Update: broke my fast 8hrs later than initially intended with an apple and a protein shake this morning. Currently enjoying a nice salad with chicken and avocado for lunch before I fly off to see family. Feeling great and thinking...
So I haven't consumed anything since 3pm yesterday. I told myself I would start my fast today. Planning to do a 10 day water fast, with the occasional black coffee and cup of tea. I am feeling a strong pull...
Hi Amazing people, I hope you are doing well. Male. 33YO. 5ft11in. 121 KG. I’m starting my 14 day fast today. Earlier I did fasting for 3 days, 7 days, 9 days (was planned to do 14 but failed) I think I...
Hey fasting community, I'm excited to jump back into the world of fasting and wanted to share that I'm starting my first week-long fast today! Although this is not my first time, I've completed a 30-day water fasting before, where I...
I'm starting a 36 hour fast today. Cheer me on! I need this! I have put my diabetes type 2 into mostly-remission, but only b/c of weight loss! (it's really pretty cool - foot tingles are a thing of...
I've been doing IF for a little over a year now and the longest fasts I've done have been 24 hours. Typical days for me are 19-22 hour fasts, and as I approach my menstrual cycle I'm more lenient and...
Starting a fast of minimum 48 hours today and wondering if anybody else is feeling it? I will be doing it 100% for mental benefits and reducing inflammation in my body. Gonna do it different this time and set a bunch...
I did 60 hours and I wasn't sure if I could continue so I went to work. And, I have noticed that after a long fast -- if I eat anything - about 1 hour after eating -- no matter...
I'm feeling really sad right now. I've already talked to someone but I still feel really sad. All I want to do right now is to eat something sweet to try to comfort myself. I've been doing ~23:1 OMAD...
Hey everyone, I’m posting this for some accountability and support! I’m starting my first extended fast today(01/02/2023). I didn’t start on the first because we had plans with my mom and she was cooking some of that good mamma yum...
hello! i broke my fast two days ago (not in the right way), i was fasting since february 8th (i broke on the third day tho, pretended nothing happened after) and i'm restarting today. when ur in the first three...
What do you guys do when you have a day where you just don't want to fast? I'm already about 17 hours in and typically end my fast around 3pm. But I just don't want to today. It's not even...
Im 26f. Ive started going to the gym regularly doing cardio and lifting weights. This is my first ever water fast. I know people drink black coffee but im not a coffee drinker. Anything else i can have instead? Im...
How necessary is consuming salt and how much should I intake? I’ve done shorter fast before and have had problems with nausea and headaches.
On October 31st, 2022, I lost my wife of 34 years to cancer. Her birthday is in a few days and my birthday is exactly one month later. So today, I am starting a 34 day fast. ...
I’m 5’10 200 lbs This will be a soft dry fast I will take showers/baths I have done water and dry fast in the past I won’t be working out during this fast My goal weight is 160 lbs
This will be my only extended fast for the remainder of the year. ETA: I created a discord for encouragement and accountability purposes https://discord.gg/FnpxkQV9
Hello internet. Today is Day 1 (March 1st 2023) * Sex: Male * Age: 33 * Height : 173 cm / 5 ft 8 in * Weight : 141.7 kg / 312.4 lb I will do a water fast...
Last meal I had was yesterday @12pm, I had a half a chicken, brown rice, and black beans with two bananas. Longest I’ve ever fasted before was two days, so another day should be just fine. I’m not doing this...
If anyone wants to join me, I’d appreciate the support. My last long fast was in January for 5 days. It felt so great I want to see about getting to 7. Doing it to combat insulin resistance...
I am about 62 hrs in. Then my mom did something extremely random & cooked french fries in the morning. I asked her who was she cooking it for herself? She says for me to eat. That really made my blood boil...
Male 30 years old. Starting weight 280 pounds. I have magnesium, potassium, pink salt ready. I have some 3 day fasts before and my diet is typically 1-2 meals a day so I feel ready. Plus I need a big...
I am 5’10 210 pounds I have done a 2 day dry fast and a 20 day water fast in the past This will be a soft dry fast I will take baths and still brush my teeth I...
