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Just listened to a podcast with Dr Fung and he said that between 24h and 36h fasting you burn protein and after 36h you start burning body fat. What do I burn during the first 24h fast then?
I'm confused on this. Is it simple once your glycogen tank is past capacity (8000 calories i've heard) then it becomes fat? If not when you maintain say 4000, do you still put on body fat in other processes?
Hi everyone, I started my IF journey roughly a month ago and since I don't have that much weight to lose but struggle with very stubborn belly fat and thighs, I thought it might be motivating to measure body fat. I've heard...
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...
Where can I find find out what the average body fat percentage for a person based on their age/bmi? I always hear that bmi isn't 100% accurate but I want to know if there is a way to compare your...
Which in excess is worse when trying to lower body fat %, sugar/added sugar or sodium?
I’ve been fasting for a month or so but haven’t been watching my calories due to the holiday. Either way the point of this question is to know if later on when fasting with the prop calorie restriction will I...
What is a normal percentage to lose on average over time did a inbody scan recently and revealed 20% fat which is consistent with what my wyze scale is i have dropped from 165 to 145 since october does not...
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Title says all! I made a post here last month about starting and although the first half of September was good, a very close friend passed away and binged my way through the depression but since I am feeling a...
Have a ton of weight to lose and I think I can do 4 day fast and 3 day eating due to life stuff(3 days to break fast gently so really one day full eating). I don't know how long...
Title. I have tried googling it but nothing substantial comes up. Anyone have any links to first hand knowledge?
A friend said I should be careful for saturated fat or some kind of fat, because it never leaves youre body, and stays in youre veins.
So for example, could someone eat say 10% of their calories in just added sugar daily whilst on a cut, or do they risk adding on body fat again even in a calorie deficit? As a followup question, when on a...
Person A gains 30lbs by eating nothing but nuts and berries Person B gains 30 lbs by eating Fast Food Is the fat on person A somehow superior to the fat on person B, or is fat fat? Related question - would...
I’m new to this and although I have done research it seems very mixed signals! I’ve been doing it for 3 weeks and have gained weight so I’m not sure if my body needs to go through an adjustment period...
If that is true, are all those people that say they can’t lose weight like they used to before, and therefore end up losing motivation because they don’t see visual results most likely suffering from NAFLD? (yes, aside from the...
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And if so, why are “starvation diets” deemed unhealthy for weight loss? Does your body “live off of itself?” During a fast? Is “metabolism” a myth in weight loss?
I was wondering if there's a change in the way our body react to "fat foods" after we start IF? I have a very strong stomach, I can eat almost anything without throwing up or being stomach sick, so yesterday...
I have been 16/8, 18/6, 20/4, with an occasional 22/2 since Jan 1 2023 and feel great. I've lost about 20 pounds but still have about 20 to go. It seems like all my extra fat is in my...
Hi all! Absolutely amazed with all the incredible results everyone is getting, keep up the amazing work. My wife and I just recently discovered IF and have been using the Fastic app - we are loving it! I am 27...
29M, SW 300, CW 267, GW 220 I've been doing IF for a little over a month now and I love it. My question is, when I started, I used an online calculator with height, weight, waist and neck measurements to...
I’m looking at investing in scale that detects body fat percentage but I’m wondering if and how they actually work? For those of you that own one, do you feel confident it gives you accurate numbers?
Would a jacked 200 pound guy be less likely to die than a fat 200 pound guy at the same height?
250, 500, 2,000? Is there a definite limit? Or is it worthless to go more than a 500 calorie deficit?
(F/25/5'8") - \[SW: 181 CW: 174 GW: 143\] Hello, everyone! I've been doing 16:8 + CICO for 11 days and think I have finally find the diet that fits me! The first days were great and my body...
Carbs digest faster than fats. But is that because carbs take less energy to digest? Or because the body goes into overdrive like a high intensity workout to digest them quicker? Maybe fats take just as much energy, but that energy...
UPDATE: Thanks everyone for the answers. I ended up breaking the fast, based on your recommendations and how I was feeling: I was feeling a little sick before doing it, now I feel better. Also, I believe I exaggerated the low...
