I want to lose fat fast! I'm 5'11.5 and 250lb I need to get like to 180lb.
I've been deprived for a couple of days which causes my face to look fatter and rounder. I'm thinking of fasting and getting lots of sleep, how long do you think it will take to burn my face fat with...
So I’ve currently doing my first 72 hour fast after hitting a Plateau in my weight loss journey. I know you lose a lot of water weight when doing this but how much fat can I expect to drop?
I’ve been fasting for a month or so but haven’t been watching my calories due to the holiday. Either way the point of this question is to know if later on when fasting with the prop calorie restriction will I...
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I’m getting my wisdom teeth out next week and they told me I won’t be able to workout for 10 days. I have a personal trainer (I’ve been trying to lose 10 lbs but it’s just not coming off, I...
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,...
My goal is to lose 10-12 pounds of fat, and I'm considering achieving this by doing as many 3 day water fasts followed by 3 days of regular eating (at maintenance or just below) until I reach this goal. However...
I have been doing IF now for almost 2 years. I researched Keto to no end and attempted it only to be stopped by heart issues (pre-existing). I still IF with only a 2 hour eating window at night out...
Is it true that you lose 2 pounds of fat everyday when you dry fast? I am 250 pounds so will i be able to lose 10 pounds of fat in 5 days of dry fasting?
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...
If you all have been watching his recent videos, he keeps talking of low calories (<400 kcal) snacks instead of a filling meal between fasts. This honestly really throws me off. I thought it was important to eat a big satiating...
Can you do 36/ 40 hours fasting ones a week and still keep lean body mass? Can you still build muscle ? Or 36 hours should be done only ones a mouth or so ?
\*edit\* - thank you all for the explanations - it helped me understand it so much better. I completing understand the concept of being able to calorie restrict but can someone explain to me how a 16/8 works for weight...
I just tried my first multi day fast. I guess OMAD is kinda 24, so every other day is 48, and every third day is 72. I ate because I worried about my (low) electro lytes and this was my...
I like to fast for full weekends (approximately 66 hours) - my last meal is lunch Friday until breakfast on Monday. I am losing weight, but I think my muscles are shrinking while my belly fat isn’t shrinking as quickly....
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3lbs up in 2 days after my fast, I did lose 7lbs from my fast though. Is it better to cycle through fast for better weight loss results?
I plan to start a water fast tomorrow morning (Wednesday morning) and this is my first fast. I will not break the fast until Saturday morning, but I plan on attending a party on Saturday night and there will be...
* **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...
If I lose 25kg fat water fasting strictly, will I see a sharp decrease in muscle mass and strength or will I be able to hang onto it
I’ve started water fasting currently on 3rd day, I’ve started because I’ve had extreme trouble w fat loss, macros, keto, etc. I figured this is the only way to go. I’m about 20-25% body fat. My recovery is horrible and...
I’m trying to lose fat weight and lower body fat % by OMAD and water fasting. I plan on hitting the gym(cardio and weightlifting) while I fast. Will this help me maintain/gain muscle?
So I am on day 3 of my water fast, beginning on Sunday 20th May. The last thing I ate was some eggs, beans and bacon. I am planning on staying on this fast for 40 days, so I will break...
Id imagine that the 48 hour fast is best of the three for weight loss, and more specifically fat loss, but how much of a difference does it truly make?
I am about 13-15% body fat but would like to get to 8-10%. I am 36 hours deep into a hard DF and was wondering if I can go for another 60 hours or so to reach my desired...
Hi all, I am a newbie here and am aiming to do 1 or 2 24-hour fasts a month as a personal endurance challenge and to increase mental clarity. (Disclaimer: I tried once and failed after about 16 hours -...
Saw a YouTuber named "The Unlazy Way" go on a water fast for 10 days. He was 85.2kg with 6.7kg fat and 45kg muscle on day 1. On the 10th day, he was 77.2kg with 6.5kg fat and 40.7kg muscle. (He...