You guys can totally help keep me honest, as I know the challenge in store for me. My last successful water fast was 6 days, and the one before that was 11 days. If anyone has any tips on multivitamins or minerals...
10 weeks on IF now I’m ready for a 24 hr food fast! I’m excited and looking forward to this breakthrough of self control as I never ever imagined I would even attempt it Stay tuned
Gonna start with a spoonful of olive oil as ive seen that suggested alot then an hour later some greek yogurt and some fermented veg such as pickled onions/olives/beetroot then for dinner I’m gonna have some steamed broccoli, carrots and...
Gonna start with a spoonful of olive oil as ive seen that suggested alot then an hour later some greek yogurt and some fermented veg such as pickled onions/olives/beetroot then for dinner I’m gonna have some steamed broccoli, carrots and...
today i started my first ever fast! its only for a week (let me know if it needs to be longer or shorter). but ive been lurking on this sub for a while now and have read up and researched...
30 or 40 day water fast - Starting Today ( CW 285 / GW For fast 245 Ultimate Goal weight 185-195lbs) Height 6'2 Male ​ Will be starting my Journey of self healing. I was fairly fit and healthy in high...
* **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...
Almost 36 hours into my fast and I started craving taco bell like a pregnant woman. People were talking about it in my online group, saw a commerical, saw targeted online ads, and for like 2 hours its all I...
Ok so been doing OMAD for nearly 3 months. Starting an extended 7 day fast today. Obviously needs to take a mix of Himalayan salt, potassium salt and magnesium ( I'm using solgar mag citrate tablets ) Do you take your...
I am starting a long term fast today. Everytime I fast, even starting day 1, I get really bad insomnia. Like, I don't fall asleep until 430 and wake up at 730. It drives me crazy and makes going to bed...
Starting weight: 315 pounds. Current weight: 298 pounds. Today is day 5 of my water fast. Today, I have officially beat my record of 5 days of water fasting! I feel absolutely fantastic! I feel really good! No tiredness, no fatigue,...
Would love to have a partner through this. I'm looking to do a 14 day fast, but this being my first extended fast I plan to listen to my body to see how far I can go. F/21/5'3" CW: 148lbs GW:...
Sooooo it's now Monday 2AM and technically my 7 day fast ends in exactly 23 hours on Thursday 1AM. I am NOT planning to stay up as late as I did today, so: • first option : break my fast today(Monday)...
I started my first extended fast on January 9th in the evening, and just broke the fast this morning. Total is 8 full days plus the overnight (so around 210 hours). I'm 43 years old, 6'3, and was 313.2 pounds...
**Preface**: I lifted my above Title words from Dr. L. A. Shchennikov, the Russian physician who patented his dry fasting methods. As per August Dunning's book, *The Phoenix Protocol*, Shchennikov conducted many 7 to 10 day dry fasts and even...
Hey redditors, I just tried water fasting from the 17th to the 21st, but had to break the fast today after I started getting weak. I previously did my first fast from the June 3rd to June 6th, and it was great,...
Sadly, I have ended my water fast today. I was not prepared to go this long water fasting. This was my first time doing long term water fasting... I guess i was really naive about the whole thing thinking i...
Hey I’m beginning a fast today. Was hoping I could find some accountability buddies for check ins and support who will be beginning with me today.
Hi all I'm starting a new fast today and will be doing a 72h minimum fast every first day of the month. My question is, what are your plans after you finish the fast ? Do you commit to never eating or drinking...
* **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...
Mind if I vent? I've been intermittent fasting for about over a month now and the results and everything have been remarkable. I love finally not feeling addicted to food and my relationship with it has changed significantly - -...
Here's my program: * morning: take bp * flashing numbers on the bp cuff (>140/90) -> fast today * no flashing numbers on the bp cuff (<140/90) -> eat today (likely carnivore) In my past fasting experience, BP always returns to normal after 2-3...
Just kind of worried I might be over doing it and wondering if it is fine to break the fast with how many I have done in the last week-ish. I had a 14 hr fast last Friday, 20...
Anyone else here fasting til Christmas Eve?? I have a question, are you water fasting or doing another method? I started my fast today, but on Christmas Eve and Christmas I will obviously not fast or do my normal cico....
