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...
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...
After 24h of waterfasting my Ketostrips barely change color, deep purple after 48h! Do I even burn any fat in 24h, or does my body just use glycogen which it refills when I eat again and no actual bodyfat was...
This guy has a good video on efficiency of Dry Fasting: https://youtu.be/GeQYsBMxW1I?t=1797 (29:57 for conclusion, 31:38 for adjusted BMR). But, since this is only 40 hours Dry Fasted, he explains that his body is probably not functioning on 100% fat...
Hi! I am not currently overweight (I’m 156cm/ 5’1 and 50kg/ 110lbs), but I would like to lose about 3kg/ 7lbs to get rid of some pouchy fat around my waist, and stubborn fat around my arms and thighs. I...
Hi all, I've been fat at some points in my childhood which made excess fat and skin on hands and hips. I'm pretty skinny now, 200lbs at 6'6 but I still have good amounts of fat on the hips. I...
Started IF January 07, 2022, doing 18:6 and already feeling great. Lost 3.5 lbs already (assuming mostly water weight). 32m 6'3" started at 260 lbs. Mainly eating twice a day (12pm and 6pm, with the odd snack). Now when I am...
Hi everyone, I have been trying to cut some fat, I have to burn around 10kg of fat to achieve my desire goal. I find dieting more demanding that I was expecting, I have a pretty wild and busy schedule for...
Hey Everyone, So I used to follow the Snake Juice and fast for 5-days each week, but it has become difficult as hell recently. I no longer have the strength to work out and fast for such a period of time. During...
I know consuming anything with calories technically breaks a fast, and that the Celsius has about 10 per can, but from a purely fat burning perspective does it matter? Especially if i’m using it as a pre workout and water...
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I've been using Zero, and I know not to give too much credence to the zones it gives, as they are guidelines and suggestions. Without actually measuring blood glucose I would be hard pressed to be accurate. Currently doing 18:6 intermittent...
If I fast for more than 16 hours and eat in a shorter window will this enhance my weight loss or body fat loss?
i see different things. some sources said that 18 hours did as much as 20 hours. if that’s the case then why do people try to fast longer? sometimes even days? what does it do? after a certain point does your...
Good morning everyone, This is my second 7 day water fast in 4 -5 years. Now I can't really remember how I survived the first one, just know that I did and how amazing I felt afterwards. Im 32 just for...
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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?
Does anyone have any experience with dry fasting getting rid of back fat? I have a lot. It’s a big embarrassment for me.
I am doing somewhere between 16 and 18 hours of fasting most days. The zero app tells me I'm in fat burning after 16 hours, but thats a generic time. How would I know if my metabolism is slow and...
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Is it true that you lose 2 pounds of fat everyday when you dry fast? I am 250 pounds so will i be able to lose 10 pounds of fat in 5 days of dry fasting?
How much of fat( butter or heavy cream)break your fast… 1 tablespoon or 2 tablespoon ?????
Hi, what is the longest you can fast for to not loosing your muscle? Also, can I do weight training during that time?
Hi, I am currently on day 7 of what I hope to be a 21 day water fast. I supplement with electrolytes, and honestly feel pretty good. I read up on the science of fasting, and how as your body...
I want to lose fat fast! I'm 5'11.5 and 250lb I need to get like to 180lb.
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?
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...
The Fastic app says fat burning happens from 11-14 hours after your last meal, and then ketosis kicks in from 14-16 hours after. Does the fat burning stop during ketosis? I’m just a little confused about what exactly is happening....
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?
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...
I’m not sure if I asked this quesasssion in the title properly but I read somewhere that you burn the most fat once you hit 10 days in? I was planning to do a 4 day this time around but...
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...
I only have until I start my new job to do extended fasts so I’m in a bit of a time crunch. I’m on day 5 of a fast rn. Debating if I should break it today to go to...
Is there actually a time window when you start burning fat? Or is it in general the fact that you're consuming less calories?
