So I have been attempting all week to break the 24 hr mark and get the ball rolling on an extended fast. My only hang up is in the middle of the night, I have a habit of shooting straight...
Hey guys! Like most people, I find late hours to be the most delicious. But is it just a habit? Is it possible to get rid of it? That is, would my organism adapt and stop craving food?
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I did IF in the late summer, with weight loss as the primary goal. It worked - I lost 11 lbs. in six weeks. The biggest challenge was trying to stop using artificial sweeteners and I caved after...
I recently lost weight through intermittent fasting and skipping, now I want to build muscle. I was wondering how to integrate intermittent fasting, weight training and running, in order to achieve increased muscle and also able to run the distance I...
For 11 weeks, I fasted 16 hours or more every day. No breakfast, no late night snack and extended fasts semi- weekly. I tracked all my food, increased my H2O intake and lowered my carb...
I’m 39M 170cm/5’7 and have been slowly approaching 80kg/176lbs. Tomorrow will be day 3 for me, so far so good. My routine is as follows: Morning- one cup black coffee, two teaspoons of psyllium husk with water and a NAC...
Given the rising cost of living, I've decided to save money by ~~not eating for 3 days of the week~~ taking my health into my own hands and avoid potential future medical bills. I've heard lots of great things about...
Been doing a very very very lax 16:8/18:6 for almost a year now (which worked for me to build the habit so I didn't get burnt out). This month, I finally decided to try adding a 6-day/week sugar restriction (my...
It’s often not a lack of education that stands in between me and good health
I’m still in the very beginning of my journey but I’ve noticed that this lifestyle seems to make it easier to resist going back to bad habits. It would be fun and inspiring to hear which habits you’ve managed to...
I'm 23Male, i hate how my life is leading. I'm 118kgs and 6.5 height and I look like 30, I used to lift heavy weights two years back but now I left the workout and everything and my chest had...
Everytime I prepare for a fast (like today) I just give into eating and psychologically tell myself that I need to eat, and just east - I have a food addiction and I want to FAST for all the benefits...
Dear fellow Fatties, I have been following Cole and this Subreddit for a long time and had some prior successful fasts, where I lost a lot of weight and then gained it back due to insanely stupid eating habits and staying...
Been doing18:6 for about 3 weeks. Going well, sleep is slowly improving, feeling less bloated, some weight loss. It’s been pretty easy overall as I learn and adjust and dial it in. Well, today, 6 pm, 6 full...
Hey there! Trying to get going with intermittent fasting, but I have problems with waking up in the middle of the night, and feeling completely out of control when it comes to eating. Could just be habit from when I was...
I'm on day 3 of 5. It is fascinating to watch where my hunger is coming from. I mean; physiologically speaking you don't get any hungrier, and I will say that 99% of your triggers are based on your habits,...
Hey folks. Great community - I appreciate the focus on positive change in here. I have formalized a 16:8 schedule and am moving forward with a goal of losing 40 lbs (280 --> 240 lbs @ 6' 5" (obviously American... target...
**Hey Everyone!** So, I've been debating wether to post my story here or not, but I feel reading someone else's experience when it comes to any situation helps others put into perspective the "rights and wrongs" of certain things, fasting/dieting...
**Hey Everyone!** So, I've been debating wether to post my story here or not, but I feel reading someone else's experience when it comes to any situation helps others put into perspective the "rights and wrongs" of certain things, fasting/dieting...
I just love making my life easier. /s
It's been over 2 years since I first discovered IF. I've been a huge fan ever since and even lost 10kg with 18:6 (last meal at 6pm) and a bit of OMAD too. I went from 97kg to 87kg in...
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**Hey Everyone!** So, I've been debating wether to post my story here or not, but I feel reading someone else's experience when it comes to any situation helps others put into perspective the "rights and wrongs" of certain things, fasting/dieting...
hey all. does anybody else have the uncontrollable urge to binge after a fast??? it's hindering my weight loss and idk what to do 😭 even just 24 hours i can't stop thinking about food, and then i eventually eat...
