This might be long, TL;DR of tips at the end for my ADHD comrades. Ahoy! I'm a 22(M) 143 kgs (317 lbs) student of Mechatronics Engineering. I've posted about how extended fasting helped mellow down my ADHD sypmtoms before, and this...
Background/ context— 38 F 170lbs for 6 months now. 6 months before that was 150 range. Pandemic took its toll on me for sure. I have done IF before (18:6) with good results (before pandemic) but...
Hey everyone, I wanted to create a post because I feel like I have seen a bunch of posts recently from people who have started fasting to lose weight and are struggling with either not losing any weight, or plateauing very...
I endorse all the usual advice -- keep your protein up, lots of vegetables, lots of water, etc. But also, don't let your pre-fast meal window get away from you. I try to do 18:6 fasts, with a feeding window between...
Hi guys, I'm new to this sub but glad I found it! I've done regular fasts before, but never a dry fast, and I'm looking for some tips as I've been trying to get into it. I'm struggling with cravings...
I'm sure this is not a new concept for people here, but I made a recent discovery which has totally worked and I want to share it. I have to take a medication every 12 hours which requires at least...
I broke my fast with watermelon and my body completely rejected it, I threw up 80% of it. I then ate organic goat cheese, avocado, and organic free-range soft boiled eggs and my body fully accepted them and I felt...
I always have some fennel seeds around and have found them really helpful in fasting. When I absolutely can’t stand the hunger, I chew on a couple and it helps temporarily suppress it. I also tend to get nausea some...
Never let yourself run out of food, thinking it will help you fast longer, then get a big shop before you refeed. I've just put away far too much food lol. Last minute chucked in some refined carbs. Now I'm...
Hi guys. I’ve recently started intermittent fasting and am looking for some tips. I eat between 12pm and 7pm and only drink clear fluids out of those times. Although, I did initially make the mistake of having milk in my...
So I had to read a book by Viktor Frankl “Man search for meaning” for my psychology class and one of the main points that Viktor says is “ Suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds...
When I encounter a "hunger crisis" – usually around 10-11 AM, as I fast until noon – I drink a big glass of water with a spoonful of psyllium-husks stirred in it. It fills the stomach and does wonder for...
Currently weighing in at 100kg/220lbs doing OMAD at 23:1, and while I have lost some fat, my body scans are suggesting I've lost more muscle. I'm going to try increasing my protein when I eat and increase how often I...
Hi! Just looking for tips other than “hydrate” on how to get through a fast while being awake most of the time. Wanting to avoid feeling sick to my stomach which happens sometimes. I have successfully done 3 14 hour...
hi everyone, today is my day one of water fasting. i'm very stressful and desperate about my appearance at the moment, which is why i decide to go for this "extreme" diet. posting this for accountability! i'm starting at 170...
Want to lose 80lbs this year Im a 5’8 female and I weigh about 215 lbs. I want to get down to 135 this year so I want the water fast to be a push in the right direction. I’m planning...
I was wondering if there were any diabetic intermittent fasting doers here and if so if they could give me tips on how to keep my blood sugar from getting to low and ill just take IF tips in general...
My job can be pretty stressful at times. It’s a desk job and I work from home. When I get stressed, my body wants to eat. If I have a low stress day, I can hit my 18 hour fast...
Hey all, So I hit my goals after starting IF in January (60 pounds!). I'm on OMAD and finding it difficult to switch to maintenance mode. I'm leaps and bound more active than I ever was before...
So last year I tried doing fasting, although I mainly was doing IF since I always failed around the second or third day. I'm wondering if you guys have any tips, as this time is after losing 15 pounds, and...
Hi all! I have fasted on and off for awhile and had one really good year of success and would like to get back to that. I frequently have sleep issues when I do so and was curious if anyone...
I've been doing 18/6 keto IF for about a month, it's working well, lost about 4kg. Today I had a friend's party and ended up bringing on sugary stuff, coke, beer, chips, hot dogs, etc. Not feeling guilty but want...
I am not new to IF. I've been doing it for 4 years. It is not unusual for me to go 16-24 hours without food. 180 cm / 5'11 height, 35, current weight 84.4 kg /186...
