I used to do 16:8 n it worked wonders, but it’s really not working well with my work schedule so i’m considering 5:2, has anyone tried both?
So I'm thinking of starting the 5:2 diet, just because it might be more effective and easier to maintain for me than the 16:8 diet. But from what I've read and heard, women find that it stops their period completely...
I’m not talking about eating for 5 days fast for 2 , opposite of that fast 5 days eat 2. Has anyone done this, what would you eat for those 2 days? I’m trying it out but I am fasting...
So i started the 5:2 diet, so far i eat 500 calories on the fasting days, and eat normally on my eating says. I stick to eggs and low calorie veggies on fasting days. I haven't seen any changes so...
So I've finished my first week of 5:2, and it went well. But since it's Christmas and i have a bunch of parties to attend, it's really tough to abstain from drinking and i feel really bad, but last night...
So I've been on the 5:2 diet for over a year now and lost a stone and half. I only wanted to lose 2stone so I'm happy l, but recently I've been unitentionly also doing daily 16/8 aswell as on...
I've tried the 5:2 and 16:8 a few years ago for 6 months or so and didn't notice a difference. One key factor may have been that I live a very sedentary life (especially when I did 5:2, I was...
Does anyone fast 5 days and eat on the weekends? If so what is your experience with this 😊 Thank you!!!
have anyone tried eating 5 days +\- maintenance and then dryfast 2 days after? 90% carnivore meals with added fruit before physical practices.
For those of you doing 5:2 - what do you eat on your fasting days and have you had better results with 5:2 than 16:8 or other fasting/eating windows? Thanks!
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I officially fasted 2 days our of 5. I am so hungry... anyone else fasting? Any tips
I'm not depressed from fasting, just having a depressing evening. This is when I usually indulge in comfort food. What do I do? :'(
Hi all, new to IF. I've been looking at different fasting methods and I quite like the idea of 5:2, and I'm wondering if it's OK to not eat at all on those 2 days? My plan is to eat as...
I've gotten fasting for 24 hours down pretty well, but always cave somewhere around 28 - 36 hours. I was wondering if I could fast on two separate non consecutive days and still consistently lose weight each week?
So recently i’ve been thinking about eating healthier for a change. Today I went to the store and bought chobani 0% greek yogurt and i regret it. I read online that you shouldn’t get 0% and full fat for better...
•I am female 5’10 around 210 pounds
So I just did my 2 days weekend fast and I feel accomplished. I prepared a good amount of healthy food to break my fast. Vegetables and fruits. But I noticed that I got full before even finishing all...
Hoping not to lose too much weight, this is mainly for the health benefits, I normally do 3 day dry fasts every so often, this is my first week long fast, is it safe for me to transition to a...
I’ve done some limited fasting (72hr was my longest) in the past, and now I’m going to see how a 48hr fast will go to determine if it may be something beneficial to do every week. So I’m wondering for those...
I currently weigh 141lbs at 5’2 and I have a goal weight of 110-115lbs. I’m thinking of doing 5:2 fasting with keto on refeed days. I know it’s different for everyone but I was wondering if anyone more experienced at...
SW 91.5kg CW 89.4kg Really finding it difficult to get into the swing of it as I've been away and eating out alot. Hoping to bring better news next week!
Hey! I am just starting the 5:2, I try to get through my fasting days with no food and just have a small dinner at night. However, I have a soy latte every day, I know this isn’t helping my...
I know many will say it doesn’t really matter but isn’t it true that the more you fast throughout the day, the better it is as you’re giving your digestive system a break and allowing for autophagy?
Looking for guidance on fast day eating schedule under a 5:2 regimen. I know to keep total intake under 600cal, but I'm not clear on the best practice for feeding time window(s) and frequency. Do I hold things to one...
I am 5’8 and 169 lbs
Hey everyone! I'm up to 22:2 and here with another update. [Update 1 (16:8)](https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/comments/l1kcdn/baby_steps_leading_to_bigger_success/) [Update 2 (18:6)](https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/comments/ore48u/ive_now_been_increasing_my_fasting_window_for_60/) [Update 3 (20:4)](https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/comments/smrot2/ive_increased_my_daily_fasting_window_by_5/) Previous updates TLDR: Starting weight: 190, current weight: 160. I started with baby fasts and bumped it up by...
