I wanted to post this because it seems like a lot of people have family members/friends with bad habits and get a lot of criticism. I looked back at a picture of myself when my mom said I was getting...
I'm trying to lose weight and that's because I'm overweight obviously... And this is the first time for me to follow our diet so i'm eating anything i like but at the same time i'm following calorie deficit all under the...
I’m not super overweight (want to lose 20 pounds ideally and gain a bit more muscle). I’ve also heard a lot more about how IF works wonders for men, but I hear less from women. I tried it for a...
I have always been overweight for my height. I have always felt so bad about myself. The only thing that gives me happiness and results is waterfasting. Everytime i do it it’s like im becoming a whole new person. But...
I am sure this may have been asked before but not sure I saw a consensus answer. Not sure I will but any help is appreciated. A little background. I (35 M) have been dieting off an on since...
I hit a BMI of 29.9 today. So stoked to finally be in the overweight range. I started at a BMI of 34.4 (194 pounds, 5 feet 3 inches female). I weigh 169 pounds now. Having lost a total of...
I realize that this might not be the right subreddit for this, but everyone here is so positive here so I thought I'd ask. At one point in my early 20's I lost about 50 lbs by running and eating better....
I don't know if I'm looking for advice or commiseration. Feel free to give me what you got! Now that summer is here and covid lockdowns are easing, I'll be spending more time with my mom who is old school...
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I am borderline overweight/ just over normal BMI (BMI is \~25). I find that I don't lose weight (or very very very slowly) doing 16:8 or even OMAD. Can I get suggestions on what fasting protocol do people in my...
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
Hi all, First time posting, so looking for some advice. I’ve been interested in fasting and have researched it for the past few years, but have never gone longer than 16/8. Recently, I’ve been having some serious stomach issues- waking...
Hi everyone. I am 6'2'' and 235 pounds, putting me at about 60 pounds overweight. I have been on a water fast for 4 days, and am hoping to go at least 30, with potentially more depending on how I...
For those who have lost a large amount of weight through fasting and other means, how do you view obesity, the state of being overweight? How has your weightloss changed your perspective or way of life?
Most all of the time when I’m questioned for not eating or trying to eat healthier they look at me in confusion and ask why? Or you already look skinny? But from we’re I’m from it seems like eating and...
Am I really, finally making a progress post...? I see so many people on this sub share their victories and achievements and it's honestly the most motivating part of hanging out here. I have fantasized about being one...
When you exceed a certain number of hours of fasting, around 20 hours, your body starts producing something called Reverse T3, which is used to reduce metabolism. To understand what reverse T3 is, we need to know what metabolism is...
Been doing a very very very lax 16:8/18:6 for almost a year now (which worked for me to build the habit so I didn't get burnt out). This month, I finally decided to try adding a 6-day/week sugar restriction (my...
Hi there I am a 21 year old M. I weigh 56Kg am 175cm and have a body fat of roughly 12.5%. I run 3 times a week but not more than 4 km. I have been interested in longer...
**Hey Everyone!** So, I've been debating wether to post my story here or not, but I feel reading someone else's experience when it comes to any situation helps others put into perspective the "rights and wrongs" of certain things, fasting/dieting...
I am a woman and 172cm tall and I weigh around 55 kilos, however I have read a lot about the longtime benefits of fasting so I really want to try it out. Do you think it is safe?
I got the most male attention when I was 120 lb (I’m 5’ 4”) and now I’m around 135 trying to go back to that. I don’t think I look bad, but I prefer to be 120. When I sent...
Hey yall, had a quick question. I’m mid 20’s, 6’3”, and about 300lbs. I weightlifted for about 8 years before I stopped so I do have a solid base of a good bit of a muscle. In person, no one...
So I’m no stranger to the world of fasting. I’ve completed a couple dry and water fasts a couple years ago while living out of the country. Durring that time in my life I was relatively lean. (M 6’0 220...
