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...
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...
I'm interested to hear what the overall take on this from fasters who understand the hormonal impact of fasting on the body. Dr. Fung rarely qualifies this statement and uses black and white terminology such as "the CICO theory has...
He mentioned not overeating, like just eating one meal and slightly more, don't try to compensate on breakfast lunch and dinner on omad. Just one meal and a little more. Does he actually mean we get to eat something like 500-600 calories?...
I realize that although I’ve had some success with IF, I don’t REALLY know what I’m doing lol. I want to learn more about the science and how to maximize weight loss doing 16/18 fasts. I snack a lot too,...
[Fasting](https://image.ibb.co/cDXc4e/image.png) seems to be a bliss in disguise but it's confusing for me because my BMI is in range.
I'm just worried it's outdated, since it was written 9 years ago. And Jimmy Moore helped with it, and he's... um, a famous weight loss failure to be honest. ​ Cheers for opinions.
I have just finished reading the Obesity code by Jason Fung and have a question regarding CiCo. I know CiCo is a somewhat controversial and confusing topic but I can’t seem to find any answers for this question I have...
I have just finished reading the Obesity code by Jason Fung and have a question regarding CiCo. I know CiCo is a somewhat controversial and confusing topic but I can’t seem to find any answers for this question I have...
Dr. Jason Fung promotes fasting longer and fewer meals to increase insulin sensitivity. My understanding is that the way to increase insulin sensitivity is to reduce your total insulin secretion. Why would one meal/day lead to less total insulin secretion...
I just finished another OMAD day and damn! Food coma! Loving it! And I'm still short off by 40 cals! And bloated! *Started IF on Nov 1. 16:8 protocol a la Jason Fung. Have lost around 5 kg in the...
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...
Noticed a weird condemnation of IF on other forums you would think might get it. Not that everyone on those forums holds these views, but my god the people who do really think IF is some kind of weird...
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...
Some people have told me that IF reduces the amount of loose skin with significant weight loss. Is this true? I started my SW 280 CW 220. GW 180. It seems my weight loss is slowing down and...
Does anyone have a similar experience or any links to information on this topic? For me, its weird and pleasant, but I want to know why. I'm an experienced faster and I've done numerous 16 day, 13 day, 8 day...
So I was on TikTok and I came across some videos saying that if you eat low calories (1000 or 500) a day your metabolism will slow down and you won't lose weight. Because your body has gotten use to...
Hi, I was wondering if anyone had stumbled across any documents/literature by Dr. Jason Fung relating to fasting and Endometriosis. I couldn't find any. I found some on PCOS.
Starting out IF is not as easy as it sounds...let's be honest. I've been doing this for 2 weeks now and some days are better than others; so here's my question: How do you overcome the cravings? ...
There was a series on an Intensive Dietary Management blog about fasting and insulin and hormones - and actually, there was a lot of helpful content with graphs and such. However, the content appears to have disappeared? Does anyone know where...
Evening all! My wife and I are wanting to start to incorporate fasting into our life for various health reasons and I was wondering what tools you all have found to be the most helpful. I've been browsing this sub for...
I mean my title basically says it all. I need to lose a lot of weight. I’d eventually like to get gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery but I have to lose weight (100+- pounds) before I can ever have...
Has Dr. Jason Fung provided his opinion on the Snake Diet (and/or on rolling 48s, 72s, and 96s)? I'm *very* interested to know what his thoughts are. I'm not exactly following the Snake Diet, but I've recently started a 2MAW...
Is organic brown rice ok? I recently saw Dr Jason Fung says whole oats are ok
I lost a lot of weight before and gained it all back. I want to try IF. If I understand it correctly, I have to not eat until the evening? I started going back to the gym...
Saw this on Jason Fung's blog. His Blog has lots of good solid facts on fasting. [https://idmprogram.com/women-and-fasting-does-fasting-affect-your-cycle/](https://idmprogram.com/women-and-fasting-does-fasting-affect-your-cycle/)
I'm wondering if anyone has had any luck reversing PCOS and/or insulin resistance on a particular type of fasting schedule? OMAD, 16:8 or extended fasts for example? I've been insulin resistant for 15 years and started fasting a few days ago...
In this video https://youtu.be/T7o_hF1XB84 doctor Jason Fung mentions that ketosis begins after 2 days but many place I read it starts after 12-14 hours. What's the correct answer?
