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...
Books can help a lot of you with the tips and tricks they contain. Here is my selection, hope it's helpful: * ***The Scientific Approach to Intermittent Fasting.*** Dr. Michael VanDerschelden. September 9, 2016 Dr. Michael VanDerschelden is a Doctor...
I’ve been participating on this Reddit for about a month because I really like this community. I am constantly inspired by people’s success stories of using various forms of intermittent fasting to attain and sustain weight loss. However, I’m wondering...
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....
​ * Have a specific intermittent fasting goal before starting. * Weekly or monthly track your progress toward your goals. * Start small with an intermittent fasting protocol you can keep and increase your fasting window gradually. * The health benefits of intermittent...
I feel like intermittent fasting trained me to eat until my tummy feels extremely full. It became like a task to achieve that full feeling so my body can tell me to stop eating. This makes me overeat. Feel like...
On December 7, 2021 I had my annual physical. Due to the raging pandemic, I had actually skipped going in for my annual physical (and eye appointment, and dentist appointment…) in 2020. So, it was almost two years to the...
\- Regarding to the latest study in the Journal of Translational Medicine (linked below) - 1. What is PCOS Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. It is associated with an increased prevalence...
I recently came across a YT channel by Dr. Eric ~~Burg~~ Berg that got me started with a game plan related to intermittent fasting and a diet change. However, I have read that he is a Scientology donor and generally...
Not to gripe, but I just feel that this is misleading to newcomers engaging in the typical 12:12, 16:8, 20:4, and OMAD lifestyles, and generally out of place for this subreddit when r/fasting suits this better. If I'm wrong let...
I was wondering if intermittent dry fast has more beneficial effects in a range of a 16h-20h fast. I have done 48h dry fasts and really feel the difference but I don’t know if there is any short term. Is...
Hello! ​ I've been intermittent fasting for about 7 months now. At first I started with 12 hours and slowly transitioned to 16 hours which I do at the moment (10 PM to 2 PM). ​ I've always had trouble with sleep, but lately I've...
Hello everybody. These days I have tried an experiment of extreme dry intermittent fasting. I practiced an intermittent DF 20:4 by inserting cardio training (500 kcal of elliptical in 20/25 minutes) and a sauna (20 minutes) per day during the fasting period....
So IF is working for me, but when I explain to others I am following Intermittent Fasting, they seem to get hung up on the word "fasting". Fasting to some has a religious context and to others it has a...
I am very curious how different people balance and incorporate the magnitude of information provided by research into their daily lives. I make most of my nutritional and health decisions from evidence and have no problem spending the time reading...
Hi everyone, I'm new to intermittent fasting as a regular lifestyle, but I have successfully done some fasts previously. I've been getting back into my exercise routine and combining this with intermittent fasting, but I've noticed my period is taking longer to...
Hi all Just discovered this recent study which is getting me worried about my gym progress: A small study of 36 people found that a normal diet led to more weight loss and no loss of muscle mass, however intermittent fasting led...
I'm in my early 40's. My Blood Glucose was always around 80's and 90's. I then had a test done and it was 100. The only thing that changed was I was doing a lot of intermittent fasting and trying to...
I'm used to fasting every Ramadan, so I'm thinking that I might do okay with intermittent fasting. Can anyone suggest me a good source/YouTube channel where they break down the DOs & DON'Ts for intermittent fasting? And what is your...
Sorry for the title, I really don't know how to explain it propertly so here's an example - if I burn 2000 kcal / day, if i were to eat ALL 2000kcal on my breakfast, and not eat anything...
I’m sorry if this offends anyone here, I am genuinely not trying to and absolutely give all the respect to those who have lost weight and gained confidence doing intermittent fasting. My question is, how is IF not related to...
I’m mostly asking this out of curiosity because I’ve never quite understood how this all works. I’d imagine that most people use intermittent fasting in conjunction with a calorie deficit, or use intermittent fasting as a means of achieving that...
From what I've read, the main benefits that can be associated with intermittent fasting are due to increasing insulin sensitivity - if you're not eating carbohydrates within the period that you're fasting, then the body doesn't need to release insulin....
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...
Hi all, I recently hit my goal weight and started running a 5k about 3 times a week to work through this stomach flab. I'm still doing Keto everyday as it's become a lifestyle for me at this point. I was...