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And if so, why are “starvation diets” deemed unhealthy for weight loss? Does your body “live off of itself?” During a fast? Is “metabolism” a myth in weight loss?
This post may come a little long but I want to share a few things that I learned/noticed while I started fasting seriously. I just think its amazing to have it as a tool in the box. I was trying...
I had twins this past summer and am still holding onto about 50 lbs of extra weight. I’m a stay at home mom, and I find I’m having trouble keeping up with my toddler and babies. I’m out of breath,...
I was overweight for a while (More than 2 years) and was slowly going towards obese. I had to suffer people ridiculing my body. Even my parents were worried about my increasing weight. My partner was avoiding me. I tried intermittent fasting...
I’ve been doing IF for about six months. Usually 18:6 but sometimes 20:4. Eat whole foods the rest of the time, nothing processed, mostly grain and dairy free, always sugar free. Earlier this year it was determined...
Hello, i am planning to do a FULL straight 7 day soft dry fasting and want to know what to expect. I have zero experience whatsoever. Zero preparations and doing this for weight loss. Been on SAD - standard american diet all...
I went from 255 to 140 with keto and IF (usually OMAD with occasional 48h and 72h fasts in between). I'm now maintaining with low-carb and 16:8 IF. That means I skip breakfast and I don't ever snack even in...
This post will contain discussion of topics such as eating disorders, self harm, etc so please keep that in mind before reading in case that may be an uncomfortable or troubling topic for you. From middle school onward, I definitely struggled...
It’s end of day 3 of 7 day soft dry fasting and so far I’ve only lost 2.3 kg. Honestly I was expecting more since I’m overweight. Most people lose more and and aren’t even overweight. I’m really frustrated 😩I...
Heya fasters, So past the 90th hour. I feel nice. I think the worst of the hunger is over. I donate monthly to my local food bank. It's an auto debit out of my credit card every month. Yesterday I made an...
TL;Dr at bottom I'm currently 55 pounds overweight. Goal is to be ripped and get healthier. I have done 4 days dry fast but wasn't working at the time. Was really low on energy. Same with 10 days water only fast....
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...
Fasting friends, after losing 104lbs in around 9 months, I haven’t lost anything the last 3 weeks. I would love any supportive words or advice you can share. What changed in the last 3 weeks? 1. I was losing hair and was...
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...
Hi everyone, I recently received, read and was impressed by the Michael Moseley fast 800 plan, so I did some looking around the internet and have found a fair few people who start... But never seem to post updates or...
Lately I've been overwhelmed. There's OMAD, Keto, Zero carb, 16:8, Snake juice fast and of course dry fast. I'm currently 55 pounds overweight and have some health issues that I know dry fasting can help. Especially some skin issues. I...
I'm really hoping this is where I can find the positivity I'm looking for. I'm not comfortable yet to post any pictures, but I hope to get there. A lot of people I know have been having weight...
Hi, I used to be a fairly fit but overweight person IN the pandemic I became morbidly overweight at BMI of 50. I have started gymming and weight loss is great so far. I am no stranger to Intermittent Fasting. Currently working...
I'm a 1m85 - 92 kg male, I estimate my body fat to be about 20%. I have a muscular body type. For vanity purposes I want to get defined abs, which means I need to be around 14-15% body fat....
**Hello everybody! I’ve got a question to ask all of you** So the thing is: I’ve tried pretty much anything and everything to lose weight/get fit at this point. Several gyms, several sports, several diets, home remedies, miracle products… you...
I’ve read a lot of articles online about how BMI is not relevant because you could have a lot of muscle and it’ll put you as overweight But a LOT of people do not do any physical excercise. In this...
Just want to share my story. So, I started fasting in 2019, I went from 106kg to 76kg (about 200 pounds to 140 pounds I guess) in the span of 6 months. I could easily handle consecutive 2-3 day fasts. I...
My routine's a bit atypical of most intermittent fasting routines, but it works. I still eat three square meals a day and occasionally a snack, but these are all scheduled, and I don't take in any calories in-between no...
