Hello and greetings from day 5 of a water fast, I was always of the mind that there are no added benefits to dry fasting over water fasting and that in reality dry fasting longer than 24 hours is unsafe. I...
Curious if anyone in this group fasts for Christian/catholic/religious reasons and I’m just curious of your process. What do you do? How do you prepare? If you feel weak/tempted to eat do you have specific prayers that you recite to...
I’m not quite sure if this is the right sub for it but.. Currently I’m fasting religiously (muslim) so I can’t pick the times for my fasting. My first meal of the day would be at around 6AM latest and...
I planned a 96 hour fast and I'm almost done but I'm feeling good today and thinking I should just keep going and make it a 7 day. What's holding me back? The fat girl part of me is...
I’ll be drinking water/coffee/tea, so that’s why I call it partial. Posting here to hold myself accountable
People know I do IF, and sometimes more extended fasts. But i make sure not go to over too many details because i really hate people meddling in my life, trying to tell me how my body behaves, and how...
Currently been fasting for over a week and lost 3 pounds, however I am taking nicotine lozengers through the day, do these break a fast? They contain 2mg of nicotine, aspartame, mannitol and 15mg of sodium.
Just wondering what the over all experiences of people here are with full day fasting and weightlifting. I want to start doing a regular FRI fast for religious reasons. At the minimum, this would go from dinner THU til sundown on...
Just wondering what the over all experiences of people here are with full day fasting and weightlifting. I want to start doing a regular FRI fast for religious reasons. At the minimum, this would go from dinner THU til...
I'm currently 3 days into a fast. I started just because I wanted to lose weight and I followed all precautions. I'm taking sodium and potassium. I have magnesium supplements. But why online is there so much negative press on...
For my whole life, I thought that it was normal to eat 2 meals a day. Apparently it isn’t?? I’ve always done this because I was lazy to get up in the morning and eat breakfast UNLESS if I have...
So for some backstory, I started keto and found out about IF through it. Ngl keto was great and IF was so easy for me since I used to unknowingly practice it before and also do fast for religious purpose....
Hello everyone, I am a 20 y/o male and I am fasting for 40 days for religious and health reasons. Is lemon water (water with the juice of a squeezed lemon) acceptable for a water fast ?
HI, I'm A Dietitian (RD), who's been experimenting with fasting for many years. I have been on a plant-based diet for the past 8 years, but recently reintroduced fish and meat into my diet for a 3-month trip to Peru...
Hello guys...Soon I will try dry fasting for 3 days for religious reasons. I am quite used to water fasting for long periods, and I could possibly go a day without water as well easily, however I never attempted dry...
I am part of many fasting communities and they even ban posts regarding dry fasting saying it's a dangerous form of fasting etc... So I just want to know why there is so much hatred towards dry fasting.
Hey folks! I have a question/discussion I wanted to bring up real quick. So, some products are typically considered not to break a fast: black coffee, La Croix, some zero calorie sweetners, etc. Here's my question. What happens if you go...
Hello hello, I'm not new to fasting, but I'm wanting to make it a more consistent habit in my life. Fasting used to be a "quick fix" for me when I felt I couldn't control the food I ate. Fast forward several...
I finished a 3 day fast and felt relief of brain fog I haven’t felt in a long time. I’m trying to heal from long Covid and an auto immune condition. Is it too much to do a 3 day fast...
fasting is abstaining from all foods, and there's nothing wrong with partial fasts, but that's what they are: partial. suddenly it seems like there's been an influx of posts of people claiming these multi-week super long "fasts," just to reveal in...
First issue, So been fairly religious on 20/4 intermittent fasting with Saturday and Sunday being normal days. For some reason my stools are loose all the time sometimes it gets better and than like clockwork everyday it's loose. I know...
Was just wondering about the health benefits, specifically cell regeneration. Since cell regeneration starts around 120 hours, does the longer you extend a fast five time for more cell regeneration? Or is there a window of time where after it...
