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...
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...
Hello everyone! I’m sure this question has been asked before but I want to make sure I can do this to a point where I can still be safe and healthy. I am starting my 10 day water fast tomorrow and...
I finished off a 20 hour fast with some high intensity cardio. After the run, I passed out on my couch for like 30 minutes. After waking up, I had a couple hives on my belly. Maybe I went too...
New to intermittent fasting and lost 4ish pounds in the first 2 weeks and love the lifestyle. I'm just wondering I don't count calories and eat whatever but I work a desk job. If I was to eat whatever I...
Which is more important in terms of getting lean diet or cardio?
For those who exercise and dryfast, what do you think is better, cardio or lifting to get lean/abs. Or should we do a little if both? The thing with cardio for me is i sweat so bad and then want...
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.
39F SW 178 CW 176 GOAL. no goal So Ive been doing 16:8 for 9 days with tracking calories, carbs proteins and fats Im eating a ton of protein and healthy in my window. Im finding it easy and I...
Recently started 16:8 ans I find that when I am fasting while regularly working out, i am just passing out during random times in the day, and I don't have the energy to keep up with all my to dos... When...
I’m starting intermittent fasting 16:8 and usually work out first thing in the morning with a session of 30-45 of cardio. That generally puts my next mail about five hours after that workout. Is that an issue or does not...
Started adding a lot more cardio to my life and am wondering if anyone has any experience making more fat loss gains while doing cardio fasted versus after eating. I don’t find it difficult as I’ve been IF for awhile...
Haven’t looked too much into it but would anything more than cardio be ok during a 72-96 hour fast? I’m leery of lifting because I’ll wanna have a source of protein after which will break my fast so just leaning...
I am starting a dryfast for 3 days tomorrow. I still have to workout because I love it and truly it is my passion. I’m curious what others think of exercise, specifically cardio on dryfast. I’m so used to water...
Hello. I do IF for a while and i only eat once in a day, around 2-3 pm. So it’s 20-24h fasting for me. I want to go for a walk but i am really not sure when. What do...
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 just did my very first cardio workout while fasting and I feel like my stomach growled louder than it ever has before. Anyone else ever experience this, is it normal? For context: I fasted all of last August but didn’t...
Hi everyone I started IF this week as part of a research trial and so far so good. The trial suggests a 10hr eating window but I've probably been doing usually a 16:8 fast (although yesterday I had a 22 he...
I apologise if this has been asked before (though I did do a search and couldn’t find much on this specific question). How long after cardio+strength do I have to eat to make sure I don’t lose muscle or have any...
Probably a stupid question, but would there be any problem with just walking all day when on a prolonged fast for fat loss?
I have been doing IF for the last 6 months and the results are stunning, I am a male, 19yo, 189cm (6ft 2) and I lost 30kg (66lb) from 125kg (275lb) to 95kg (209lb) with 22:2 / OMAD. I see I...
Hello, im almost 50, 14% body fat, light weights 4 days per week and do cardio most days. I've been athletic most of my life. I am not looking for weight loss, but instead would like to...
I did a week once with only walking. It was incredibly tiring and my body felt pretty weak. I would walk almost 10 miles out of boredom. This time I’m looking to incorporate running and burpees, maybe even split up between...
I built muscles at the gym, but I am 15kgs overweight, I wanna dry fast and get over with it (Went from 115kg to 84kg thanks to DF). How can I make it easier? I feel like I always crave junk...
I usually fast for 20 hours, I weigh 192 and I am 5”8, I want to lose weight obviously so which one would you recommend and why?
I've successfully fasted in the past (usually 24-48h rolling fasts) for a series of reasons - mostly to quickly and effortlessly lose the extra weight that I put on every year after I go visit my family and they feed...
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 do a 6 day PPL split and try to run 3x a week, would this be realistic to continue during a 5-10 day water fast?
Ok so I am on my 4th day of my 30 days fast ((I have previously done few 10s and one 15s.) I am wondering what’s the upper limit to a slow paced cardio while I am feeling super energetic...
For a few weeks I have been IF'ing to lose weight and become healthier in a sustainable way. Currently: * From 196 lbs down to 187 lbs, 5"11 M * 18/6 schedule: lunch at noon and dinner at 5.30pm. Not very hard...
Im curious everyones thoughts on it, if you guys are only doing cardio or light volume lifting sets too
Is it safe to fast for 24-48 hours directly after a intense workout, lifting, cardio? Asking for a friend of a cousin’s brother.
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...
How can I speed up weight loss during fasts?
In my research, I’ve read this increases the efficacy of the fast and burns more fat. Thoughts? Should I try to schedule workouts during my fast within reason? Thank you
Hi fasters. I’m doing a 4 day fast. So far I’m still working out.,curious how much you all workout with a fast like this? For reference, I’m an athlete and can burn up to 800 just in cardio per day normal. However,...
I was wondering is it better to eat at night, let body recover from fast and then workout in the morning, or eat in the morning and go to gym soon after eating? Also, how long should I recover after...