Just for some background, I’m around 40 pounds overweight and have been since puberty. I’ve gained maybe 5-10 pounds since middle school. I’m a senior now. I never did a first before for reasons that would honestly take to long...
I’ve decided to dedicate 2023 to getting healthy after being overweight most of my life (and obese since I graduated from law school). Both my parents have died in the last few years, and I want to get healthy to...
Isn't eating right the same as eating less? Less on anything we excessively eat?
Where can I find find out what the average body fat percentage for a person based on their age/bmi? I always hear that bmi isn't 100% accurate but I want to know if there is a way to compare your...
Has anyone here reversed their sleep apnea through the weight they've lost? Asking for a friend 🤣🤣🤣
BMI is normal. Like I have the thought my mom is intentionally trying to make me chubby.
Because everybody i see that lose weight slowly they still have crazy amounts of loose skin.
I notice when chubby people lose a lot of weight, they tend to look older. Thoughts?
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,...
Hey! I've been reading a lot recently about the obesity (the obesity code) and in there, many mechanisms have been explained. Fasting has been mentioned as one of the key tools. My question is this- if we are, say, overweight and we...
Hi folks, There are certain groups of people that are still recommended to specifically reduce their consumption of fat as a macronutrient. From personal experience, I'm familiar with post-cholecystectomy patients (not all of them, but commonly). Also I believe people with...
I was wondering what's worse, eating unhealthy / bad but within daily intake limits (lack of nutrients but no weight gain) or eating healthy but too much kcal (getting all necessary nutrients but also weight gain)? I think eating healthy but...
I built muscles at the gym, but I am 15kgs overweight, I wanna dry fast and get over with it (Went from 115kg to 84kg thanks to DF). How can I make it easier? I feel like I always crave junk...
Is intermittent dry fasting doable long term, between 20-22 hours of feeding window and does it have good benefit on terms of healing aswell? I think i am quiet prediabetic, not overweight, iam lean and i do have muscle,...
I am interested to learn the proper way to start an autophagy, because of how dr. Fung explained it will replace old cells to good cells. However i am not overweight and I just start lifting at the gym. Is...
* **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...
So I’ve had a pretty bad relationship with food for a few months now, and I really want to try proper fasts so that I’m not constantly thinking and stressing about food. It’s always on my mind. I’m also hoping...
Hey guys, anyone else get negative comments for skipping a meal or being skinny? I mean, I could name countless instances of negative comments over not eating a meal in the day and only eating dinner as well as being...
Casually told an acquaintance that I am fasting tonight. Was told that oh that’s so bad for you. You know it’s bad for your body right? I’m like yeah so is being overweight. Why was she so concerned I am fasting?
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Why is calorie surplus needed for muscle gain? Is this essential? Isn't eating a balanced CH / protein ratio enough? Thanks in advance!
I feel so horrible right now and I have nowhere and nobody else to talk about this with. I have struggled with weight my entire life. I’ve always been overweight. I decided to make a change last year around August....
Hello, It is pretty known that Insulin Resistance is caused by constant spikes in glucose which forces the pancreas to create more insulin which eventually leads to insulin resistance. Foods that cause high spikes in glucose are high on the Glycemic Index....
So I look older. I guess I am older than when I was overweight but now I have lines below my eyes like the ones that make you look tired but I sleep 8 hrs everyday so I don’t know...
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've been water fasting for weight loss for days (I'm very overweight). It makes me feel really well, both mentally and physically, and I look forward to the health benefits. I've also been watching a lot of Dr. Fung to...
I’m 18M, 6’0, about 130lbs. You could say I’m kind of skinnyfat in the abdominal area. I’ve never paid much attention to my diet because I’ve always had a fast metabolism and I’ve never been close to overweight, so I...
I want to hear the most controversial opinions
* **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 Nutrition Reddit :) What's something about diet and nutrition you wish you knew earlier? I was overweight as a teen and did the worst things (including a tea cleanse lol). Wish I could pass advice to my old self!