Title. (I'm not exercising much, I'll admit)
I was thinking about the past when I was fasting every single day. Pushing myself through so much discipline in so many other ways for no real reason. Now I’ve found a better middleground. But I clearly...
Today around the midway of my 2nd day of a 2 day fast, I gave into temptation - The last tiny piece of the banana pudding that was left. I feel sad, and disappointed in myself. My longest fast lasted about...
Howdy! I just completed my first 24hr fast. I was told by a friend to use an app to help track fasting times and results. She recommended Fastic, which seems to be great for the fast she was doing (16:4), but...
Hey everyone! I’m very fresh to the community and I wanted to take this opportunity to ask a question after I started IF for the second time now. Little bit of context: I (21F) am not a beginner, I started IF for...
I was already performing Intermittent Fasting without knowing about it. I didn't eat anything between 8pm to 10 am. Thought I missed sometimes. I lost 10-12 pounds over a period of time without being aware of it. I was thinking about...
I say this because I am one of them. I’ve used traditional Omad to get to my goal in the past, rebounded, found extended fasting, rebounded even harder. I’m now on my fourth attempt at getting to and maintaining my...
I’m trying to find the best way to lose 25 pounds in the next 6 months. I’m 21F, 5’3” and 150 lbs currently. I have some health issues that make it hard to exercise, but I’ve been going to the...
Hi all, I just started 16:8 IF with a weight loss goal. My cousin had transformational results, so I figured I would give it a go. I have been very skeptical of this because of how quickly people report losing...
In my mind, When I mess up and cheat I feel I lost all progress made and I’m going to instantly gain all the little bit of weight i’ve lost back? I was fasting for about 2ish weeks and I...
I see these posts all the time in this sub, and I've been victim to it myself: "I stopped IF and gained back some/all of the weight" For many of us, IF is easier than changing food habits we've had for a...
I'm a real sweet tooth. I love love love chocolate and pastries with my morning and afternoon tea/coffee and just some sour candy each night while watching movies, but I've realized I cannot keep living like this since I'm...
F, 17, 5'4 194~195 During this year around May I started water fasting regularly and lost almost 20 pounds. But I stopped around the middle of July, I've gained about 5 pounds of it back. I now work so I ate,...
Hello everyone! I'm a 17 year old male. About half a year ago I got started on antidepressants, these meds make me hungry all the time. Because of this, I gained 12 kg in half a year. Now I'm trying...
Hiya! I’m new to IF (although it’s very similar to how I ate when I was younger). I started with 18:6 and am doing fine with that time frame, but I usually end up fasting for 20 hours or so because...
Hi folks, just posting to kinda kickstart myself back on a snake diet regimen. A while back I was able to do some 48s and 72s, but quickly kinda slide back into old habits. My relationship with food is...
I used to unintentionally intermittent fast. From high school all the way though college and even into the first couple years of my adult life, I rarely had breakfast. I just was never hungry in the morning, so I decided...
Hello! I just started IF at a 16:8 ratio after gaining around 20 lbs over the holidays. Previously I was maintaining pretty well for a few years but between the holidays and getting Covid in the middle of i I...
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...
I try to fast but the thing is I break my fast before it even got started. I try to start fast at 9pm-10pm but during midnight (1am-2am) I get intense urges to eat. And the sad part is after so much...
Hello Everyone ! This is the first time I am posting on this subreddit, and I wanted to ask a few questions regarding IF I am 90kg in weight, and am 174cm tall. My target weight is 72kg so that I can...
Hi all! As the title says, I'm looking to get back into the IF club. I've successfully lost ~20lbs with 16:8 before (early 2019), but I haven't been able to recreate those results because of life getting in the way...
A few weeks ago I only managed a 1 and a half day fast because during dinner time the cravings were so strong I gave in and I just started a fast again. I developed a bad habit of eating a...
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If I where to cook my own ground beef, and add it to a tortilla I bought at the store, and sprinkled on some cheese. How would it be any healthier than a taco at taco bell for example. Or...
I already posted here the other day asking for advice on how to start IF. I'm trying a 16:8 regime with just lunch, a snack and possible dinner, but after starting I already broke my fast twice and had only...
