25 F 5ft SW:184 CW 149 I weigh my lowest ever adult weight right now, but I havenāt been feeling my best. Usually when I got down to 151ish I would feel super hot and really pretty and overall really great....
Stats: M | 5'10" | SW: 331.6 lbs | CW: 289.6 lbs I'm genuinely at a loss here. At the start of December, I posted [my November water fasting update](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/comments/r6gaa7/november_water_fasting_progress_471h_total/) where I was losing weight at a pretty good pace (accounting...
After getting sick with the cold, I took a break from fasting and just ate when I was hungry, still eating foods I would normally eat. But usually, I eat three meals a week, and in one sitting, so OMAD....
Iām doing IF with my eating times between 11 AM and 6 PM. While I understand a week isnāt a long time to do IF and I should not expect drastic results that quickly, I have gained weight? Iām limiting my...
I have some ideas as to why but let me lay out my details and hopefully the group can help me get a reality check: 32/f 5'3" SW: 150 CW: 148 GW: 130 OMAD M-F. Same meal each night: 4oz grilled chicken...
(Excuse my english as it's not my first language) Hi I am fairly new to IF. I am 27F 163cm (5ft 4) and my CW is 55kg (121lb) 24% body fat. Early this year I got an office job and being...
As a petite woman (4ā11) every calculator tells me to eat roughly 1200-1300 calories to lose weight because my TDEE is roughly 1500-1600. My BMR is roughly 1350. I have a sedentary office job lifestyle and Iām a mom. My...
I suppose this should be phrased as "why is 1200 calories considered a minimum, regardless of activity, gender, height and weight". I understand that this would be a substantially low number for a tall active male, however when you start dropping...
What would be the best way to still get all of my electrolytes in without consuming too much water? I started a fast losing about 1.5 lbs per day and now I'm down to losing less than 1 lb per...
I am so frigging down right now, I just jumped on the scale and I have never been over 250lbs, tried two scales and one said 272lbs and the other said 280lbs, this is making me sick, I've never been...
I've tried the 5:2 and 16:8 a few years ago for 6 months or so and didn't notice a difference. One key factor may have been that I live a very sedentary life (especially when I did 5:2, I was...
They say the average person but is it average as in a 5'9 150 lbs man? I need to know the difference as It would wildly change for someone small like a 4'9 90lb woman or in my case a...
We have reached the final quarter! Iād love to know how much weight do you want to lose and what fasting routine do you plan on doing to achieve it? I (5ā2 F, sedentary) am planning to do rolling 72s...
Since Jan 1st Iāve been doing keto 1200 calories a day. Iām a short, sedentary female. The end of January I did a 3 day water fast and lost 5.8lbs. Yay! However I still up about 2lbs 8 days later....
Hi, Iāve IF,d for a few years now but I gained some concerning weight during COVID. The gym is such a chore and boring for me. I refuse to buy bigger clothes because that would be conforming to defeat. Albeit, I...
This is my 2nd time trying to fast, the first one was a few years ago and I was able to make it to the 3rd day, just tried fasting yesterday and the headache was killing me so I had...
I started my weight loss journey around Jan 21st, where I weighed 220.4 Lbs. I dint do IF then, it was mostly a low carb diet and weight training here and there. Cut to present, I started doing IF strictly from...
I clean fast every day I'm able to, 18/6, but on days I work I've been drinking a 0 or 10 cal energy drink. I work 12 hour shifts at a sedentary job, so I will literally fall asleep if...
37 days 1200 19:5 and the Valentineās Day candy and large portions of healthy thingsā¦ I can feel the momentum to run away from it all, help! How do you get yourself back on plan? I think in part Iāve...
Iām at hour 81 right now- This is the longest Iāve fasted (not counting the master cleanse I did many many years ago)! Day 4 details - **Weight**: -1 pound from yesterday. For a total of -5 pounds from the...
So I'm day 4 into an OMAD run. I've tried 18:6 and 16:8, but I always slip back into my old routine. So even after 4 days, I'm feeling amazing. Already more alert and got a pep...
I used to use IF to just keep myself in check; combined with regular fitness. I was never "thin" but I was strong and always felt confident with my body. I am now 2.5 stone heavier than that. I know...
So, I'm only a month in of doing IF 16:8 (eating window is 11-7:00). I eat 2 meals and 1 snack per day for a total of about 1500-1800 calories. I don't exercise regularly, but I get an average of...
Assuming a sedentary lifestyle, would it seem to be much more difficult to fast (esp longer fasts) on a high carb diet? Because of insulin spikes and drops?
I'm currently 19.5 hours into my first time doing a 48 hour fast, and feeling pretty good! I used to practice OMAD very regularly and had great results, but fell off the wagon in the last several months after a...