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has experienced this, but I will give you a bit of background. I grew up eating a lot of food. My single mom had weight issues and fed me pizza and a...
Some body positivity/fat acceptance activists have criticized The Whale, arguing that it negatively portrays a morbidly obese man and his eating habits. For instance, New York Times columnist Roxanne Gay who has weighed over 500 pounds and written about her...
I’m a mid 20sF who is worried about the menstrual irregularities that could be from fasting. I normally do omad or 20/4 but occasionally do 24-36 hr fasts as well. I haven’t had a period in 2-3 mo now. Last...
I list 50lbs in 2021 with intermittent fasting. I was sooo proud. And looked so great. Then, with changing my diet or eating habits, the weight all flew back on in 2021! I’m still intermittent fasting, but it’s stopped working....
Hi everyone! I am a 28 year old woman who currently weights 125lbs. I'm trying to get down to 115lbs but because I am not overweight it seems to be pretty difficult. I have been doing 16:8 for a little...
Hello! I’ve been overweight for several years now. On and off diets where I’ll lose a few, then lose interest. Over the last 10 years, I’ve been as high as 346 and as low as...
Going to keep short and simple. 21M / 6’9” SW: 339 June 2021 / CW: 313 (Today) / GW: (240) by August June 2021 until now doing several water fasts, gaining it back,and trying certain diets I have only lost 20ish pounds. I...
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 came across an article which claims our body will burn muscle mass while you dry fast. (without saying if this applies to overweight and / or regular people lol) And it also claims you HAVE to drink water because your...
**TL/DR**: *Struggling with losing weight and adhering to carnivore diet due to random binge eating despite much increase in physical activity/exercise.* Hello folks, I've dabbled with fasting in the past and using snake juice but haven't been consistent with it and...
This may be motivational for the people in this sub (and again for myself), which is why I'm sharing this. About 8 years ago, I went through a very emotional and uncertain time in my life. I had broken...
Every time I tell anybody who isn’t familiar with fasting that I fast I get the same response. “Your body will go into starvation mode and you’ll actually retain body fat and gain weight!!” Then when I politely explain that that’s...
I’ve attempted another dry fast and didn’t get past 42 hours. Here’s what happened. First day I was thirsty but not unbearably so. But o was tired as hell. I mainly laid down but I needed to work. Surprisingly I...
I fast from 9pm till 12 noon , During my fast I have black coffee and cumin water if I feel hungry. For lunch I have roti( made of jowar and ragi flour) with vegetable curry. Black coffee at 4...
I lost around 50 pounds initially, but gained roughly 20 back. I just left one of my doctors and they inquired about the weight gain. It was for the medication they prescribe me, they had to up my dosage to...
Hey guys! I’m not new to fasting but definitely fell off for a short period and I’m hopping back on to straighten myself out! Unfortunately I didn’t really track my weight loss the last time and how fast it was,...
38F 5ft 0in. SW126 CW116 GW106. Started this adventure back in October to lose 3 pregnancies worth of weight. Was steadily loosing about 1 lb per week for the first 10 weeks and was super psyched to get to the...
Disclaimer : Not seeking medical advice. Just for educational purposes only. For the record done a 4 day dry fast few years ago. Currently 55 pounds overweight and never had surgery done on my body. Have done a 10 day water...
Hi, sorry if this sounds like an idiotic question -- I was just wondering if the conventional protein requirement, upward of 1.6g/kg of body-weight IIRC, applies more accurately for lean muscle mass rather than body weight if the person is...
Hey guys Me and my partner are both trying to get healthier, and something we are looking at is starting to fast. Generally I really struggle to not eat for extended periods. If I reach the 3-4 hour mark I am hungry,...
TIA for any help you can give me. I've been on a 20:4 fast for 10 days, eating between 1200-1400 calories a day on a Mediterranean diet. I'm 65 years old, haven't exercised in 20 years. I've lost a tiny bit...