Hello, please no nasty comments. I have been taking Qsymia and have reached my goal weight. I have to come off of the pills and know that everyone gains weight when they do. I would like to...
Are we any closer to developing some sort of pill to boost metabolism so we can consume more calories without weight gain?
Good morning all, So I went to a weight loss clinic and my doctor has put me on diet pills and recommended intermittent fasting. I’m doing 16/8. My doctor told me I could have half & half and Splenda in my coffee...
No, I don’t mean “eat cabbage soup for two weeks and shit out several pounds” or diet pills. More so, what are the best tricks you’ve learned to help you stick to weight loss goals? For example, the best hot tea...
Does it work? Are there any side effects? How do you counter any possible side effects? I'm considering a 15 to 20 day water fast, and taking cayenne powder daily to increase metabolism or speed up ketosis.
I have always had high at rest metaolic rate due to which I typically dont gain weight with normal diet. As I have aged I have put on some weight, my cholesterol level has been off the chart. I am...
Has anyone tried the DoFasting supplements? I fell off the wagon big time, need to get back on. It seems to have decent reviews, but I’m wondering how many of those are paid! TIA! EDIT: I feel like I need to...
I know how that sounds, but its a serious question. Almost everyone I know says they cant operate without a coffee in the morning or throughout the day, and that it helps them wake up. For me, all it does...
I can understand the fatphobia part cus truly, BMI as a measure of individual fatness is inherently flawed as it doesn’t give a clear picture of fat distribution. But the racism and sexism part? I need answers.
Hey everyone! So last year I was able to make some real progress with my weigh loss using IF. Following 18/6 and sprinkling in some 20/4, I was able to lose 15lbs until the holiday season. From there, that’s where I...
Hey all! 36 year old male here. My intermittent fasting journey started in March of 2020 when my wife and I noticed a friend had lost a significant amount of weight. We realized pretty quickly that IF...
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I mentioned going on a 7 day water fast to my wife and she is very opposed because I wouldn't be having dinner with the family. I've explained the numerous health benefits but she still sees it as a bad...
Seriously, this is by far the most amount of progress in any way a person can make. From /r/bodybuilding to whatever, these IF transformations are insane!! I can hardly believe it's just IF! Most people go on diets, but...
Hey everyone. Im 26 I weight 390 and I really just feel like giving up. I can’t stay motivated no matter what I do, and honestly It’s making me really depressed. Any ideas on what to do to stay motivated?
I have bad Type 2 diabetes or rather I had bad type 2 diabetes, I am now doing much better thanks to 6 months of IF following what I learned from the Obesity code and diabetes code. I am my...
* **Type** of fast (water, juice, smoking, etc.) * **Context** of fast (start, end, day x of y, etc.) * **Length** of fast (8 hours, 3 days, etc.) * **Why?** What you hope to accomplish with your fast * **Notes** How is it going...
Hello, I was wondering what you guys think about the keto diet?
Should the average person be taking vitamins/multivitamins? I've been trying to do research but keep seeing different answers. Most commonly I see - vitamin-D (pretty much always) - omega-3 is (very often) - magnesium (often) - B12 (often) - multivitamins (sometimes, often with note that...
As the title says I've been on my fasting diet for a month now and its killed my Libido, i don't get any sexual urges or even erections . I've even tried looking at some porn to see if i...
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...
Hi all. I am on week 5 of IF typically doing 16:8 with 18:6 a few days a week. I originally lost about 1.5lb a week but then stopped losing last week all together. My mom, a longtime success story...
Hello, my weight loss efforts have not been going too well lately so I decided to try this whole thing out and try to not eat for a day, but I have a few questions. Firstly, would you guys recommend I just...
People are fucking stupid. Over a couple years, the shit I’ve read on this subreddit or other forums related to the snake diet is mostly brain dead or just lazy. The snake diet is the simplest thing ever. Stop eating. Mix...
Hello Nutrition Reddit :) What's something about diet and nutrition you wish you knew earlier? I was overweight as a teen and did the worst things (including a tea cleanse lol). Wish I could pass advice to my old self!
Hello all, It seems nowadays everyone is sharing threads on supplement stacks and how important they are great for preventing inflammation and the oxidative stress that occurs in our bodies. I know there are studies that show that a lot of...
