Lose weight first then start lifting weights? Basically I am a female is 100lbs overweight. I am 260lbs. I want to get down to at least 150lbs but I am trying to avoid loose skin. I don’t know if I should...
I really like 6-18 intermittent fasting interval, but I've also been doing weight-lifting for more than a decade and now want to gain some additional muscle and shed some fat. I am aware of calorie counting, so I try to...
do you guys workout on a dry fast? i never lift weights pass 40 hours into dry fast,. i do walk around tho. now im going to dry fast for 7 days for healing, not for weight loss but ill update...
I am sure, it's been talked about ad nauseam on this but I am curious how people exercise, specifically weight lift, while fasting. How long do you fast? Does it affect your weight lifting, etc. Thanks!
So I lost a significant amount of weight in the past on a questionable program (it worked for me but it's a pyramid scheme) I found intermittent fasting and it's been a godsend. I've been stable and doing well with it....
I apologize if this post is common but I could use some advice. I'll keep this short. I am around my 400th day of IF. Since Dec of 2020 I have been fasting a minimum of 16 hours a day...
I eat from 4 PM to 7 PM I usually only have water and or a little apple cider vinegar during the day I work out on an empty stomach and have PLENTY of energy Yesterday I decided to have a...
I have recently been finding it quite easy to wait until the evening before eating, either achieving OMAD or at least 20:4, which is great. My issue is my usual form of exercise is to lift weights, however I’m reluctant to...
I did OMAD in 2017-18 and lost significant weight (~35 lbs). Then I went back to drinking, regained all that weight and did OMAD again in 2021 to drop all the weight once more. I stopped doing IF and stopped caring about...
I'm just starting to lift weights, and I'm confused by what I think are conflicting recommendations. I've read abt the benefits of extended fasts (which for me at this point would be up to 3 days) and want to incorporate...
I’ve just started IF recently for the mental Clarity benefits and have been loving it. I want to return to weight lifting. I used to love the powerlifting moves (been a few years) and I’m wondering how the body responds to...
So I enjoy the 5+ day water fast. I lose fat, and as long as I don't binge afterward, all is good. I'm trying to crush another 30 pounds of weight. I enjoy lifting. But,...
Basically I am a female is 100lbs overweight. I am 260lbs. I want to get down to at least 150lbs but I am trying to avoid loose skin. I don’t know if I should hit the gym and eat healthy...
Most “fitness guru” recommends 1gram of protein per pound of weight. Is this too much? Doesn’t protein intake have an inverse relationship with longevity? This article states that consumption between .6-.8 grams of protein per pound of weight is sufficient...
Has anybody experience with extended fasting (6 to 10 days) and intense sessions of weight lifting during this or can provide some resources I could look up? Edit: By fasting I mean water fasting with electrolytes, tea and coffee but no...
35 M, 205 lbs, vegetarian. My unguided research tells me I need anywhere between 140 and 200 grams of protein a day, while lifting weights. 2 eggs, 2 scoops of protein powder, peanut butter, plant based burger... it all just equates...
I just don't get it plain and simple, I've read the fasting thread/wiki multiple times and I just don't get how to start, I wanna start a 16 hr fast for now but whenever I have attempted I feel light...
Hello, im almost 50, 14% body fat, light weights 4 days per week and do cardio most days. I've been athletic most of my life. I am not looking for weight loss, but instead would like to...
So I'm a man in my mid 30s. I've always had some acne problems, but it all pretty much went away when I did OMAD two years ago for two months. Now, in the last four months, I've been dedicated...
As the title states I’d like any tips about weight lifting/exercise routine to do while I’m extended fasting. I don’t want anything too intensive or difficult, just enough to help me maintain muscle.
Hello Guys, Is it a bad idea at 45, going to the gym and building some muscle, I know its pretty fine to do cardio, but how about lifting weight? I'm Intermittent fasting and have lost 10 KG in two...
I want to build muscle and burn fat at the same time. Can I lift weights while dry fasting and will dry fasting 2 days a week make it harder to gain muscle?
My Mom wants to try IF, I currently use a 16:8 lean gain type and lift weights which works well for me, but she is not a weight lifter - she does light cardio and swimming at the gym. Will...
I’m doing a extended fast at least 14 days, and I don’t know if I should lift weights during this time some days I can and others say no you will lose even more muscle. Should I just not do...