I read that extended fasting can cause TE even months after the fast. Also as a fat person trying to lose weight, would being in a caloric deficit for a year or longer cause TE or any other type of...
Hi there - I have been fasting in cycles for some years now. As far as weight loss goes - I have searched the sub but I haven’t found many stories about anyone going from heavy/very heavy to their absolute...
finished a 4 day dry fast then did a 3 day refeed and rehydrated, completed another 3 day dry fast. My initial weight was 205lbs 6'0 with 15.7 bf% trying to get to 181. is this attainable if I repeat...
Let's say I fast and maintain my lean mass and mostly just lose a few kilos of fat by water fasting for a week or so. At the end of the fast, some of my weight loss will be from...
So I've finally realized the extent of the danger processed foods but especially processed sugars pose us. I've been working out a lot for months straight but can't lose the visceral fat even though my body is looking better than...
Im new… i read the wiki, but does fasting help you burn fat or do you only lose water weight? What are some good methods to use to burn fat and stuff…sorry i’m clueless, everyone seems very nice in this...
im 2 days into my 5 days dry fast, will i gain all the weight back after breaking my fast and how do i keep it off ?
Hello everyone, Real quick: 6’0, 221, 26yo, male I was wondering if someone can be kind enough to give me some input here. I believe I hit a wall. Dec 26th 2021, I weighed 228. Mind you, I lift 6...
If I work out while water fasting (currently day 5 on water fast and still have some fat to lose), will I lose all of my muscle? (Still, I don’t go all out, like 2x12 deadlifts, arm raises, squats, etc....
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’m on my 4th day of water fasting today, but still did not lose a single pound? What is happening? I’m starting to get worried something is wrong with my body. I need help from you guys! Thanks so much!
I know the CICO crowd is going to say I'm cheating or missing something. I'm really, really, really not. I love IF for the way it makes me feel. My skin is better. My hormones are more under control. My...
I mean does the body change a lot in fat loss than u can look litteraly different in 4 days or change clothing size ? Sorry if my English is bad And I hope my question is not stupid it’s my...
I have previously lost almost 100 lbs, mainly due to fasting. Am no stranger to it now, my longest was for 17 days. I gained a lot during the whole corona shut-down (also, I don't recommend breaking your heart pretty...
I’m going to start IF again after some time off and want to also incorporate more workouts this time - things like jogging and Pilates. The best time for me to workout is during the last few hours of my...
So I haven't consumed anything since 3pm yesterday. I told myself I would start my fast today. Planning to do a 10 day water fast, with the occasional black coffee and cup of tea. I am feeling a strong pull...
Is it safe to fast when you don’t have a lot of body fat to start? If so, how long would you all recommend? I’ve been reading a lot about fasting for overall health, which I am hoping improves my PCOS...
I’ve read conflicting studies. Anybody know if there’s a scientific consensus on whether or not it’s possible to maintain muscle mass while doing an extended (2+) day fast? I’ve read that growth hormone surges after around 24 hours, and that...
Ok I love fasting, and I am using it to lose fat and for detoxing effects, however when I try to study (while fasted) I feel as if my mind doesn't have enough energy and I am not able...
Hi Everyone, First off, I wanted to thank you all for being such an inspiring subreddit. A few years ago, through IF and Keto I dropped about 25 pounds (5'10 M, dropped from 222- 198). However, the pandemic hit, and...
Hello! I was a pretty regular smoker. Usually after work and into the evening. I stopped for a while because of traveling and just not feeling that into it. I’ve been doing some ADF and OMAD for about 2...
Hi all, I am considering starting fasting for longevity and general health. At the same time, I am only at 22 BMI (considered skinny by my wife) with 22 % body fat (per DEXA scan), want to continue a lot...
I would like opinions and suggestions. I am a 52 year old male, and my goals are a little different than a lot of you. I don't really need to lose weight- although what man wouldn't like to be lower...
I’m trying to determine the difference between fasting for 40-48 hours and 60 - 65 hours. For example, I’m experimenting with this eating schedule: finish eating on Sunday at 6pm and don’t eat until 6am on Wednesday. I then eat...