I do a lot of IF (16/8 and 24) and most of time eat LCHF or even KETO.. When I do IF I like me some MCT or coconut oil in my coffee (read: BULLETPROOF).. I heard an interview with Jason Fung...
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...
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...
Title. I have tried googling it but nothing substantial comes up. Anyone have any links to first hand knowledge?
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...
I have some fat all over my body I want to lose, never done a real fast before but is it healthy to fast for me if i’m not overweight? also tips for fasting bc I get horrible cravings
So I just completed 14 day water fast, I broke my fast with the water of vegetables/chicken soup, a tiny chicken piece, parsley and a small mushroom piece. The burn was negligible when I was eating the soup, mushroom and...
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?
I’m very experienced with fasting, mostly 36 - 72 hour fasts. I used to be completely inactive when fasting (and in general too) but on a break from university so working at a grocery store for the time being. My...
Hey All, I'm a little ways into The Obesity Code and have listened to numerous Fung lectures, podcasts, etc. I've been 16/8 3-5 times a week and keto during the week for years but after starting the Obesity Code this question...
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...
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, A point I regularly see brought up is that the #1 rule is how you shouldn't mix carbs and fats while breaking the fast. I am a bit confused as to how "strict" this is. Can you e.g have fish...
So my body is struggling to enter ketosis. Even after 40 hours the strip doesn't show much change. Can I still be burning fat stores while not in ketosis? I am worried about screwing up my metabolism if I'm in...
I've been deprived for a couple of days which causes my face to look fatter and rounder. I'm thinking of fasting and getting lots of sleep, how long do you think it will take to burn my face fat with...
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?
so, using the calories in calories out law, if you are consuming more calories than you need, then you will definitely gain weight, and the other way around is weight loss. if one person is consuming high amounts of carbohydrates, as...
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...
I have been doing IF now for almost 2 years. I researched Keto to no end and attempted it only to be stopped by heart issues (pre-existing). I still IF with only a 2 hour eating window at night out...
So does anyone know what happened to Fasting Fat Man from YouTube? He was doing absolutely phenomenal with his progress, and was uploading consistently and then just stopped almost a year ago. No updates, no community tabs posts telling people...
I typically fast for 16-24hrs but will also do 3 day fasts occasionally. I have a very physically demanding job and I also strength train and long distance run. One thing i've noticed recently is that I have lost my...
I've been doing 24/1 since October of last year. It took me a week at 24/1 to be able to do some 48/1, 72/1 and even longer. I don't know my weight because I use clothing as a...
I'm sorry if the question sounds stupid but I've noticed that if I do lots of exercise with intermittent fasting I lose weight sure but my waist to hip ratio actually worsens, could it be that burning too much calories...
I have a week off school and i’m wanting to water fast. Is there any side effects to giving up food and only drinking water at my age? I also train MMA so i’m wondering if it would still be possible...
Anyone have some recipes for post-water-fasting? It's my weakest attribute for fasting is how I break a fast. Bonus points if they're recipes to help you stay fat-adapted.
My goal is to lose 10-12 pounds of fat, and I'm considering achieving this by doing as many 3 day water fasts followed by 3 days of regular eating (at maintenance or just below) until I reach this goal. However...
Sorry about the title. I just saw the spelling error. Hey guys, I've used the search function but can't seem to find any clear cut responses/experiences to the above So I'm just wondering is a daily 18-20-22 hour dry fast effective for...
So a bit of an odd question, I know. I realize this doesn’t fit the strict definition of fasting, but has anyone tried prolonged fasts while eating only small amounts of fat to keep the hunger at bay? By...
Hi, According to my bmi i am at a normal weight [m/27y/183cm/76kg] but i have some stubborn belly fat causing me to not wear any nice shirts that are slim fit. So last night i decided to embark on a water...