Today is Day 1 of my 14 day soft dry fast(25 hours in) Today wasn’t hard it’s just the mental hunger but that wasn’t that bad.I walk outside and journal today I took a cold bath today and watched my 600 lb...
Hi im starting my 2nd 7 day water fast today. I want to clean my skin and boost my imunesystem. If there is anyone who wants to join me we can start a whatsapp group for motivation. Thanks
I quit cannabis last week, and the sickening withdrawals inspired me to start fasting last Thursday. No food, just some water. The first shart came last night. I do have GI issues and have sharted many a time before, so...
I haven’t fasted for a couple of years. Life is kinda rough right now and I’ve been using food to keep myself occupied a lot, and have been eating more junk. Lately I’ve been having almost insatiable hunger and I’m...
I originally did weights on Monday, Wednesday and Friday which were also my feeding days. then the rest of the days I did water fasting. I did a dry fast yesterday and I was going to continue but I read...
Hi, I am a 29yr old Female and In January 2022 I started at 365 pounds. In February I moved about 6 hours north away from home for my job and was doing OMAD since Jan until about about ending...
Was only thing available to break my fast today, learned my lesson!
I will update every day. 19/male. day one : a little bit stomach pain here and there, but every thing eventually was fine after a little bit of salt, i love the sense of it. Decide to sleep early today. day two:...
I recently just broke my 4 day fast on Saturday. The 4 day fast was surprisingly easy with minimal hunger pangs. I usually do OMAD so I thought it should be even EASIER after a 4 day fast (right?). Yesterday,...
I am starting my water fast today but I have a softball game coming up in two days. Will I be able to play while fasting?
I've been playing about with IF, doing a combination of 18:6, 20:4 and im thinking if doing a 24 hour fast today. I sort of play it by ear depending on my level of activity and how I'm feeling on...
Hey, so starting my first fast today and im bricking it. I have reduced my food consumption to 1 small meal (evening) a day leading up to my fast but was wounding if anyone has advice on how to deal...
#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?*)...
Starting my water fast today. I've been putting it off for too long, its time for me to get serious. I've done a 2.5 day fast in which I only lost about 5-7lbs which I assume was mostly water weight....
I just picked up a job at a coffee shop. So I feel like it might be easier fasting there than sitting at a desk to focus. I did a 24 hour fast today throughout work and it wasn’t that...
Winding down a 5 day fast today. I've lost 10 lbs and I know a lot of it will return. But will jumping right into either a keto or no carb diet help to maintain most of the weightloss?
If I'm starting a fast today should I have some black coffee or herbal tea? I've read it helps autophagy start quicker but I'm not sure if it breaks a fast as you're ingesting something that isn't water.
I’m preparing for a 21 day fast. Today I ate cookies and some peanut noodles… I was hoping to start tomorrow. Usually if I eat like this I try to do a 48 hour fast, but I’ve never done a...
Hi, I know this isn’t the place to look for serious medical advice but I’ve reached a dead end as it pertains to this question. I take Wellbutrin XL and have recently got into water fasting. I was able to do...
I broke my 14 day water fast today, however I'm planning to get back to it maybe on Wednesday. Is it too soon? Are there any reasons why I shouldn't get back so quickly after a 14 day fast?
So I broke my 3.5 day dry fast today with electrolytes, bone broth, coconut water and two smoothies. I was wondering if I could continue this cycle of dry fasting, liquid refeed, and dry fasting again. My body stores too...
I started to post my progress only on Day 4 just to make sure that I have actually fasted. In my experience, fast below 2 days does not have much sustainable weight loss effect, I 've done it...
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone here for their support. I just ended a 20-day fast today. Started at 285 lbs, down to 253 lbs. (Height 6'1"). My only concern was over electrolytes. I had never gone without food this...
Hi All, I have been suffering from frequent sickness since last 6 months, I get fever/flu it goes away in 2-3 days but cough, the f\*\*\*ing cough stays for 3-4 weeks, It is such horrible cough that my stomach aches,...
Hello ladies and gentlemen, so I've done a 7 day fast once a year for about 10 years. so im not completely new to the entire fast thing and know exactly what I'm getting myself into. So I started my...
