​ https://preview.redd.it/5rmw0vyki0o91.jpg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=27f5e409f29aaba3bacaf9a02e3d5b2651f688f7 **12-hour fasting window every day**. According to some researchers, fasting for 12–16 hours can cause the body to turn its fat stores into energy, which releases ketones into the bloodstream. This encourages weight loss.
Looking to get into fasting, but only want to do 3 days per week. Timing is more or less between 7pm - 11am next day. Goal is not necessarily to lose weight, just other benefits such as metabolism, mental clarity etc...
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
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Hello! I finally decided to limit my calorie intake by restricting my eating window. I also researched the benefits of fasting and I would love to see those to my health and weight. The thing is, our work as nurses demand...
Ignoring that one may be easier than the other (all dependent on personal preference), is there a benefit to one slightly longer fast over 3 ‘medium’ fasts? (Or vice versa)
When I used to do IF I fasted daily from 8PM-noon and my timing rarely fluctuated. But lately I’ve been finishing eating at like 6:30PM, some days 7, honestly some days I know I am done eating for the day...
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I’m new to 16:8 fasting. If I go over my 8 hour eating window is that ok as long as I do. 16 hour fast after I’m done eating? Is the emphasis really just on making sure we don’t eat...
Some people suggest that 18 hour fasting is significantly better than 16 hours. Does 2 hours really make that much difference? Seems a little unlikely no? (Goal here is weight loss)
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My aunt brought me pizza. Had to bury it in the fridge. I have learned the true meaning of suffering.
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...
Is this still a good way to see results? I know most people in this sub really push it to days even, but I'm experimenting with daily 18 hours, sometimes pushing to 20 when I can. I'm also on keto...
I also use the treadmill for an hour most days. I eat about 2,000 calories a day. I’m 27 female 5’5” I’ve been fasting for like 3 weeks now and I have noticed a little bit of weight loss...
I am fasting 21 hours two days a week and 17 the other days. When I'm fasting 17 hours I'm fine, but doing 21 hours really makes me irritable. Does anyone else have this? Does this pass? Very curious about other...
How consisten do the hours have to be? If one day I want to eat for 10 hours, is that going to be a problem?
At least it is less intrusive than usual...
Started back on 16:8 recently and was thinking of inserting a 24hr fast regularly. Getting confused on what a 24hr fast would mean. I’m already doing 16 so 24 doesn’t seem like much more. Is it more of just...
The reason I’m asking is because 72 hour fast I can lose 1-3 lbs depending. I lift/cardio 4 days a week I’m 5’8 around 190 lbs. if I estimated I’m 12-14 % bf, so I’m lean what would be faster?...
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Over the past 4-5 years I’ve likely spent over 50% of my days intermittent fasting. And looking back it was always the same thing. A reality that seemed to hold benefit. And overall I’d say fasting is a necessary...
Curious.
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?
I usually do rolling 48 hour fasts so I am really scared tomorrow I wont make it and break at 48. I need motivation and advice. Thanks, friends!!
I’ve been intermittent fasting for a few years now and I’ve enjoyed doing so. Would like to try extended fasts for 24 hours or even more. What are your recommendations?
Going to be hard/ but body and mind needs this. Wish me luck and any motivation helps !
I was wondering whether anyone's experienced something similar and has tips to manage it? I'm doing 16:8 and have been for a week and a half. I eat from 12pm to 8pm. When I wake up in the morning, I'm not...
Have been doing 16:8 and OMAD some days since Nov. 1. Had maybe three days where I didn’t fast. Finished eating around 5 today and want to do a 48 hr fast. Just looking for tips and tricks! Will make sure...
… and I’m really starting to feel it! Drinking lots of water and reminding myself why I started and that I’m so close to the finish line 💪💥 any encouragement or tips would be very helpful right now! Also, any suggestions...
This is my first 48 hour fast. My goal is to reach ketosis. I ate my multivitamin this morning without thinking, 3g sugar 15 calories. If I hold this fast for the original 48 hours should I still hit my...
Is a 24 hour fast the same as skipping a whole day? For past 4 days I’ve been eating 24 hours my last meal so like from 8pm on Tuesday to 8pm on Wednesday. Will this have the same effect...
Because I read that you should move your meal 2 hours back from when the feeding window ends because thats like when the fasting starts...
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Or during a long extended fast, you kinda just have to rest and do nothing/relax?
Someone give me the strength to throw it in the trash when it arrives…. 😅
Thank you in advance to any and all replies.
What would be better/more effective? 84 consecutive hours of fasting or 120 hours ADF style (3 40 hour fasts) throughout the week
I'm brand new to dry fasting. Not quite ready to jump into a 20-hour dry fast or whatever. I've been doing 12-hour fast the last couple of days. Is this a good starting point? Thanks!
I’ve gained weight so i need to flush my system out
This was testing the waters to do a routine or perhaps a longer fast (but we want medical supervision for the longer ones.) I have some quirky questions: Anyone's sense of smell get sharper into day 2? I noticed it but...
I’m about to do a 72 hour fast and was wondering can I go into the gym right after I break my fast or should I wait a day then go back in?
I have been fasting for a few years but never more than 20 hours and want to do it over 24 hrs. What does your fasting schedule look like? Do you go ahead and take meds with empty stomach?...
Have you anyone of you experienced this? If yes, how did/do you deal with it?
I’m wondering should I stick it out to the 72 hour mark or can I drink some water and still reap the benefits >~< currently at work and it’s hard y’all lol
I. Am. So. Hungry This is the longest fast I’ve ever done, usually I do ADF for 36 - 42 hours but I thought I’d do a 72 hour fast to just say I did it, but on hour 50 this...
