Hi everyone! F, 23 16:8 I am trying to space out my snacks/meals to allow myself to achieve a caloric deficit more efficiently, as I struggle with over eating. I usually break my fast at noon and eat until 8 pm....
I was loving my fruit salads in the late mornings, was on top of the world, then i was getting a weird lump sensation in my throat and took forever to find out it was acid reflux. Anyway, when i knew...
Hi! I'm new to intermittent fasting and I've been drinking Celestial Seasonings True Blueberry during my fasting hours to curb my cravings. However, I just read somewhere that fruit teas like these still contain ingredients that raises your insulin level...
Hi guys, this question might sound silly but you never know these days so I'm just double-checking. I'm doing a 16:8 and I like to drink tea in the morning but I'm not sure if this fruit tea that seems...
Tried many things to cure it, didnt help. Lots of nasty symptoms like pots, exercise intolerance, shortness od breath, gut issues etc due to long covid Can Dry Fasting cure it?
Hi guys, been doing IF (16:8) for about 3 weeks, shed off some weight but still have lots more to go. The issue is I really love eating ice cream and at the bare minimum need it about once every...
And any good ways to deal if anyone knows?
I plan on taking a one-day break after the 10 days dry fast is over. I plan on drinking water (duh), orange juice and eating fruits. I will then start another 10-day dry fast. Starting weight: 215 LBS Current weight: 196.8...
I was hoping to receive some advice on how to get started on rolling fasts, more specifically, the 72-hour one. My primary goal is to lose weight and minimize loose skin, but I don't have any experience with fasting aside...
Hey guys, I struggle a lot with fasting, as even though I enjoy a refreshing cold glass of water, my taste buds start craving flavour, even just during a 16:8 fast. Will green teas like this break a fast? I read...
Some days I just don't feel hungry so I should just fast on that day. I'm trying to lose weight anyway so I do this one day per week. Even if I feel full it does make me feel a...
Im suffering from digestive issues and constipation. Even if i take a laxative, is it a chance that poop will dry up in my intestines. Or is that just impossible on a 5. Day dry fast. I refuse to be...
Some background: I've been doing some combination of IF and OMAD for probably around a year now. Extended fasting (24h+) is relatively new to me; I probably started incorporating them around 5 or so months ago. I don't remember what...
Hello all! I have been reading through all your success stories and so first of all congrats! SECOND... I just need some overall advice on tackling this thing! SO my fiancé and I aren't in horrible shape, I would say...
Okay, I'm super overweight. I'm 4'11 and weigh almost 270lbs (122kg). So I know I have all this energy stored in my body, and intermittent fasting will cause my body to start utilizing that fat for energy. That's why my...
Fruits are almost completely absent in everything I read or watch about breaking fasting. They aren’t mentioned even in the DON’Ts Are there any fruits that are good for breaking a 72h fasting? Papaya? Melons? Banana?
It was the first time in my life I did a fast and it was for weight loss, it was really hard to resist, I didnt drink and eat nothing but today it was so hard, I was feeling so...
I’ve been told all my life that sugar in fruit is “healthy” but sugar in soda isn’t? Is there any real difference or are they basically the same thing?
Sorry this is so long. I did 20:4 for 11 days, eating very little during my eating window. I only slipped a little on 2 days, and was otherwise doing well. I could see some changes, so I decided to start...
It's the fruits refeed VS fats/probiotics refeed. I'd like to hear everyone's experiences for which is best. In past extended fasts (2 7 days, one 8 day) I refed with fruits, I'd usually break my fast with water then cucumber+apple...
Started refeed with fruit juice and a protein ball. Its been two hours and it wont go away. Its really intense and i cant lie down. Anyone experienced this? Do i need to eat something in particular?
Will fruit impact my weight loss while doing IF?
I’m about to break a 7 day fast. I was wondering what advice people have to do this safely. I would like to roll this into a carnivore/keto diet so I don’t really want to do the whole watermelon and...