I broke my fast today! I'm super proud of myself for making it a full 6 days. I wanted to go longer but I was dealing with a lot of gas which made me feel nauseous and I was also...
*Edited update* So, I broke my fast on day 15. Was feeling incredibly nauseous. Am back on the fast today and going for 20 days this time round. After I broke I gained back 5 pounds eating keto. I'm a 28yo female,...
Hey guys, I'm starting my 40 day fast today. (Monday 20th Feb 2023 and I'm going to end it on the 1st April 2023). Doing this for health/faith reasons. I'm writing this diary to keep myself accountable. Hopefully this inspires others...
Hiii fasting family. I’ve been lurking on this sub for a while & i love everyones tips and advice on fasting, so I figured I’d ask something on my mind. I’m still new to fasting myself & have done a...
So I’m starting my dry fast today I want to do it for a week alternating between wet and dry how much weight/fat would I permanently loose at the end my starting weight is 108lb
Just thrilled that I completed a 68 hour fast today. This is as long as I have ever gotten. And I have been stubbornly stuck at a weight level and adding the extra time resulted in breaking through the plateau. Trying...
Started my 30 day fast today. I'm currently a 31M, 6'0 tall, and about 310lbs. I carry a lot of my weight in my belly, so I'm really hoping to lose that. No health issues to report going in, outside...
Hey everyone! I've started a weekend (48 hour) fast today to try to end a weight loss plateau. I've been doing keto since January 1st and this week is the first week I haven't lost more than a 1/2 pound....
Hello! I used to fast for 1-5 days pretty regularly and remember feeling AMAZING. Then, life and the pandemic happened, I put weight back on, was diagnosed with lupus, and am returning to low-carb and fasting to see if I...
I finished my 10th fast today am down 3 kg/7 lbs which feels good, not sure if it will continue like this. My goal was to do 18:6 but I've been able to push it to 22:2 some days, but...
I normally do 16:8 but did a 24 hour fast today. It was fine but now that I've eaten, I feel pretty hungry - hungrier than I felt all day. Why is that and how can I avoid that next...
I started my 14 days dry fast today, and will be doing 1-2h sauna for the first 3-5 days due to a lot of watee retention + wanting to be in a water deficit so my body is forced to...
Decided I'll try a 24 hour fast today. I've had coffee and water, but that's it. I want to see for myself some of thr benefits I get. I'm doing this because lately I've felt very anxious and tired and...
Preface: I know one of the goals of the snake diet is to remove the need for medications, and I don't need to be reminded of the harmful aspects of amphetamine use. I've done quite a bit of experimenting over...
Hello everyone! I started my weight loss journey at the end of August (long story short, after years of toxic dieting I’m finally on something that works for me which is CICO). I was always lurking here because I’m amazed...
Are you starting a new fast this week? We'll be posting this thread every Sunday, at the beginning of every calendar week, so you can check in and tell us about your plans for a fasting this week!
Long term fasting tips are much appreciated!!!
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* **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...
I'm not saying this is a cure but when this happened, I loaded up on salt and everything I needed, had a good meal, and drank no water or ate food during that time. As I was still fasted, I...
I am in my late 40s and I am beginning to feel that my body needs a spring cleaning. Last time I tried to fast I only lasted 4 days and I have to give up because I felt weak...
* **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...
Male, age 39, 180cm 5"11. Started my first ever fast on Monday at 89kg (196lbs). Today is Saturday at 85kg (187lbs) and i'm feeling lethargic and experiencing heart palpitations. You've guessed it, i didn't consume proper electrolytes. I started on...
Today is my 5th day of my 21 day water fast (108 hours), and I have only drank water and salt for the past 5 days. I just ate a tiny bit of eggs and potatoes that my girlfriend cooked...
Today I'm on my second day of dry fasting, aiming to 3 days or more if I can. So, the day before I started, I prepared my body with a day of juice fasting and cleansed my colon with an enema...
Helo I am a 161cm 27M previously weighing 106,7Kg before my fasting (but I am pretty muscular, so my BF was arround 40%). Always had trouble controling weight and gained about 15-20kg during the 2 years of...