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
I know that diet/exercise goes hand to hand and everyone should implement both. But can you be healthy without exercise? Or exercise is a cheat code to be healthy?
If my fasts are 72hrs or less do I absolutely still need snake juice. Iāve done some experiments and I donāt feel the effects of electrolyte depletion until after 96hrs. 72s I feel absolutely fine. Iām also pretty sedentary due...
1.) Only eat real food. No desserts, no chips/Mcdonalds. 2.) No Alcohol 3.) Incline treadmill for 30 min a day if sedentary 4.) Consistent lifting schedule of 6 times a week. Current weight: upper 170ās Goal Weight: 160 Starting today. Who wants to join...
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...
Hello guys so I've been doing adf diligently for months now, it's been very tough but I manage to pull through every time. Ive seen a steady decrease in my weight but this month I've hit a heavy plateau, a month...
I'm sure curious about intermittent fasting and how it works in terms of burning calories. My assumption is this: If I do the same routine every day then it shouldn't matter when I intake the food, as long as it's...
Ahoy! ​ First excuse my english, I am not a native speaker. Mid january I started IF for the first time in my life using the 18:6 protocol with a caloric deficit of about 400 kcal. My goal was (and still is) to...
[Previous post for context](https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/comments/sj7meh/i_have_to_cut_out_alcohol_if_im_going_to_lose/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) After reading yall's thoughts and advice, I think I am just going to cut back, i.e. have 200 cals of wine on Friday and Saturday, 300 on Sunday (adds up to 1 bottle). So I will be...
I'm a 30 year old male from Egypt. I'm 5'8 and 180 lbs. I lift weights four times a week and I have a relatively sedentary lifestyle. I lost weight using a mix of fasting ( one meal a day...
(Just as a note, I originally made this post on a throwaway that sadly didn't meet karma requirements because there are assholes that stalk my main profile.) Hello! (19M, 181 cm/ 5'11", 109,5 kg / 241 lbs) here! I got into...
Whenever I see people eating in reality shows, or even with my roommate, I find myself feeling envious. My roommate: male, a little shorter than me, leads a very sedentary lifestyle; works remotely, hates leaving the house, etc. He eats...
Just curious how long it takes your body to rid that extra fluff from the overindulgence of holiday parties! Headed for a 36+ hr fast tomorrow! Wahoo!
How do you guys do this? I become ravenous qfter a good gym session and it usually lasts for a day. I'm looking to get into longer fasts of 24+ hours in the next year qns I'm not gonna lie it...
Hi, total noob here. Just heard about IF from coworker who is getting great results and decided to give it a try. 36/F/5'6"/CW204lbs/GW150lbs. I'm getting married next February and want to look my best plus I'm sick and tired of...
I started grad school about a year ago and really fell off the wagon as far as diet and being sedentary. Iām hoping fasting can help get my levels in a normal range. I know diet is the biggest thing...
I personally am not interested in fasting for any more than 20 hours at a time. However... For someone with a really fast metabolism (in excellent cardiovascular shape, with a low body fat percentage), would their metabolic rate and body composition...
TL;DR: one day refeeding with 3000-6000 kcal with sometimes half of that coming from sugar doesn't undo the benefits of fasting for me. I did OMAD with keto 3 years ago for 3-4 months with weight training. I lost ~10 kg...
I feel so frustrated but still good I guess. I lost nearly a hundred pounds intermittent fasting in 2019 and figured I would live like this forever. And then December 2019 my mom lost her house of 29 years. March...
Hi all. I completed a 2 week fast from 1/8 to 1/22. I started the fast at about 214 and finished at 191.4. It was my 2nd fast and I was ecstatic about my progress. I made serious life changes as...
Those who have or are doing an OMAD style eating/ fasting schedule, what is your experience with maintenance and returning to more than just one meal? How do you maintain any weight loss?
I don't know if this kind of post is allowed here. And i apologize if this is too long. I have been lurking on this sub for a couple months and really love the community, albeit from a distance. But...
I started October 2nd and have been doing a semi 16/8-OMAD fasting schedule where I have a coffee in the morning usually under 200cal after my 16 fast, then only have a normal dinner. In that time I have only...
Hi everyone, I (30ās M) recently started IF + OMAD itās been about 2 weeks, Iāve been fasting anywhere from 18-24 hours and itās such an amazing experience so far. Growing up I was always heavy no matter what I...
Not, OMAD with a 4-6 hour eating window, but truly fasting every day for 24 hours and having one meal. What was it Like for you? Did you calorie count (even unintentionally)? What vitamin/ salts/ electrolytes did you take in, if any? How long...
