I did ADF two years ago but its been a while since I've water fasted.. I've been eating way too unhealthily these past few months and got up to around 155lbs (5'6" female) and want to get to around 130lbs...
Hey everyone! I’ve currently lost 55 pounds by doing calories in calories out. My goal weight is about 20 pounds away. Wanted to try fasting. I work a schedule where I work from 2-7pm as a teacher. When I’m teaching...
I eat healthy, have a skin care routine and am physically active but still get acne on my face and back. Is there an ideal fasting schedule to help with this? OMAD, rolling fasts 36hr+? Extended fasts 5 days+?
Hi everyone, I’m a 5’3 30y.o Female & I’ve been fasting since Jan 1 and I’m currently down 11 give or take pounds. (Water weight) SW 172 CW 158 GW 135 I’m currently in Guam for work, with a vacation mindset so...
Ok so hubby had off Monday and Tuesday (definitely not a normal thing, maybe once or twice a year), kids were in school and so hubby wanted to go out and enjoy ourselves. I haven't had any cheats or...
I am an RN and I am going to be working nights soon. My shift is 7pm-7am but ill be awake from 4:30/5:00pm till 9am (the window of time I am actually awake including the time it takes for me...
Hi! After months of 16:8 I finally switched over to 18:6. I’m considering adding some 24-36 hour fasts in but I’m not really sure when the best time would be. I think I’m over thinking it because years ago I...
I’ve been inconsistently fasting for a few years and now I do a very loose OMAD, I eat one big regular meal a day, and snack the remainder of the time on nuts, dairy etc. I’m also fairly keto/low-carb. I...
I’m 5’6 F around 200 lbs (have a past of being obsessed with the scale and don’t want to get on yet) and want to lose around 50-60 lbs. I’m not new to dry fasting, and currently 45 hrs into...
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 am getting back into fasting and I’d like to see what has been working for some of you. What worked for me before obviously didn’t work in the long run because I’m back to where I was. What does...
I am in a good position to succeed with IF, at least 5 days a week. I don't typically eat breakfast as it is, and I can curb my appetite easily with black coffee, which I love. So in the...
Start Date: Thursday 8th Sept SW: 87.5kg / CW: 85.05kg / GW: 78KG Male, 5ft 8" - Age 35 ||Mon|Tue|Wed|Thur|Fri|Sat|Su| |:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-| |AM|FAST|FAST|EAT|FAST|FAST|EAT|FAST| |PM|FAST|FAST|FAST|FAST|EAT|FAST (2pm)|EAT| ||<--48Hr|FAST-->|<--48Hr|\---|FAST-->|<--22Hr|FAST-->| ||||<12Hr EAT>||<--24HR|EAT-->|<12HR Eat>| 2.45KG down in 6 days and last Saturday consisted of 1400kcal of beer (plus foods). Friday of...
I find that I can naturally do 24 hours but afterwards I want to cave. My goal is to fast for one week a month
So currently i wake up at 4AM and work from 6AM to 3PM, i’m a gas pipeliner so my job is labor intensive, my question is what would be the most effective schedule for fat loss, i can skip breakfast...
I’m really struggling with finding a way to do 16:8 with my schedule. I am usually up by 6am and in bed by 10 pm, but I don’t think I could make it till 11-12 before needing something to eat....
Fat loss is far more important than muscle retention, by the way. Should I also stop talking my supplements during water fasts? Omega 3 Multi Vitamin D3 Probiotics Curcumin
For the past 3 years Ive done 16:8 - 20:4 abd even OMAD. All the time I was loosing fat slowly but surely but I couldnt keep my muscles or gain muscles. Im wondering what woukd be the best for an...
Just curious what everyone does for best results!
Hi! I am a newbie to IF. I have been doing 16/8 daily for two weeks and have fallen in love with it. Originally I thought that this would be harder, but it has been fantastic. I feel better, the...
https://blog.thefastingmethod.com/omad-should-you-eat-one-meal-a-day/
Do you have thoughts on this?
I used to do 18/6 and was totally plateauing..I hadn't seen any difference in my body or weight in months and months. This past week I switched to 19/5 and I've immediately seen results. Anyone know why the huge gains with such...
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I want to fast for the health benefits but I'm on the lighter side and I struggle to keep weight on. Does anyone have any tips for fasting while maintaining weight? Lactose and fat intolerant too, which doesn't help.
