So a bit of an odd question, I know. I realize this doesn’t fit the strict definition of fasting, but has anyone tried prolonged fasts while eating only small amounts of fat to keep the hunger at bay? By...
I know consuming anything with calories technically breaks a fast, and that the Celsius has about 10 per can, but from a purely fat burning perspective does it matter? Especially if i’m using it as a pre workout and water...
So does anyone know what happened to Fasting Fat Man from YouTube? He was doing absolutely phenomenal with his progress, and was uploading consistently and then just stopped almost a year ago. No updates, no community tabs posts telling people...
I (46F) used to be able to fast intermittently, extended, and everything else in between. I enjoyed it. This was when I was maybe 39, 40, early 40s. Got away from the habit and gained a bit of weight so...
Hi everyone, I have been trying to cut some fat, I have to burn around 10kg of fat to achieve my desire goal. I find dieting more demanding that I was expecting, I have a pretty wild and busy schedule for...
Is it true that you lose 2 pounds of fat everyday when you dry fast? I am 250 pounds so will i be able to lose 10 pounds of fat in 5 days of dry fasting?
Hey All, I'm a little ways into The Obesity Code and have listened to numerous Fung lectures, podcasts, etc. I've been 16/8 3-5 times a week and keto during the week for years but after starting the Obesity Code this question...
How much of fat( butter or heavy cream)break your fast… 1 tablespoon or 2 tablespoon ?????
M(23) as much as i try i cannot stop givin in and i break my fast. Longest i was was 3 days. i’m home 24/7 so it’s so easy to just walk in to the kitchen maan and i don’t...
Just want to share my story. So, I started fasting in 2019, I went from 106kg to 76kg (about 200 pounds to 140 pounds I guess) in the span of 6 months. I could easily handle consecutive 2-3 day fasts. I...
Does your body get its fat soluble vitamins and omega 3s and 6s from your adipose tissue when fasting? Or does it just turn triglycerides into calories and survive without essential fats for the duration of fasting?
I have done many fasts in the pass but never really gone over the 5 day mark. I would like to make it to 10 days as I've got horrendous gut issues which are destroying my life and although I'm...
I’ve been doing intermittent fasting for three weeks, and I’m actually doing really well. Last night I was put on prednisone for some foot issues I’m having, but I have to take the dose before breakfast. Has anyone taken prednisone...
I'm a 1m85 - 92 kg male, I estimate my body fat to be about 20%. I have a muscular body type. For vanity purposes I want to get defined abs, which means I need to be around 14-15% body fat....
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...
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I do a lot of IF (16/8 and 24) and most of time eat LCHF or even KETO.. When I do IF I like me some MCT or coconut oil in my coffee (read: BULLETPROOF).. I heard an interview with Jason Fung...
My understanding is fat burning happens when your insulin is at a lower level and your body depletes all it's glycogen. Let's say you do cardio when you start your fast, will this increase the amount of time you'll be...
Hi I'm curious If I'm allowed to have a sugar free monster energy on a 24 hour fast when the goal is weight loss, I also hate any type of coffee and tea . I checked my fitness pal...
I have a week off school and i’m wanting to water fast. Is there any side effects to giving up food and only drinking water at my age? I also train MMA so i’m wondering if it would still be possible...
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...
Is it safe to fast when you don’t have a lot of body fat to start? If so, how long would you all recommend? I’ve been reading a lot about fasting for overall health, which I am hoping improves my PCOS...
I am starting today and will quit eating at 6 pm. I plan on the 16:8. Will I notice a faster weight loss if I do this rather than fasting 14 hours? Also, do I need to watch my...
I want to lose fat fast! I'm 5'11.5 and 250lb I need to get like to 180lb.
Last year a study was published that attempted to map out what happens to fat deposits during intermittent fasting. The study made the unexpected discovery that some types of fat are more resistant to weight loss in mice. This study...
UPDATE: Thanks everyone for the answers. I ended up breaking the fast, based on your recommendations and how I was feeling: I was feeling a little sick before doing it, now I feel better. Also, I believe I exaggerated the low...
