Wanting to fast for a month. What kind of tips do y’all have? How much electrolytes should I be consuming per day, more specifically potassium? How do you fight cravings?
Hi! Just looking for tips other than “hydrate” on how to get through a fast while being awake most of the time. Wanting to avoid feeling sick to my stomach which happens sometimes. I have successfully done 3 14 hour...
Plan on living on snake juice all of July 20 M 5’10 SW:215 CW:181 GW:160 longest fast so far 4days.
I’ve been heavily considering doing a juice fast as I just received a juicer recently as a birthday gift. Thoughts? Good lengths for a beginner?
I'm currently on day 7 of an extended water fast and I plan on continuing on to finish my first 31 day fast. I've done multiple 10 day fasts before in the past and for the month leading up to...
Good Evening r/DryFasting I plan to do a 21 day fast soon and wanted to look into making it a dry/ wet hybrid fast. I have dry fasted in the past. Did a couple 2 days and 1 5 day. Was...
I have fasted for 20 hours at a time and now I want to take the plunge and do a 48 hour fast. I haven’t done this before and was wondering if anyone had any tips or things that they...
I started a 5 day fast 42 hours ago and I would like some tips or advice. When I previously tried this about 2 weeks I only managed 30 hours I know its mainly a mental game and I struggled...
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...
Someone with little to zero discipline (that I’m trying to work on) On the moments when you’re over whelmed , sad or just want to give up and have a bite to eat.
Hello :) I am a lover of the fasting lifestyle but the majority of fasts I’ve completed were 2 days long each time. The longest I’ve gone without food was 6 days but I really want to challenge myself and...
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...
Planning to do 48+ hrs dry fast and then roll into a wet fast with electrolytes right after for however long feels right. Goal is for depression, a rut in life, spirituality, food addiction/restriction, sugar cravings, digestive healing/resetting my micro-biome,...
I would love to hear some tips from people do to long term fast? I’ve several done 36 hour fasts and I pound electrolytes like it’s a second job but I have once or twice needed 20 calories worth of...
Hey all! I’m starting a ten day fast on Friday Night, planning on going till the next Monday~ I think it’ll be fairly easy, I recently started a job at an after school program, so from 7am to 5 or 6...
It’s been extremely hard for me to maintain fasts for the past week and a half. I was doing alternate day fasts and a few 72 hours in between but I havent been able to sustain this method at all...
Hey everyone, I wanted to create a post because I feel like I have seen a bunch of posts recently from people who have started fasting to lose weight and are struggling with either not losing any weight, or plateauing very...
Hey all. Starting 18:6 today and interested in hearing peoples tips and experiences with weight training (heavy weights) whilst fasting. Also interested in hearing from people who do cardio, as I occasionally run
I am fairly new to eating clean and fasting (will be a year on Feb 2nd). I am 41F, 5'6", went from 202 to 148. I usually am able to fast at least 18:6, sometimes longer. My question is, I...
I don't know if its right but I only ate once a day for months and just plenty of water. My weight has gone down from 99 kilos to 73.6 kilos but then Christmas came and I started eating plenty...
hi, I’ve fasted before but only for 24hrs, I simply cannot go any further because I tend to not have the strength to do so. Does anyone have any tips they wouldn’t mind sharing that and helped them continue ?...
I broke my fast with watermelon and my body completely rejected it, I threw up 80% of it. I then ate organic goat cheese, avocado, and organic free-range soft boiled eggs and my body fully accepted them and I felt...
So I've been doing 24, 36 and 46hr fasts. I can handle 24 pretty easily. The 36 and 46hrs tho, those take a toll when I finally come off them. I tend to stuff my face and over eat within...
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...
I have been struggling with my first meal of the day after gallbladder surgery, which I’ve heard is a common problem. I usually have diarrhea within 15m-1 hour after eating. What tips do you gallbladder-less folks all have for preventing diarrhea...
How do you guys do it? I can't seem to make it passed 36 hours before I become extremely dysfunctional. Would adrenal cocktails help?
Of course, it would be nice to be able to eat whatever we wanted after fasting. After all, it has huge benefits on blood sugar balance and body composition. But one thing needs to be made clear: fasting doesn’t mean...
I've understood from experience and testimonials that it is beneficial to clear the system before a DF . What are some of the methods/techniques/supplements you guys use to do this. ??? I've discovered that Isabgol (psyllium husk) is great for...
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 just finished my first fast (test run of 24 hrs) and I felt great during fasting. However I think I did a mistake by eating a relatively large meal after fasting and suffered minor consequences. I’m wondering whether you...
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...