Love IF, have been living the lifestyle for 1.5 years. Lost 20 lbs, got more fit than ever, and Iām never going back. That said, Iām recovering from abdominal surgery that included a lot of muscle repair. My entire core...
Would like to try these multi day fasts that you guys seem to achieve so effortlessly. Itās taking me incredible amount of effort to even do a daily 16:8. I donāt have to eat breakfast but I am frazzled if...
Hi, I haven't been on this sub long but I've been fasting for a while now. I've noticed that most people mention the idea that as long as you have a calorie deficit, you will burn fat/lose weight. This was something...
Dumb/annoying problem, I know, but Iām trying to hang with an OMAD/23ish/1 schedule, complying really well, but not losing weight. - I *think* my body is hanging onto everything because Iām having trouble hitting 1200 calories/day and itās in starvation mode....
Iām not completely new to IF as I Pretty consistently did 16/8 or 18/6 for about a year in 2020/2021. I have just restarted this month and Iām looking for a little feedback. I am firmly in the midst of peri menopause...
Good morning, IF! I started IF (16:8) again about 2 weeks ago after gaining all my weight back at my sedentary job this past year. This past week, I've worried about my liver and over-did it with OMAD hoping to help...
Not sure if this is allowed but Iāve been doing intermittent fasting for a while now (more than a year). The longest fast Iāve done is 24 hours. And I managed to lose some weight. But my weight loss...
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...
Hi everyone! I've been lurking for a few weeks as I did research on IF - I had been hesitant in the past considering the previously assumed negative effects on premenopausal women and our hormone cycles, but there's a new,...
54M, 180cm (5'11"), CW 84kg (185lb) GW 78kg (172lb) Been IF 20:4 all this week (first full week). Eating mostly unprocessed whole foods (100gm carb, 85gm protein, 66gm fat) between 4-8pm, around 1400 calories per day. Sedentary job,...
Hi I'm a solid week into maintaining 20:4 but I am curious how many calories I should be in taking per day during the 4hr eating window? My average right now is 1,600 calories on top of being sedentary at work...
Hello, I, M 31, 180cms, have been on IF for about 80+ days and lost around 10 kgs. CW: 70kg. The next step to achieving my goal, of a sleek body and better self image, is to start off at a...
This is my check-in. So far, I think I should make the full 10 without a refeed -- at least I'm optimistic at the moment. I'm sharing some thoughts in hopes it helps others. To be clear, this fast is...
I am giving IF another try. I have done it before, perhaps 2 or 3 years ago and it was successful. I got myself down to 180lbs and I was muscular and fairly cut. I have been sedentary for most...
Hello, friends! I would love some feedback on an example meal I eat weekly with my OMAD protocol, bumped up against my personal stats. I am a female, 5'2" and 34 years old. I am pretty sedentary- I work a corporate...
I'm 25F, 183lbs, 5'5", and currently sliding back and forth between 16:8 and 18:6 depending on the day and my work schedule. I'm about 2 weeks into IF and trying to lose weight, which is doing ok so far, but...
I am massively overweight, I'm 5'11 and 433 pounds, my small goal is to get to 350 and then finally 250. I'm trying to lose the weight fast but at least responsibly for someone that has a job that is...
Hi everyone, I could really use some guidance. I'm 29(F), 170cm, 199 kg. I'm on day 3 of an 18/6 routine. Some backstory that's relevant: I have some serious health conditions, like make it past 40 and its a miracle...
New to IF as of 3 weeks ago. Im a 32yr old female with a sedentary lifestyle/desk job. I feel like Iāve made a great effort at fasting and find it relatively easy to do, however Iām a little discouraged today by...
SW 223 CW 212 GW 145 38F Background: I started a month ago of 18:6 (the month prior to that, I was cutting out snacking constantly prior to starting intermittent fasting) replacing with more whole foods and also using...
My plan is to do sequential three days fasts (with water) until I hit my weight goal. After three days fasting, I have a small healthy meal, and go straight into another fast. I am repeating this until I have lost...
After losing 45 lbs in 45 weeks I got stuck. Itās been one year since then and I go up and down with the same 10 lbs and I actually need to lose another 30 lbs. IF for 19-20 hrs...
Ok so i like if, this is my third time trying and botjl h previous attempts were solid until i quit, butnim trying to understand one thing: Does if help burn more calories outside of regular cico? So im 260lb...
Loose skin ( stretchy skin ) is something that has always crossed my mind when trying to loose weight. The fear that clothes still wouldnāt look good on me after loosing weight because of massive amounts of loose skin. And...
Hello everyone. I have been fasting 18:6 for about a month now. I need to loose about 70 pounds to reach my goal weight. I fast clean and try to break my fast at noon. I usually break my fast...