So I've been on the 5:2 diet for over a year now and lost a stone and half. I only wanted to lose 2stone so I'm happy l, but recently I've been unitentionly also doing daily 16/8 aswell as on...
I've seen Jason Fung say that keeping the refeeds in between rolling are best kept keto. I'm a vegan. Does this mean I should just eat a lot of avocados and then go back out into the next rolling fast?
I've seen Jason Fung say that keeping the refeeds in between rolling are best kept keto. I'm a vegan. Does this mean I should just eat a lot of avocados and then go back out into the next rolling fast?
I am following Jason Fung's website and read his book on Obesity. He mentions that if one of the way to do OMAD is by alternating between dinner and lunches - eating dinner-the lunch next day(16hr)-dinner next day(30hr). Anyone tried...
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...
hi all, I'm curious what you guys have seen as an ideal fasting length, to cut fat and preserve muscle. I'd seen Dr. Jason Fung mention that after 15 days or so the metabolic rate slows down, but that up...
So I just finished reading The Obesity Code by Jason Fung. I think I finally found my holy grail. I never really took fasting serious in the past but now I understand the purpose. I have also cut out all...
I have been doing IF for years now and want to start doing 3 day fasts. I take a daily medication that I usually take with a small spoonful of full fat yogurt to ease GI distress and improve absorption....
Start with a search through the videos of the following people, Dr Jason Fung and then Dr Robert Szabo, continue onto Dr Stephen Phinney and Dr Rhonda Patrick. Also look at the talks done by Benjamin Bikman PhD. Through these...
I've read through the FAQ and Wiki but still have some outstanding questions due to conflicting information I've found. I'm a 29yo woman who's 163cm tall and currently weighs 68kg. I'm postpartum, and pre-pregnancy I weighed 54kg. I'd love to...
I am currently reading *Why We Get Fat* by Gary Taubes, after having just finished *The Obesity Code* by Jason Fung. I'm about 40% done with the book and while there are striking similarities (e.g., fat accumulation is a symptom...
I have a roommate that is claiming to be on day 6 of a 30 day water fast. What is fasting more than a couple of days like? How difficult is it to not eat anything for 30...
Do they yield the same results? Would the 7 day fasts be more tolerable and safer? This is what Dr. Jason Fung said on the topic: “Longer fasts have more power, but more risk. To me, there is no reason to fast...
I genuinely thought whole milk will break a fast however, I am reading the complete guide to fasting by Dr Jason Fung and it seems to list whole milk as something you can add to coffee. Here is the list...
Hello everyone, I’m just curious as if this book is good for also people that cut. I’m not obese or overweight. I just need to lose baby fat and I’ve tried every method that is available on the internet or...
I’ve done 16:8 religiously for 45 days. I haven’t lost a single pound. I do feel better in my clothes, but the scale hasn’t budged. Can anyone else relate or offer advice? I work out 4 days a week and...
One thing I see very little of that we need more of in all of the diet links are success Stories. How else do we know if it works. Opinions and ideas are great but worth nothing if they do...
hi all, I'm curious what you guys have seen as an ideal fasting length, to cut fat and preserve muscle. I'd seen Dr. Jason Fung mention that after 15 days or so the metabolic rate slows down, but that up...
hi all, I'm curious what you guys have seen as an ideal fasting length, to cut fat and preserve muscle. I'd seen Dr. Jason Fung mention that after 15 days or so the metabolic rate slows down, but that up...
I am US resident, looking to join idm program (to reverse diabetes) offered by Dr. Jason Fung and team onsite in Toronto area. I am T2 diabetic for over 15 years with HbA1C over 8. I am on multiple...
I’ve been doing 48s and then 72s for a while but find I really struggle in the 2-3 days leading up to my period as well as on day 1 of my cycle. I know Megan Ramos has addressed this...
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...
I’ve watched Dr. Jason Fung’s video on the benefits/drawbacks of skipping breakfast vs dinner while doing TRE (https://youtu.be/7iG2tp_BdEM) where he says skipping dinner is more effective, but the focus there is on weight loss. I, however, am underweight already and...
I am new to IF so apologies if this question is dumb. But I was listening to Megan discussing how to maintain BMR and she suggests a good guideline when eating during feeding time is to eat...
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...
I am a 69 year old 5'6" male 200 lbs, prediabetic, joint pain, high A1C and high triglycerides. Next week, I will purchase a coaching deal with the fasting method (Dr Jason Fung), but I've already started OMAD. Not paying...
