hi! im a new starter doing alternative day fasting ! im in my in my 4th day now and i was wondering what are the best ways to break fast without my gut hurting me all day .
Been fasting on and off this past year but want to go on a 3 day water fast to kick start my weight loss journey. What are the best ways to prepare myself and what should I be looking forward...
Hey guys! I’m currently on my 9th day of my water fast and I’m feeling great. I was thinking about how I will keep the weight that I’ve lost during the fast off and not gain it again when I...
Im at 82kg and want to go down to 78kg in about 2 months time. Im experienced with IF and like it a lot for the mental clarity and the weight loss. I only ever had problems with breaking the fast....
Hi All, I’m looking to lose the final 25 lbs of weight and have plateaued with eating/exercising. I’m also on medication that makes me retain weight and unfortunately I can’t change this med but have been able to...
My current eating window is 12pm - 8pm and I only have lunch and dinner. I'm being about 90% consistent with this window. My goal with intermittent fasting is to lose weight. I am not exercising or being consistent with it....
So I'm doing a 7-day fast on Monday three right now and I'm trying to think about what I should do on the day actually start eating again. I was thinking about Mary downing a probiotic first and then waiting...
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Most intermittent fasting is done in the middle of the day, but I won’t be able to do that. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about doing the opposite, eating very early and then eating very late, or anything...
Looking into prolonged fasting for healing. Any advice for prepping (what to prep with and for how long) as well as how to break + refeed. I have experience with short 48-72 hr dry fast, but I am going for...
Recently I wrote an article that explores why fasting is a better way to reduce body fat than just counting calories. Here are some key takeaways: --Nowadays people are eat 5 or 6 times a day, rather than just 3 --Eating all day...
Recently I wrote an article that explores why fasting is a better way to reduce body fat than just counting calories. Here are some key takeaways: --Nowadays people are eating 5 or 6 times a day, rather than just 3 --Eating all day...
Anyone have recommendations for the best / classic books recommending a fasting lifestyle from the last couple years? I’m looking to get back on track and looking for a good book to inspire me
Doing a prolonged 72 hour fast for the first time (I am overweight and have fatty liver issues/high cholesterol/high blood pressure, high calcium (likely primary hyperthryoid). I know some important things to take are electrolytes/salt, b vitamins, omega3, micronutrients, and vitamin...
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I have myself on a pretty strict low calorie diet + fasting and I know I'm missing a lot of nutrients. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best multivitamins they use while fasting? Thank you 🙏
In the past, I’d try cutting calories, and my metabolism would almost freeze. No matter how little I ate, I’d only lose a few pounds and I’d gain it back the moment I started eating normally. Keto during...
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Lo Salt is the best electrolyte supplement with no useless additives. Lo salt has all natural potassium chloride, sodium, and magnesium, all 0 calories which will not stop Autophagy. I think its the easiest way to start safe longterm water...
What's the best way to deplete your body's glycogen while fasting? I usually do the elliptical on the fat burn setting for 20-30 min near the end of my fast. Just want some other options. Thanks.
Someone give me the strength to throw it in the trash when it arrives…. 😅
okay ive never water fasted, i wanna lose weight. is 15 days extreme?
I've understood from experience and testimonials that it is beneficial to clear the system before a DF . What are some of the methods/techniques/supplements you guys use to do this. ??? I've discovered that Isabgol (psyllium husk) is great for...
What’s up y’all, in your experience what’s the quickest way to get fat adapted? I’m tweaking my diet soon and would love to hear some advice on this. Thanks!
Watch "Science of Fasting HD" on YouTube https://youtu.be/t1b08X-GvRs
Just started intermittent fasting and I'm having a hard time drinking straight black Coffe
Best time of the day to start a 3 day fast?
I'm a beginner in intermittent fasting and I'm not sure which websites to follow regarding the best suggested meals that you should eat when breaking the fast. Can someone recommend me a good source of website/youtube channel where they discuss...
I couldn’t find any good video on the subject except from the Snake Diet guy who said to 72 hour rolling fasts because that’s the sweet spot where you don’t lose too muscle (which I prefer not to do). Then...
I was wondering if I can maintain my mass or even gain mass while on intermittent fasting, all while being healthier while doing so. I will be doing the 16/8 diet.
After day 2 it just doesn’t exist. At least it can never grab a hold of you on a dry fast. If it pops up it’s like a memory that fades fast
Should I do daily 18/6 or twice a week 24hrs or some prolong fast? I have eczema.
