Is there any science on water fast over drinking caffeine like coffee and green tea? Also is there any science on taking fiber that has calories like Chia seeds or Flax seeds as breaking a fast? What is supposed to...
EDIT: Alrighty, everyone, that's a wrap! Thanks so much for the excellent questions. If you have more questions, check out the Fasting FAQ at my website, https://www.stevehendricks.org/fasting-faq, which has about 10,000 words of answers to the most common questions I...
I’m [Steve Hendricks](https://www.stevehendricks.org/), author of a new book on the science, history, and practice of fasting, [The Oldest Cure in the World: Adventures in the Art and Science of Fasting](https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781419748479). I’ll be doing an [AMA this Thursday](https://iama.link/YbMv), Sept. 8, from...
Last month I watched The Science of Fasting and was very impressed. I had an understanding that "starving" yourself is not healthy and wasn't even aware of the benefits of fasting. I was going to do a 21 day water...
Hi, I am currently on day 7 of what I hope to be a 21 day water fast. I supplement with electrolytes, and honestly feel pretty good. I read up on the science of fasting, and how as your body...
I’m doing OMAD, however two days. One day I don’t eat, the other day I do - but one meal. Currently running 1.5miles in the AM, followed by high volume lifting in the evening. How does the science of fasting...
This is a progress update in my crusade to build a simplified fasting science library - I've officially migrated all of [my analyzed brain studies](https://www.vesbium.com/studies/category/brain) (still haven't worked on graphics and summaries) and thought to share some interesting findings: * There's...
If you happen to get sick with normal stuff like a sinus infection or chest cold is fasting going to hinder your body from fighting infection? I have been doing pretty good with my 16:8 but I have come down...
Say you eat 200 calories worth of carrots, cucumbers and balsamic vinegar on the days you're meant to be fasting. Would there be any tangible differences in terms of weight loss? What benefits of fasting would you be doing away...
I am stating an extended fast. My goal is 30 days. I’m 45 YOM and have been diagnosed with leukemia. I have responded well to chemo but it is unable to cure the disease. I am...
Books can help a lot of you with the tips and tricks they contain. Here is my selection, hope it's helpful: * ***The Scientific Approach to Intermittent Fasting.*** Dr. Michael VanDerschelden. September 9, 2016 Dr. Michael VanDerschelden is a Doctor...
from what i have been reading, caffeine supplements can promote the body to release fat cells. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coffee-increase-metabolism > it’s one of the few substances known to help mobilize fats from your fat...
He's quite stubborn when it comes to what his believes are and I'm too tired to keep throwing studies and videos at him, he won't look at them anyways. I'm trying to find a way to tell him that I...
A friend is doing a 21-day fast, but starting a prep week first. Her prep week consists of drinking only cherry and apple juice for some reason. Then she says she'll start the 21-day fast. The longest she's done is...
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I am quite far along in my fasting weight loss journey and nearing my goal weight, so I've started doing monthly extended fasts (72s) to keep myself from plateauing. It sort of has gotten me interested in what might be...
So I want to start off by saying I have not seen a doctor nor am I a medical professional. I am however a big fan and true believer in the power of fasting. Please don't tell me to see a...
If you water fast for two days, then on day 3 have a meal, would that be like starting again on day 1? Or would the fasting that you've already done mean that you entered ketosis sooner, because your glucose...
I’ve done a 40 day and night water fast and my hunger never returned so I’m curious how far my body will go burning fat reserves till It hits complications?
It's been such a struggle to keep myself accountable during my fasts, especially since my body is really good at holding on to the water weight and bloat so I don't often see huge drops on the scale before I...
Vegan, keto, low fat and high carb are all exactly opposite to each other. On one hand there is peer reviewed literature which says high fat high protein diets can cause insulin resistance on the other some...
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,...
Hello snakes. So I must unfortunately inform you that my mother was diagnosed with non-hodgkins's lymphoma. Does anyone have any fasting experience against this or something similar? I want to recommend some fasting to her. She starts chemotherapy some...