I know that the topic of tea has been brought uo probably 3000 times now. But I was wondering if teas woth "essence of" fruit would break a fast? Usually I just drink plain green tea or matcha so it's...
I typically fast for 16-24hrs but will also do 3 day fasts occasionally. I have a very physically demanding job and I also strength train and long distance run. One thing i've noticed recently is that I have lost my...
47 male doing 16:8. I typically eat/ break my fast between noon and 1pm. I usually have a bowl of shredded wheat because it's high in fiber and 0 sugar. I also have a banana and some berries....
Now this may be an unpopular opinion, or not, but either way; I hate working out whilst in a fast. I tend to do 18/6 and workout just before I eat ( typically around 4pm) I'm used to doing longer fast,...
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...
I just completed my first 48hrs of the snake juice and broke fast with a blood orange and some pineapple, while my food is cooking (chickapea curry & couscous). I’m a vegan and a farmer so I’ll be breaking my...
Hey people, so i read alot about fasting and it seems like for the full effect you need anything between 10 to 14 days. Today i eat about 1500 kalories, tommorow less than 1k and the day after 500. I want...
Hey everyone, how do I break my long term fast?
Hi everyone! I would like to start off by saying I’m not telling you how to do a water fast or the right way to attempt it, I’m sharing my experiences and would like to meet people with the same...
A lot of us need serious nutrition advice: We all know that we should raise our own food, make our own bread, etc. and that processed food is bad for us. But in the real world, if you're working and...
Hi fellow fasters. I’m doing a recomp and I fast on days that I do not lift. Yesterday was my first fast and I was starting to feel nauseous and extremely angry and irritable with no ability to focus on...
Would really appreciate your thoughts on these topics to learn more about them: 1) Doing lots of fruits for many days before the fast to get the body better hydrated. It feels more hydrating than water. What has your experience been...
Hi My Fellow Fasters, As the title says. My friends wife was diagnosed with cancer. Has anyone here battled cancer and cured it using extended dry fasts? My friend is hesitant and doesn't necessarily believe in dry fasting. It seems...
A friend is telling me that he Juice fasts and get's all the benefits of fasting while keeping his bowels moving. He says that is healthier because his bowels don't shut down. I think he is just full of cr@p...
Please name a handful of the foods that you believe to be the most healthy, and a handful of foods that are are the worst you can eat!! Thank you!
I broke a 43 hour fast with 1000 calories worth of granola, soy yogurt, fruit and oreos which I know was stupid. During my fast I didn’t take any electrolyte supplements or drink enough water. Now I have really bad...
I am on day 9 and in a little under 24 hours from now I will be on day 10 and therefore halfway through my liquid fast. As previously mentioned, I know liquid fasts can be controversial on here, but I...
To get used to water fasting would it be recommended to fast one day then not, to get used to it
Hi all. Today morning I woke up and forgot to not eat and broke my fast having eaten half a mandarine fruit. Now I'm courious how long would it take for my body to switch again to fasted state. Anyone knows?
Hi all! I've been looking at adding a greens drink to my diet. Does anyone have experience they would like to share? Is it worth it and did you see results (both in how you feel and changes in metabolic...
I’ve been doing rolling 48s on strict keto for the past week now. Between the 24 and 36hr mark I’ve been feeling an overwhelming urge to eat carbs and things with sugar. Are these just withdrawals from being addicted to...
[https://www.healthline.com/health-news/why-dry-fasting-can-be-unhealthy](https://www.healthline.com/health-news/why-dry-fasting-can-be-unhealthy) The article says: **"A diet fad known as “dry fasting” recommends people get their daily water intake from fruits and vegetables and not from the tap."** My question is: Does anyone in the dry fasting community really recommend this? I thought dry...
I just finished a 44.5 hour extended fast. At hour 31 (just before sleeping for the night) I hydrated myself with some electrolytes fearing dehydration because my pee was very yellow and less flow. Woke up completely normal. Had another bottle...