Is there any science regarding an abnormal fasting schedule vs a normal fasting schedule is advantageous?
In my previous stint, I (finally) had a lot of success actually sticking to my fasting schedule, but am considering giving myself more leeway. For those that take cheat days or short breaks from IF, how long or often do...
I'm part of a local mom's group and most of the events take place in that late evening. I'm on 17/7 so I eat between 11am and 6pm but most of the events take place at a restaurant after 8pm....
For my job i rotate between day shift and night shift every week. Keeping a consistent fasting schedule through the transition is impossible. How detrimental is it to not fast 1 or 2 days a week? And my fasting...
I’ve been doing 16:8 or 18:6 fasting schedule. I’m about to head out of town for short trip with family; first day is odd as have to be up by 2:30am to get to airport by 3:30 for early morning...
How do you get back on track after you fell off your fasting schedule? My car broke down last week and being home all day long for a week threw me off and I screwed up my fasting schedule and...
As part of my new year resolution I tailored a 20/4 fasting plan. The idea is to have a salad and soup every day 4pm. Depending on schedule I get to enjoy a lunch 4hours before – or 4 hours after...
I am currently in a 20:4 fasting schedule. I am considering going to a 18:6 window. Has anyone made this change? Did it make you gain? Did it slow down your progress? Or on the...
I currently work at a fastfood industry where my daily schedule changes. So it a little tough for me to do IF as I am constantly changing my eating and fasting schedule. Anyone who has the same experience? Can you...
Looking for guidance on fast day eating schedule under a 5:2 regimen. I know to keep total intake under 600cal, but I'm not clear on the best practice for feeding time window(s) and frequency. Do I hold things to one...
Hello everyone, I'm looking for help in continuing to lose my weight through IF which so far has been great for me. Disclaimer, I do not live in America/UK, and I'm 169 cm high, male, 25 years old. So, my ultimate...
This has always been a problem in IF for me when I hang out with my friends or SO. Eating will be included and I haven’t been able to reach the target fast yet. How do you manage your fasting...
Hi all! My partner (M, 27, CW: 200) is wanting to incorporate IF in his fitness journey, but feels stumped because of his monthly schedule change. He works one month from 6am-2:30pm, then switches to 2:45pm-11:15pm. He’s a glassblower in...
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...
Has anyone here tried a similar fasting schedule? If so what results did you see? I went from 280lbs to 260lbs but have not lost a single pound in almost 2 months. I lost the weight without fasting but I'm...
I've started seeing a naturopath and we had an enlightening conversation about menstrual cycles and diet and how our food needs/cravings shift through our cycle. I've been thinking about this in the context of fasting and am wondering if anyone...
Hey folks, I am brand new and am on day 3 of a 16:8 fasting schedule. I am wondering what I can realistically expect for results and if this is the best plan for me to see results. I am...
Over the last year I took up fasting, and I'm feeling really good about it. This year I have taken up a gym membership. I'm really new and slightly anxious about going and have been watching 'beginners guides' on youtube....
Suggestions on how to cook and entertain for house guests while trying to maintain an intermittent fasting schedule? Anyone have success with this?
Hi everyone. I first tried the 10am-6pm fasting, and it was so easy to do it. I did it for a week. **However, I decided to switch to 12pm-8pm because I’m starting school next week and have classes from...
So I was going to start trying intermittent fasting with my girlfriend so we could support each other, but with my work schedule I work 6am to 6pm for two weeks, then 6pm to 6am. If I fast...
I’d like to have a couple different routines with my fasting schedule but am not sure if it will still be successful. On days I work I can easily eat 8am-2pm but on my days off I’d like to shift...
So I chose to do 16:8 / 18:6 with a focus on breaking fast between 1-9 or 2-8. I’m normally not a breakfast eater but before I would start munching on the processed foods around 10-12 in the mornings. Curious...
Hi, This past month I have started time restricted eating in an attempt to start loosing weight. I am a 32 year old female, 5 foot 7, 170lbs. With my work schedule I usually fast between 6/7pm to 9pm most days,...
I've recently started intermittent fasting and don't find it an issue 6/7 days of the week. But on Friday mornings I get up early for a run, and then go to my parents and have breakfast with them. It's an...