Hi, I’m pretty new to this group. I have done juice fasts in the past but I’m reading on here that those are broken fasts and fast should only be with water (or air) I’ve added a day of just...
Hey guys, so I want to do a short presentation in school about intermittent fasting and I've gathered enough info about the physiological process in the body but I couldn't come across almost any info regarding how does fasting help...
Hi all, I'm trying to understand the risks of fasting on gallstone formation. I've read that rapid weight loss > 1kg week may cause these, and wondering how fasting fits into the picture. For my own picture, mid 40s M, high cholesterol...
Hi, I heard this from two places now, 1) Ted Naiman on the high intensity health podcast and 2) in a question on one of Q and A on a low carb down under conference. “The maximum fat liberation rate is 30...
I have heard of intermittent fasting before. I never really thought about doing it until now. After reviewing this Reddit and looking into the science behind intermittent fasting, I feel very motivated to do it. A little about me, for...
> [14 individuals with rheumatoid arthritis](https://thomasdelauer.com/how-to-use-fasting-for-inflammation-and-longevity-benefits-of-intermittent-fasting/) (RA) participated in a 1 week fast, with inflammatory marker measurements taken before and after the fast. They found that fasting reduced the release of leukotriene B4 from RA neutrophils, reduced the generation of...
Just wondering if the 16 hours of fasting is a science. Will it not be as effective if you do 15:9 instead of 16:8?
This guy is a chiropractor, so keep that in mind. He's a former Olympian and he experiments on himself. He's against dry fasting, but the science seems solid and he is generally balanced. Worth a watch if you're...
I’ve been stopping eating after breakfast and lunch, 6Am-noon most days. It’s been surprisingly easy. I did this mainly because I saw some people report better sleep when doing so and since my sleep sucks, I dove in...
Is there any science regarding an abnormal fasting schedule vs a normal fasting schedule is advantageous?
I'm just worried it's outdated, since it was written 9 years ago. And Jimmy Moore helped with it, and he's... um, a famous weight loss failure to be honest. ​ Cheers for opinions.
Probiotics are good gut bacteria and Prebiotics are basically the fiber they eat. Obviously during fasting your gut biome isn’t getting the food they need either. So I’m trying to find some science on just how the gut biome is...
I’ve noticed some folks saying that after their 5 or 7 day fast, they will do an OMAD and eat keto. This will allow them to keep off majority of the weight that they lost during their fast. Is there...
Always feels better not to do things alone, wonder where else are you taking inspiration? Or sharing your updates etc? Tried looking for online communities but think this is the only safe space as we are anonymously sharing the lows...
What differences do YOU ACTUALLY notice if any between doing a water fast Vs a dry fast. Talking about extra benefits a dry fast offers? I've done a lot of water fasting, it's great, lots of benefits. I've done a few...
I have a book from only 2010 from a major health magazine that says that fasting creates a response of lowered metabolism, and is not a good method for fat loss. I understand they might have been wrong and sometimes...
Every now and then we receive a post from someone undertaking an extreme fast. Up to now, even though we don't have a hard and fast rule on it, we remove fasts longer than 60 days but still overall feel...
I've just realized that Cole is the only contemporary person I can think of who incorporates traits praised by an ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus: [https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/899037-remember-that-you-must-behave-as-at-a-banquet-is](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/899037-remember-that-you-must-behave-as-at-a-banquet-is) >Remember that you must behave as at a banquet. Is anything brought round to you? Put out...
I've been doing ADF for the past several weeks and I love it. I'm getting the bivalent booster tomorrow and looking for advice around fasting. I can't find any science backed information. Shall I abstain from 36 hour fasts for...
I am starting intermittent fasting today to improve my health as well as to lose some weight. I am going to implement a 18:6 schedule. I was wondering, is there anything inherent to intermittent fasting that leads to more/faster weight...
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...
Edit; found this helpful article on the Zero app https://go.zerofasting.com/s/547yMm96CwisbDQC8 I recently did a 6 day fast with just water/electrolytes and no vitamins because apparently that helps with autophagy. I’m about to do another long fast but this time the only goal...
looking for knowledge or anecdotes about water fasting during your period. I’ve been struggling to find well cited science papers, as I think it’s largely understudied at this point in time In some ways I imagine it’d be beneficial due...
