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)
Going to be hard/ but body and mind needs this. Wish me luck and any motivation helps !
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?...
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?
Thank you in advance to any and all replies.
Basically just to deplete my muscle glycogen and excess water quickly. Is this safe enough?
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. 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 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'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...
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I’ve been doing fasts for a while, working my way up to this. Is there anything I need? I have electrolytes/sodium drops, idk if there’s something else that I might need. Also any tips? Thanks!
Starting tonight. 165 pounds. Sauna in the morning one hour(with mini break in between) and at night one hour. Everyday of the fast.
I'm curious what your dietary and metabolic preferences are, as fasters. What's your preferred diet, what are you eating most of the time (and especially between fasts), and why? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/10ps67l)
I’m on quite a high dose of fluconazole and I’m worried how the interaction with my liver will go when I try to fast for 72 hours. Since both have some sort of affect on liver enzymes, not sure how...
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...
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 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...
I regularly do an 18:6 before ever reading up about fasting I want to reset my immune system coming into winter so doing a 72 hour fast within next 60 days seems logical I also have aches/pains in leg for a few...
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...
I’ve been doing keto with IF for about 2 months now. Did a 48 hour fast and felt great. Hubby and I want to do a 72 hour fast starting tomorrow- we got a big salad and ribeye steaks planned...
I am using Himalayan salt for the first time and at almost the halfway point of my fast, it really makes a difference--just one crystal has an uplifting, energizing effect. I see how people can manage the longer fasts using...
I think my other post was taken down by mistake but I have had Long Covid since early 2020 and I’m 27 F. My chronic fatigue and illness keep ruining my life and I’m so determined to heal myself, I...
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...
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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...
Hi all SW - 245 CW - 345 GW - 190 M - 28 - 6ft 2 Been on keto on and off over the years decided need to hit it hard now to get healthy Been on keto since jan 1st lost...
Hi all! I am new to fasting and have done a 24 hour fast before no problem (just hungry ya know) and I was wondering if it’s safe to do a 72 hour fast? I think it would be a cool...
I've only recently got into fasting and did a 24 hour fast recently and have now just completed a 72 Hour Fast. It was real hard and long 3 days, I needed alot of mental strength and had to turn down...
Started a 72 Hour fast yesterday. Goal is to only consume black coffee and water. Any suggestions to help me succeed? ( I am a daily IF 18:6) https://preview.redd.it/nrpbmsjypbja1.jpg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=2a65f39924121ceefb3dd811bb87051ba079d936
My main goal is autophagy. I'm not too concerned about BF on this one. I have my green tea, black coffee, Zevia pop and sea salt and other minerals. Can anyone suggest anything else for the fast that won't disrupt the...
Best time of the day to start a 3 day fast?
I'm pretty sure I've lost about 10lbs. Is that normal? I was at 312 and now I'm around 298. I was strict keto omad with 23 hour fast prior to 72 hour fast. I'm about to break my fast with...
Ive attempted fasting before but I usually only last 16 hours or so before I decide to give in and eat. It doesnt help that I live with my family and they always make some very delicious food or order...
So im moving to a schedule of 72 hour fast-1 refeed day-back into 72 hour fast, repeat. does my refeed day sort 'reset' all my nutrients so i wont have to be concerned with refeeding super carefully like one would after...
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 am six minutes in! I’ve never made it the full 72 hours before. Wish me luck and/or join me. Thank you!
So I’ve currently doing my first 72 hour fast after hitting a Plateau in my weight loss journey. I know you lose a lot of water weight when doing this but how much fat can I expect to drop?
Hi all, I’m doing my first 72 hour fast. It was a spur of the moment decision and I probably haven’t prepared as well as I ought to have done. My last meal was at 7pm last night, although I had...
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I've done a few extended fasts, but never got past 67 hours. I'm especially interested in the effect of water fasting on anxiety and situational depression. Does this work for anyone?
I'm about 30 hours in since I last had food and I want to challenge myself to see how far I can take it. But I don't want to push myself to the point where I could cause permanent damage...
I [posted the other day](https://reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/comments/ws55xs/30_hours_into_a_fast_now_and_i_feel_a_calm_i_dont/) when I was a good 30 hours into my fast. I started this fast on Wednesday at 3:51 pm. I finished it on Saturday at 3:54 pm. I am proud of myself for completing this fast. The...
I'm beginning a 72 hour dry fast. It won't be my first, but the first I'm doing while also having been strength training. I'm worried about losing muscle mass, and also I just hate sitting around not doing anything. I'm...
Hovered around 252/253lb and 248lb sometimes, and after almost 72 hours of dry fasting, no water contact, I am 140lb. Almost 5 hours to go I think to reach the 72 hour mark. I don't move I just sit...