UPDATE: Thanks everyone for the answers. I ended up breaking the fast, based on your recommendations and how I was feeling: I was feeling a little sick before doing it, now I feel better. Also, I believe I exaggerated the low...
Edit; found this helpful article on the Zero app https://go.zerofasting.com/s/547yMm96CwisbDQC8 I recently did a 6 day fast with just water/electrolytes and no vitamins because apparently that helps with autophagy. I’m about to do another long fast but this time the only goal...
After 24h of waterfasting my Ketostrips barely change color, deep purple after 48h! Do I even burn any fat in 24h, or does my body just use glycogen which it refills when I eat again and no actual bodyfat was...
Hi, According to my bmi i am at a normal weight [m/27y/183cm/76kg] but i have some stubborn belly fat causing me to not wear any nice shirts that are slim fit. So last night i decided to embark on a water...
I usually fast for fat loss/re aligning my relationship with food. I would do this for up to 36hours, but usually less. I have been reading/hearing that 16hours is the best fast length for fat loss. Has anyone had any experience...
I got out of the military a few years ago and got depressed pretty fast. I discharged at 215lbs, got a cozy office job and got fat fast. Running 5 miles a day versus sitting at a desk is a...
I am pretty new to this, and understand that dietary fat will not create an insulin response. Hence, Dr Fung has said that a "bulletproof coffee" "fast" (a couple cups a day, to prevent hunger) will not reduce the...
Have a ton of weight to lose and I think I can do 4 day fast and 3 day eating due to life stuff(3 days to break fast gently so really one day full eating). I don't know how long...
Hi everyone! They say that you can not target specific areas of the body to lose fat and also that you are born with a certain body fat distribution, so it is genetically determined and therefore can not be changed. So...
Any suggestions for this routine? Thinking this would be a great way to shed fat fast and might try it soon. I’m 6 ft 4 inches and 290 lbs, just to put it out there.
Does anyone have any experience with dry fasting getting rid of back fat? I have a lot. It’s a big embarrassment for me.
First of all, I know this may sound like I'm not taking any responsibility for my own actions. But that couldn't be further from the truth. I actually do. But sometimes, I've learned, it's okay to point fingers at other...
I've been deprived for a couple of days which causes my face to look fatter and rounder. I'm thinking of fasting and getting lots of sleep, how long do you think it will take to burn my face fat with...
Hi, Height: 178cm Weight: 185 lbs / 83.91 kg Let's assume I stop eating now and I will drink water + salt for the next 3 weeks. How do I calculate my fat loss?
Started IF January 07, 2022, doing 18:6 and already feeling great. Lost 3.5 lbs already (assuming mostly water weight). 32m 6'3" started at 260 lbs. Mainly eating twice a day (12pm and 6pm, with the odd snack). Now when I am...
This is an extract from Dr Filonov's book '20 Questions and Answers about Dry Fasting' This book has a wealth of information and I highly recommend purchasing it from [https://dryfasting.info/](https://dryfasting.info/) ​ What are the advantages of dry fasting compared to water fasting? In a...
I’m 200 lbs currently (5’9 male), 4 days into a fast. Feeling great. Anyways my main question is how much belly fat, just fat off my midsection in general can I expect to lose the longer I go into this...
I have been doing IF now for almost 2 years. I researched Keto to no end and attempted it only to be stopped by heart issues (pre-existing). I still IF with only a 2 hour eating window at night out...
Hoping not to lose too much weight, this is mainly for the health benefits, I normally do 3 day dry fasts every so often, this is my first week long fast, is it safe for me to transition to a...
It sounds like that is the goal - get to a dehydrated state, and then hope the body starts autophagy for water. If it IS the case that rapid water-loss is wanted (dehydration), then having very high...
Hi, what is the longest you can fast for to not loosing your muscle? Also, can I do weight training during that time?
Hello folks, I’ll be joining the rowing crew of my university on September, the past 2 years have been a disaster with online classes and too much stress , that led me to abandon any form of exercise … I’m now...