I've had fasts before but they never exceeded the 72 hour period. I found a lot of times I feel absolutely alive and different when i fast. I'm doing it for the self control however and the health benefits, not...
Hi all! I have fasted on and off for awhile and had one really good year of success and would like to get back to that. I frequently have sleep issues when I do so and was curious if anyone...
My fasting window is from 8:00 PM to 12:00 PM. I like the focus and clarity I get during my fasted state in the morning, so I would like to incorporate weightlifting into that window, but I find my...
Basically, just like the title says. For context, when I stuck to fasting back in pre-covid days, I had my job where I could just use physical labor and the lack of human interaction to power through. Now? Don't really...
hi everyone, today is my day one of water fasting. i'm very stressful and desperate about my appearance at the moment, which is why i decide to go for this "extreme" diet. posting this for accountability! i'm starting at 170...
I (31f, 5ft 1, 175lbs) started IF last month after life insurance quote was higher due to 'build'. Lost 8lb so far! I started OMAD but after listening to the fasting method podcasts, realised I would be better with alternate day...
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I’m in the U.S., I live in Delaware and commute to DC daily for work. 0245 - Wake up, gym 0445 - Leave for work 0730 - Get to work 1630 - Leave work 1930 - Home I’ve been faithful to IF in the past...
So I recently started a new anti depressant as well as a new birth control. The next week I start a 16:8 fasting schedule. I ate about 1 oz of hummus and 3 oz of carrots maybe 10-15 min before...
One of the big myths out there is that fasting will "burn" up your muscles, and you'll waste away. Sure, you *can* lose some muscle mass while fasting. But that's mainly if: A) You're not someone who should be fasting in the...
Hey everyone, I recently posted in this subreddit about writing an ultimate guide for women doing intermittent fasting, the post got 300+ comments so I decided to write it: It took me months, and ton of hard work, but I finally...
So I've been doing IF probably 10 yrs ago when Lean Gains stuff came out but after becoming a father and a busy family man...I fell off the wagon. Year ago I decided it was enough and I went back...
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...
The last time I was able to successfully fast long-term was when I rolled food poisoning into a 30 lb weight loss but I was single and came home to a empty house with no one asking about dinner or...
38 m 6'1" Cw 330 Gw 230 I'm going to start doing this and am attempting to do 16:8 fast. My meal plan is going to consist of 2 meals a day. My meal plan looks like it should be about 1600 cals...
Hello , One of my New Years resolutions is that I want to start fast to lose weight but I have no idea where to start. When ever I tried to fast, I always end up starving so much...
I'd love to get back into fasting, but I take medication in the morning that needs food and medication at night that helps me sleep. Would a nighttime eating schedule work? Eat a big meal before sleep and a big...
So I had to read a book by Viktor Frankl “Man search for meaning” for my psychology class and one of the main points that Viktor says is “ Suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds...
Hello, so I’m a female 5’4 195 female and I’m 19 and I’m doing a 7 day fast. Im wondering how to not gain much back after my fast is up? I know there’s keto but I cannot do that...
TLDR: bad accident=wheelchair =weight gain, can you recommend fasting tips to lose weight while I’m unable to exercise regularly? I was hit by a car almost a year ago now which resulted in a stroke, leaving me wheelchair bound for around...
Long term fasting tips are much appreciated!!!
I've looked up a lot of water fasting tips before I started, however today when I woke up I felt a little bit hungrier than yesterday, nothing super drastic at all, but noticeable. I woke up in about hour 83...
hi i have tried water fasting before for only a few days this was about a year ago and now im into try dry fasting because i have stopped using drugs and replaced with overeating which basically makes me feel...
1: laxatives like magnesium to clear you out before fasting 2: adequate electrolyte hydration leading up fast, tons of him salt, potassium salt, magnesium salt 3: being in mild ketosis at start of fast helps transition 4:...
I’ve been doing 16/8 (clean) for a couple of months. Weight loss has been slow but I haven’t changed my diet much. I would like to move toward 20/4 but I can’t seem to do more than 18/6 on a...
Normally do 20-4 or OMAD, never done more than a 25 hour fast.
I’m currently living in a place that stays warm most of the year, save for a few weeks of rather extreme cold weather. We are currently going through a cold spell and I’m finding it hard to stick to a...
Hi all, been very happy with 16/18 hour fasts Any tips for ramping things up to 20 hours and then moving to OMAD in a month or so? Thank you
Help a girl out & share any tips of your 48h fasting experiences, I'd love to hear how it went for different people...I've *never* tried it, and want to give it a shot this weekend :)
I have gained an unprecedented amount of weight and I have to do something to get my body back to a healthy weight. In the past year and a half, I have gone from 190 to 240. I have found intermittent...
