Since the beginning of December, I’ve been doing a weekly monk fast (36 hour water only fast). I start around 6pm on Sunday after dinner and go till 6am Tuesday morning. On Sunday night and all of Monday I’m great....
36 hours of consumption followed by 36 hours of water fasting. Basically, alternate-day with 12 extra hours both ways? how did you feel?
#Share your daily fast story thread! 📃 ⏳ **Length** of fast (*start/end/total*) ❓ **Why are you fasting?** (ex: *weight loss, other health benefits, spiritual/religious reasons*) 📝 **Notes** (*How is it going so far? Any concerns? Insights to share?*)...
I lost some significant weight about two years ago when I discovered intermittent fasting. I have since gained back some of that weight and I started fasting again just over a month ago. I am also exercising regularly- I jump...
I’ve had family members, friends, and people alike ALL discourage me from fasting. But fasting has done wonders for me. It gives me energy, it’s helping me lose weight after being overweight for so long, it literally cured my PCOS,...
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...
So I've been thinking about the fact that I'm on birth control for my PCOS and the fact that I've been doing IF since the beginning of July but haven't lost any weight or even inches. I used to be...
Every year I try to have a resolution of something to work on during Lent. This year I'd like to push myself with fasting but I'm not sure what a reasonable goal would be. I have lots of experience with...
Please let me know.
I am on day 9 and in a little under 24 hours from now I will be on day 10 and therefore halfway through my liquid fast. As previously mentioned, I know liquid fasts can be controversial on here, but I...
I started intermittent fasting about a week ago and was off to a great start with no issues adjusting at all actually, but the last few days have been hell! I can barely stay awake in the morning, I...
Good morning, quick question. I’ve been sticking to 16:8 for a while now, and am currently introducing a drinkable green (Amazing Grass’s Green Berry Superfood) supplement to my diet. It’s listed as having 25 calories a scoop. Is adding a...
I've been doing 16:8 for the last week, but having coffee w/creamer at 12h and 14h. I'm a sucker for the overly sweetened, store-bought, flavored creamer and don't see myself giving it up. (I've tried, many times.) Does this technically...
I’m a dad. A fat jiggly one at that. I weigh 275 and I’d like to be 40 lbs lighter by mid to late June. Is that even possible? That would be like 20ish lbs a month I’m sick of...
​ * 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...
* **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...
Can I just use sugar free pediatlye? and perhaps cut out my magnesium tablet? I take 1/2 a tab of magnesium glycinate a day 200mg. 45%. A centrum multi v 15% calcium, 24% magnesium. I take ashwaganda daily with powdered...
Hello! I started fasting (18/6) about 3 months ago and I am actually gaining weight. Usually (even before fasting) I eat around 1000 calories a day. I am 25f with a very sedentary lifestyle (medical student). Before fasting I did...
Hello dear fasting people What sweeteners are safe to use in the fasting period? I sometimes use Sacharin or stevia, but I wonder whether it would cause an insulin response? Thanks a lot for your answers or inspiration
Hi, M23 BMI 29,I I managed to fast for a while year on 16/8 7 years ago, I gave a shot now but with 20/4,been doing good for the past week. However, today I avoided carbs and focused on fats...
32F -I recently started doing IF, and I’m doing the 16:8 right now. My job is extremely physical (I’m a massage therapist so I’m on my feet moving all day, as well as I have to be present and not...
I'm wandering if drinks like "zero calories" energy drinks, sodas, etc are gonna break my fast or not. Any suggestions, anyone?
Hi! F, 22, 5'5, 150lbs. I've been doing IF for several weeks now and I was eating around 1200-1400 calories per day. I wasn't really losing weight but I did lose almost 3 inches off my waist. I only started...
I’ve heard a lot about MonkFruit. Does anyone have any experience with it. Would it be worth trying? I love to bake and would like to try to have an alternative to sugar. Thanks!
Hi everyone. I know there's not a lot of options on drinks outside the feeding window, but I'm just curious what everyone's go-to is? Plain water is ok but I personally love black coffee and sparkling water, and occasionally I'll drink...
Hi everyone! Just to start with the question.. pretty basic probably but: if your goal was to lose the last… mmm probably 20 lbs all while maintaining your hair growth and health, what would you follow? So :) I am...
Hey everyone! I’ve read through this sub’s wiki/faq and understood that anything with calories essentially breaks a fast. Then I listened to a video by Dr Fung that having some cream in coffee is ok during a fast? I use...
So I've been doing IF probably 10 yrs ago when Lean Gains stuff came out but after becoming a father and a busy family man...I fell off the wagon. Year ago I decided it was enough and I went back...
I thought I was being really good by drinking black coffee but apparently my nespresso hazelino pods are not in line with a “clean fast”. Does anyone have any recommendations for some good black coffee that Is compliant?
I wanted to try fasting for a certain amount of days and wanted to know if anybody experienced the spiritual and bodily benefits of fasting just drinking water and how did you feel?
I am considering doing 3 day fasts but i really enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning with some sugar. I measured what i would normally add to my coffee and its almost exactly 10 grams. Is this going...
Hi Guys :) I am trying to fast but i cant drink coffee without some kind of sweetener. I have been trying erythritol in my coffee instead of Aspartame/Acesulfame K but i've been having SERIOUS Stomach problems (really really...
I've been doing 20:4 for over a week now and am seeing great results. On weekends I wanna treat myself with pizza, but I know it's a lot of calories, is it fine if I do OMAD by eating one...
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Hey guys, I’m currently on a dry fast right now and want to master all 3 forms of increasing life force energy. Semen retention, dry fasting and meditation. I’ve been practicing semen retention and have been increasing my streaks. A...
Dry fasting is the antithesis of inflammation. Is dry fasting the epitome of living longer? Are there any centenarians who currently practice dry fasting? The exact and specific search, "centenarian dry fasting," provides 0 results...
I live in the United States, and there seems to be sugar in literally everything here. Obviously not fresh vegetables or something- I’m speaking of anything that’s already pre packaged like bread or pasta sauce. I won’t even get started...
Imagine a scenario where all my nutrition is met for the day with all micro and macro nutrients being fulfilled. I’m at a healthy body fat level, and need more calories to reach my caloric maintenance for the day. Is...