Does body fat only come from caloric surpluses? Is it possible to be in a calorie surplus and not gain any fat? Do carbs and sugar increase body fat and if so how?
UPDATE: Thanks everyone for the answers. I ended up breaking the fast, based on your recommendations and how I was feeling: I was feeling a little sick before doing it, now I feel better. Also, I believe I exaggerated the low...
Im not really looking to go for 15% but looking to lower my bodyfat content sufficiently that my problem areas are under control (love handles and moobs). I've been fasting for 3-5 months beginning at 6'0/183cm and 245lbs/111kg with a 20:4...
Is saturated fat uniquely used for anything in the human body? I know saturated fat helps some hormones develop, but is there anything else? Can anyone here tell me what saturated fat does for the body that other fats cannot...
I'm a 1m85 - 92 kg male, I estimate my body fat to be about 20%. I have a muscular body type. For vanity purposes I want to get defined abs, which means I need to be around 14-15% body fat....
I hear advocates of keto and fasting say that over time your body can become "fat adapted" and get more used to burning fat over carbs, even if you return to your previous diet. Is there truth to this? And...
I’m sure someone has made a topic similar to this and if so I would like to be pointed towards those topics. I’m new to Reddit so I don’t know how to navigate. I know a lot of people just want...
So everyone has fat What do people mean
Does your body get its fat soluble vitamins and omega 3s and 6s from your adipose tissue when fasting? Or does it just turn adipose tissue into ATP and survive without essential fats for the duration of fasting. Only scientific...
I got my third shot earlier this year and made a big mistake afterwards which involved taking 20mg of adderall and exercising. I believe it really damaged my heart (but I don’t have proof). There’s an odd feeling of “distension”...
[EPG](https://www.epogee.com/the-technology) is a fat replacement that contains 0.7 cal/g instead of 9cal/g, they claim that there are no side effects, which to me sounds too good to be true
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From what I have read, the fat in nuts in general has been found to be good for you. https://i.imgur.com/EyE3opX.jpg
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Is there a difference in the way the body processes these? I know that a processed carb is processed much faster than a whole carb that still contains its original fiber and such. I was wondering if the same concept...
From reading previous posts, people lose around 10+ lbs on 3 day dry fast and 20+ lbs on 7 days dry fast. How much weight do they regain after refeeding just from the water weight they initially lost? How much...
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If I load my body with litres of water is that going to impact my ability to burn fat vs not having much water and being able to lose fat quicker? I just don’t want to load and bloat myself on...
When we work out and lose weight, our fat cells shrink but are still there. Does dry fasting really dehydrate the cell to the point of it's death and subsequent removal or is this a myth?
Does your body get its fat soluble vitamins and omega 3s and 6s from your adipose tissue when fasting? Or does it just turn triglycerides into calories and survive without essential fats for the duration of fasting?
Here is what I read in the book The Phoenix Protocol \-Water fasting forces the breakdown of vital body mass, putting your life at risk and any health benefits take far longer to achieve. It keeps you aloft for a while...
It seems that coconut meat has quite a lot of saturated fat in it (approximately 11 grams per 1/3 cup). Yet you do not generally hear advice to limit coconut. Is it more complicated than it seems?
I mean does the body change a lot in fat loss than u can look litteraly different in 4 days or change clothing size ? Sorry if my English is bad And I hope my question is not stupid it’s my...
Please help me make sense of this. My understanding has been that a food’s total fat content is the sum of saturated fat, unsaturated fat, and cholesterol. If this is true, then Oreos (7g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0mg...
Hey guys, first time heading into day 3 of fast .. I feel like the overall temperature of my body is slightly high .. like I run my hand on tummy or chest and find it hot than usual. Is...
Hi everyone, I have been wondering how does thermic effect of the food you eat can affect body temperature. Does having high protein foods raise your body temperature more ?
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I have read on multiple sites that sugar causes fat gain especially in the belly area. But isnt fat distribution mainly determined by your genes? I know that sugar spikes insulin but does that mean that excess calories will be stored...