Wanting to fast for a month. What kind of tips do y’all have? How much electrolytes should I be consuming per day, more specifically potassium? How do you fight cravings?
I'm 5'4, 169 pounds, goal is to get down to 145 (maybe 140 eventually). I used to be really active but have been in a slump for a couple years. I want to truly be motivated to lose weight again....
Hi everyone. 39f 5’6 SW 220 GW 145. Several autoimmune diseases, and single momma with 100% custody. Yesterday, I officially started my 16:8 fasting. I have celiacs disease so I have to be gluten free but also trying to stay...
Hi All, This is a very long post, so dive in if you are interested in the exploration. Also, I am cross-posting this to a few different diabetes subreddits, so forgive me if you are also multiply subscribed and...
Hi all! I’ve been doing IF for a few years now and have switched to OMAD. Hoping to slowly build my way up to prolonged fasts (36-48 hours). OMAD seems to be going well as long and my hunger is...
So Im planning to start my first 7 day fast this Wednesday (Due to my work schedule) and wanted to see if anyone more experienced has some tips and tricks for an extended fast like this. Iv done OMAD for...
I dabbled in IF a couple years ago and I really loved how I felt. I wanted to get back at it again but I am having the hardest time. I get about 6 hours into a fast and I...
I'm trying to get back into 16:8, but I'm finding it difficult to keep up where I'm a line cook and I *have* to taste meals/prep before serving which of course breaks my fast. As well as the fact that...
Hey guys I got used to 16:8 20:4 I think I’m gonna try out 23:1 to see the dramatic changes! Any advices or tips be appreciated!
I have been alternate day fasting on and off for a year or so... but I am at the point now were I have about 20 lbs left to go and it is getting slow. IMHO there is no other...
Hi. So at first I was very sceptic. In fact I was convinced a 5 day water fast just can't be healthy: your body needs energy (calories, fat, etc.) to survive. So going without food for several days seemed simply...
I’m working to lose 100 pounds over the next two months. I’ve done some 3 & 5 day dry fasts before, but with covid have had my eating habits changed for the worse lol. Hoping to do either a few...
Extended fasters***, not tasters lol The longest fast I’ve done is 68 hours, just under 3 days. I am currently attempting my first 7 day fast and was wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks? The most difficult part of...
Hey all. Starting 18:6 today and interested in hearing peoples tips and experiences with weight training (heavy weights) whilst fasting. Also interested in hearing from people who do cardio, as I occasionally run
My fasting window is from 8:00 PM to 12:00 PM. I like the focus and clarity I get during my fasted state in the morning, so I would like to incorporate weightlifting into that window, but I find my...
I am about to hit 24 hrs fasting for the first time in my life. I am in my 50s. I have sleep apnea, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. After watching a couple of YouTube videos last night. I...
Hello, I've followed this sub for a while and seen some incredible journeys and achievements and I would love to start doing it myself. My 2 reasons for fasting are to lose weight and also to help improve my relationship...
I'm a little over 2 months into IF with the goal of losing weight and have had varying results. My December and January were very good with results exceeding my expectations. February has been mediocre at best, and...
I started IF about a month ago with a 9/10 hour eating window that fits around my shift work. Id generally been feeling like I'd lost a bit of control around my diet, felt miserable and tired, and had gained...
Hey all! I’m starting a ten day fast on Friday Night, planning on going till the next Monday~ I think it’ll be fairly easy, I recently started a job at an after school program, so from 7am to 5 or 6...
I've been wanting to shift to Alternate Day Fasting (ADF) for a very long time. I finally accomplished a few 36-hour fasts in December before my period hit. I'm 8 days into my cycle and I'm struggling with getting back into...
Hi! I’m new to this sub, please be kind. I used to practice IF years ago where I would eat from 2-10pm. It worked great for me and my lifestyle at the time. I have since had kids, nursed both...
Hi all, been very happy with 16/18 hour fasts Any tips for ramping things up to 20 hours and then moving to OMAD in a month or so? Thank you
This is my first time fasting. I’ve done intense diets on the line of keto or 800 cal a day with some daily fasting but nothing like this. Do you guys have any tips on how to deal with cravings...
I have been doing IF for 3 and a half years and lost 10kg (22lbs). But recently I'm struggle fighting with my hunger, which never happened before and I started gaining some weight. Is there any tips for me?
