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...
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....
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...
​ * 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...
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...
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...
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...
\- 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'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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 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...
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! 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...
**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....
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
# 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,...
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’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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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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...
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?
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'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.
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...
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....
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...
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 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...
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’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...
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 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....
Hiii, so I just joined this sub.. I'm beginning or should I say resuming my weight loss journey tomorrow and I want to do the intermittent fast.. Those who have successfully lost some weight with IF, did you count...
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 feel great! Been fasting for about 16 hours a day or longer for the past two weeks. I’ve been losing a lot of weight and water weight. I weighed 495 about three and a half weeks ago and now...
I don't really have anyone to talk about this irl yet I've started calorie counting and fasting. Recently I got covid tested that's come up negative but I'm stuck at home for 7 days and waiting for retesting, because my...
Hello Everyone. Currently I IF with a window of 20:4. Typically I do a 10 day fast every six months because I've found some significant health benefits from doing a longer fast. I wanted to mix in some more...
I’ve been doing a lot of reading online about the 21 day water fast. Some people say to start with a 5-10 day fast. Some people say it’s difficult but it’s okay to jump straight to a 21 day water....
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...
Hi everybody I got my lab results yesterday and my cholesterol is 248 and triglycerides are 500. I'm freaking out because it was usually in the 200 range since I was a kid but can't believe how much it...
I want to start intermittent fasting as I'm not comfortable about my body. Can someone please explain the procedure, what timings do I have to fast at
someone doing 18:6 intermittent fasting? Talk me about your schedule please...
Hi guys! I’m doing intermittent fasting 3x a week for 36 hours each. My goals are weight loss and blood sugar / insulin management. Has anyone ever done this before and if so, would you mind sharing your experiences with...
Hey, I love If and EF. I'm 100% sure that the right way. But I see quite a few people hate on it and specially on Dr. Jason Fung. It's quite frustrating to people tell you you're stupid for believing...
Hi all, I've recently started intermittent fasting for 16-18 hours of the day (6-8 hours eating time). The main thing I want to know is if my preworkout I have in the morning will break my fast. It has less then a...
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...
I'm slowly getting back into intermittent fasting, I'd also like to get back into eating lower carb, but I share meals with a large family and if I mention low carb they think keto and they overcompensate trying to be...
Hello Everyone, (M/32/270 pounds) I want to start intermittent fasting (OMAD), but I do not want to do keto. Maybe I would go low carb (60g carbs per day). 1)Is IF without keto useless ? 2) Is going low carb not...
can you gain or lose weight when you in intermittent fasting and positive energy balance if you lose weight how
I started intermittent fasting about a week ago and I'm wondering how much cals is good to eat while fasting. On a daily basis I eat about 1500 but I fear that's too much because I'm fasting for weight loss
I was wondering the effects of intermittent fasting on teens during growth and can It help increace hieght with the increased growth hormone. As a teen myself I am getting adequate nutrient intake during my eating 8 hour...
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...
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?
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....
Hello everyone! I started intermittent fasting 2 days ago. Any advise on what training I can do to maximize the weight loss process??
Hi everyone. I have being doing intermittent fasting since 2020/Jan. I started with 16/8 and changed it to 20/4 in 2020/March and never looked back. (Now more than 3 years) I have lost around 51kgs now and able to put my diabetes...
So I’ve done intermittent fasting and it worked. But I’m a routine guy and lost my job and it all went south. But for the past 8 months without a job I’ve been going to the gym and it’s the...
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?
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...
Hello friends! About a year ago I tried intermittent fasting, the 4/20 schedule. Containing my eating to a 4h box worked well, and I lost about 10 pounds. At that point however weight loss stopped. I tried eating less (in...
Hi everyone I am starting to do intermittent fasting for the last 10 days ( from 16 to 18 h of fasting daily )and I feel its benefits such as better digestion and better sleep and energy levels. But I...
I’m interested in following the 5/2 plan of intermittent fasting (restrict calorie intake 2 days of the week) and am wondering how exercise affects the amount of calories you can take in on fasting days. If I am limited to...
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...
Like the title says... I have been intermittent fasting and I just found out that I am pregnant. Can I continue or do I need to stop while I'm pregnant?