I was always into fitness/bodybuilding and a low-carb diet is the best way to lose some fat. I did it a few times, but around 2000 it was mainly low-carb, low-fat, high-protein. Do you remember those negative articles about low-carbing,...
I am currently doing 48 hour fasts and then eating until I lose my desired amount of weight. I’ve only been doing this for 2 weeks so far and have noticed some difference. Am I being impatient or maybe doing...
I used to dry fast quite a lot. I found it pretty easy to dry fast from waking until I ate about about 6 or 7pm, then eventually having some water. Now that I'm coming back to dry fasting, I'm...
Sorry about the title. I just saw the spelling error. Hey guys, I've used the search function but can't seem to find any clear cut responses/experiences to the above So I'm just wondering is a daily 18-20-22 hour dry fast effective for...
So I’ve currently doing my first 72 hour fast after hitting a Plateau in my weight loss journey. I know you lose a lot of water weight when doing this but how much fat can I expect to drop?
Title. I have tried googling it but nothing substantial comes up. Anyone have any links to first hand knowledge?
If I fast for more than 16 hours and eat in a shorter window will this enhance my weight loss or body fat loss?
I’ve seen several posts extolling the benefits of weight lifting in a fasted state and decided to do some (casual/Google) research to learn more about it. For some background: I normally break my fast the night before a gym session,...
It’s been working for me because I also pair it with a calorie deficit. But I can’t tell if it’s the OMAD alone or the calorie deficit that is helping me to lose weight. I do realize the longer you...
I've been using Zero, and I know not to give too much credence to the zones it gives, as they are guidelines and suggestions. Without actually measuring blood glucose I would be hard pressed to be accurate. Currently doing 18:6 intermittent...
Hi! I am not currently overweight (I’m 156cm/ 5’1 and 50kg/ 110lbs), but I would like to lose about 3kg/ 7lbs to get rid of some pouchy fat around my waist, and stubborn fat around my arms and thighs. I...
I’ve had quite a year fixing my skinny fat situation. Between mostly protein and good fat when I do eat along with exercise, I’ve gotten to about 16% body fat and noticeable but not impressive muscle development. My goal is...
This guy has a good video on efficiency of Dry Fasting: https://youtu.be/GeQYsBMxW1I?t=1797 (29:57 for conclusion, 31:38 for adjusted BMR). But, since this is only 40 hours Dry Fasted, he explains that his body is probably not functioning on 100% fat...
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...
Hi all, I've been fat at some points in my childhood which made excess fat and skin on hands and hips. I'm pretty skinny now, 200lbs at 6'6 but I still have good amounts of fat on the hips. I...
So I just watched a few of Cole’s videos about death fasting to drop fat as fast as possible. I’d probably have to soft dry fast as I can’t not wash up and brush my teeth, but I’m worried about...
3lbs up in 2 days after my fast, I did lose 7lbs from my fast though. Is it better to cycle through fast for better weight loss results?
Hey, I’m new to the whole fasting thing and I’m starting out with intermittent fasting. Am I still burning fat while fasting for the 16 hours or do I need to fast longer to burn fat?
Can you do 36/ 40 hours fasting ones a week and still keep lean body mass? Can you still build muscle ? Or 36 hours should be done only ones a mouth or so ?
Hi, A point I regularly see brought up is that the #1 rule is how you shouldn't mix carbs and fats while breaking the fast. I am a bit confused as to how "strict" this is. Can you e.g have fish...
When we work out and lose weight, our fat cells shrink but are still there. Does dry fasting really dehydrate the cell to the point of it's death and subsequent removal or is this a myth?
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
So while ago back in February, my brother made a bet with me since he was concerned for my health. He said “If you can reach down to 300 pounds or less before your birthday November 25th, I’ll give you...
Is noon-1pm the ideal time to start your OMAD? I think it is because: The sun is brightest during the mid point day - our biorhythms are most awake at this time including digestion Fasting in the morning is relatively easy - esp...