I like to fast for full weekends (approximately 66 hours) - my last meal is lunch Friday until breakfast on Monday. I am losing weight, but I think my muscles are shrinking while my belly fat isn’t shrinking as quickly....
What’s the science behind this? I’ve read things like exercising while fasted increases calories burned by 20% as opposed to not fasted. I’ve also heard numerous, numerous claims that you can ‘eat a little more’ calorically the tighter your fasting...
Hello! So I am starting a long term fast tomorrow. I am unsure of how long, but listening to my body and when my hunger kicks in. I am wondering if I am on the right train of thought to...
From all the Facts I´ve heard from here and there, I asked myself if a Routine of Muscle Training and unrestricted eating one Day and fasting and some Cardio the next Day could be the quickest (and best?) Way to...
Hi I'm curious If I'm allowed to have a sugar free monster energy on a 24 hour fast when the goal is weight loss, I also hate any type of coffee and tea . I checked my fitness pal...
It sounds like that is the goal - get to a dehydrated state, and then hope the body starts autophagy for water. If it IS the case that rapid water-loss is wanted (dehydration), then having very high...
[Belly fat resistant to every-other-day fasting](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210303161656.htm) Does anyone have anecdotal experience reflecting this?
A few years ago, when trying to find a weight loss lifestyle that works for me, I ended up trying keto, I really didn't enjoy it, so I stopped. However, I was in ketosis, and my general cravings were minimized,...
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...
250, 500, 2,000? Is there a definite limit? Or is it worthless to go more than a 500 calorie deficit?
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...
I have done many fasts in the pass but never really gone over the 5 day mark. I would like to make it to 10 days as I've got horrendous gut issues which are destroying my life and although I'm...
Can I smoke during my water fasting period ?
Hi! I'm not sure if anyone here would really know the answer to this, but I was just wondering if there is a reason to do rolling fasts over what Cole recommended in the Fat Girl diet video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VD9rjN1zek) --which...
Should one Water 💧 Fast before starting a Prolonged Dry Fast.
I used to dry fast quite a lot. I found it pretty easy to dry fast from waking until I ate about about 6 or 7pm, then eventually having some water. Now that I'm coming back to dry fasting, I'm...
Hi everyone! They say that you can not target specific areas of the body to lose fat and also that you are born with a certain body fat distribution, so it is genetically determined and therefore can not be changed. So...
Is it okay to take them during ADF or extended fasting? Won't my heart fall off or something? Currenly, my stack is as follows: Caffeine 250mg; Yohimbine 30mg; DMAE 250mg; Synephrine 50mg; L-carnitine 500mg; Omega-3 32% daily value; Generic multivitamin. Feeling just fine when taking them on empty stomach. I can...
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...
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Age: 26 Weight: 245 pounds Wide body frame Height: 6 ft I do 4 hours on the elliptical at a low steady state to burn a little over 500 calories per hr with 15-30 min rest in between 1 hr for joints. I’m concerned about...
I’m getting my wisdom teeth out next week and they told me I won’t be able to workout for 10 days. I have a personal trainer (I’ve been trying to lose 10 lbs but it’s just not coming off, I...
Edit; found this helpful article on the Zero app https://go.zerofasting.com/s/547yMm96CwisbDQC8 I recently did a 6 day fast with just water/electrolytes and no vitamins because apparently that helps with autophagy. I’m about to do another long fast but this time the only goal...
I have a very tight schedule and can only work out in the morning. I need energy to do my workouts
I'll get some background out of the way first. Water fasted before, 48h max, currently overweight, so plenty of fuel available. Reason for fasting is to reduce calorie consumed during the week and eventually naturally reduce portions I'm eating. I...
I know fasting for an extended period is avoiding eating food or drinking things that cause an insulin response, but why? I don’t understand how that correlates to the weight loss. (Sorry if this is a dumb question I just...
I few summers ago, I did 18:6 and that seemed to work really well. Would that be the best ratio?
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