Hi, new to this subreddit and fasting. My goal is to lose 60 pounds in 90 days. I just found out about the rolling 72 diet. I have a few questions, like is this amount of weight loss feasible? Will...
I tried to break my fast with a plate of fried rice, but vomited it out 3 minutes later, how do I prepare my stomach to break my fast? And what is the science behind why this happened? Thanks
I can’t believe I lost 4 pounds. Soo happy! I started fasting on Sunday 2/27. I only planned on fasting for breakfast and lunch on Sunday, but I wanted to try if I can skip dinner and I did! Then...
I keep hearing that prescription Rx doesn’t break your metabolic (not caloric) fast, but literally everything else except water will. Why is this? Do fasting gurus say this to avoid legal responsibility of someone not taking their pills to avoid...
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I'm totally ignorant about fasting. I was thinking about fasting 3 days a week, is it a good idea? Is it better to continuously fast or alternate? I am 78kg and 161cm, I'd like to lose at least 10 kg because...
Hi all! I am new here and am interested in starting IF. I am 34F, 5’7, around 240lbs with a goal weight of 190. I had a baby almost a year ago and haven’t been able to stay motivated to...
I’ve done 16:8 religiously for 45 days. I haven’t lost a single pound. I do feel better in my clothes, but the scale hasn’t budged. Can anyone else relate or offer advice? I work out 4 days a week and...
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Hi, I'm 70 hours into what should be a 120-hour fast. I just gave in tonight and had slightly more than 1 L of coke zero. I then did a bit of research and some sources say that it does break the...
I plan to start doing 72-96 hour fasts 2-3 days after getting my first shot of the Pfizer vaccine. I'm used to these fasts and I'm going to eat at least my tdee in my eating window then repeat. Will...
Was curious about the zero calories drinks breaking a fast so I brought a glucose monitor but don't really understand the science well. After my 18 hour fast, I measured my glucose and consumed a C4 energy drink (zero cal, sucralose)...
Hi, I'm on hour 36 of 96. As I've been doing this and having conversations with partner about fasting, I find that having clear cut answers about the benefits of fasting are really hard to come by. Theres a ton of...
I realize that although I’ve had some success with IF, I don’t REALLY know what I’m doing lol. I want to learn more about the science and how to maximize weight loss doing 16/18 fasts. I snack a lot too,...
I have a jpouch, which means I don’t have a colon. I lost it due to colitis and I have a lot of gut problems (SIBO, dysbiosis). Anyone have success fasting for their gut, either water or dry? What is...
Hi! I'm thinking about starting intermittent fasting again. What kept me from doing it was that I was pretty hungry in the morning and giving up my coffee in the morning made me pretty unsatisfied. If I could have a...
I'm just wondering how some of you manage to deal with intense hunger pains, especially when you're first starting out. What helps you the most? I drink tons of water, try to portion my meals smaller, but it feels like...
Does anyone know what the science is on performing oral sex on a woman while on 3 day water only fast? do the fluids you naturally swallow break your fast and activate your digestive system?
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I'm 42m do OMAD for over 8 years, was about 5 years on keto, now low carb. 3/4 times i train fasted (before 1st and only meal of the day), but sometimes i train after longer period (i eat one...
Im courious basically. Does finasteride break a fast?
Yesterday morning, I finally broke my 30-day fast (No Food November). # What did I eat on my refeed? I had >!eggs and an avocado for breakfast. Then at dinner time I made myself a caesar salad with homemade dressing, croutons...
I mean some reliable source
Hey guys and gals, lost 4 stone through IF a few years ago and done a few longer fasts in the past so please don't think I'm going in blind per se, however I'm not too clued up on the...
Broscience says that people with excess skin after weight loss can get rid of it by fasting. Is this backed by science or is it just a myth? If excess skin can be lost, what's the proper way?
