, I spent the last ten days at a fasting clinic where you fast for 6 days then have very gradual refeeding days. Even though I'd fully mentally prepped myself that day 3 and even 4 would be the hardest...
My apologies if its disgusting to speak about this, as such I will do my best to be as clean with my words as possible. A long story short, I woke up this morning and instantly went to the restroom,...
I am using Himalayan salt for the first time and at almost the halfway point of my fast, it really makes a difference--just one crystal has an uplifting, energizing effect. I see how people can manage the longer fasts using...
this whole week i’ve not been motivated at all, and except for a 36 on sunday, my fasts ended at 20 hours or so and i ate more than my TDEE. i was doing well for the first two weeks...
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...
do you think it would be harsh on the body? I'm so tired of failing at just trying to eat normal and sensibly. I'm also an emotional eater and right now go thru some heart crushing times. ...
I have been doing OMAD about 6 weeks. I hit a bit of a wall. With the holidays coming up my work life is getting more hectic so adding more scheduled exercise is not quite in the cards for me...
Would there be any negative effects of cycling between a 16:8 and 20:4 window every alternate day? My schedule with classes and social obligations would make this alternation ideal and was wondering if this would have any negative effects on...
33F 5'11 SW: 280 CW:251 GW: 200 I've been doing rolling 48s for the last week or so. I'm finding that it is so much easier on my work days. I work a 12 hour shift in a factory. I'm preoccupied...
Re Attempting 14- 21 day Water Fast. Going to keep trying until I accomplish one. Hello fasting comrades! I recently did many 2-4 day water fasts with the intention to do a minimum of 14 days, maximum of...
Male Height - 5'10.5 CW- 115 kg GW - 80 kg What will be the best sustainable routine for me to loose this weight and build some muscle while at it. This is the utmost serious attempt at weightloss where I...
Hi, I wanted to ask something about doing omad 5-2, which is five days of eating and two days of fast. Since I have already experienced intermittent fasting and Omad and have had results with both, my idea was...
After doing one week of 24 hour fast I'm down 12 pounds. I was 350 on Sunday the 15th when I decided to do a week of 24 hour fast and only eating once a day. By Sunday the 22nd...
everytime i fast i just gain the weight back. it’s torture
First time fasting with electrolytes, hoping to make it a lot easier to pass the 9 day mark. How do you consume enough without destroying your gut though. I've got some specific fasting salts, sodium, potassium and magnesium all in the...