I have always been overweight for my height. I have always felt so bad about myself. The only thing that gives me happiness and results is waterfasting. Everytime i do it it’s like im becoming a whole new person. But...
I went from 255 to 140 with keto and IF (usually OMAD with occasional 48h and 72h fasts in between). I'm now maintaining with low-carb and 16:8 IF. That means I skip breakfast and I don't ever snack even in...
* **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...
just curious how you'd describe your diet quickly if asked. (bonus if you mention what you'd consider "ideal" and whether you'd like to change or improve your eating habits.)
Seems like nearly everyone in my life is against me intermittent fasting. My coworker and I were discussing how we were dieting to lose weight after new year. He told me his plan how he is eating small meals often....
I have IBS (primarily runs), and have been on medication (Linzess) for it, but I’ve gone a few days in between #2 bathroom breaks consistently. For my OMAD (4 weeks), I’ve been eating healthy and balanced. On previous diets...
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...
After waterfasting , did you lose your eating habits, also what was your weightloss? I'm gonna start waterfasting tomorrow for 10days, first time, main focus is losing weight and the bloat and starting a whole new eating habit afterwards.
Topic. Having a hard time emotionally, all kinds of food thoughts shooting trough my head all day long. I am en emo eater, my weight has jojed up and down between 80kg and 108kg the...
Would like your opinion on what would be the most effective diet practices and habits to implement in someone's life? Something like eating more veggies, some low-hanging fruits that most people have about their diet that would make a huge difference...
I’m on a 16:8 plan which I started 4 days ago. Everything has been going quite well. So today, I was dishing out yoghurt [medium fat strawberry- Parmalat] into a small dish for lunch and out of habit, I accidentally...
Hi everyone! I’ve used IF to get to my target weight before. So I know I /can/ do it, but I cannot get myself motivated this time round. With lockdown and taking 2 different drugs that have a side effect...
My (F/31) boyfriend (m/42) is fit AF. He does a sit up and magically has abs. He can eat and drink whatever he wants, and he does. He’s always snacking on chips, chocolate, candy, wine, pizza… the man’s metabolism is...
Backstory: 34 male who has spent most of my life being active, and would be described as athletic. Covid destroyed my work life balance, and it started to level out this past year. In July and August I got back...
I've done IF for a few months and seen some results But I'm thinking maybe going back to normal habits and eating a few meals, I'm just left feeling weak all day.... If I went back to normal eating habits but...
I feel totally out of control and it's humiliating. I can be disciplined and healthy and then I have an apparent emotional or mental break and I binge. I can eat until I feel literally stuffed. My gluttonous voice is...
Hello all, long time Snaker, started following Cole back in january of 2018, have been experienced with all kinds of fasts, dry, OMAD, rolling 48's, rolling 72's etc etc. I'm probably watched almost every single one of Cole's videos...
Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I’m 22, I went and got blood work done on Friday (I forgot to fast though) and my cholesterol was 228 mg/dL and Triglycerides was 663 mg/dL. In...
I've been doing 18-6 for over 2 weeks now and I haven't lost much weight. What am I doing wrong. M40 Started 212lb 210 today
Hi, There are so many apps and it's hard to know which to pick. Since you're all more experienced than I am, I'd love to hear your opinions on the IF apps out there. Thank you!
I used to be an absolute sugarholic. It was essentially a daily struggle *not* to buy something sweet on the way home because my brain wanted it so badly, and all the time. It was never enough. A few days ago...
I’ve been doing IF for 2 years and it was fantastic. But in the last 3 months I’ve gained about 15lbs back. Nothing has changed in my routine. 16:8 with about 1800cal a day. I think my body has adapted...
Hey guys and gals! I have a couple questions for the community in regards to energy drinks and pre workout(I’ve been doing IF for a week now, so I’m new) I’m going to start working out, and it will be...
This is a path I've travelled before and I've fallen off the wagon many times! I've realised that in the past, I always went hard immediately, with fasting, low carb and exercise and then burnt out within a month. I've decided...
* **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 what you would call a 'grazer', it's my worst habit and then I have usually one solid meal a day. I wanted some input on whether it would be better to start with a 16:8 plan and slowly...