Like, 3500+, what are some tips to achieve high numbers like these? (No junk food)
I’ve been doing 16/8 (clean) for a couple of months. Weight loss has been slow but I haven’t changed my diet much. I would like to move toward 20/4 but I can’t seem to do more than 18/6 on a...
As a child I did a 24 hr fast and found it q easy. I hard swallowed water to keep hunger pains at bay and it worked. But not anymore. As an adult I can’t fast to save my life...
I feel like not seeing any changes in body or weight has really demotivated me in trying to be healthy I’ve gained a lot of weight because frankly I’ve just neglected myself but I’m tryna get back to being more...
I need to lose about 50lbs I am at 182. 5’3 female. I work from home and get no exercise. Plan on putting on a podcast and walking with the dog every day. Or just start with couple of times a week....
Hi all! New to this forum but not to IF. Female, 28, SW 175, GW approx 140 (going by how I feel more than weight). Years ago I lost considerable weight doing 5:2, eating whatever I wanted on the 5...
Hey yall, So im trying to get back into intermittent fasting. Im usually not hungry in the morning towards noon but as soon as I get home from work I start craving chips and chocolate lol Any tips to deter these...
I have been struggling with my first meal of the day after gallbladder surgery, which I’ve heard is a common problem. I usually have diarrhea within 15m-1 hour after eating. What tips do you gallbladder-less folks all have for preventing diarrhea...
I just finished my first fast (test run of 24 hrs) and I felt great during fasting. However I think I did a mistake by eating a relatively large meal after fasting and suffered minor consequences. I’m wondering whether you...
Can’t beat mental game. Thoughtlessly give in and eat food every single time. I’ve tried beginning my fast 3 days in a row and always end up eating the food I’m craving at night. Please share tips and your experiences...
Help a girl out & share any tips of your 48h fasting experiences, I'd love to hear how it went for different people...I've *never* tried it, and want to give it a shot this weekend :)
Hello there all - I am not new to intermittent fasting, but would love to give it another try. For context, I am 22 years old (f) and cook almost daily. I am currently struggling to develop healthy eating habits,...
Planning to do 48+ hrs dry fast and then roll into a wet fast with electrolytes right after for however long feels right. Goal is for depression, a rut in life, spirituality, food addiction/restriction, sugar cravings, digestive healing/resetting my micro-biome,...
I have such a hard time with the mental aspect of getting past 36 hours. I enjoy doing mostly 20/4 IF and OMAD, but I really want to add some 48s every week or so. I find when I reach the...
So basically today i woke up, and decided that im fasting today. The day before i consumed pretty much a lot of food, so everything was going well i was very euphoric because i thought ”oh its not that hard”...
Specially long term fasts. I’ve done 3 day fasts but want to go longer so please share tips!
The longest I've fasted is 24hrs. This week my husband is going on a work trip and I want to do a 5 day fast since I won't have to make dinners while he's gone (I always make the kids...
Basically, just like the title says. For context, when I stuck to fasting back in pre-covid days, I had my job where I could just use physical labor and the lack of human interaction to power through. Now? Don't really...
hi, I’ve fasted before but only for 24hrs, I simply cannot go any further because I tend to not have the strength to do so. Does anyone have any tips they wouldn’t mind sharing that and helped them continue ?...
Tips for weight loss and Intermittent Fasting. IF: ⁃ Fast 18hrs with 6hr eating window. ⁃ Fast 16hrs with 8hr eating window. ⁃ Fast 20hrs with 4hr eating window(more lenient on what you can eat within your 4hrs). ...
I feel like the only thing truly holding me back from long fasts is trying to take down this vile electrolyte concoction. I’m trying to avoid anything flavoured because I’d like to get the full benefits of autophagy. I’m following...
I would love to hear some tips from people do to long term fast? I’ve several done 36 hour fasts and I pound electrolytes like it’s a second job but I have once or twice needed 20 calories worth of...
BW: 195 CW: 187.8 5"7 Female Turning 36 next month. I previously really struggled last July starting beachbody for 6 months and lost alot of money, pressure to lose was threw the roof, pressure to exercise everyday, and I gained weight. Cut to...