The only speed bump I've run into so far is I tried to go to the gym and do some cardio on the elliptical machine. I had no energy and felt really nauseated. I only stayed on for 7 minutes...
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I haven't had any issues besides light headedness and raised heartrate, about to end my first 72 hours. My method is: Constant wet rag/socks around feet, soles absorb water well Water spritzer to keep skin moisturized Wet rag on head while I sleep, to...
Im 25 kg overweight with pure fat. Discovered this snake juice diet few months ago but i didn't give it a try because i found this Cole guy too gimmicky for my liking and his SJ recipes just seemed...
Im new to this and i have some doubts… I’m planning to do a 72 hours fasting to see how I feel and as a challenge to my self.. I exercise a lot, some times like 4/5 hours a day,...
Hi! I want to do a 72 hour fast soon and I would love to hear your experience and if needed some tips. The longest I fasted before was around 48 hours and that went pretty well. I only got...
I do 16:8 or 18:6 fasts M-F with the occasional 24 hour fast thrown in on Mondays. I want to do a 72 hour fast for the benefits such as autophagy and insulin sensitivity. However I work out a lot,...
I literally lost .4 lbs during three day water fast. I even gained weight from day 1 to day 2. Three days out of that 72 hr fast, I gained 3.6 lbs. I also did two 48...
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?
I usually do 24 hour fasts, five days a week. Basically OMAD. I believe this to be safe long term. I feed on weekends. I have done two 48 hour fasts in the last 9 days. Most places say it...
Earlier today I finished a 72 hours dry fast and decided to eat a big meal. Not a full blown meal like OMAD which aims to fill all the micronutrient into a single sitting, but a big respectful meal. Well 2...
So I'm in the middle of a 72 hour water fast (including black coffee + tea), I'm on hour 44ish, and i've been regularly checking my blood sugar and it's consistently been 103-106 regardless of time of day. Today I...
I fast 22:2 a few times a month, this is my first long fast. I’ve felt great up till now. I woke up this morning shaking with my heart feeling like it’s pounding out of my chest, I had my...
I had 2 RMR tests done to see how my metabolism changed. Figured I'd post here! 26M/5'11"/SW250/CW205/GW170 The tests were taken around the same time of the day, in the morning. Test 1 was done on a Monday and I had...
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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 I've been fasting this year. 2 weeks ago I completed a 36hour fast with no problems. Then last week I completed a 48hour fast and I was going to do a 72hour fast this week. However, I read some...
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...
So this fast was a bit accidental. Lol. 34 yo female, 5’8”, 180lbs. I was dx with the Vid last Thursday and have felt like utter crap since then. Started feeling better after day 4. Decided that maybe I could...
Im thinking of doing a 72 hour fast to bring in the new year and I’ve been doing a lot of reading on how to break fast (have a protein rich meal and avoid carbs). One thing I have seen...
Let me start by saying this was supposed to be a six day fast, not a three day fast. Low and behold it was an absolutely terrible idea to watch The Menu movie lol. Shocking. Anyways I couldn’t take it...
I had covid in 2020 and have suffered long covid for 1.5 years and although I’ve gotten a lot better I still get fatigue and autoimmune issues, I tried a 72 hour fast to really seal the deal on that...
Never thought it would be this tough tbh
What is your work situation like? I work in retail full time and have trouble fasting more than 20 hours due to my inconsistent schedule. I fast for longer periods on my days off. I’m also on my feet...
Hey Everyone, How do you guys manage to do 72-hour fasts, work your typical 8-hour shift, and work out? I’m looking to get back on track, but recently accepted an offer that’ll require me to be in-office. Additionally, the gym is...
Was going strong fasting earlier this week, but I hadn't pooped in a few days so my last two OMADs were fiber rich meals. Still nothing to write home about. So I took some Smooth Move tea. We have outhouses...
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!!
Hey there! Sorry if it's been asked already, I tried searching for it but couldn't find anything. I want to do the title : 72 hours dryfast, into carnivore for a few days to stay in ketosis and then...
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'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...
How much weight loss should I expect from 3 day water fast. Going to the gym 2x per day. 5’10 M 220.
… 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...
Hello! This is my first time fasting, and I've just started yesterday-- the thing is, I want to break my fasting with a good protein diet today, specifically with 2 hard-boiled eggs only for 3 meals today, then start fasting...
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...
TLDR: Easier than I expected. pretty similar to a 3 day water fast except for the terrible day 1 headache. Extending to 86-ish hours because it's going well. Refeeding? idk, so much conflicting info out there... Don't feel too bad,...
I’m hoping someone can talk me down from the ledge of giving-up or has any insight why I’m not losing weight. I had a baby 3 months ago and I have been trying to lose the baby weight. After an initial...
Someone give me the strength to throw it in the trash when it arrives…. 😅