I’m 10 weeks on IF following Dr. Jason Fung´s great insights! 1st 6 weeks I lost 5kg, doing 16:8 x 4 days per week, great.. I have 1 Dumbell 5 kg, that I have statered using to work my upper...
I have taken up the habit of intermittent fasting motivated by Dr. Jason Fung's lectures and seeing the effects on my body for when I did a trial run for 30 days. I think I am doing it for more...
​ [Down 45 lbs](https://preview.redd.it/l49w4biqazoa1.jpg?width=3564&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=dff2c7104295761d1d6304cc44309bb918ff4cfc) Seven months ago I was at my heaviest weight ever, 180 lbs. I felt bloated, tired, had chronic migraines, and was prediabetic. But all that changed on August 1st when I decided to commit to alternate day fasting. I...
I'm pretty experienced with fasting through Jason Fung's stuff and always had urgent, turbo poops shortly after breaking a fast. I tried psyllium husk, metamucil, various foods and macro-combinations, easing into breaking a fast and all lead me to full...
I've been on and off fasting over the last two months. Both intermittent and extended (about 4 days'ish). I learned about it from Dr Jason Fung. I find it doesn't seem to matter how I eat coming off of a fast,...
I've been showing my wife y'all's progress pics for months... been lurking longer than that. I'm wanting to give it a go, but I could use encouragement from those with experience. Please help tip me over the edge... A couple things...
Posting my stats, intending to do a 30 day water fast. This isn't my first time fasting, but I haven't gone this long before. While my previous fasts were 5-7 days in length, I lost around 5-7kg and regained it...
Received this email today from Dr Fung: Fasting and COVID-19 A lot of people are worried about how fasting affects the risk of COVID-19 virus infection. The truth is there is no good information on this subject at all, so everything is...
Just wondering - why is eating <500 calories a day considered dangerous, but fasting for extended periods of time is okay?
Sort of accidentally fasting. I've been doing keto/IF for just over a week now, but reading all the fasting posts and watching a lot of Dr Jason Fung has re-ignited my interest in doing some actual fasting, so last...
I've been doing IF and 24/48 hour fasts for some time now, but recently have become interested in doing an extended fast of 7-14 days, and perhaps beyond that, mainly for the autophagy and mental benefits. About me: 29M, 6'3, 200lb....
So I'm doing a 20/4 intermittent fast. I've been trying to establish the routine, so I haven't been worrying about staying within a caloric deficit. I'm the kind of person who can easily eat 4000+ calories in 4 hours. I...
Sunday 26 February. End of Month two with IF, F48. Weight down another 2.5kgs, total reduction 5.5kg so far. Still 5kg to go so half way there. I am doing a minimum of 18:6 12-6pm with some 20:4s 2-6pm. I...
So first of all - are tomatoes Keto? I see them in a lot of Keto recipes (both Veg and Non-Veg) but I do see my blood sugar spike a little even with just eating tomatoes (I eat like 2...
I'm 55 years old, male, reasonably fit. Diagnosed T2 diabetic in 2019 with an A1C of 7.9%. Found Dr Jason Fung while researching T2 diabetes, quickly moved on to OMAD and dirty keto which I've been doing for the last 2...
I started fasting to optimize my energy and while waiting for an ultrasound, I read [this](https://drjasonfung.medium.com/much-new-and-interesting-data-support-the-benefits-of-fasting-in-diseases-other-than-obesity-and-868a73734a63) article from [Dr. Jason Fung](https://drjasonfung.medium.com/). That new information convinced me to continue fasting and change a few habits: >*In mice, they use severe caloric restriction...
SW : 115kg, CW: 88.5kg, GW: 82 kg, M30 :) I am a shy guy on the web who doesn't like to post pics of myself. I am doing this not to showoff, But only to push and encourage people to...
32F 5'6 SW/CW/GW 183/179/135 18:6 low carb Quick intro on the "new" me: I am on my 6th fast of 18:6 with low carb, eating around 1400 calories. During fasting hours I only drink regular water, sparkling non-flavored water, and black...
Hi there I have a question. So I have been fasting for a prolonged period. It was my second fast (the first was a while back, for 21days) and now again for 10days. The break has been 5days ago and...