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any tips on doing body recomposition? Thanks in advance.
I've been doing 18/6 for about a month now. It works wonders and I feel amazing. My problem is getting to sleep, I'm already a bit insomniac but sleeping on an empty stomach seems to make it much worse, sometimes...
I've completed dry fasts of 9 days, 10 days and 10.5 days. Anyone having tips for going a little further?
So I'm basically way to weak to fast when I'm eating a high carb diet, I've tried numerous times and i can't do it. So I'mma try keto and then fast on the weeknd. I've betted my brother 150...
I signed up to do a 50+ mile bike ride in a few months (pelofundo). Are there any endurance athletes here that have any suggestions / tips in terms of training? With IF, I have gotten used to fasted cardio and...
i’ve done some fasting here and there and i would usually go for about 48 hours max cause i would give in to the temptations and break the fast but i’m looking to fast for a lot longer to lose...
I don't know if its right but I only ate once a day for months and just plenty of water. My weight has gone down from 99 kilos to 73.6 kilos but then Christmas came and I started eating plenty...
Have seen great advice that applies to both people in a deficit trying to lose weight and people trying to bulk up, suggesting you hitting your protein goal EARLY in the day (or at least making a good dent in...
i was just wondering if anybody had any tips to go from 170-180 by june first as i will traveling for the summer i want to know the best and possibly quickest way to drop that amount of weight
I just started fasting about 3 weeks ago. I can’t seem to get into the lifestyle. I try to exercise often during the day, and try to limit my eating. But nothing seems to be really working. I’ve even gained...
I have fasted for 20 hours at a time and now I want to take the plunge and do a 48 hour fast. I haven’t done this before and was wondering if anyone had any tips or things that they...
Hi fellow fasters. I’m doing a recomp and I fast on days that I do not lift. Yesterday was my first fast and I was starting to feel nauseous and extremely angry and irritable with no ability to focus on...
Hi. Often a few days in I feel the hunger kick in. Any tips for how to keep that “full” feeling flowing through the following 20 hours after the 4 hour eating window? If it’s just “eat lots you dingus”, just...
Hello everyone. I'm new to this group, and am for the first time officially trying intermittent fasting, although I'm no stranger to going long periods of time without food. I'm a 41 y/o female. CW 222; GW 110. I love...
Hey all! I started alternate day fasting a few weeks ago but honestly didn't expect much success over the holidays which proved true. Now that that season is over and I can focus more on the fast and what I...
How do you guys deal when you have to take medicine 4 times a day with food? I can’t fast and it might be another month before I am off the tablets. It’s frustrating because I find it harder to eat...
I experience extreme insomnia during multiple day fasts and it’s really affecting my daily (working) life. Any tips?
I’ve been doing OMAD for about a year now and what I’ve learned is my hunger just doesn’t go away during the day. I’ve tried salt, smashing tons of water, etc but all I think about is food around 12PM...
Right now I do OMAD-ish or 20-4 type fasting. My meal is dinner after work. My main goal/purpose of fasting is weight loss (specifically I want the lump of belly fat that I've had for over a decade to go...
I'm trying IF with 12-8pm. But the problem is I sleep around 1am, and I get hungry around 11pm. I read some articles said it depends on what you eat at dinner as well. But they don't tell me what...
I’m getting married in a few months and have 10lbs I’d like to lose that just seem to be “stuck”. I’ve been doing 16/8 and 18/6 pretty easily but grow cranky, or starving, or just weak out anytime I attempt...
Hi! I go by Kelani, I'm 22 & a female, I'm 5'6 (167.64cm) and around pretty much 245lbs. Today was my first day \*trying\* intermittent fasting (window from 2:30pm-10:30pm), but I'm just not sure how to go from here. Is...
Day 3. Overdid it a bit yesterday and pretty low energy today. Have some medium mental effort tasks to do for work today. Done one so far... Finding it hard to maintain focus and stay the task. Any tips?
I currently do two 24h fasts a week for a variety of reasons. I'm looking to do a 48h one just to see what the difference is to me. Aside from topping up electrolytes, any tips for the slightly longer fast?
hi i have tried water fasting before for only a few days this was about a year ago and now im into try dry fasting because i have stopped using drugs and replaced with overeating which basically makes me feel...