Kidney beans contain a massive amount of iron. However just because a food is dense in a particular vitamin/nutrient doesn't mean our body can properly absorb it all. What steps should be taken to get the most use out of...
Basically the title I'm interested in others opinions on the best foods, conditions, and procedures to break your fast. Also the differences for short and long fasts. Thanks!
I’m 24 hrs into my first 48 hr fast. Have done three 42 hr fasts on Thursdays these past few weeks and wanted to see if it was that much harder to skip an additional lunch. It’s going well, not...
Or is it not necessary? Planning on doing a 10 day dry fast. I’ve heard that you should prepare before a fast by eliminating any waste so that the body doesn’t use any of it. Any foods to eat leading...
I'm 42m do OMAD for over 8 years, was about 5 years on keto, now low carb. 3/4 times i train fasted (before 1st and only meal of the day), but sometimes i train after longer period (i eat one...
I have been fasting for a little over 2 weeks, and have been doing 18:6. I have lunch and dinner and that’s it, no special diet, just trying to eat as healthy as possible. I have been looking at doing...
Fat loss is far more important than muscle retention, by the way. Should I also stop talking my supplements during water fasts? Omega 3 Multi Vitamin D3 Probiotics Curcumin
Should one Water 💧 Fast before starting a Prolonged Dry Fast.
Intermittent fasting used to be a daily thing for me, but I fell hard off the wagon about a year ago because of challenging life circumstances. I've gained some weight and I want to get in better shape for this...
I'm mostly interested in the health benefits of fasting and the potential for Autophagy. I have been dabbling with the 16/8 to get my feet wet, but I'm wondering if doing 24hr or 36 hr fasts monthly might be more...
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I was loving my fruit salads in the late mornings, was on top of the world, then i was getting a weird lump sensation in my throat and took forever to find out it was acid reflux. Anyway, when i knew...
I’m trying to get into fasting, however I am an energy drink fiend. I also wake up really early for work, so it’s nice to have that caffeine. I’m not fond of fruit flavors unless it’s raspberry. I really like...
I currently have Fasting tracker app for Android. (Red icon with a fork) Its okay but I was wondering what everyone else uses. I seem like I'm the one one to use this particular app on here. I've got...
Just a simple question
Say I wanted to lose about 100 pounds in 120 days or so, what routine is best? How long do you think it would take me to lose 10 waist inches? Thanks.
I usually take my “lunch” (dinner) break between 6-8pm. I try to use this time as my last meal but sometimes at 2am I haven’t eaten for 8 hours and I’m HUNGRY. Do I just need to chug water and...
I’m 5’6 F around 200 lbs (have a past of being obsessed with the scale and don’t want to get on yet) and want to lose around 50-60 lbs. I’m not new to dry fasting, and currently 45 hrs into...
the pain from fasting was particularly bad this morning so i had broke it and i think it may have been a blood sugar spike or something but my arms hurt EXTREMELY bad later if it gets worse i plan...
Curious to know about other people’s experiences, particularly interested to know about longer fasts (5+ days) but all experiences welcome :)
You know that even in all the macros, protein takes the most time to digest and then comes fats/ lipids and then carbs . But to what should be the order to eat , first carbs or first protein where...
I’ve been doing 20:4 for a few days now, I’ve done it before but I fell off the wagon and Here we are again. Any tips or tricks to help with 24s? I sort of get nervous thinking about not...
I’ve done if for a few weeks but never an extended fast that lasts more than a day. I was wondering what the best length to clear inflammation and cystic acne is.
For the past 3 years Ive done 16:8 - 20:4 abd even OMAD. All the time I was loosing fat slowly but surely but I couldnt keep my muscles or gain muscles. Im wondering what woukd be the best for an...
Hi, Im planning on doing a 18:6 hour fast I will eat lunch at 12pm, then a snack at 2/3pm then dinner at 5pm. I plan on eating healthy like veggies and protein. Will I lose weight from this?
New to IF - where do I begin? What can I eat, when is the best time to eat? I enjoy low carb and low/no sugar (keto essentially) eating because carbs and sugar make me sick at times. For context...
Does it matter whether one exercises during the fasting window or during the non-fasting one? I'd imagine that exercising when one is hungry would result in more fat burn. But that's just my personal, non-scientific assumption. During the non-fasting period,...
