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...
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...
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...
I am down about 50lbs from my starting weight. I started at 300lbs for a weight loss competition. I won the competition and after paying off some bills I’ve got somewhere between $500 and $1000 that I can spend to...
Don’t get me wrong. I know that wanting to be super fast can end up being a bad thing. It takes time, i know. The thing is, I’ve been struggling with the lack of results, and it makes me so...
I’am 5’9 355lbs and just getting back to being active now that I have a job and a purpose. I did IF in the past and it worked great 10pm-2pm fast 2-10 eat. But now that I’m working my gym...
My Mom wants to try IF, I currently use a 16:8 lean gain type and lift weights which works well for me, but she is not a weight lifter - she does light cardio and swimming at the gym. Will...
My assumption is a little bit of both but from what I read it may just be a way to stay in ketosis
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Is this normal? I’ve been taking in about 3-4 grams of salt and my weight doesn’t seem to be moving. I actually feel pretty normal and was wondering if I should keep going? Thanks
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If I stopped doing IF and I stay under my BMR calories will I lose weight?
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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 considering the stair master. All other forms I’ve noticed involves jumping to some degree and I need to be careful with my joints.
I can’t lose weight. Keep binging. What can i do ???
I've lost about 20 lbs on keto/IF, and I have 150 more to go. I have some visible loose skin on my belly. I have gone of a few 24-36 hour fasts for autophagy. After the fasts, I lose more...
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I've done diets, I've done keto I've worked out for a month straight and always got burned out from a lack of willpower and put the pounds back on. Intermideate fasting I've been able to stick with for 3 and 1/2...
hello! i broke my fast two days ago (not in the right way), i was fasting since february 8th (i broke on the third day tho, pretended nothing happened after) and i'm restarting today. when ur in the first three...
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.
Hey I started rolling 72s for the first time, usually I would loose around a kilo(2.2 lbs) of weight morning (water weight I know). After starting rolling 72s my weight has not been decreasing at the same rate at about...
Basically I am a female is 100lbs overweight. I am 260lbs. I want to get down to at least 150lbs but I am trying to avoid loose skin. I don’t know if I should hit the gym and eat healthy...
I’m reading and hearing mixed things about fasting and metabolism. Some say it slows your metabolism down and you’ll just gain back all the weight that you lost in the fast even if you just eat normally …. some say...
i feel like most of the results ive seen are from weeks of fasting so im not sure
Especially because I miss some days lol. Want to know others experiences
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...
Is omad good for building muscle and losing weight? Or should I do 3 meals?
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.
Lol for context I’ve done this before. I guess I will find out, but I just haven’t been able to bring myself to run recently and gained 10 lb. The last week I’ve been walking 10-15 miles per day fasted...
I started fasting about a week ago and have lost 3 kg is that normal? I haven't been limiting myself too much but when I checked my progress i have lost 3 kilograms and was wondering if that's okay.
22 year old vegetarian, already lean. I want to eat less times a day because after a meal I can feel my energy and focus dropping and I want to work effectively the entire day. I'm a newbie when it...
ave been doing rolling 72s and all of a sudden my weight it completely stuck. It hasn’t budged in the past 5 days. Have any of you ever experienced this? I’m relatively experienced when it comes to fasting and I’ve...
I am the type to not need weight loss and if anything I need to maintain or gain. How can I fast without losing weight. I also do want autophagy. The thing is if the advice is to just “eat...
Started ADF (rolling 72s) on August 1st. My starting weight was 270ish pounds at 6’3 and in the month and a half I’ve been fasting I’ve gone down to 230 pounds which means about a 40 lbs weight loss. Is...
So I find it easier to not binge when I tell myself I shouldn't be eating. So I have been waking up and drinking water, working out (full body workout and cycling), drinking more water. Then around 1100-1300 I will...
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...
I'm trying to lose weight and that's because I'm overweight obviously... And this is the first time for me to follow our diet so i'm eating anything i like but at the same time i'm following calorie deficit all under the...
42f sw222 cw193 gw175 16:8 I have been doing IF for about 6 months and have lost 30 lbs. I feel great. This is very sustainable for me and I know I can do this long term. I exercise regularly, running...
Not sure where on Reddit to post this question. Am I better off doing 3 hours of cardio a day, or doing 1 hour a day and fasting for 20 hours a day to lose weight the quickest? Background, I used to...
Like the title says.. those of you who've tried just full-time keto before (as in, eating regularly, even if its just OMAD), do you lose more weight fasting than you do just on keto? I know for some people it's...
It's been 2 months. I'm steadily losing 0.5% of my body weight weekly, and in a couple of months will hit my goal weight. I want to keep with 16:8 for health and energy but I don't want...
Let's say I fast and maintain my lean mass and mostly just lose a few kilos of fat by water fasting for a week or so. At the end of the fast, some of my weight loss will be from...
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...
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.
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 .
Started ADF (rolling 72s) on August 1st. My starting weight was 270ish pounds at 6’3 and in the month and a half I’ve been fasting I’ve gone down to 230 pounds which means about a 40 lbs weight loss. Is...