About 10 years ago I lost 35 pounds on the 5:2 intermittent fasting technique popularized by Michael Mosley. Basically, I ate "normally" for 5 days and restricted calories to 500 for 2 days. I liked it because 5 days of...
Feeling shitty about my progress as I keep fasting, getting results, feeling amazing. Then some life stuff happens, like a break up or work stress... So I reach for food for comfort and gain all weight back again. Been through it...
is that okay? Problem is I go to the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Those two days, I have a protein shake post lifting weights around 10pm when I usually start my fasting at 7pm. Would that...
I wanna lose at least 5kg (is that happens maybe even more), and don’t want to regain that weight. How do I lose the 5kg fast without regaining it back? Would stop eating for 1 week be enough? Maybe 10...
What can i say to myself? And keeps you guys going? What do you say to remind yourself that you must keep going?
Hi, I’ve struggled with my weight for a long time. I am 5’1”. This time last year I was successfully losing weight and was down to 127 pounds. Then I caught covid and dealt with long covid, as well as...
Has anyone here done this routine? 16:8 Monday-Friday? I am able to get away with weekdays, but weekends are difficult but will be trying my best to do it. ​ Would love to hear if anyone has done this and compared...
Hi, im a 26yo 6.5ft tall male, SW: 288lbs CW: 246lbs I\`ve been doing IF on a 18:6 for a few months and ive been loving it, but i want to speed up my weight loss process. The thing is that...
Im 400 pounds and long story short i need to lose weight that’s basically it. What i need between breaks besides electrolytes and rehydration.
19F, 5’6”, SW: 149 lbs, CW: 145 lbs, GW: 115 lbs There is no day 1 post because I didn’t think to post here until now. I’ve done 24 hour fasts several times in the past and I basically grew...
I’m in the second week of 5:2 (doing 500 calories on fast days) and I feel like garbage on the fast days. I am doing no food at all until about 1pm, then I have about 200 calories (soup) and dinner...
I have been doing 19:5 intermittent fasting since mid-November pretty religiously. My starting weight was 291, I'm at 258 now, and my goal is 235. I have also been making more healthy choices about what I eat during...
I've been doing 5:2 for about a month now - I fast on Mondays and Thursdays. I'm trying it out for a combination of weight loss (I have about 25 pounds to lose) and general health benefits/autophagy. I've...
Hi I'm 29, 6 feet tall male, 255 pounds and I've been doing intermittent fasting about five years now. I was about 300 pounds when I started everything. I started with only skipping breakfast part of the reason is that...
Hooo am I feeling the pinch rn! I'm 42 hours in, this is the furthest I've gotten in a fast since 2020 - since then I've mostly done IF, 24 hrs or 36 hrs. Fighting the urge to eat even...
Just wondering if anyone combines the two methods? If theres any reason I shouldn't try to do both? Also, is there a subreddit for the 5 / 2 diet?
I stepped on the scale this morning and bummed that its now 2.5 lbs more than yesterday. The rational part of me knows that not all of it can be fat-gain, and likely a good portion is water weight. The...
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For weightloss goals I wonder if this would be more ideal then longer dry fasts as mentally 3-7 days is tougher then 2 days. So a 10 day fast would have 5 days dry and 5 water in total
Sex Male: Age 20s Weight 172 Wishing to ask for principles atound which to build a monthly diet for someone who is living alone.
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I started this diet on 1st March and as of today 6 th March I have lost 5 kgs from 112kg to 107kg , but I am not able to do my running workouts as I feel very tired ,...
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I've been doing IF for some time, and now up to doing 20/4 OMAD, and it is working great. I have a friend who is probably 70 lbs. overweight and is interested, but has Type 2 diabetes. He is thinking...
I am not a heavy drinker by any means. I don't drink hard liquor like ever. I prefer Mikes Hard or some trulys/white claws with about 5-8% alcohol percentage. Is this bad for me?
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Thinking I should give this a try to jump start my weightloss, along with working out and a generally healthier diet. If I am able to commit to a 16-8 fast 5 days a week, and 2 days of a...