Hey folks, I am 29, male and after started with OMAD my interests shifted to fasting because of the health benefits in longevity. I started to read Jason Fung and understood the dependence between Insulin and fat loss. I was always on...
Hi Everyone, I’ve just released the latest ep of my podcast What Your GP Doesn’t Tell You: Why Has Medicine Been So Slow To See the Benefits of Fasting? which I thought might be of interest to...
Hi Everyone, I’ve just released the latest ep of my podcast What Your GP Doesn’t Tell You: Why Has Medicine Been So Slow To See the Benefits of Fasting? which I thought might be...
I'm hoping that some of you very smart people can help me, because I am real confused here! There is so much information out there, and some of it appears to be very contradictory, so I'm not really sure what...
55M 6', SW:250, CW:220, GW:190 Putting this here as a sanity check and in case anyone here is older and experiencing similar issues. Started IF about a year ago with 16:8. Dropped to about 230 in a couple of months. Then plateaued....
I really like OMAD because it's consistent & is an easy habit to get into. I'm sure I could just eat like this forever, until I hit my goal weight. HOWEVER, I ran into this: [https://idmprogram.com/wp-content/uploads/QA-32.pdf](https://idmprogram.com/wp-content/uploads/QA-32.pdf) ​ >So OMAD typically works for the patient...
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...
F/36, HW 88kgs, CW 75Kgs, GW 68Kgs, 1,68cm After some mad couple of months in my professional and personal life where I gained around 8 kgs, ate very poorly and did IF very inconsistently I finally managed to get back to...
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...
Hey everyone hope you're all well! I'm looking at starting IF and would just like to know how I get started? Also I've seen some ratio's in people's posts like 16:8 etc, can I ask what this means? How often...
Curious if anyone with insulin resistance. Pcos or anything similar has fasted long enough to see significant changes? If so, how long did you fast for? What did you drink?
I jst started my weight loss journey on Sept 6th, I started doing CICO at 282 lbs. I recently weighed myself, now I weigh 260 lbs after 3 months of CICO. I want to continue doing CICO and I’ve been...
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
I've read the obesity code and the ultimate guide to fasting. I know as long as you lift heavy 3 days per week while fasting you won't lose muscle mass. My question is can you gain muscle while doing a long fast....
I always read i need to do this with supervision of an expert / doctor. But where do you find these people? i cant find any certified doctors who specialize in this. I live in Belgium, maybe it is...
Hi, looking for your advice :) I’ve been using Dr. Fung’s obesity code approach for the last month to try to help me break through the final few pounds of fat I’ve been hoping to lose (currently 112 lbs, 5’2,...
In 2019 I did IF+Keto and dropped 20 lbs. I gained some and tried that routine again but my body fat refuses to go down. I logged everything I ate in Cronometer. I did exactly what I did before but...
I have acanthosis on my neck and early diabetes and they say intermitten fasting is a blessing, but how does it work? What do I need to do?
I was discussing with my friend the topic of muscle loss during fasting. I mentioned that it is optimal to do some exercise while fasting to prevent muscle loss. He did not believe me and asked for scientific articles that...
Hi all, 20F here. I've been doing keto and IF for almost 3 months now. I pretty much do OMAD with the occasional longer/shorter fasts. Currently, I'm aiming for a 3+ day fast, but I've heard that long periods of...
Hey everyone. Question about intermittent fasting. I only eat 3 eggs and maybe a packet of oatmeal every morning, just to give myself a little boost from breakfast to lunch. My question would be, if I eat so little at breakfast,...
I have been enjoying my fasting regiment, which is a twice weekly 47 hour fast. However, I was listening to something health related where it was said that ingesting 0 calorie sweetners like splenda, stevia, sucralose, etc, even though there...
Today I went to see a psychologist that I see because of my anxiety disorder and I happened to say how fasting helps with my anxiety. She said that fasting is doing a lot of long term damage to my...
Hi everyone i am 5 ft 10 and 122 kg i have bad symptoms when eating high gi meals and i need meals with high fat to keep me going and not getting hungry 1 hour later, i have high...
I am a mid-40s woman (pre-menopausal) and I think this could be either a good choice for me or a terrible one. I did 14:10 for about three months, and on the whole, I didn't gain any weight, which was...
I’ve been doing longer fasts the past few weeks but am finding it hard to get enough calories in. I also started eating a sugar-free diet. Nothing sounds good anymore! And even with avocados, nuts, cheese, nut butters…I’m having trouble...