I’m 5’5 140lb male. I know the weight comes off differently and it probably won’t come off quickly for my body type; just want to get to 130lb. Right now I’m on hour 62 of this fast
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 heard a lot of people saying that the way IF helps with weight loss is that you just can’t consume too much calories on a restrictive eating window, then is there a point of doing both IF and calorie...
hello! Does anyone have a good protocol for weight loss? I have 50 pounds to loose... Anyone have a good fasting ( 2/3...7/14) day fasting protocol with refeed day meals for dramatic weight loss?
does it get less the longer you lose weight? I loathe my periods so much I have been on the depo shot for four years. Or am I just going to have to deal with bleeding until I am...
I've been doing IF for about 2 months so far, I've consistently, and slowly, slowly losing weight (although my scale suucks, any recommendations lol?) Currently I'm down about 15lbs. The one issue I am struggling with; the app I use...
Sorry this may be a dumb question but I’m really new to fasting, never done it before and I know now that it’s important to take electrolytes like sodium, potassium etc., but will that cause water retention/make it harder to...
I want to lose 4-5kgs. I exercise maybe 2-3(max) days a week.. I want to incorporate more but that will be something for the future. I literally started my 16:8 fast yesterday and downloaded an app to help me with...
Just a simple question
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'm in the process of losing 70 lbs, but when I read about the effects of intermittent fasting to prevent loose skin, it's always in periods of 24, 36 hours or more. Would a daily fast of 16 hours...
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I want to fast for the health benefits but I'm on the lighter side and I struggle to keep weight on. Does anyone have any tips for fasting while maintaining weight? Lactose and fat intolerant too, which doesn't help.
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....
I guess I’m just looking for some motivation to actually follow through on my longest fast yet!
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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!
Noticing food costs are sky rocketing and with a lot of people losing jobs/ income I think most people would benefit from OMAD/ IF. Both financially and shedding weight permanently. What benefits are you guys noticing???
I’m on my 4th day of water fasting today, but still did not lose a single pound? What is happening? I’m starting to get worried something is wrong with my body. I need help from you guys! Thanks so much!...
So I’m currently fasting 20:4 after reading about biological age and the effect of autophagy on the body. It’s made my skin look amazing and it’s something that I want to continue. For longer healthier life However I am slightly underweight...
Is it normal to feel strong and weak at the same time when losing weight? Is this an adjustment phase? I do a lot of boxing and cardio. I feel like I can run longer distances no problem, but at...
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....
Currently 96kgs, writing this down to keep me accountable!!
Just started my fast 11 minutes ago. I lost 9 pounds during a 48 hard dry fast back when I had covid earlier this month. I'm taking leave(vacation for navy folks) for 16 days but I'm just relaxing in my...
Does anyone know the issue ? I would lose 2 pounds but gain 1 or 2 back and I don’t know why
In my mind its created that if I gain 10 lb I’m less attractive and if I lose 10 lb im less attractive based on how people act towards me. Makes me self conscious going out.
Lose weight first then start lifting weights? Basically I am a female is 100lbs overweight. I am 260lbs. I want to get down to at least 150lbs but I am trying to avoid loose skin. I don’t know if I should...
I am 24M, and my weight issue has been a roller coaster ride. I’ve done IF before. 2021 was a hard year for me. In January I was 91 kg and then I worked out and lost 10 kg, but...
Just would love to know how to benefit from IF in the best and most efficient way possible. Other than fasting, are there any other eating habits that I need to change to see any benefit? Do I need to...
36 year old male, had psoriasis symptoms non-stop since age 16. Tried everything under the sun with little to no benefit. However I tried IF (18:6) and it helped a bit, but OMAD is really helping in a...
Idk if this is a dumb question Sometimes I REALLY struggle with drinking just water, green tea and black coffee. I was curious if I were to still be in a deficit while doing let’s say, 20:4 But choosing to...
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...
I have been steadily losing weight from 80+ kg to around 74-75kg. However, this has only worked if I eat around 1300 calories a day. Any more and I tend to gain regardless of what I eat. I have been...
Would the 22+ hours of not eating offset the calorie intake if it was the same amount you ate when you gained weight in the first place, but just in one big meal? Or does it just have to be...
I’m 9 weeks postpartum. I gained 50lbs while pregnant and lost 38lbs so far. The past week or so my weight loss has been stagnant and I’m thinking if I should try IF. Will doing 16:8 help me lose weight? I’m...
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...
Ive lost 70 pounds by counting calories and eating more vegetables. I eat normally from 7 am to 6 pm If I suddenly go on a 18:6 or a similar fasting window, will i eat less and thus lose weight? I have...
Is it a study on it? Have y’all compared the two personally?
Hi, I’m new to this, and started 16:8 this week, feeling really good, I’ve cut dairy out of my coffee and having my first meal each day around 1/2pm I go to bed early so I’m probably fast bit longer...
So I did a 90 hour waterfast and weight myselfe everyday and lost 0,6 kg every single day. Yesterday was my first refeed day and this morning I had lost 0,1 kg. Now I know that you loose waterweight during...