I've been doing fasting with keto and it's going well for me except for the pressure I get from work and family. It's especially difficult when birthdays come up because there's always a cake and you're expected to have some otherwise...
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...
My main challenge with fasting is the absolute boredom of ignoring a meal time. I know I can read, craft, write, walk, etc but what's a good mantra when I feel discouraged by the void of flavors, chewing, camaraderie? What...
So IF is working for me, but when I explain to others I am following Intermittent Fasting, they seem to get hung up on the word "fasting". Fasting to some has a religious context and to others it has a...
What is really the difference?
I’m a seasoned faster. I’ve completed 3 separate 6 day fasts in the past. I used to regularly eat every other day, if not longer in between. I religiously follow OMAD, so I regularly fast every day...
When it comes to fasting alcohol is a strict no. But I know that some of you might still drink on the weekend or on the days you're not fasting. I am trying to find out what percentage of people...
Obviously a newbie here, but I don’t get why you’d do such a long fast. i’m sure there’s some weight loss but I gather it would be mostly water. Plus aren’t you messing with your metabolism?
I’m sorry if this offends anyone here, I am genuinely not trying to and absolutely give all the respect to those who have lost weight and gained confidence doing intermittent fasting. My question is, how is IF not related to...
I’ll start. True story. Ok, been reading the Bible. During the 6th day of a fast, I went outside to cut my nails with a nail clipper. Then a lady on the street and her grandson asked me for directions....
I am 17, thinking about starting fasting but I have heard some people opposed to minors doing it. Wanna hear y’all’s thoughts
For water fasting, I usually drink black coffee and I’m told that’s okay. Curious to hear from my fasting community if Gatorade Zero is okay too? Would that still be considered water-fasting? Would that affect my autophagy in any way?
I have a question for intermittent fosters. Back in the day, medieval times, etc. people fasted almost every other day for religious purposes, which was actually because food was not so easy to get. Why did they...
Majorly niche topic, but wondering if anybody considers taking the Eucharist as breaking a fast. At my church we take about a tablespoon of wine and the equivalent of an oyster cracker weekly. I’m not actually concerned about it… I’m...
I have been doing 19:5 intermittent fasting since mid-November pretty religiously. My starting weight was 291, I'm at 258 now, and my goal is 235. I have also been making more healthy choices about what I eat during...
He is really good and knowledgeable. He has done numerous 20 day dry fasts. Worth checking out
I'm a cop and I'm working nights as we speak. I'm 6 foot 1, train 3x week and I weigh 185 pounds. I'm been fasting 16/8 for the past 4 years, RELIGIOUSLY. It's the thing in life I had...
Hello! I’ve been doing 36 hour (8pm-8am) fasts once every week or two for the past couple of months. I do IF too, but not religiously. Normally, I feel pretty good after a 36 hour fast, but two weeks ago,...
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Hello! Any recent moms with advice with fasting post-partum? In the past, fasting is the only way I have successfully lost weight. Not eating at all is the simplest way I can prevent myself from overeating every day. I’ve obviously...
* **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...
HELP PLEASE!! Hi I'm currently in a 7 of 10 day water fast. I know they say start with a dry fast then go to water, but would it be OK to go to a dry fast for...
By fasting I mean both short, extended and prolonged fasting. I have a wierd fear that the citrate in calcium citrate and malate break down into their respective acids, citric acid and malic acid - which may break the fast. That leaves...
I'm likely overthinking this but my current eating window is from 12-7pm. If I want to have a late dinner, I would just shift my time to something like 1-8pm. But then my next day's fast would be...
I’ve been reading some posts and comments and some people were talking about doing 20 hour fasts and I thought that was a little extremist, maybe even eating disorderish. But everyone else acted like it was totally normal. Idk, I...
I responded to someone’s comment on r/fasting with references to some social media accounts of individuals performing lengthy dry fasts, as well as a link to the 5 day dry fasting study you can find here in the “research” thread,...