TLDR: issues restarting fasting after a year break. Dudes (of all genders). Help. I HAVE got to get back into fasting. It is the only way in my life that I’ve ever been able to lose and maintain my weight....
Been keto and fasted for six weeks now. Lost 20 pounds. Yesterday was an abomination. Have no idea why but all of a sudden the urges and old habits from 6 weeks ago emerged. I ate...
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I'm not sure I'm ready to post progress shots or anything yet, just wanted to put my thoughts out there. At the beginning of December last year I weighed in at (at least) 402 pounds, which is where my scales...
Here's how it works for me: 1. I ate a lot of calories at night, watching TV and stuff. Not because I was hungry - but just, IDK, out of habit, or boredom, or because it's what you do...
I was doing great. The first time I started IF I committed quickly and fell into the habit of it so easily. I lost 40 pounds and felt great, I forgot why but I "fell off the wagon" and have...
This is something I've experienced when I fast but haven't seen discussed (if anyone else even has this problem). I quit smoking 7 years ago and was a regular pack-a-day smoker. I rarely get urges to smoke these days, but when...
Being in the South, I used to tell people I'm fasting, but that invariably just ends with them patronizing me with "fasting is bad for you", or teasing me with the food they are eating for lunch. My full...
As the title says. I'm not crazy about fizzy drinks. But cakes, chocolate, cookies, ice-cream and fruit yoghurt are a really issue for me.
IF newbie here. I’m currently on day 2, slowly testing the waters to see if this lifestyle is for me. I’m curious—as a long time follower of CICO—will IF still benefit me assuming I know my TDEE and am eating...
Hey all! I've been doing IF on and off for years now - built up to a comfortable 14:10 naturally (i.e. I can't eat breakfast anymore) and oscillating between 16:8 and 20:4 when tracking/committing to IF. I lost about 12 kg...
Hello everyone! I have been struggling with this so I thought this is the best place to talk about it. I’m 24 and have been IF for nearly 2-3 years, started at 16 hours and slowly went up, and last year...
Hello everyone, I've attempted fasting for some time now but always fail because the craving get too strong. What do you guys do to sooth the feeling of starvation? Thanks.
So I knew this day would come. After three weeks of totally clean OMAD eating in which I counted my proteins, cut out all processed sugars, embraced good fats, and drank nothing but water/black coffee, a day came where I...
Essentially. I fasted down 15lbs in about a month. (out of the 50 ish my doc told me I need to lose) But due to work I've started stress eating and gained back 10 lbs. Aside from exercise (I am but still eating...
I thought this could be an interesting exercise/discussion for all of us. I’m very curious to hear what you all have to say. I’m wondering, for those of you who feel you have lacked self-discipline in the past and/or issues with...
I've struggled with my weight for nearly a decade. Growing up, I was thin and active. I could eat anything and never worried about gaining weight. I really never thought I would be fat. I've gained over a hundred pounds...
I've tried IF for 16 hours from 6.30pm to 10.30am the following day. In the best case scenario, I sleep with my daughter by 8.30pm, wake up the next day, have a black coffee at 7.30 am and break the fast...
I’m on vacation with my family and each morning I wake up, stretch and have black coffee. They make toast and eggs and bacon. I keep thinking, “why would they eat this early?!” Don’t get me wrong I love eggs...
I am male 175cm 5'9" tall weighing 88Kg 194lbs. Last year, I was 93Kg and went down to 89Kg within a couple of months. Since I posted some photos here, I fell off the wagon and stuck at 88Kg. I am having...
I seem to be really tensing my jaw. I decided to do IF because I need to lose about 20lb because I’ve gotten into the worst habit of snacking on around 600calories of snacks (chocolate) every single day since Covid...
I've been doing great with IF over the last few weeks, especially now that I dropped the coffee/cream habit. I've just noticed that I have been cycling through a LOT of emotions that I'm simply not used to. Like, very...
Hello I’m doing the 16-8 fast. Every time im going through the week I give in and eat food during my fast periods. What are some methods you use in order to get through the rough periods. I just need...