Hi everyone I am curious when you eat after a fast, do you all count calories too? How much water do you rehydrate with? I am omad but want to do adf again. I exercise a lot. Carnivore. Need to make a...
Was worried that the weight I may lose will be more muscle than fat.
F28, SW 183, CW 171, GW 135, 20-4 and ADF. I have been stuck on a platue for 3 weeks now and I need help bumping it. 😫 I have been debating dropping sugar and actually intentionally working out. I...
I am 6’1 240 and would like to be 200-215 by the month of February On fasting days should I primarily do cardio then on feeding days should I try lifting to balance everything out
I'm 19 and weight 240 pounds and my height is 5'11. I usually fast on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Sometimes I eat Saturday or Sunday. I've been doing this for more than 2 months now. I've lose some weight....
I'm on day 3 of a fast now and just tried out running while fasting for the first time (only 4 km / 2 1/2 miles). It felt ok, not so different than usual. I'm not a veteran...
So I just started intermittent fasting two weeks ago. I’m 29,female, 5,5 and currently 207lbs, started at 211lbs. I’ve been doing 19:5. My question is, when is the best time to workout? First thing in the morning, few hours before...
I was just wondering what exercise people do alongside the intermittent fasting? I want to get into the habit of fasting, starting on a 16:8 or as close as I can. Eventually, I want to start exercising alongside, but I don't...
32 yr old male 5’8”. I started on January 11 and I was 242-244 depending and today I weighed 234.8 G.W. 175. I don’t workout or anything just eat small portions and cut out all sodas and sugary juices… I’m...
Started intermittent fasting (8 hours eating, 16 hours not) 5 days ago and noticed my average heart rate during my zone 2 sessions on the treadmill has slightly suffered. My heart rate is 5bpm higher consistently than where it...
For reference, I am 19 yr old 5’2 female weighing 165 pounds. Most of my weight is in the stomach area. It is not hard fat it is squishy fat. My face is also really chubby. I need advice on...
Hello, I, M 31, 180cms, have been on IF for about 80+ days and lost around 10 kgs. CW: 70kg. The next step to achieving my goal, of a sleek body and better self image, is to start off at a...
I am an endomorph, currently doing alternate day fasting and so far weight is coming off. I also want increase my muscle mass at some point. Is it possible to cut fat and put on muscle at the same time if...
Hello everyone, tomorrow is July 1st. This month I am trying to push myself with fasting. I want to do rolling 72 fasts the entire month of July. I believe with doing this protocol and exercising everyday I could lose...
Hello, I am currently doing a pretty intense workout program (insanity) and I was wondering if an OMAD fasting is compatible. I currently do a 16/8 fasting (skipping breakfast) and usually a 24h fasting on sunday. Thanks for answers
Does anyone follow Dr. Amy Shah's advice about fasting and your menstrual cycle? She recommends fasting and exercising hard during the first half of your cycle and then doing less during the second half after ovulation.
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...
What’s better for me? I workout everyday mostly cardio and walk a lot for work. Would it be safe for me to do a 48 hour fast if I burn 1500 to 1700 calories as a 5”7 135 pound male?...
I feel like I’ve struggled to really maintain a specific workout while fasting. I really enjoy doing cardio, and I hear the most recommended workout is walking, but it’s so boring and slow. Would it be possible to replace walking with...
I did ADF two years ago but its been a while since I've water fasted.. I've been eating way too unhealthily these past few months and got up to around 155lbs (5'6" female) and want to get to around 130lbs...
I’m doing 18-6 IF 2pm-8pm eating window, and have been exercising in between my meals. I’ve read somewhere that the fat burning process happens within the 14th-16th hour. I was wondering if it’s generally normal for people to exercise within that...
I’m 28M and I’ve been doing IF for almost 6 months now. Coupled with cardio I’ve lost almost 11kgs and I feel better than ever. Except, I’ve been losing hair like crazy of late and I don’t want to go...
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I've been doing 21 hour intermittent fasting for quite a while now. But I've found that after I eat, I bloat. Not necessarily because what I ate disagrees with me, but rather because the volumetric quantity of what I eat....
I’ve recently started IF and my fasts are usually 20-36 hours. Ive seen a lot of things that say that fasting will slow down your metabolism, i just wanted answers before I continue with it!
I'm (48M) on day three of a my journey into IF doing 18/6. I just have a question that others will have gained knowledge as they've progressed. I try to work out before I go to work. Which means it's...
Im starting to fast now in preperation for the birth of my second kid. I had always been a heavier guy since childhood. I lost around 90lbs to join the military at 18 and have yo-yo'd alot usually between 200...
https://imgur.com/gallery/2RAr4Qk If I was to do rolling 72 fasts, would I be able to lift and do cardio without risk of damaging my body? Pic related is me and I want to be somewhat lean by august/September hence why I’m looking...
I plan to do rolling 72s for the next month, purely for the weight loss, that’s all I care about. Does exercise make any difference when water fasting for 3 days, and if so, what type of exercise? Like walking...
I know the benefits for 2 a days can be great in moderation like first half of day leg’s second half of day upper body or first half of day cardio second half weights, etc. but does anyone have any...