I started again trying to lose weight since I had to stop due to an illness the last time which was in June 2022, back then I did lose 3 kgs with IF 18:6 but the weight jumped back up...
I have never found a better combo then these 3 together, I feel high all the time. I meditate twice a day and take two cold showers a day. Because of these 3 things quitting smoking weed and nicotine have...
**Hello, I have a question.** Can I add liquid stevia (I mean the one I buy at the supermarket) in my instant coffee? all this in the fasting window. increases insulin? Oh, it's fine? I have a hard time drinking bitter coffee...
Hey I’m just curious. I’ve read stories about how people water fast for spiritual reasons, and they say they can actually feel and “hear” God when praying. Is this at all true or just some superstition type thing? If you have...
5’6”/18-21 yo/F/135 lbs I’m here to lose weight 25lbs before November (trying to get back to 110lbs because I usually stay around 110-115. I’ve never been this big lol I ate so much cake during quarantine it’s nuts). I see on...
So, one of my coworkers is a know it all type. Roughly a month ago, I was talking to someone who mentioned my weighloss and I let them know a little about how I've been doing it (IF/CICO/Walking) and...
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I started the year with a snake juice fast, just a 48. Now as I'm going into my third rolling 48 I do have to say doing 4miles of cardio on the first day is just amazing. Keep at it! Last...
#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'm new to fasting, I've only done it once or twice in the past for religious purposes, but now I'm approaching it for health reasons and to shed some weight. I've read through a lot of posts, and people say...
I’m starting a new 18-6 fasting tomorrow. Is drinking water acceptable in my fasting window (18hrs)?
I am planning to do 48 hour fast followed by 24 hour of feasting My understanding being most people eat low carb or keto in the fasting period. I was going through different forums and read that KETO increases...
I am on my day 2, and I feel pretty dizzy and I have a headache. I know the hunger kind of goes away after day 3, but I have at least 8hr of school everyday, and I don't want...
Everytime I am doing extended water fasting, I start remembering some very old memories, I don't know if there is any scientific explanation for this. I am wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing before?
Seems like nearly everyone in my life is against me intermittent fasting. My coworker and I were discussing how we were dieting to lose weight after new year. He told me his plan how he is eating small meals often....
Hi, i'm flirting with the idea of a 5 day fast for injury recovery (long term patellar tendonopathy) and general long term well being. Not that fussed about weight loss. Does anyone have experiences they can share on general...
is there a difference? Its not for religious reasons. I just want to try it bc I can lose weight and maybe reset my cravings for food when Im stressed. And maybe reduce inflammation. Im on day 4...
Meaning do you enjoy the feeling throughout being fasted, fasting in itself. Or do you strictly do it for the health benefits/ get mild enjoyment out of it at best? For me, I enjoy the challenge of it. It definitely makes...
Trying to stay motivated anyone share their experiences and results
I took 5g this morning and totally didn’t consider that it might break my fast.
I enjoy drinking gatorade zeros but they have 5 calories and I'm wondering if this will compromise my fast in any way? [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/images/products/005/727/116/2685/nutrition\_fr.12.full.jpg](https://world.openfoodfacts.org/images/products/005/727/116/2685/nutrition_fr.12.full.jpg)
Honestly, I feel embarrassed posting this but I know that I need the support. I (F29 5’1” 140lbs) have tried IF on and off for the past 2 years now. Every time I start, I begin seeing results fast so...
I do this for religious reasons but you’re welcome to join for any reason. :)
Recently started doing IMF, just wanted to make sure this doesn't break my fast Tetley Green Tea - Pure Green (around 35mg of Caffeine), Creatine - 3g, Beta Alanine - 4g, Citrulline Malate - 3g,L- Theanine - 200mg (may need to...
I've been following a 16:8 IF schedule pretty religiously for about a month and a half. On the few days that I've broken a fast early for things like an illness, I try to keep it a lower cal (1500...