So I am currently doing 20:4 fasts or 18:6 fasts depending on the day, hoping to work my way up into a set of longer fasts like 36-48 hours in the future. This seems to be going fairly well and...
So I’ve been doing keto for about a 6 weeks now. I had the initial 10lb drop in the first 2 weeks and then nothing. I thought I would add in some IF to see if that would help. 48F...
I started a 16/8 intermittent fasting schedule to help lose weight, I've been monitoring my calories and have kept them between 2,000 and 2,500. I've also been doing light exercise every day, but somehow according to my scale I've gained...
So for the past few weeks I’ve been sticking to a fasting schedule that involves a 72hr fast from Friday-Sunday. I’ve actually found it quite enjoyable and I’ve gotten used to it. However, today (Thursday) I woke up feeling like...
I'm wondering if anyone has had any luck reversing PCOS and/or insulin resistance on a particular type of fasting schedule? OMAD, 16:8 or extended fasts for example? I've been insulin resistant for 15 years and started fasting a few days ago...
Is this realistic? And if it is, under what kind of fasting schedule? Has anyone lost this much using dry fasting?
I am trying to do 20:4 which is fasting wise definitely feasible for me, but I have trouble to start eating once my fasting window ends bc of my schedule. So I work from 8am till 5pm, which is when my...
I’ve been doing 16:8 since October. I started a new medication last week that I have to take in the morning & it really upsets my stomach/makes me feel weird if I take it without food. Can someone suggest a...
I’m 1 month into IF and started with 14:10 but found that very easy and moved to 16:8 within a week. Now, my fasting schedule is fluctuating between 16-18 hours and even up to 20 hours. My appetite has substantially...
How strict do I have to be with the window of time consistency? I’m trying to figure out what amount of fasting works best for me & my medical conditions, so my fasting schedule has been pretty scattered. But once...
Hi, I am very newly pregnant (almost 5 weeks) with my second child. As soon as I found out a few days ago, I stopped my intermittent fasting schedule (16:8 with a 24 hour fast on Mondays). Every day, I've...
I started a fairly rigorous fasting schedule back in June 2020 and weighed in at 293 lbs. I'm now sitting at 179, so a loss of 114 lbs in just under 7 months. For reference, I'm 5'9, 36 yrs...
I do perfectly fine making it through my fasting period most days, except when I’m PMSing. I always end up having to push my eating times back further and further because I give in to cravings late in the night....
Now that I am officially on Day 100 I wanted to write a few takeaways in the event anyone else would find use in the information as well as encourage myself for the next 100. I’m not going to talk...
I asked this question over at r/fitness but people over there would rather be pricks and criticize my "diet" rather than just answer the question, so i'll ask it here. Is protein more important for muscle growth/strength the day of...
Hey all. I have been intermittent fasting (16:8) inconsistently for around 3 years now. I say inconsistently because I work in television and my shifts can be upwards of 18 to 20 hours at times; sometimes you just need food...
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...
Hey everyone! It's my first time posting here, so apologies for my newbie question. I am hoping to re-start working out after a 2.5 year break and I am looking at combining it with IF (16:8). **About me:** 31, male, 5'9 (175cm), 194lb...
I started October 2nd and have been doing a semi 16/8-OMAD fasting schedule where I have a coffee in the morning usually under 200cal after my 16 fast, then only have a normal dinner. In that time I have only...
I couldn't keep up with 3 meals a day. The cooking, the cleaning, the shopping, the money, the hunger that cropped up every 4 hours or so... ADF has really changed my lifestyle and I have more self esteem because my...
Just starting , have 30 lbs to lose. Starting with an 8/16 fasting schedule. Can you drink zero calorie diet soda or tea during fasting hours? Can you change the fasting timeframe each week, so if you know of...
I’ve been hesitate about doing an “advice post” on this sub because I still consider myself very much a newbie and beginner to IF as I’m only been at it for 3 months. But within those three months, I can...
I'm on Day 2 of the 14:10 Fasting. I do want to go to 16:8 eventually but I wanted to ease into it and make it work with my work schedule. I work 8.5 hours a day (30...