Is it healthy to follow at 16:8 IF plan but also fast for 48 hours a week? Everything I’m reading talks about a 5:2 plan where you eat normal 5 days of the week but I’m thinking about doing 16:8...
Never thought it would be this tough tbh
I have successfully fasted 20 hours a day for a week, and I feel much better! I am very happy with it, but the weekends are causing me issue. My son is young, and I don't want to introduce any ideas...
Basically just to deplete my muscle glycogen and excess water quickly. Is this safe enough?
Weird question, but does anyone do this / know any reason it’s a bad/ good idea? I already water fast for 36 hours 3 times a week but thinking of mixing in some dry fasting once I’m in ketosis (about...
I accidentally ended up eating at about 2:30 yesterday afternoon when normally it’s about noon my time. Will there be any negative consequences to breaking early so I can stick to my noon preference?
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Hi! I am not currently overweight (I’m 156cm/ 5’1 and 50kg/ 110lbs), but I would like to lose about 3kg/ 7lbs to get rid of some pouchy fat around my waist, and stubborn fat around my arms and thighs. I...
I’m sure it may be a habit or programming in my body, but I get a huge hunger “pain” at 12 hours of a fast. Has anyone else had this? Is it really a pain?
I find myself randomly skipping dinner because I'm not that hungry. I used to be "hangry" all the time. I'm down close to 20 pounds over the past six months. Fasting is so much easier than CICO...
And my hands are trembling. Should I break my fast? What's causing this?
Would it be good to eat tonight and then start again after 7pm for another three days? Will I continue to get weight loss benefits this way?
I’m new to fasting and have tried to read all of the supplements on this page. I’ve been fasting every day either 16:8 or 18:6 depending on supper time. My question is can I interchange between times or do I...
So I’m looking to fast this weekend, but with my schedule it’s much easier for me to break my fast after around 65 hours. Is the difference significant, as I know autophagy peaks at 72 hours?
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I've been fasting regularly since June, but lately I've been slacking. Decided to do a 96 hour fast to regain confidence and control. Wish me luck! Food cravings are bad right now...
Hi all! planning on doing another 72 hour water fast. Who wants to join? Started around 2 hours ago. Wishing everyone here all the best!
I read somewhere that fasting in women releases hormones or whatever but who the hell wants TWO periods in a month??
About to start my first 100 hours fast, the most I've ever done was 34 hours long. How much water should I be consuming daily? This is food fast, and not water fast. Does anyone take vitamins while on a...
So far so good I feel really good, still a little hungry but not as bad as on water fast. My pee went from Dark Yellow back to almost clear again, I guess that means the body is...
I'm doing almost every day a 16-8 fast or thereabouts. Do I need to be breaking the fast an hour in advance like I usually do with 20+ hour fasts? where I drink some kefir to break the fast and...
Hi everyone- I just started a 72 hour dry fast. Main goal is to heal some digestive issues I’ve had. I did a 7 day water fast about 2 weeks ago and a 7 day soft dry fast 2 years...
First time ever, it was easy because i had some things to do and my mind wasn’t on food. I only had one green tea, nothing else. It’s easier to fast on days I have things to do or focus...
I'm doing a 72 hour fast. My plan was to go from Sunday at noon - Wedndsday at noon. This morning I had a doctor's appointment and I had to drink an ensure (protein / fat / carbs and 350...
24 hours no food or caloric drinks/24 hours weight watchers green plan. Will be doing this for the next 60 days. Any tips or tricks? I've done it before for 45 days and saw good results.
Is it fine if I just eat one meal every 16 hours? I know the correct way is to fast for 16 and eat for 8 But I'm only eating at 16 hour intervals.
I've hit a plateau and unable lose more weight than I had hoped. Have been doing 16:8 with one cheat day. Should I incorporate 36 hours fast once a week?
I'm planning to begin a 100 hour (a little more than 4 days) dry fast this afternoon. I am pretty experienced in extended water fasting, but this will be my first dry fast. What can I expect as for the benefits...
Starting tonight. 165 pounds. Sauna in the morning one hour(with mini break in between) and at night one hour. Everyday of the fast.
Hello everyone, I (18M) am a complete beginner looking to start intermittent fasting. I am overweight and am looking to adopt a new way of life, just like intermittent fasting promises. So my question is: How much better is...
I've been doing rolling 120 hour fasts for about two months now and they've been doing wonders for my weight loss and poor eating habits, but I've noticed quite a few people suggest that 96 hour fasts are best for...
So, I have been on a health journey since June of last year, and have been doing really well so far. I am basically always doing at least one meal a day style intermittent fasting. I occasionally add...
Need advice on how to get the first 72 hours. I've been trying to achieve it for days but I usually fail after 24 hours. Like if my last meal was 6pm yesterday, I would get insane cravings 6pm today....
I’m scared about low blood pressure and passing out (happened to me before). I don’t do heavy lifting, just resistance workouts with some weighted plyometrics. Any advice on how to workout efficiently during the fast, or if I should skip it?...
so if i ate a tiny meal last night at 9, and my first meal is this morning at 10. lets say it took 1 hour to digest that meal. so i fasted for 13hours , 12 of those with...
I usually do 48 hours fasting and break my fast with dates. I can go longer but i am scared of how to break my fast cause it can be dangerous. Any recommendations on how to break it. I read...
I am really excited I just felt so ready to do this longer fast. My body was definitely asking for it after 2 weeks of holiday eating. I am dirty fasting and having bone Broth, pickle and saurkraught juice and...