I have been doing IF for the last 5 months and the results are stunning,I am a male, 19yo, 189cm (6ft 2) and I lost 25kg (55lb) from 125kg (275lb) to 100kg (220lb) with 22:2 / OMAD. I see I...
I do want to lift weights just for general health rather than to get bigger. if I only eat 40 grams of protein, is my effort on lifting weights mostly wasted? I've figured out that 40 grams of protein is...
I’ve seen several posts extolling the benefits of weight lifting in a fasted state and decided to do some (casual/Google) research to learn more about it. For some background: I normally break my fast the night before a gym session,...
I have a history of doing prolonged fasts (24-72+ hrs) from time to time over the last year and half, but I want to be consistent and stick to a goal and schedule to follow. this week i’d like to...
Lifting weights helps with maintaining muscle from what I’ve heard. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/y4f74y)
I have been intermittent fasting since 2018. I have done ADF, I have done Carnivore -NO Carbs AT ALL- none. I have consistently drank 90 to 120 oz of water per day. I don't drink coffee. I don't drink tea. I...
I’ve been doing IF for about 6 weeks now, at a minimum 16:8 but most days is 20:4/OMAD. I felt pretty good and there were days I did 24hrs no problem. I started lifting weights and walking 45 minutes. I’m struggling to get...
Which protocol for who have only about 12kg to loose and want hit hard on the gym Monday to Friday you suggest?
Anyone else do both? I'm currently trying to balance these two out but have been struggling a bit. Obviously I would like to maintain and continue my fat loss and still gain muscle at the same time but I'm not...
Hey all, firstly let me say I just reached 70lb lost with omad from September. So I'm very used and adapted to fastIng at this point. The thing now is that I'm always looking for ways to optimize my muscle...
Hi All, it’s been a while since my last post. After losing 25lbs through IF and exercise (OMAD with a few 48s per month), I hit a frustrating plateau in August that I haven’t seemed to be able to break....
I fast in the mornings and usually eat after 3/4pm. I love running and can easily run 5k whilst fasted and in fact feel lighter and potentially better than with a breakfast. What is your experience like with fasting and...
OK for introduction im a 25 year old Argentinian Male. Im 6ft6inches, and im currently 260 lbs. I started IF (16/8) arround 4 months ago, my starter weight was 288 lbs and it really helped turn my life arround, not...
Hey y’all. I’m sorry if this is a stupid question but what do you think about lifting weights while EXTENDED fasting? I’ve been exploring fasting for over a year. I’ve done cardio during extended fasts. But what about lifting weights...
I know that water fasting raises the HGH. Does dry fasting raises it notable higher? I want to use dry fasting to drop body fat and afterwards hit the gym for muscle mass. I was losing motivation for weight lifting...
I’m a male 5ft 7in. 27 years old. Weight about 186 lbs. Would like to get down to a Lean And mean 170 lbs. Currently in a police academy. Very active, lot of PT in the mornings and during the...
Looking for experience here. I find it very difficult to get past 24 hours while still lifting. I can stop lifting and breeze through to 48. I’ve felt like I could go longer, just haven’t because if I hit the...
I recently started an 18-6 regiment and am loving it. I am not overweight but my goal is to slowly lose between 10-15 pounds to hit my ideal weight. My only issue is I'm struggling with deciding when my...
Hi all, Would love some insight or tweaks to my current plan. I’m planning on training for a half marathon while lifting and fasting. Going to keep it simple, wanting to run in the morning, nothing too extensive initially as I am...
Is it okay to lift light dumbbells(10lbs), for working out instead of long walks while in extended fast?
I'm curious how any of you still do cardio or lift weights while fasted? I used to fully believe that you had to eat immediately after excercise or else your body would eat your muscles. Wish I would...
I'm looking for input from folks who practice intermittent fasting and weight training. I typically lift weights in the afternoon around 3pm. On days when I lift weights (fasted), I break my fast with a post-workout protein shake (whey powder,...
Based on what I’ve read, I’ve found myself in a bit of a dilemma. My window is 16:8 from 8pm to 12pm. I have started going to the gym between 6:30-7 and workout for about an hour and a half....
IF doesn't work for me anymore? Hi all, A little backstory, I discovered IF back in 2016 when my belly was pretty big and I was getting concerned because none of my pants fit. Between 2016 to 2017 I successfully applied IF...