If anyone could help me please with the following questions too? - how to return to eating? - do I need to take electrolytes? TIA ✨
Hey guys I'm new here and I want to know what motivates you, what keeps you going, and what to expect. Also what supplements if any and why? I have a lot of baby fat to loose and I am done...
I would like to start doing strength training to tighten everything up, but I want to make sure I don't do more harm than good
Specially long term fasts. I’ve done 3 day fasts but want to go longer so please share tips!
I am planning to start fasting and I'm concerned about losing speed and durability if I start fasting. Any tips on maintaining high performance and fasting? My trainer recommended fasting to lose weight but I do long runs every...
Extended fasters***, not tasters lol The longest fast I’ve done is 68 hours, just under 3 days. I am currently attempting my first 7 day fast and was wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks? The most difficult part of...
Hi everyone! I am a 28 year old woman who currently weights 125lbs. I'm trying to get down to 115lbs but because I am not overweight it seems to be pretty difficult. I have been doing 16:8 for a little...
Hi! I’ve done quite a few 36s, 48s and even a few 72s. Fairly comfortable with the protocol but I’m struggling to get to anything longer. Is it mostly mental? Since I am taking electrolytes etc…
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It could by widely known or personal to you, but I would like to know any disadvantages with fasting. Also tips on how to handle people who think you’re starving yourself into an eating disorder would be appreciated
I have been alternate day fasting on and off for a year or so... but I am at the point now were I have about 20 lbs left to go and it is getting slow. IMHO there is no other...
I am about to hit 24 hrs fasting for the first time in my life. I am in my 50s. I have sleep apnea, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. After watching a couple of YouTube videos last night. I...
I just finished my period and gained a lot of water weight, ate a lot as well and I feel confused and foggy in general. Would like to get back on track and onto better paths. Any advice? How long should I...
Hello. I'm a 19 year old female. I weigh 63kg and my goal weight is about 50kg. I've tried OMAD and I lot about 4kg in 2 weeks. My goal with water fasting is not weight loss alone but I...
Hi guys. I’ve recently started intermittent fasting and am looking for some tips. I eat between 12pm and 7pm and only drink clear fluids out of those times. Although, I did initially make the mistake of having milk in my...
I just started fasting about 3 weeks ago. I can’t seem to get into the lifestyle. I try to exercise often during the day, and try to limit my eating. But nothing seems to be really working. I’ve even gained...
I’m struggling to complete even one full day of fasting. It’s not even because I’m hungry, but rather I’m bored with nothing to do. I’m a college student who’s at home for the summer, and even though I...
i feel like anytime fasting is described, the first thing they say is not to do cardio or intense exercise when fasting… any tips? i literally run cross country for my school and can’t avoid running 5-7 miles every day....
This is my first time fasting. I’ve done intense diets on the line of keto or 800 cal a day with some daily fasting but nothing like this. Do you guys have any tips on how to deal with cravings...
Admittedly, it’s not much regain, but I’ve totally lost all my motivation to keep going. It’s so easy to fall off the wagon, but so hard to get back on. Would you mind sharing your tips for when you feel hopeless...
i’ve been doing intermittent fasting for 3 weeks now but this weekend i stayed at my sisters place and it was very busy and hectic so i didn’t do a great job of sticking to my 18/6 fasting. basically i’d...
Recently I’ve been getting a lot better at fasting for 4-5 days at a time but I keep having to cut it short because I simply can’t stomach the taste of electrolyte water. I use nosalt, table salt, and a...
I have some fat all over my body I want to lose, never done a real fast before but is it healthy to fast for me if i’m not overweight? also tips for fasting bc I get horrible cravings
Hey all! I started alternate day fasting a few weeks ago but honestly didn't expect much success over the holidays which proved true. Now that that season is over and I can focus more on the fast and what I...
I experience extreme insomnia during multiple day fasts and it’s really affecting my daily (working) life. Any tips?
I’m preppin to fast for one week after Christmas to detox. I’ve done a 72hour fast two weeks ago and have done a month long period of alternate day fasting right before that. Right now I’m not fasting. Any tips,...
Hey Snaker 👋 Having hella hard times with dry fasting headaches. Any tips?? I prefer dry fasting over SJ because it's sooooo much easier for me personally. In terms of suppressing hunger. Plus, I need to tighten up arm and inner...
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!
As the title suggests - does anyone else work in construction / high energy job that requires us to be in all conditions while fasting? Any tips on making sure I’m staying safe while doing an extended water fast?
Hello all, I was planning to do 7-12 days water fasting( I have done mac upto 3 days), I’m a bit worried about muscle loss while fasting, any tips on how to prevent it? Also those of you who have...