Hey guys, im new to this sub. Im 5 hours from finishing my first two days. My goal is to hit 14 days and see how my body feels and if i can continue on to 21. I have been...
the most I've done is 56 hours and feel ready to go beyond. either the 72 hour or 5 day. Which one would maximize benefits or does autophagy really peak at 72 hours?
What is the most simple diet you could have that would fill every nutrient we need?
I have just started the 16:8 IF protocol. But I find i still have time for three meals. I see a lot of people talking about skipping dinner or skipping breakfast- but I am able to do all three. I...
Im 400lbs and i need to lose a lot of weight. Is this a good plan?
Is it true that diet soda/ diet pop may cause headaches& mood swings? 🧐 I wonder if it’s because of high caffeine content or maybe the sweeteners (aspartame) are the victim. Does anyone know more informations about it? 🤔
Hey all, Couldn't find a post directly relating to this. I'm considering doing 2-3 24hr fast a week (guess it could be ADF). To lose weight but also just to have more control over my relationship with food. I'm wondering if anyone...
I’m a 41yo male and I was in great shape before the pandemic. I’m trying to lose some of the weight I’ve gained. Any advice is appreciated!
I did 5 days last week, at 2 days, now doing 5 days again this week. Does anyone have explore this type of fasting? I’ve done lots of 48 and 72 and a few 100 but not every...
I’m trying to do this because i’m not sure if I can straight up dry fast for 7 days without a break.
Looking for good e-books that teach more about bodybuilding type dieting and nutrition.
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Tried 5 days of IF but no results. I didn't track my calories but maintain the time frame (6pm to 10am). This is my 2nd day not doing IF, will start from tomorrow. Should I need to follow healthy diet...
Hey fellow fatties!👋🏼 Anyone try the 37 Protocol? Which was 1. 7 days fasting MAX 2. 3 days fasting MIN 3. Never eat 2 days in a row 4. Snake juice while fasting 5. 1 meal refeed; low carb
I heard diet soda causes you to have insulin spikes making calorie deficits ineffective or making weight loss harder despite a deficit. Is this true? Can insulin spikes counteract a calorie deficit and do sugary no calorie drinks cause this?...
You always hear about certain things causing cancer or cognitive decline but is any of it true? Are there any foods we eat which can cause health problems unrelated to diet?
So I’m doing 16/8, it’s going relatively okay, but I feel bloated and my stomach cramps won’t really go away, if I breathe in heavy it hurts more. Am I doing something wrong?
Can anyone recommend a good book on the science and management of blood sugar?
Hi, 16:8 SW:330 45F started today! What is the read on Diet Coke and also artificial sweeteners like Equal?
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Is Eating 30% carbs, 30% fats, 30% protein bad for you? Does it really matter?
Broke a 5 day fast on Wednesday night. Haven’t been able to poop since, but I am farting nonstop. When can I expect to drop this load?
Which is more important in terms of getting lean diet or cardio?
So I took my blood sugar reading 1 day after my 5 day fast. Yesterday I ate mostly high protein and 2 ww fiber one bars, black beans and Shitake mushrooms. .. nothing way high in sugar,and when I...
Has anyone experienced a change in their menstrual cycle after doing a long fast? My cycle has shortened by a week and a half/two weeks since I did a 5 day water fast and I was just wondering if anyone...
Anyone have experience with Snake Diet on blood pressure medication? My blood pressure is not super high so i imagine i won't need the medication after a while but for now i want to make sure i don't overdo with...
Does anyone have experience with this diet while breastfeeding a toddler? He doesn't rely solely on breastmilk for calories so this isn't a question of concern for him, rather a question of whether I should participate. I've been invited to...
# Hello friends, I see many success stories with Cole's high salt low protein keto diet. Can anyone give me an example of 400 kcal meals that are less than 20 % protein, high salt,high fat. Thank you!
Also considering than chilies have more vitamin c than oranges. Is it worth using more seasoning and spicing up our food?
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Is it reasonable to think I could lose 5 pounds a week with consistent dry fasting? I was thinking of dry fasting 2-3 days and then the rest of the week eating light and healthy to maintain the weight loss....