I have gone through a lot of the information on this sub in reference to powders and making your own drinks with them. I find them bitter and kind of nasty. The main problem is, if you drink it too...
I'm a 40 yr old female 165cm I'm walking 30mins a day 5 days week Otherwise sedentary as hell I'm 83kg and happiest at 70kg Would love your positive take and inspo! Will this window be enough to see results?
My eating window is 4-11, and I go to bed about an hour later. I'm active during the day, and pretty sedentary at night. Would I benefit from altering my eating window, or does it not make a difference? Thank y'all! Edit:...
I'm 22/F, south asian- vegetarian with a sedentary lifestyle. I was diagnosed with PCOS 4 years ago and had a gall bladder removal 3 years ago. Instead of changing my bad habits, I went into depression (due to health and...
55yo female 5ā2ā SW 138, CW 138, GW 127 October CICO, November 18:6 CICO December 20:4 CICO 1200-1400 cal (weigh everything) Veg/ protein only, no sugar. Lots of water! Sedentary job but gentle yoga 1X week, horseback 1X week, brisk...
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...
I'm brand new to IF. I decided to flip the switch from eating junk food every day to getting meal plans sent to my door weekly. I am pairing that with intermittent fasting. Each meal is between 500-650 calories. I wake...
I am 10 days into a scheduled 14 day fast. I thought I would share some thoughts and experiences here not because I am an expert...more so because I am not. Before I started my fast I trawled the interwebs for...
TL;DR: 18 y/o male, CW 225 lbs GW 175 lbs, sedentary but wanting to do light workout, 16:8+Keto, mid-low money, looking for advice. Hello all! This is my first day starting intermittent fasting. I am an 18 y/o male, 5' 8",...
19F, 5ā6ā, SW: 149 lbs, CW: 145 lbs, GW: 115 lbs There is no day 1 post because I didnāt think to post here until now. Iāve done 24 hour fasts several times in the past and I basically grew...
I'm not specifically trying to gain or lose weight, I'm just trying to find a comfortable pattern of eating when I want and need to without restricting myself or binging. Intuitive eating as it were. Despite this I do still...
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...
I have 30 pounds to lose, I exercise a few days a week with walking and biking but am otherwise sedentary. I eat clean. I rarely eat out and I make 90% of my own food. Salads with evoo and...
The internet is full of contradicting information regarding protein supplements. I have heard the argument that the average American already receives an adequate amount of protein in the diet, meaning there is no need for addition supplement. On the other...
My lifestyle has been very bad for the past two years, I don't eat breakfast, lunch and only eat dinner (junk food) and drink 2 liters of coke everyday. Sedentary lifestyle, close to zero physical activity other than walking my...
I've done short fasts before(going up to 72hrs). And I do IF regularly. I've never done an extended water fast. Will I be ok just drinking spring water and taking 99mg potassium supplements? I know I need to get magnesium....
I often read between 20%-35% of total calories but, what if you are eating in a surplus to gain muscle? What if you are really active for example an endurance athlete vs someone who is sedentary. Percentages do not make...
Hi so where to start. Iām in a calorie deficit and I track carbs too. Not doing a whole lot of exercise right now due to the weather and work so mostly sedentary. Iām not really seeing any scale changes...
Hello everyone, I need your guidance on what method I should use as a newbie. Iāve gained around 12 kgs in a year due to extreme stress and bad eating habits. Here are my info: - female - 25 years old - 150...
Hi yāall, as the title says Iāve been struggling with nausea, headaches, muscle aches 6 days into my 7 day fast. Iām 26(F), 5ā0 and currently weigh 166 pounds (started this current fast at 173 pounds). For more context, hereās...
I'm a 67-year-old male weighing 210 pounds, 5 feet, 10 inches in height, with a pretty sedentary lifestyle. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
First Time Reddit Poster I unintentionally ate around 300 calories Monday-Wednesday last week, not realizing because I was eating protein and a bunch of veggies to being stuffed. So I thought I would just start the IF that Iād heard so...
Thoughts on dry fasting all week (Mon-Fri), and rehydrating and refeeding (keto) only on weekends? Idea being to do so as my regular schedule, from 275lbs down to 185lbs. Walking every day for 1-2hrs, otherwise mostly sedentary. I've completed several 72hr dry...
Hi all I hope this kind of post is allowed and if not, mods please let me know. Also on mobile so apologies for crappy formatting. So - Iāve been intermittent fasting for a long time consciously and unconsciously (for...
It's a sedentary office job, i'm just going through training but also want to lose weight before christmas. I always feel less focused and a bit light headed while fasting. Is there a way to make it work ?