This last fast was the longest one I've done of 10.5 days plus 25 days of water fasting that followed. Going on short hikes wasn't as difficult for me throughout the fast this time, but of course that could be...
Hey everyone! So I take medication twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. Both require to have at least a bit of food, like a piece of fruit. Does it break fasting if I eat...
I don’t eat junk food so I’m not concerned about that. Just wanna lose the extra baby weight I have gained once I give birth and finish up breastfeeding (about 6kgs). Just curious what I should be eating when I’m...
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 a few older books that advise breaking fasts with juice which seems contrary to avoiding the dangers of refeeding syndrome. Does anyone know where the origins of breaking fasts with juice or fruit came from?
What if I started with 1 day dry fast to deplete glycogen in my liver quickly, then continue for 6 days water fasting? I think my body would go into forced ketosis after a day of dry fasting, and I'll...
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 after 2021 ended I decided to start losing weight since I've been struggling with it my entire life, So my new year's resolution is for me to start losing weight! And a lot of it! I wanna be...
Gutted this morning been doing 20/4 fast all week eat lots of fruit and healthy meals and no alcohol in my 4 hour window , weighed myself this morning for my average weekly loss and the I have only lost...
My last fast was 3 days, which was a great experience. So thought I'd try 5 days this time. This coming week there is not too much crazy going on, which makes it a bit easier to focus on a...
I’m 78 hours in and I have heartburn and I’m craving a cold glass of ice water. I feel weak and I’ve had a migraine for hours
* **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...
So I just did my 2 days weekend fast and I feel accomplished. I prepared a good amount of healthy food to break my fast. Vegetables and fruits. But I noticed that I got full before even finishing all...
I fasted for 3 days with a little water. I did workout and dry sauna. My body was good. I felt grounded and lost 4 lbs. I ate this evening to refresh with my meat and fat as I am...
I’m talking 7-8 days. How would one go about it? Step by step. How to get used to regular eating again, stay healthy and not get bloated? Fruit? Coconut water? Juicing, if so what fruit? Or what Thomas delauer says? Also,...
I wanted to post my progress for people who are skimming this forum trying to get an idea of what sort of results they can hope for from OMAD. My story is a little bit complicated. I started at a high...
Hi I just started fasting last week using an app to keep me on track, really found that during a work week I was doing the fast anyway but I was eating after 8pm also . I cut that out....
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...
I was struggling hard with late night cravings yesterday and most people I talked to were like “go drink water to fill your stomach.” I get that, but it doesn’t solve my problem where my belly is fine but my...
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...
20F , 168cm , 58kg I have been doing 18:6 , sometimes 19:5 for about 2 weeks now. I’ve noticed that when I get up in the morning, my eyes go black (low iron?) And it takes like 1 minute for...
Can I get some advice on my current routine? I dry fast pretty much all day outside of consuming a 150 calorie protein shake and fruit within a 30 minute window after my workout. I burn through it pretty fast...
Apologies in advance for the low quality post. Roughly 18 months ago I weighed 180lbs. I was Trying to lose 10lbs so I turned to Fasting/IF/Omad and high amounts of cardio and HIIT while being on a low carb/calorie diet...
Hello, I'm gearing up for my first fast (48-72 hours) and I have a question about that first meal after the fast. All the videos I've watched talk about how you should have a small meal at first and then...
I just ended an extended fast and I've been slowly sipping vegetable broth but I threw up about 2 hours ago and also with some bile . I was wondering if that was normal. Ive been drinking some luke warm...
I'm currently at 32hrs but I aim to do 4 days dry fast minimum. How would you break a 4 day dry fast? I've done multiple 1-3 day dry fasts before but I thought that maybe 4 days needs a...
I usually do 48 hours fasting and break my fast with dates. I can go longer but i am scared of how to break my fast cause it can be dangerous. Any recommendations on how to break it. I read...