I’m 5’7, 155 lbs, caloric intake is ~2200 daily, drink ~80 oz of water daily. Never done one longer than 16 hours. I’ve ramped up my activity recently. I lift weights 3-4 days per week, swim 5 days a week,...
I’m doing a extended fast at least 14 days, and I don’t know if I should lift weights during this time some days I can and others say no you will lose even more muscle. Should I just not do...
Been doing the IF but I only get a chance to workout after work which is during my eating window 1-9. Does that make sense/safe to do? Will it effect results?
I'm 39m and started working out again. I started at 222 lbs on the 1st of this year. I'm not to concerned about gaining muscle. I just want to lose fat and work on my getting my strength back. I...
Ive been fasting 18:6 but I cant seem to stay on track. I started at 126lbs & have dropped down to 120lbs but now gaining again. Im 5’1 btw. When i’m out on the weekends I drink, like a lot (i...
Hi all, I am 26 F 5’8 and 290lbs. I’ve lost 32 lbs since restarting my weight loss journey back in mid January of this year by CICO and exercising 3-4x a week. I’ve lost 2lbs since starting IF a...
So I usually fast for 18-24h daily and have a 1-5 hour eating window. Not losing any weight tho.. rather gaining actually. I'm extremely embarrassed, discouraged and depressed by this and want to challenge myself. My longest fast was was...
Please share what kind of fast you’re on, your goals, and the exercise you do while on your fast.
Current weight 158ish, hoping to get to 140ish by July 24th (5 weeks). Do you think this is possible and if so, any tips?
I have stationary bike that was given to me, I just ordered weights. I hate exercising with a passion, but I am still going to do it.
30+f, 169cm, gw 70kg, cw 72-75kg, still. For the last year. In the tail end of 2021 I've done a month of cycling abt a 100km a week, and since november I got new job and walk abt 6000 steps...
I’m going to start 16:8 soon eating from 12 pm to 8 pm. My goal is to lose 10 lbs but I also want to build muscle mass. I can only workout at 5 am (lifting for 30 mins and...
I 28(M) started weight lifting recently (6 times week). I know that it won’t really make me lose weight and I’m really trying to target my belly fat. I want to start fasting, but I’m worried that I’ll be...
I mean, let's assume you fast for 14 days, but also do: 10k steps a day Gym 4-6 times a week A lot of yoga What will happen from the fat store point?
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?
Quick facts:Age: 42, Male, 190 lbs (86 kgs). I lifted weights on and off for years (due to family), I've been working out steadily for 5 months and planning to continue. I try to lift 5 times a week, with...
Hi everybody I got my lab results yesterday and my cholesterol is 248 and triglycerides are 500. I'm freaking out because it was usually in the 200 range since I was a kid but can't believe how much it...
Hello! I’m new here. I currently weigh 160 at 5”4’ and I would like to be where I was at least 145 which is were I was comfortable with before having both my kids. Thanks to two c sections...
Title says it all haha I lost 20lbs and can't seem to go down anymore over the last few months!
I do 8-16 IF, I typically eat between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Most weekdays I do a class at my gym at 9:30 a.m. that is usually a mixture of cardio, weights and abs, or sometimes Zumba. I manage...
Hi all! I’ve been fasting for 5 or so years, always working out after work, before eating dinner. Fasting window 16:8, breaking it during lunch at 12 and eating my last meal around 19:00/20:00 after the workout. Now I am forced...
Given that fasting increases cortisol levels which causes our bodies to store fat, I was wondering what the impact of fasting was on chronically stressed individuals or individuals with anxiety
Will antidepressants hinder weight loss when doing IF? Any experiences or insights? I started Zoloft but am worried about the weight gain. Thanks
Feeling motivated! Will post a progress pic at the end of the month! Been mixing it in with weightlifting and drinking lots of water (72-96oz a day) lower/no carb/sugar. Feeling less dependent on food. Cravings still present, but not as...
Does anybody have any experience with (Intermitting) Fasting in combination with power trainning? Hey, i'm not really new to fasting, i have done intermittent fasting and OMAD before. But not strictly, just to get a little bit more in to...
I've started dry fasting yesterday and am participating in the ramadan, which is a muslim tradition, So the next 30days I'll fasting from 4:00am til around 8:30pm(sunset). I'm wondering how to incorporate my daily workouts with dry fasting for the...
Hey, all. New to the thread. I am 6 foot, 332 pounds. My wife and I have been trying to lose weight and have been struggling. I've been in an on and off calorie deficit for a few months now....
Which protocol for who have only about 12kg to loose and want hit hard on the gym Monday to Friday you suggest?
​ I used to IF for 24 hours twice a week. Then I fell in love and other stupid things. Long story short, it has been a truly horrific year and I ate some pain. Mostly in the form of peanut...
so, long story short, i (F24) lost 130 lbs in 12 weeks with rolling 96s and lots and lots of daily cardio (often 3-4 hours a day). i was strictly carnivore during this time. i started at 290 lbs at...