Hi there, new to the fasting game and have been doing 16:8 for a couple weeks now. I’m wondering if I should expect to see results if I’m only fasting around five days a week. I’ve basically been fasting whenever...
How doable is intermittent dry fasting weeks, months. Eating window 20-22 hours. I feel that doing intermittent dry fast is much easier then water one. Its actually funny how easy, and the benefits are much stronger. So i want to...
My current eating window is 12pm - 8pm and I only have lunch and dinner. I'm being about 90% consistent with this window. My goal with intermittent fasting is to lose weight. I am not exercising or being consistent with it....
I'm currently beginning an intermittent fasting diet, however I've been told by some people that this will slow down your metabolism, causing you to lose less weight. Firstly, is this true, and if so, is it permanent. Secondly, would...
Hi! I’m 20F and wanna start intermittent fasting. I have already done it 16:8 and stop for a while Do you recommend 00:00 to 17:00 (intermittent fasting) so I would be able to eat at night Or 10:00 (morning) to...
Hello, I've been doing 16:8 intermittent fasting since the start of December last year and so far it really helps me to lose weight more, though recently one of relatives suggest me that fasting diet is not suitable for me...
Context: I have bipolar type 1 and have been prescribed zyprexa which has caused me to gain a lot of weight over the years, so my psychiatrist prescribed abilify as an appetite suppressant. This has caused my weight to stay...
I started intermittent fasting last month and about a week into it my sleep has been so so bad, like proper insomnia, I always felt like i never had the strongest of sleep but at the moment it's the worst...
Hello, I hope you are doing well and having a great day. I would like to ask about your experiences with intermittent fasting, I am a person in optimal health conditions, fortunately I do not suffer from any type of disease...
I learned about the 16:8 version of intermittent fasting in November. I was already nearly there unintentionally by not eating breakfast for years. It wasn't hard for me to stop eating earlier at night and wait an extra hour in...
Hey guys! I started my 16:8 intermittent fasting 3 days ago because I gained quite a lot of weight over the past 4 years, even though I am actually quite active. I am 1.78M tall and weighed 82.5 KG when I...
Currently, I complete between 1-3 24 hour fast weekly ( the amount depends on if I am I attempting to lose for the week or maintain. ) I contribute this method of intermittent fasting to helping me lose almost 100...
# Have you heard of intermittent fasting? Basically, it's a **lifestyle** where you **eat** for a period of time, then **stop eating**, and then **start eating** again. This way of eating has many health benefits, such as helping with weight loss,...
I’m trying to lose some weight through intermittent fasting. I’ve seen some initial results but I still find myself overeating and hitting road blocks from time to time. I think the issue is I just have a really busy and...
I am starting intermittent fasting today to improve my health as well as to lose some weight. I am going to implement a 18:6 schedule. I was wondering, is there anything inherent to intermittent fasting that leads to more/faster weight...
I am creating a diet plan for a client and I really think intermittent fasting will help lose some of the weight they are carrying...how long should I have him intermittent fast for?
Hi I’m new to intermittent fasting and just wanted to ask a few questions. Just some background information: I’m a 26F, 5’0 (approx 153cm) and 97lbs (44kg) I’m trying to lose fat around my body in general and I’m planning to...
Stats: 33 yo F, 5’5” and 165 lbs. Hello! Here’s a little history: I did intermittent fasting for a solid 2 years, 16:8. I was very strict about it and never missed a day. The first 6 months were great...
I’ve been on keto for 4 months now and I’m feeling great and just love how much energy I have on this diet. Since a week or two I’ve added intermittent fasting, 16/8, to see what it would do to...
I'm writing this because I'm so discouraged and I have no one else to tell. More than 10 years ago, I weighed 320 lbs. I discovered intermittent fasting; I skipped eating 2 days a week and limited my calories to about...
I have heard of intermittent fasting before. I never really thought about doing it until now. After reviewing this Reddit and looking into the science behind intermittent fasting, I feel very motivated to do it. A little about me, for...
Hi Guys, first sorry for my English , might not be perfect, im from Quebec , Canada. I'm 35 yrs old , 5foot10 , 179LBS , 22% body fat (my scale tells me this) I used to fast 1-2 year ago but...