Happy new year everyone! My goal is to lose 5 waist inches per month for 3 months straight. I'm currently 47 inches. So 15 waist inches in 12 weeks. What's the best routine to achieve this?
Started adding a lot more cardio to my life and am wondering if anyone has any experience making more fat loss gains while doing cardio fasted versus after eating. I don’t find it difficult as I’ve been IF for awhile...
"*Fast yourself to the bone. Fast until you are abs thin. If you can't see your abs, you are a fat pig! Most people think they need to be a certain weight, but they don't actually know their optimal weight....
Have a ton of weight to lose and I think I can do 4 day fast and 3 day eating due to life stuff(3 days to break fast gently so really one day full eating). I don't know how long...
On 1st jan, I did a 2.5 day dry fast and went from 371 lb down to 357 lb. I then did OMAD for 2 days and lost 1 lb on each of those 2 days., eating just chicken and...
I’m doing rolling 72s this spring to lose some excess fat before summer. From my understanding, you can’t really gain muscle and lose fat effectively at the same time. However I plan to do some lower intensity workouts during my...
I'm 39m and started working out again. I started at 222 lbs on the 1st of this year. I'm not to concerned about gaining muscle. I just want to lose fat and work on my getting my strength back. I...
I want to do a prolonged fasting about 7-10days for downing my weight and body fat. Did anyone get rebound after refeeding? Or anyone didn’t get rebound please tell us how you refeed and how you keep your weight?
I have some fat all over my body I want to lose, never done a real fast before but is it healthy to fast for me if i’m not overweight? also tips for fasting bc I get horrible cravings
Even though my goal was 30 days, atleast I beat my previous water fast of 17 days. I will try again. Maybe 4th time the charm to get to my 30 day water fast goal. I also, have concluded on...
Hey everyone. I’ve been experiencing dry fasting routine of 3-5 days a week and have seen great results. I want to start weight training and building muscle. Would this be a possibility with my current dry fast routine? I have...
Okay, so apparently, BMR is how much calories your body burns while at rest. And a pound of fat is about 3500 calories. So if I have a BMR of about 1300 (used BMR instead of TDEE just to be...
If you are seeking to lose a substantial amount of weight like 50-60 pounds, would it be better to do shorter periods of fasting in a 18-6/ OMAD/ 36-48-60-72 hour fasts in a rolling fashion, or would extended fasts of...
Just curious, since it’s been a week and a few days of me working out everyday and fasting 16:8, so I was wondering what your experiences were with noticing your first few pounds being lost :)
I am honestly tired of being fat and I know I have a lot of fat to lose so I can go on a long fast. I literally wanna do 70 days. I don’t know what’s wrong with me I’m...
Morning all. I need some help. I'm Male 6ft 4in - 26 stone (364lbs) and been using fasting to try and shift some weight. I do OMAD Monday to Friday. I'll have a fasting salts drink once a day on...
Hello, I am currently 18 y/o M 5'7" and my weight was 172 lbs when I started my fast, which is overweight, I need to get to 158 lbs, I am also on my third day of a water fast, how...
SW 204 / CW 194 / GW 150 Got a shock a week ago at the doctor's office when I weighed in at 215 on their scale. When I got home I weighed myself on our bathroom scale and, without the...
It's been over a year since I completed my 40 day fast. It took a few more months afterwards to hit my target weight. My weight is creeping up and I'm at a crossroads. Life is so much better, so do...
I’m 200 lbs currently (5’9 male), 4 days into a fast. Feeling great. Anyways my main question is how much belly fat, just fat off my midsection in general can I expect to lose the longer I go into this...
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How long was it until people saw the effects of a fast? I have been doing it for around 7 days now, and my weight hasn't shifted. Does it take a little while for my body to adjust and then...
sw: 170 cw: 155 h: 5"10 a:30 When I started a few weeks ago at 170 it was difficult at first but I adapted quickly. It got easier over time and I could regularly do 72h fasts. Now I'm getting to...