After many YouTube videos I've come to this conclusion, I want to truly help myself and others who struggle with the issue of not knowing how to break the dry fast with soo many different videos out there promoting either...
Newbie here, been at it for two weeks. Anyway I was just feeding my son and couldn’t remember what fruit I cut up (pears or mangos) so I took a bite not thinking. Literally a tiny piece of mango about...
Hey, I’ve been doing OMAD (on and off as shifts allow) and 18:6 with some 16:8 splashed in for a couple of months now and I’m looking to detox myself in the new year with a 36 hour fast. I...
For those on the carnivore diet, how does dry fasting work for you? I’m thinking of changing my diet to a carnivore diet as I’ve heard/read many testimonials of positive changes that are happening in peoples live since switching to a...
So I’m soon coming up to the end of my 6 day water fast (thank God!). I’ve seen others eat just fruit and/or smoothies for the first day after. But I haven’t had any firm advice on how to gradually...
I haven't been all that healthy the last couple of years. I didn't know anything about health and thought I could just eat anything because I was thin. A couple of months ago I started eating whole foods only and...
Hello. As the tittle says, I binged a lot of junk food for a few days. I am feeling pretty down at this moment in life and quite sure fasting could help me to build self esteem when I finish...
What all tea’s can you drink while water fasting? Can I drink any tea as long as it does not have calories? Can I drink chamomile tea while water fasting?
+0 I broke my fasting with tomato soup and steamed veggies. +4 hours after green tea and lettuce salad +12 hours (right now) I have severe hiccup and I am vomiting every couple hours. What did I do to my body?
#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?*)...
Post here about fasts you're starting or to provide progress updates in order to minimize overall clutter in the subreddit. Can also ask questions or set up accountability.
I once came across some information that said “a true water fast” is a fast that doesn’t end till your hunger returns. And that starvation doesn’t start till your body switches from fat to muscle for energy and before that...
I(F30, 5’2”) am 189lbs, my goal is to get to 140lbs. I admit the idea of bulking up does not appeal to me, with that said my main goal is to drop the fat. My goal is also to eat...
I read that breaking a fast with eggs makes some people still feel sick. Have you broken a fast with eggs? Did you feel sick or not? Just wanting to get some real feedback!
I wanna try and do a 20/4 IF. so i would eat between 4 and 8. During the eating phase ill eat around 1800 calories. (according to this [https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-many-calories-per-day#weight-loss-tips](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-many-calories-per-day#weight-loss-tips)) should be around the best amount of calories intake I'd...
I do the random 3 to 5 day fast. But what i really want to do is eat every other day. If you have been doing something like this please share your experience.
Look I like water as much as the next person(okay maybe a little less), but sometimes you just need a little flavor or some carbonation to change things up but you gotta be careful about the type of sweeteners used...
Hi, im ending my 3 day dry fast in a few hours, Im planing to refeed with 1L of snake juice, 2 mangos and 1 pomelo and (maybe some bacon with eggs depends if i will be full or not)...
Just water ? Some fruits ?
Pretty much what the title says. I’m planning to do an extended water fast (with electrolytes/vitamins) and wondering if anyone else is planning to do the same? Would love to have someone to chat with during this. Additionally please feel...
Hello! I am a 23(M) my current weight is 220lb and my height is 5’11. I’ve recently have been desiring to lose some weight and I think the most effective way for me would be to fast! So I just...
With my current life schedule, I’m going to try and adapt to a 20:4 schedule. Any advice with what meal or food is best I to break my fast with?
I begun to break my 48 water fasts with a light meal of lean protein, fruit and whole wheat bread and found my digestion to go much more smoothly rather than breaking by eating a whole chicken. Now I wonder, after...
How do you stop obsessive food thoughts during dry fasting? I'm on day one just a few hours and i'm looking at food recipes on you tube.
Hi guys, I'm new to this, get the basics but would be humbled if you guys could answer a question or two. So I've done two days of fasting with water and a cup of tea(essential) only until 5pm then...