By 'intermittent dry fasting' I mean 16-23 hours dry then eating and drinking some water > repeating.. or can you do 16-23 hours dry > drink some water > repeat? What makes going from dry to wet so 'bad'?...
So I am very new to intermittent fasting, and I wanted to start my weight loss journey accompanying it with fasting. Now, I am a student so I usually am from around 10:00 to 15:00, and after that I go...
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...
Hi. Been doing intermittent and extended water fasts for a while. Only done a few dry fasts, a couple 24 and 48 hour ones. I was curious as to your thoughts of doing intermittent dry fasts within an extended water...
**What makes food addictive?** Whenever we eat or drink something pleasant to taste, our body releases dopamine. Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter, it is released by our neurons and plays a major role in the motivational component of reward-motivated behaviour....
Started intermittent fasting (8 hours eating, 16 hours not) 5 days ago and noticed my average heart rate during my zone 2 sessions on the treadmill has slightly suffered. My heart rate is 5bpm higher consistently than where it...
Hey everyone I wanted to ask if anyone has any advice/tips and tricks to intermittent fast while living with a partner who eats all the time. My partner is able to get away eating whatever they want including snacking at...
I started intermittent fasting a week or so back. I used to do this years ago but gave up even though I had amazing results. So I came back to do it again and wanted to hit the ground running....
This is the first day of my intermittent fasting journey and I've been on it for 14 hours. Now I really want to eat, especially high-calorie food. What should I do? Any reco?
I’m just not eating before noon, ever. I have my first meal at 12 and stop eating after dessert around 9pm. Is it accurate to say that I am “intermittent fasting”? Or am I just skipping breakfast? I just don’t...
People may initially notice minor sleep disturbances when starting intermittent fasting. This usually subsides within a week as the body adjusts to the new schedule. After this period, most people report improved sleep quality when fasting, especially when they synchronize...
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My hope for this post is to see what else others changed when they started IF. My question is: what do I add next to my lifestyle changes to keep moving in the right direction. So far, I’m 2...
I want to start intermittent fasting, 16:8 as I read is the easiest one to start with. It's my first time fasting and I have some questions about how many calories should I eat and how many meals. I usually require 2800...
I stepped on the scale this morning and bummed that its now 2.5 lbs more than yesterday. The rational part of me knows that not all of it can be fat-gain, and likely a good portion is water weight. The...
I remember years ago it was recommended to eat breakfast every day to get your metabolism going. Now there is a trend towards intermittent fasting, for example eating only between 12 and 8. Since this would skip at...
So I’m 14 5’10 and I’m obese for my age I’ve been obese for a long time or overweight since I was in 2nd grade I’ve been told by a doctor to lose weight since and I’ve never really asked...
Here's what Luigo Cornaro, a Renaissance man who lived to the age of 98 by eating a frugal diet (caloric restriction) had to say about what is known as 'Intermittent fasting' today: In his *Discourses on the Sober Life* published in...
I’ve seen posts of people saying they’re doing day long fasts during the week then going back to intermittent fasting. Does the back and forth not throw the body off unlike keeping the same eating schedule?
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...
Quite confused about IF and weight loss Morning! I'm trying to understand if IF is a good approach to weight loss, I've tried reading material on the web but I'm finding difficult to find a definitive answer regarding both the effectiveness and...
I have been doing Ketosis \(carb cycling every 1\-3 weeks..\)and intermittent fasting \(16/8 and for the past few days 22\-24 hour fast\) for the past 7 months, and will be trying a 3 day water fast over the 3 days....
I’m somewhat new to intermittent fasting, but started trying it out late this last summer after a new medication caused me to gain somewhere around 10-15 lbs. I will admit my fasting since I started has not been 100% consistent....
So a noob question for intermittent fasting: I’m on a 16:8 window but I also body build. I’ve heard that it’s best to consume protein and or carbs immediately after a workout? To optimize muscle growth. Now my workout time varies...
I know it's a very basic question and I apologize if it has been asked before. I used the search option and read through a few interesting threads, but none of them answered exactly what I would like to know....
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...
I've heard that it isn't sustainable fasting everyday and that actually fasting 3-4 days a week is better? Doing 18 hour intermittent fasts.
I do 16/8 Intermittent fasting. I find myself drained of energy if im not eating for prolonged periods of time during periods. Should I reduce the fasting hours or simply not fast during the first two three days?