Hi everyone, I would like to ask if it’s possible to gain fat with yo-yo effect after water fasting for 7 days (losing 13lbs) while starting a 1 meal a day (with approx 1000kcal with my basal metabolic approx 2000kcal) so...
When we work out and lose weight, our fat cells shrink but are still there. Does dry fasting really dehydrate the cell to the point of it's death and subsequent removal or is this a myth?
I started rolling 48 hr fasts February 1st to quickly treat my severe inflammation that built up over six weeks of lapsing on my carni diet. My meals in between have been zero carb and I am firmly in ketosis,...
So I completed a 3 day hard dry fast, rehydrated on electrolytes for 2 days, and afterward had one meal (lamb with pumpkin). I immediately started another 3 day dry fast afterward. And after 3 days, my weight is the...
I am 187lbs 5'2". I am looking for rapid weight loss at any cost, minus loose skin. I have been doing 16:8 all week, and due to possible controversy I wont list my calorie intake but it is enough to...
Currently weighing in at 100kg/220lbs doing OMAD at 23:1, and while I have lost some fat, my body scans are suggesting I've lost more muscle. I'm going to try increasing my protein when I eat and increase how often I...
Tl;dr Female hormones screwed up my life. Used to be #150, didn't like some loose skin (went from 200-150 in about 6-8 months previous to this, on CICO and strength training/soccer, about three years ago, after kids) so I purposefully went...
I'm curious what other's experience with Testosterone levels have been with fasting. Here's my experiment/experience: The past 5 months I’ve conducted a pretty extreme experiment around fasting. I drew blood work early and after an extended experiment: I did weekly 36+ hour...
* **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 have been Been doing Combined IF, (20 hours) ADF,( 500 cal one day n other day 1200kcal) and extended fasting (started a week ago extended one) It's been 2, months but my weight loss is slow and my belly fat...
I finished a 5 day fast on Friday since I was going to visit family over the weekend. I had started that fast at 177 and ended it at 171. I was feeling really proud of my progress, and made...
I just completed a 7 day fast and didn't lose a single millimeter from my waist, which is the main reason I was fasting. I did lose 5kg, but the only place I look fat on my body is my waist....
It’s been working for me because I also pair it with a calorie deficit. But I can’t tell if it’s the OMAD alone or the calorie deficit that is helping me to lose weight. I do realize the longer you...
Theres so many threads here but almost never actual accounts of people going from out if shape 20-30% bodyfat to a ripped/lean 8-10%
I’m new to this all and researching as much info as possible. Like a lot of people I gained heaps of weight over the last 2 years …I seemed to stay consistent on the weights and did minimal cardio...
Basically I’m gonna be doing rolling 48s and 72s and eat one cheat meal every Monday. Every other refeed meal will be 5-700 calories keto. On the Monday my meal will be 2 chicken burgers with a combined total of...
So I’ve always had a hard time losing weight. I can literally workout every day, and eat like salmon and spinach and barely anything else in a day. I just won’t budge one lb. However I’ve recently discovered with fasting,...
* **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...
Hello, I started doing 24 hours fast once a week some time ago, and I wanted to ask if somehow I can start losing muscle while I'm fasting, I read that people here go for 3 days fasts and see...
Hi! I am not currently overweight (I’m 156cm/ 5’1 and 50kg/ 110lbs), but I would like to lose about 3kg/ 7lbs to get rid of some pouchy fat around my waist, and stubborn fat around my arms and thighs. I...
Hello people, I have one month and a half to fulfill a promise I made to myself at the beginning of this year I’ve gained a lot of weight due to stress and working from home, I came to dry fasting...
Hello I am 45 female - had stress in life two years ago that led to bunch of hormone issues and also weight gain. I want to lose 12 lbs and want your advice. I have been doing 16/8 the...
I'm super new to this whole Snake Juice Diet thing. I tried to find as much information as I could by watching some videos on YouTube, joining the groups on FB + reddit but it's all still really confusing to me. After...
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,...