Hello! I might of missed it in FAQs and older posts. I have been seeing posts on specific foods, diets, and ingredients. But I would like to learn more about putting it all together. May I have a recommendation? Is...
I have been doing 16:8 for about 2 months and was hoping to find a good app for tracking fasts. I have tried "Fastic" but the app is not for me, it seems more tailored towards selling me a subscription...
I have been doing intermittent fasting for almost 2 years now. I lost some 8 kgs consistently in the first year. But the 2nd year I plateaued even though I was consistent throughout. I have started doing weights and strength training...
Have had to give up caffeine cold turkey recently. To my surprise, giving up coffee completely isn’t as difficult as I imagined - but - fasting has become more difficult now. I used to be able to fast 24-48 hours...
I have been doing intermittent fasting since the beginning of the summer. I have been doing 17 to 18 hour fasts then having a 6 hour window to eat. I feel it has helped me but I still get...
I am writing this from my gym since I am feeling very lethargic after I broke my 48h fast two hours ago. I notice that eating anything before my workouts ( protein shake, a banana, chicken breast) makes me feel very...
By fasting I mean both short, extended and prolonged fasting. I have a wierd fear that the citrate in calcium citrate and malate break down into their respective acids, citric acid and malic acid - which may break the fast. That leaves...
I'm 36 and 6'3", started at 291lb. I've been doing rolling 48hr and 72hr fasts for about a month and I'm down to 273lb. I'm planning to keep this up for the next two months and get as close to...
I have recently gotten back into 72 hours fasts and plan to do one monthly going forward. I just completed one for February. And it amazes me how many little to-do's that have been on my mind for months, I...
I am looking to lose some weight because what I am doing now (cardio and lifting) is not working. my friend says I have to do something extreme to lose the pounds because I am at my plateau. my co-worker...
Have you been able to avoid it in any way? Did you eat certain foods to avoid it or do you take some anti-diarrhea medicine for it? Or is it just impossible? (I’m talking about a 88h fast)...
If there’s a difference in effectiveness, by how much?
I’m trying to lose some weight through intermittent fasting. I’ve seen some initial results but I still find myself overeating and hitting road blocks from time to time. I think the issue is I just have a really busy and...
Please share anything that has worked for you.
I’m interested in starting IF, but I’m not totally sure how to. Is it safe to just jump straight into something like 16:8 or would it be better to gradually work your way up to that? I don’t have any...
I'm an obese individual, wanting to speed it up. Even if it's not only fat being lost but water weight too, I don't mind. I just need to get down the scale for now.
I'm totally ignorant about fasting. I was thinking about fasting 3 days a week, is it a good idea? Is it better to continuously fast or alternate? I am 78kg and 161cm, I'd like to lose at least 10 kg because...
Im M 20 So I'm at my 6th day of my hard dryfasting now with workout so somewhere along the day I'd be smelling like your sweaty ass classmate, It was going well until my parents said that my room...
Looking for some food ideas for my vegetarian self to introduce over the next few days. With the emphasis on nutrition and bowel health. I am on day 7 of a fast. Had water and green tea in this time....
What are some go-to foods/strategies for athletes with high carb intake requirements? On a high carb intake, even white rice can make one feel overly full. Augmenting with low volume, higher sugar carbs seems like the answer, but that doesn't seem...
Looking for a book that includes details on prolonged fasting (7 days plus). Also scientifically backed without any mystical woo stuff. I'm currently 4 days into a 7 day fast and always find it easier to read stuff around the subject...
Hello everyone! I'm kind of new here, sorry if I'm breaking the sub's rules So I have an upcoming 9-hour test during which I will be fasting. The test requires high level of concentration and I was wondering if there's any food...
Been doing IF and OMAD for a year and a half and after losing 80 pounds i finally have an in person work conference next month and wanna recomp a bit. I've got a kettlebell and some adjustable dumbells I...
42y, lifting for over 16yrs, OMAD for over 8 years. For health benefits but also to keep body fat in check i'd like to do 1 longer fast once a month (and OMAD during the rest of the month). What...
Best way to track macros?? App? Thanks in advance!
I'm fasting for longevity purposes. I was seeing that mouse studies on fasting would not be correlated to IF or OMAD which is what I've been doing. They would be closer to a 3-5 day fast. I was further reading...
47 male doing 16:8. I typically eat/ break my fast between noon and 1pm. I usually have a bowl of shredded wheat because it's high in fiber and 0 sugar. I also have a banana and some berries....