I'm 42m do OMAD for over 8 years, was about 5 years on keto, now low carb. 3/4 times i train fasted (before 1st and only meal of the day), but sometimes i train after longer period (i eat one...
I start my fasts around 6 pm. It’s hard to squeeze a workout in before that. - What’s the effects of working out while fasting? - What if I recover from my workout using pure protein powder?...
Currently half way through a 3 day fast and noticed I struggled through my usual workout. Should I wait before exercising?
I’ve gained A LOT OF WEIGHT. I went from 155 thanks to dry fasting, and I’ve put on a good 35 pounds after letting myself go lol. I’m trying to get back to 155, but I’m scared that I’ll lose my...
I’m new to IF and I normally go to the gym in the mornings for my lifts. However, I noticed that my lifts have been subpar and I feel really dizzy since starting IF. Would it be better to wait...
I am currently doing 48 hour fasts and then eating until I lose my desired amount of weight. I’ve only been doing this for 2 weeks so far and have noticed some difference. Am I being impatient or maybe doing...
Hey all, so after having quite bit of success in the past with IF/OMAD I'm determined to get back to that lifestyle. For quite a while my IF lifestyle was going great. I was really disciplined for a long time...
Just looking for input on your experiences. I'm no stranger to fasting, nutrition and exercise. I've been heavily involved in the aforementioned and was in great shape for years, but since a string of injuries and some other issues, I've fallen...
Hey dry peeps, was wondering if anyone here does weight lifting couple days prior to starting a 48hr dry fast? How many days before starting a dry fast would you do some weight lifting eg few sets of lateral raises for...
I'm a 5'7", 27 year old female who weighs 192.5, and works 10-14 hour cooking shifts 5 days a week, split roughly as 1/2 standing prep under mild stress (no running or wicked fast cutting, but quick deliberate actions with...
I just hit my major weight loss goal of 25 pounds and can finally fit back into all my old favorite clothes! I am so excited! I have decided I want to start weight lifting to tone and strengthen my muscles,...
I’m 5 foot and currently 68KG. I plan on eating 1200-1500 calories with a focus on protein and weight lift 4x a week.
After year of low carb IF weight loss journey I thought it would be a good time to establish where my body is at... so I did a DEXA scan and RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) test. I somehow imagined these...
Hi there. I was curious about intermittent fasting and it’s effectiveness as well as if it is a healthy/mostly sustainable option. I would like to do this daily, I don’t want to do one day of fasting and then one...
Hi everyone! So I had a question for those who are active while fasting and your activity levels. I did rolling 48s about a year ago for about a month and a half and lost about 30lbs. My activity level...
I read [this article](https://idmprogram.com/how-much-protein-is-excessive/) regarding protein and here Dr Fung says that eating less protein helps with preventing loose skin which is desirable for me, but I have a couple questions here. 1. He says: "For a standard 70-kg male this...
Hello, 16/8 I WFH and have a flexible schedule but want to start going to the gym during the lunch hour. My question is should I break the fast before or after working out?
M29 6’1”. SW ~260, CW ~240, GW ~220/whatever feels ideal/comfortable. I’ve been doing IF for about 3 months and worked my way down to 22:2, but I want to ensure I’m not doing damage to my body. Long walks/hikes nearly...
I’ve taken it with some good results. Just curious if the science behind it. I’ve seen a ton of the good effects, but not much on the bad. Maybe there isn’t really much bad to it? What about hydration? Is...
Hey y’all, I started IF 16:8 two months ago and thankfully shed the 5 lbs I gained last semester. Now I seem to be stuck around 149lbs at 5’8”. I don’t count calories because of a history with disordered eating,...
I fasted almost 19 hours then only ate avocado, cashews, 3.5 ounces broccoli with olive oil and 1/8 cup chick peas. After eating this - I started a new fast. I’m now 21 hours and 30 minutes into this...
In the last few years, I have really struggled to maintain a strict discipline in doing keto with IF (or OMAD which just came naturally after some time). **\*Warning Long Post\*** In 2019, I was working hard in the...
In the last few years, I have really struggled to maintain a strict discipline in doing keto with IF (or OMAD which just came naturally after some time). **\*Warning Long Post\*** In 2019, I was working hard in the...
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've followed Cole for couple years now...highs n lows. started running pretty hardcore (for me) in the fall combined with 24 n 48s. I also lift weights. my weight dropped. started at my fattest around 260 and I fluctuate between...