What I mean by the title is, for example, if we eat mainly protein, does that mean we will have more muscle than fat? (Considering we will be eating nearly zero carbs and relatively lowfat). Maintenance calories of course. In the...
I’m 200 lbs currently (5’9 male), 4 days into a fast. Feeling great. Anyways my main question is how much belly fat, just fat off my midsection in general can I expect to lose the longer I go into this...
I'm wondering how different types of fat are stored in a human body, and how these fats are lost as part of a weight loss regime. Let's say that I am fat, and my fat consists of some mix of...
I am almost 3 weeks into my weight loss journey. I was not very fat to start off with, but I have most of the fat at stomach and thighs. I do IF 15:9 and try to consume around 600-700...
It’s been working for me because I also pair it with a calorie deficit. But I can’t tell if it’s the OMAD alone or the calorie deficit that is helping me to lose weight. I do realize the longer you...
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I have a goal and need to reach it (or get very close to it) by september, I want to lower my body fat percentage, but I need to gain muscle and strength. Given my deadline I don’t have time...
Sour cream with 18% fat costs 1€ and sour cream with 30% fat costs 2€. I thought the former is healthier because less saturated fat = lower risk of cardiovascular disease, but then why is it cheaper? Why would people...
I am curious how Coco stands up nutrient wise to beef tallow etc. which known to be high in vitamins. I am not saying either is "healthy", just merely asking how they are different. For example I know Lauric Acid...
If you've worked in retail (specifically with perishable goods), you likely know the acronym FIFO (first in first out). This is the right way to stock shelves, and specifically to restock. Once the front items have gone. Pull...
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My understanding is fat burning happens when your insulin is at a lower level and your body depletes all it's glycogen. Let's say you do cardio when you start your fast, will this increase the amount of time you'll be...
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any tips on doing body recomposition? Thanks in advance.
How much fat will i lose in 10 days no food just water and exercise i want to look like a shredded cunt veins
So when you guys lost weight did you lose belly fat as well or did you find that the belly fat was stubborn and had to do extra work for it? My belly and waistline don't seem to be reducing and...
I came across an article which claims our body will burn muscle mass while you dry fast. (without saying if this applies to overweight and / or regular people lol) And it also claims you HAVE to drink water because your...
There are simple and complex carbs - there are trans fats and various types of fats - are there proteins that have a higher nutritional value or lower nutritional value?
I’ve seen online some evidence that every meal should include protein, fiber, and healthy fats, as these keep you satiated for longer. Is there somewhere I can learn more about why? I basically want to know some reasoning behind the...
I dropped from 89 to 67kg in a span of two years with intermittent fasting. For the past six months I'm not seeing any difference. Tummy and thigh has so much fat left but i fear to go on Omad...
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Hi, Height: 178cm Weight: 185 lbs / 83.91 kg Let's assume I stop eating now and I will drink water + salt for the next 3 weeks. How do I calculate my fat loss?
If you eat 1700 calories a day, but consume 200% of the daily fat value are you likely to gain weight? Trying to understand the daily % to calorie correlation. Thank you
Does anyone have any experience with dry fasting getting rid of back fat? I have a lot. It’s a big embarrassment for me.
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?
I've heard that you need fat to aid in the digestion of other foods. If a food has very little fat, should some be added? Also would the same go for adding protein?
I see reference to bsw on Dr. Fung's site - and also see a reddit question on the subject, but no definitive answer to the question of: How does the body set itself at a new 'bsw'? Does it...
I’ve recently gotten back into intermittent fasting, about 20-4 as I just don’t eat until I’ve come home from work. Issues maintaining that on the weekend. The weight loss equation is easy, calories in vs calories out. My trainer...
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...
Is anyone familiar with lean body mass and interested in helping me understand more about it? Thanks
Hi. I know after an extended dry fast with proper refeeding, the scale will show gain. Depending on the refeed, that would be water/liquid gain. But how can you ensure that.. after an extended fast and even with refeeding, you...
I'm on day 9 of my water fast and I've transitioned to a state where the majority of the weight I'm losing is muscle and not fat. Does anyone have any tips or insight regarding how to avoid this -...