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)
My aunt brought me pizza. Had to bury it in the fridge. I have learned the true meaning of suffering.
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Or during a long extended fast, you kinda just have to rest and do nothing/relax?
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?
Hi all, Long time water faster, potential first time dry faster. I've never completed a dry fast before, but I've recently found myself getting hungrier whenever I've water fasted, so I'm intrigued about dry fasting. I would maybe complete two dry fasts a...
I have been intermittent fasting and Keto off and on for years now. Started at 310 and have been maintaining around 275, lowest I have gotten to is 250. Have really been hitting it hard for a little over two...
It went well! I had some chicken broth and a lot of tea to get me through, next time will try to only drink tea and water. But I made it! I think I want to try for a 48 hour...
I do 36 hours mainly to burn an extra 3000 cal a week (my daily maintenance). Was wondering if itd be healthy to add a second 36 hours fast in order to burn even more cals and get to my...
Id imagine that the 48 hour fast is best of the three for weight loss, and more specifically fat loss, but how much of a difference does it truly make?
I just completed my first 36 hour fast, and I am simply fascinated with how the body adapts. I discovered what you all probably already know—eating isn’t a “hunger thing,” it is a “habit thing.” Energy level through the...
I'm doing the alternate day fast. I find fasting very easy and even enjoyable. During fasts, I don't eat anything. I only drink water/coffee/tea. I do this on alternate days and my plan is to keep it up until February....
Starting weight was 205 lbs as a 30m 5’11” and I couldn’t lose weight doing 16/8 as I love my snacks too much. Doing two 36 hour fasts a week gave me the 7,000 calorie deficit I needed in order...
He gave me the stomach flu. Highly recommend not doing it this way. I'm just trying to keep myself entertained between vomiting and fever-brraking showers. Anybody got any tips on how to keep calories down, or if headache medicine counts...
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Did it effect your cycle in any way? Other hormonal effects?
I was hoping to get a bit of advice. Last night I was going for my first 36 hour fast, it would have ended this morning. However at 3am last night I woke up with severe nausea and couldn’t get...
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So, I finished my first 36-hour this morning, and it went pretty well! I'd previously done 16/8, and had gotten pretty well back into that groove after taking a break from it for a while, and thought that I'd try...
... aaaand I‘m up 2 pounds. How ridiculous is the human/female body? I know it will come right back off soon, but it surely doesn’t make it easier. Oh and I found out I‘m 15 pounds away from my ideal...
So as the title says I've come up to 36 hours and I feel good I'm going to stay the course and go for 72 hours fast. Should I be taking any vitamins or supliments ? also is this...
Gotta say that I’m proud of myself for making it through a 2nd “36 hour” fast this week. Technically, I’m at 41 hours. Energy is good. I am noticing some “grumps” coming on, but that could be...
I'm looking to get my 70 year old mother(spinal problems, slightly on the spectrum for BPD, IBS, arthritis) and 65 year old father(GERD, Gout, arthritis, addiction) to overcome a number of health issues, but neither of them have the strength...
Yesterday I completed my 36 hour fast. The first day I was feeling dreadful. Depressed, low energy, lethargic, no interest in anything, constant anxiety about past and future. Next day I felt just the same in the morning but after...
I recently started doing 1 weekly 36-48 hour fast to start off my week for both health and fat loss, and it’s been surprisingly pleasant. I tend to struggle with slowing down and fasting makes me kinda lay low, focus...
I need some accountability buddies to keep me motivated while my family eats all the leftover holiday goodies around me. Indulging was fun but I’m ready for this jumpstart! Wanting to lose 15-20 lbs in the new year. Who’s with...
Hi Folks, I’m curious about others experiences. I’ve been doing 16:8 to 20:4 for the past couple months everyday. I decided to try a 42 hour fast. The first 34 hours was great, I had energy, and was able to...
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...
29/11/2021 I ate my last meal on Sunday afternoon (4 chicken legs with rice and a banana) around 4pm and ended up eating again today at 7am (7 eggs with butter, a banana, a slice of Syrian bread and lemon water). During...