My business partners meet me over zoom and I’m wondering if it would be feasible on there. Let me know your experience!
Id imagine that the 48 hour fast is best of the three for weight loss, and more specifically fat loss, but how much of a difference does it truly make?
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...
Let's say I fast and maintain my lean mass and mostly just lose a few kilos of fat by water fasting for a week or so. At the end of the fast, some of my weight loss will be from...
i see different things. some sources said that 18 hours did as much as 20 hours. if that’s the case then why do people try to fast longer? sometimes even days? what does it do? after a certain point does your...
Hello everyone. Been doing OMAD for 3 months. Prior to the current fast, the longest fast I've done was 2 days long. The last meal was last week Tuesday so today it's been 5 and half days that I am fasting. I...
I just tried my first multi day fast. I guess OMAD is kinda 24, so every other day is 48, and every third day is 72. I ate because I worried about my (low) electro lytes and this was my...
I know the CICO crowd is going to say I'm cheating or missing something. I'm really, really, really not. I love IF for the way it makes me feel. My skin is better. My hormones are more under control. My...
Good morning everyone, This is my second 7 day water fast in 4 -5 years. Now I can't really remember how I survived the first one, just know that I did and how amazing I felt afterwards. Im 32 just for...
I’m trying to determine the difference between fasting for 40-48 hours and 60 - 65 hours. For example, I’m experimenting with this eating schedule: finish eating on Sunday at 6pm and don’t eat until 6am on Wednesday. I then eat...
And if so, why are “starvation diets” deemed unhealthy for weight loss? Does your body “live off of itself?” During a fast? Is “metabolism” a myth in weight loss?
So I have about 70-100 lbs to lose (I have lost 20 lbs so far) and currently I don't workout, but I'd like to be lean and reasonably muscular in the future. ​ When is the right time to start strength training?...
I’m new to this all and researching as much info as possible. Like a lot of people I gained heaps of weight over the last 2 years …I seemed to stay consistent on the weights and did minimal cardio...
I’m a mess. I’m a 26 year old female who, if grown out, can grow more hair on my chin than my 23 yo brother. I drink coffee daily, so I’m sure that’s not helping. Any advice for me? I’ve...
Hello guys im 20 hours into a dry fast planning to do a 48 hour fast for fat loss what do I eat when I break the fast?
Hello I fast everyday and in my eating hours I eat around 1300 calories. Its been that way for a long time and I managed to lose around 20 pounds but I wonder if I am really doing it right?...
So I wanted to start IF, and now I am not sure anymore, because of the following: Is it true that I have to go low carb? I actually thought it's about not eating too much calories, but I heard somewhere...
Im new… i read the wiki, but does fasting help you burn fat or do you only lose water weight? What are some good methods to use to burn fat and stuff…sorry i’m clueless, everyone seems very nice in this...
I'm sorry if the question sounds stupid but I've noticed that if I do lots of exercise with intermittent fasting I lose weight sure but my waist to hip ratio actually worsens, could it be that burning too much calories...
Any ideas if this can work? Looking for weight loss plus general health benefits. The meal would be in the morning, around 800 calories (ground beef + veggies). Will have daily light workouts (yoga + calisthenics) and 1 or 2 days...
How long can a first timer fast for. I have a lot of extra wight so my fat stores should be able to support an extended fast, but is it bad to do for my first fast? I have 60lbs...
Every now and then we receive a post from someone undertaking an extreme fast. Up to now, even though we don't have a hard and fast rule on it, we remove fasts longer than 60 days but still overall feel...
So I’m about 21 hours in and I’m passed the point of dizziness and being lightheaded I bought some multivitamins and been drinking water . I feel like I’m doing better than I thought I would and I don’t wanna...
Despite having done so much research into intermittent fasting and calorie restriction, I’m still super unclear on some of the mechanisms of the two: i If the role of intermittent fasting in fat loss is to lower insulin so that the...
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If it's the lack of water thats so beneficial, why not eat as normal without drinking?