Hello! I just wondered if anyone here was an IDF kind of faster vs. the extended dry fasts? If so, how often do you intermittently dry fast, for how long, and have you noticed any benefits to it? I tried...
Hope I don't get flamed too badly for this but something to consider: The reason why intermittent fasting works is because it was part of human evolution for thousands of years. Think about how our ancestors lived. They would expend...
Hello! I finally decided to limit my calorie intake by restricting my eating window. I also researched the benefits of fasting and I would love to see those to my health and weight. The thing is, our work as nurses demand...
I am planning to go on a raw vegetables and juice intermittent fast for 6 days and then refers on the seventh I am wondering if after that can I repeat the same 6 day juice and veg fast or...
Is anything here doing intermittent fasting and bodybuilding at the same time? I just feel these are two conflicting things. I have been doing these two for 3 months. There was some progress at the beginning (I gained 3kg) but...
Hey guys, I’ve just recently started on intermittent fasting and I’m not sure whether I’m on the right track. I’m starting small, going to the gym three times a week and working with a trainer once a week. I’m upping the...
I, female, tried intermittent fasting before and things were fine and my body responded well to it, but now I'm back to try it again but I have health problems such as calcium deficiency, low hemoglobin, and also I suffer...
Hello all! I (25f) did intermittent fasting for about 2 years and lost roughly 55 lbs and was able to keep it off. At some point during this time I found myself thinking negative diet culture thoughts and figured it...
i want to start intermittent fasting but because of school,i can break my fast only at like 15:00.(my day starts at 6:50) and my last meal is at 18-18:30 Does that mean that i can fast for the remaining hours(18:30 until...
I am new to intermittent fasting, doing 16:8. Are you supposed to follow any type of diet when doing this like low calorie, high protein, etc… or can you eat what you normally eat within reason?
So here’s the thing I find I can be successful in losing weight over time doing intermittent fasting it is far less invasive far more enjoyable and I don’t have to go without food which quite honestly unless you are...
Hi, I'm planning on doing a 20:4 intermittent fast in combination with a low carb diet. I'm aware of the kinds of foods that are good for low carb diets like fish, nuts, veggies, fruits, etc. My main issue is, I'm not...
How do you guys feel about diet soda and intermittent fasting? I just started 16:8 and sometimes I’ll grab a diet soda. Should I drop it or is it okay starting out? I still make sure I drink water throughout...
TL;DR: 18 y/o male, CW 225 lbs GW 175 lbs, sedentary but wanting to do light workout, 16:8+Keto, mid-low money, looking for advice. Hello all! This is my first day starting intermittent fasting. I am an 18 y/o male, 5' 8",...
Hello all, I have been practising IF for just under a year now, and I've found the efffects to be immeasurable. Before, I was constantly bloated and really struggled to lose weight. Now, I feel great, mentally and physically - I'm...
Hello all, just as the title says im curious if what i am doing is wrong I try to fast 16 hours a day with an eating period of 8 hours. I saw in the description of the sub that intermittent...
Hello everyone! I’m doing keto and intermittent fasting. I have around 1700 calories every day (Male, almost 30). I feel very weak when I work out in the morning. I have electrolytes, water, and caffeine before working out. I feel like...
What is your most significant struggle with sustaining the discipline of practicing intermittent fasting daily?
someone doing 18:6 intermittent fasting? Talk me about your schedule please...
Hi all, I've done intermittent fasting 16:8 with some success in the past, but stopped partly because it was difficult to maintain on night shift. Does anyone have advice that might help? The night shift is 12hrs, 7pm-7:30am. I do...
So, one of my coworkers is a know it all type. Roughly a month ago, I was talking to someone who mentioned my weighloss and I let them know a little about how I've been doing it (IF/CICO/Walking) and...
I am 25F, height: 5'5, GW:135 lb, CW:187lb. I have 1 year of failed attempts of intermittent fasting but this time I really want to make it work. Can anyone please suggest me what to eat in a day as...
can you gain or lose weight when you in intermittent fasting and positive energy balance if you lose weight how
I did intermittent fasting with pretty good results when I was working at an office job, 16:8 basically losing breakfast and waiting til 12 to 8. However, my new job has me occasionally going out to do physical labor in...