Hello! I’ve been doing 36 hour (8pm-8am) fasts once every week or two for the past couple of months. I do IF too, but not religiously. Normally, I feel pretty good after a 36 hour fast, but two weeks ago,...
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I plan to do a regular 36 hour fast for weight loss and mental health - maybe once a month or every two months not sure yet - until I reach my GW. I have 11kgs to lose. Any recommendations...
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Started fasting a few months ago with 24 hours once a week, then slowly worked up to 24h fasts twice a week. A few days ago, I tried going past the 24h mark just to see my body's response. I...
Title says it all really, I've been doing OMAD for two months, and comfortably for one month. I'm looking to explore longer fasts and really wanna do it right. It seems that refeeding is something that is a little overblown...
(Posted this in other fasting reddits but the more advice the merrier!) Ive done 24 hour fasts once a week for three weeks and I love the mental and physical challenge. I wanna push to try 36 hour, I just have...
My longest fast till date is 23 hours. I'm currently on OMAD. I've seen amazing results with IF, it's completely changed how I see my body and my will power. My biggest struggle so far has been convincing people I'm...
Hi everyone, I have been doing 24 hr, 20:4, 22:2, and OMAD consistently for the past 6 - 8 weeks but wasn’t there mentally to go over the 25 hour threshold. I have been preparing myself this week to do my...
So I fasted a couple times before this , the first time I did 36 hour fast , then broke my fast like an idiot, ate a huge breakfast, lots of carbs and some processed shit and I felt gross...
tldr; post here for a group 36+ hour fast, fasting all day Sunday! \--- Finding a little online group for fasting support and motivation has been tougher than I expected. The fasting app groups don't get enough personal attention, and r/fasting is...
37/F 5’2” cw: 133lbs gw: 120lbs I have been on a 17:7 fasting schedule for almost a year. When I try to extend beyond that I hit a wall. I can do a full day of fasting no problem, but...
TL;DR I'm tired and stressed, should I still attempt my 36-hour fast? On most days, I follow a normal eating schedule focused on healthy whole foods, and then do a 36-hour fast 1-2 days each week. I usually fit those days...
Basically just to deplete my muscle glycogen and excess water quickly. Is this safe enough?
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?...
Hi all, I’ve been doing OMAD and extended fasts for a multitude of reasons, mostly to do with gut and cognitive health. I was also interested in maintaining my weight/fat loss. I’m happy with my current weight and would like to...
Hello. I am new to dry fasting, but am an experienced water faster. My goal is to overall become more healthy, however I definitely could lose some weight. I have shed quite a bit water fasting but get very discouraged...
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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 !
New to dry fasting , but not WF, and I’ve done 26 hours twice so far and it was no problem. I know there are some baking sodas concoctions people drink for the kidneys. Is the above fast...
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...
So I’m in a line of work where people routinely have ill effects from overtraining/over exertion (passing out, tearing muscles, heart attacks). I’ve gotten used to everything finally and can get out of survive to the next day mode....
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...
… 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!
At least it is less intrusive than usual...
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?...
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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 plan to do my first 24 hour fast tomorrow. Will working out with weights and cardio make the 24 fast harder? Thank you!
Never thought it would be this tough tbh
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...
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...
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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So I consistently do 18-6( almost every day) but typically hit about 20 hours just because of well life, haha. I have off the next few days and would like to try for 36hrs. I mainly do fasting because it...
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’ve done a 48 hour fast a few weeks back and had no issues. I easily do 24 hour fasts. Anyways, just wanted to let you people know and feel free to share any experiences or recommendations with...
And my hands are trembling. Should I break my fast? What's causing this?
I am already doing OMAD, so there is almost always 23-24 hours before meals. I've been considering simply skipping my meal for Saturday. Are there potential downsides to doing this I should be aware of? What level of muscle loss,...
I have been doing strict carnivore for several weeks, zero carbs. I weighed myself very well hydrated Sunday night at midnight. 272 lbs, fasted for 48 hours, ate Tuesday night at midnight. Weighed myself this morning. 268. I’m completely ok...
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?
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?
Curious.