After starting out on a 19:5 regimen and hitting a plateau I made my way to 23:1 for the past three weeks and am now gaining weight. Any idea why this might be happening? SW 195 CW 174 GW 145
I have to attend a lot of work event dinners. My fasting schedule that works for me is to SKIP dinner. I am 16:8 and I stop eating at 3:00 each day. So as a fat person, I am...
Based on my experience with intermittent fasting, the difficult part is to manage the number of calories your body needs within the new schedule. What frequently happens is people either overeat or under-eat and label the schedule as not successful....
So I started my fast, from 13 to 19. I have fasted before, but this will definitely be my longest. I have an exam on 17. I started my fast on 13 because most accounts say that 2nd, 3rd and 4th...
A bit about me: I have been eating a ketogenic diet for the past months and am stalled. My experience with water fasting so far has been a monthly 36 hour fast AND eating on an intermittent...
Started a fast Monday evening. Would like to lose about 30 pounds so that's gunna take about 2 months fasting. I'm not particularly hungry however I'm not especially happy rn. Anything food related I'm hyper fixated on. Like my family...
I (45M, 220 lbs) am on a 1 meal a day 22:2 fasting schedule and I have hired a personal trainer who was immediately shocked at my eating schedule. He's asked me to start eating at least 3-4 small meals...
Hi, total noob here. Just heard about IF from coworker who is getting great results and decided to give it a try. 36/F/5'6"/CW204lbs/GW150lbs. I'm getting married next February and want to look my best plus I'm sick and tired of...
I have been doing intermittent fasting for over 3 years off and on. As long as I can remember I have always been prone to headaches. I do see a neurologist for them. Now up until the last 3 months...
37/F 5’2” cw: 133lbs gw: 120lbs I have been on a 17:7 fasting schedule for almost a year. When I try to extend beyond that I hit a wall. I can do a full day of fasting no problem, but...
I was doing so good for so long but recently I’ve felt like I’ve been steadily losing motivation for fasting. The past week and a half to two weeks i’ve been ending my fasts early or just overeating when...
I love dry fasting. It clears my skin, reduces inflammation, whitens my teeth, eliminates any joint pain. I’ve tended to do alternate day dry fasting in 2 week blocks. However, I’m pretty sure that it gives me a uti every time. I’m desperate...
I’ve been using Happy Scale and I like it but I wish I had a section for daily notes where I could track my energy levels, fasting schedule, how I felt physically, what I did for exercise, etc. Is there...
Hi everyone. I've had great success with IF since this past September - I've lost 45lbs! (in combination with exercise) I'm about 10lbs away from my goal weight and realizing that I may actually need to lose a little more...
It’s a real struggle for me on my day off due to just not being busy to stay on the intermittent fasting schedule. I have cleaned my house and did laundry and changed bedding. How do you all...
Hey, all. I am a lucky one to have [ocular herpes](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545278/) for the last year. I did a seven day water fast seven years ago, so this is my first water fast since my diagnosis of HSV-1 in my eye....
I don't want to mess my fasting schedule whenever someone wants a salad or pasta. You have to taste for seasoning though. My method is to taste, then spit it out. I wonder if that can ruin a fast?
* **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 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 swam competitively for 12 years. I could eat upwards of 3 to 4000 cal and maintain a six pack. Even years later it’s really hard for me to control my eating. I go through phases of fasting and/or counting...
My current eating window tends to be around 8am-4pm and I have a couple upcoming events where I don’t want to look too out of place - a club soda with lime won’t break a fast, correct? (Don’t laugh, I’m...
I have been on roughly a 16:8 or 17:7 fasting schedule for about 5 years now. One issue that I have been having recently is crashing after the first meal of the day. I normally have my first meal around...
I have been on roughly a 16:8 or 17:7 fasting schedule for about 5 years now. One issue that I have been having recently is crashing after the first meal of the day. I normally have my first meal around...
Hello, IF beginner here. Just looking for advice re. any apps that someone can use to help them eith IF. Got started doing IF through advice and watch a co-worker and he was using Fastic so I copied him....
Hello, all - I'm going to be trying 16:8 (fast 6:30p to 10:30a). In some practice runs I've noticed a brain fog issue between about 9:30a and 10:30a (sluggish and passive), which is an issue because this is normally a...
Hey, first time posting here but I've been following both the subreddit and lifestyle since March of last year. Since then, I've lost about 45 pounds and feel much better overall. I can walk for more than 5 minutes without...