For six weeks coming up to Christmas, I eat OMAD and low fat vegan (it's a religious thing). And then I eat my last meal on the evening of 23rd Dec, in anticipation of eating and drinking a lot on...
Seeing routine-based fasts where people have one day a week where they eat nothing. Also seeing posts about people building up to absurd week-long fasts. Where are these regiments coming from? I've been on 16:8 for a month and it's...
Hey all, just started doing 36 hr fasts every 3 days starting a few weeks ago and so far am loving it. I can tell my energy is increased and I’m finally able to start losing that stubborn belly fat...
I’m at 72 hrs right now and just STRUGGLING. I’m the primary caregiver to a 2yo and that requires lots of meals and snacks to prepare. I’m just struggling keeping on track with having to be in the kitchen/preparing food...
so its well known that when you do a water fast since you drink a lot but do not eat you deplete minerals fast. thats why its advisable to take elettrolytes like magnesium potassium and sodium during your fast, and...
Never thought it would be this tough tbh
One **CRUCIAL** thing that helped me to keep going was making 0 carbs refeed (eggs, tuna, chicken), why? **Refeed with carbs:** Wake up next day and see the scale went up 2 - 3kgs, need 72 hours to get back to...
I love IF but I hate being a woman. The struggle making it through menstruation is real. I feel defeated. The week leading up to my period I get cramps, bloating, and horrible cravings. I stop fasting and give in...
Don’t mean this to be a weird post and it has relevance here. I’ve been doing IF for a month now ( again done it before on and off for religious reasons). Have been masturbating whilst I’ve been doing apart...
Never read about this on this sub, but fasting increases uric acid levels apparently. I am on day 13 and woke up with gout in my big toe. Never would’ve expected that one.
I love my veges and I’m majority plant based don’t get me wrong, but one of the most touted vegetables I see is kale. I use a decent amount of it now it’s very cheap and I like the taste....
#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’ve just started a OMAD fasting regimen and I am getting a roughly 500 to 750 calorie deficit per day. i’ve been doing it for two weeks straight now, and the scale has not moved at all. I am tracking...
If anyone has ACTUALLY made it work (meaning not read someone else say it should work but actually experienced it) - I would love to hear what you did please - like numbers - protein, calories protocol, how much Sq,...
Hey I'm relatively new to fasting. I'm doing the warrior fasting because I already had some good experience with the 16/8 fasting in the past although I wasn't really doing that consecutively for a longer time but I always felt...
#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?*)...
Hey all, 29m here. SW 114kg. CW 108. GW ~85-90kg (one day) I'm 183cm tall, currently OMAD. I'm doing ivysaur 448 beginner strength training program 3 days a week and walking 5km every day in between and weekends. Tracking calories with MFP....
Hi! What are your thoughts about fasting for long period of time? For self discipline Im planning on fasting for about a month During that time I will only drink water,yerba mate, coffee and take a lot of vitamins However, Im curious about...
I've been surfing at /r/diabetes lately, and I've responded to some posts with "type 2 diabetes can be reversed. Try a low carb diet and fasting. Check out Dr. Fung on youtube and his website." I haven't gotten into any heated...
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’m afraid of that little voice in my head that’s going to try to tell me that I should just eat. It can be very convincing. “Why are you doing this? Maybe this isn’t for you. Maybe it won’t be...
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I am doing a 40 day fast for spiritual reasons. For anyone who has done them how are your mental and physical energy levels on the fast. I am just going to walk and of course hydrate with electrolytes. ...
I've bought into the science that when you deprive yourself of water, your body makes water (like a camel) from your fat. The more fat you have...the longer you can go. I have read multiple studies that indicate sodium, potassium,...
Hey everyone, I've been doing the snake diet dam near religiously for the past 3 weeks and I'm loving it. I recently hit what I can't really describe as anything other then a plateau. Last week I was basically stable...