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Hi! I've been trying to loose some of the weight I put on during COVID and been doing full day fasts. I basically don't eat anything on Mondays and Fridays. Recently I also started incorporating lifting weights, and I...
At Age 20, my height is 6'4" and my weight was around 370lbs. I was 2 years into recovering from brain damage resulting from a stroke, feeling depressed and very uncontent with what I looked and felt like, I just...
I have been doing OMAD for about three/four weeks, and the weight started dropping immediately. I'm down about 15-20 lbs, feeling better physically, my frequent headaches are completely gone, and clothes are fitting better. All things were going well. Until...
For about 35 days I have been doing IF(16:8) occasionally longer, CICO, going to the gym consistently at least 5 days a week (cardio and weights). I started at 239/238 and am now at 228(today). I do daily weigh...
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 I’m new here, been doing 16/8 5 or 6 days a week for four weeks and I weighed myself for the first time today and I didn’t even lose a pound. Feeling really discouraged. I have a vacation coming...
Wondering if many people on this sub are following a body building or similar weight training routine. I lift weights 5 days per week, and have trained this way for years. I typically follow a 16/8 protocol and do a...
I 28(M) started weight lifting recently (6 times week). I know that it won’t really make me lose weight and I’m really trying to target my belly fat. I want to start fasting, but I’m worried that I’ll be...
Hey, all. New to the thread. I am 6 foot, 332 pounds. My wife and I have been trying to lose weight and have been struggling. I've been in an on and off calorie deficit for a few months now....
​ I used to IF for 24 hours twice a week. Then I fell in love and other stupid things. Long story short, it has been a truly horrific year and I ate some pain. Mostly in the form of peanut...
Am I able to workout while fasting? What I wanna do is in the morning do cardio like 1 hour on the exercise bike or something called “insanity”. At the end of the day do weight lifting and doing stuff...
Age: 22 Height: 5'11"/180 cm Weigh-ins: Day 0: 162.4 lb/73.66 kg Day 1: 157.6 lb/71.48 kg I slept for roughly 8 hours. No hunger pangs so far. Tiredness and lethargy came in waves, but the electrolytes helped made me feel normal again. I...
**FINAL UPDATE:** Made it 19 days! I really really wanted to go till 21-25 but the nausea just got to be waaaaay too bad after Day 14 or so. No matter how much I chug electrolyte water I was perpetually...
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....
Really need some advice. I started IF in the new year to coincide with our “Transformation Challenge” at my OrangeTheory gym. I’ve been going consistently 3x/week and eating clean and no alcohol except one day in that entire month. I’m also...
Hey guy so I am 22F (5’2 CW:73kg and GW:58kg). I have been on keto for 2 months now and did IF/ Omad often. I started gym yesterday but my instructor is one of those who doesn’t believe in keto...
Hey fellow dryfasters! I am on day 3 of my dry fast. I threw up 3 times in the last hour. I Probably lost a lot of fluid from the vomiting. Is it safe to continue? Also. is intense exercise...
TLDR: [front facing results](https://i.imgur.com/s5A5uBq.jpg) [side facing results](https://i.imgur.com/b7W8o7m.jpg) You can also go to my profile and see the post I made on progresspics showing my full journey from last June. Main post: Hey guys I still have 15 hours left and I'm going to make it...
is that okay? Problem is I go to the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Those two days, I have a protein shake post lifting weights around 10pm when I usually start my fasting at 7pm. Would that...
Is one day a week without food of any sort counterproductive for someone not fully grown yet? How about dry fasting? Bonus question: what about 2-4 day fasts for triggering autophagy and how often can this be done?
I am on 16:8 IF, I have my dinner between 8:30pm to 9:30pm, I lift weights(somedays cardio) from 8am to 9am, Then continue to fast till 12:30pm to 2pm depending on when I had dinner. Is it healthy and fine to break...
Has anyone had any issues fasting post workout. Ie my eating window is 7-12 as I prefer to eat early then spend the my rest of my day full and happy.. But sometimes I don't get in the...
Hi everyone, I've been doing 16:8 and 18:6 alternatively for the last 6ish weeks. But since I've started adding workouts, specifically weight lifting, to my schedule I've seen a very fast increase in weight. I only started doing lifting about a week ago,...