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I’m new to this group, but have done five day (water only) fasts in the past without any science research behind my efforts. It was during a particularly stressful season of my life. I felt incredibly reset & rejuvenated afterwards,...
I’ve started, then made excuses, then started again, and made more excuses, then started again, and gave up after a month. Then I gave up. I feel absolutely disgusting, I look pathetic, and I actually feel sick. I haven’t weighed...
My therapist specializes in eating disorders but I see her for entirely didn’t reasons. I’ve done two days fasts before a couple years ago. I decided to go for 4 this time since I felt just awful, bloated and wanted...
And if I do, when should I start taking electrolytes again? As soon as i take my first sip of water? What happens if I do or don’t take electrolyte right away? Thanks!
I asked for guidance on eating in the morning and fasting afternoon evening and night. It's now day 9 of that. It's going well. Will not stress myself with a scale. My question is about what to drink other than...
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Hello all. I have a problem. I want to lose weight and I can’t because of hunger migraines when I’m fasting. One time I tried to continue fasting with the migraine and I almost passed out. That was a 3day...
I once came across some information that said “a true water fast” is a fast that doesn’t end till your hunger returns. And that starvation doesn’t start till your body switches from fat to muscle for energy and before that...
First hours were one of the hardest mental struggles I ever faced... So many different desires were within me that I was just shocked and I couldn't trust my judgement so I just persevered. Woke up with a burning feeling...
Hey guys! I've been lurking in this group for ages, and seeing some of your progress is astonishing. I'm looking to lose some weight for good, but can never find a diet to stick to. For context, I'm a male, 22,...
I'm planning to restart a twice a week IF schedule for roughly 36 hours each. Back in the day, I had zero issues drinking coffee, but after pregnancy, I get terrible acid reflux if I do drink any coffee on...
I used to be an absolute sugarholic. It was essentially a daily struggle *not* to buy something sweet on the way home because my brain wanted it so badly, and all the time. It was never enough. A few days ago...
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I've read the obesity code and the ultimate guide to fasting. I know as long as you lift heavy 3 days per week while fasting you won't lose muscle mass. My question is can you gain muscle while doing a long fast....
I know it's a very basic question and I apologize if it has been asked before. I used the search option and read through a few interesting threads, but none of them answered exactly what I would like to know....
I find myself wanting to start IF but I fail psychologically to cope even with the slightest of hunger mental or physical. I’m not overweight but I want to do it as a challenge and to prove myself I can,...
F, 23 I’m 5’4” and weigh 145 pounds. I have a good amount of excess fat. If I had little fat, I would not fast. But since I have excess fat storage that will be metabolized into fuel for my body,...
I’ve been hearing a lot about the snake diet, and i just wanted to know if it was better than dry fasting for weight loss? Also for loose skin
i can't sleep (common symtom of my disease i want to heal). its worsened a lot during df can i take benzos while dry fasting? my goal is 12 days. i'm on day 6. it's wha't really gettting me to break the...
I have recently started personally experimenting with different fasts and protocols after reading and seeing the science and benefits prominently discussed. However, my wife is skeptical. I have been able to share with her many reputable sources which discuss the many...
So far I’ve heard only overwhelmingly positive things about IF. What are the downsides? These 3+ day fasts seem especially dangerous. Vitamin deficiency, malnutrition, hair loss, poor skin health, etc. are all common when we don’t get enough nutrition. How does...
i hope this isn't considered an editing disorder but i sometimes find myself binging on sugar! it's so bizare as i'm a pretty good eater outside of it. i'm wondering if anyone can tell me about the mental benefits of...
Hi everyone. This community has been super helpful for me to get back into fasting. I used to water fast two days a week to manage my weight and shifted to eating lower calories and a balanced diet over time. But...
It sounds mental, but I have been doing omad for the last month or so, somehow I am all beeter for it. Here is how I knew, when I bite myself, it would turn into a bad sore within a day,...
Hi peeps, I see a repeated claim both in the subs wiki sidebar as well as in comments shared in a lot of the posts here that one of the big great benefit from fasting is that autophagy is turned...