I hope what i'm about to ask won't breach the guidelines but i've been doing IF for the past week and a half. I've already lost 5kG but some of that came from a place i didnt expect. Are there any...
I say this because the only reason I see being vegan is somewhat healthy nowadays is because of supplements and fortified foods. But I wonder, would it have been possible in our ancient history?
So, I recently started doing the snake diet a few days ago. I lost 2kg at the end of my first 48 hours. But man did I go to the bathroom a lot. Mostly going to piss but several soft...
I just wanted to share this for anyone on the fence. * * I started out: -24, Obese (5’5, 183 lbs, BMI just over 30). -Horrible PCOS, didn’t have a menstrual cycle for a year and my doctor said my hormone levels were...
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So, where do we stand on sleep quantity/quality vs fasting? I've been doing 48's and 72's since January 17th (weighed in at 310) and today I'm down 40 pounds, but my sleep has been absolutely terrible. There have been nights...
Allergic to many things. Fasting for gut health and repair. And other issues. Like Sibo. I can’t sleep even when I do 16:8. I can’t tolerate melatonin or sleeping pills. Benedryk doesn’t help. Any ideas why? Ican’t sleep when fasting...
I mean some reliable source
Hi all, I've been doing OMAD for about a year now. Up until recently I've really been enjoying IF. One of the main negatives I've experienced over the last year was a slight increase of headaches, maybe like 1-2 a week....
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As the title suggests. I have been doing IF for over three years now on average 21 hours a day with a three hour eating window (in effect OMAD that I space out). My biggest struggle is the discomfort I...
Hey everyone, I’m new-ish to Reddit and new to the Snake Diet subreddit, but have years of experience with IF and extended fasting (but so far only up to 5 or 6 days). I have at least 67 pounds to...
Thoughts on olly multivitamins for women?
I just completed my 10th fast (16:8). Before starting IF, I would take at least 1 ibuprofen pill a day due to chronic pain all over my body, which is horribly unsustainable long term, but I’ve been doing it for...
I know that the topic of tea has been brought uo probably 3000 times now. But I was wondering if teas woth "essence of" fruit would break a fast? Usually I just drink plain green tea or matcha so it's...
Hey, I thought this would inspire some of you. I started my daily fasting routine on 1 May, 2020 and I still continue to fast daily to this day without fail. I was and still am on a Fat-based "VLCHF" diet of...
Hey everyone, I’m a 25 year old man who will begin a 40-day water only fast beginning this Saturday. I’m 5’10 and weigh 165 pounds & want to fast for the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits. I did a 10-day water only fast...
Hi everyone, I follow the official (probably) recipe of snake juice, that is: 1/2 tsp sodium chloride (I use iodized salt) 1 tsp potassium (I use potassium pill) 1 tsp sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) 1/2 tsp magnesium sulphate (epsom salt) 0.5 L water. This is...
Apple cider vinegar Good for you yes or no and are two Table spoons a day enough Thanks.
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Just as the title says, I don’t know how to stop my binges. I am just wondering what has worked for other people. What hours did you do for your fasts? How did you manage your hunger and stop binging?
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
I am 21/F and am finishing up day 3 of a water fast in hopes of breaking food addiction. Im aiming for a week at least; this is my first true water fast. I’m normal weight right now and have...
Usual daily requirements I've seen is 1-4g total fish oil intake with smth like 250-1000mg EPA + 125-500mg DHA. In my understanding we need diatery fat for its essentials fats thus In my understanding large dosage of fishoil can substitute...
I've heard a lot of people say it would be impossible or unhealthy, but I don't understand why, if you are just getting all the macro and micronutrients. What exactly would you be lacking? Or what adverse interactions or effects...
Do you personally prepare for every dry fast? Or you jump straight into it without eating fruits or vegetables and all that stuff.
Are they all the same?
For which of the two options of fish oil should I go?
It’s my day 2 of my water fast and I’m experiencing a severe headache and pain or pressure behind my eyes. I’ve tried adding pink salt to my water but to no avail. Any advice?
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Hey guys, new member on this sub, and was wondering if what I’ve been doing lately will lead to long term weight loss. For the past two weeks, I’ve been fasting the entire day, with the exception of 1/3 cup of...
So I went to the hospital for my routine control (for my Hashimoto's disease) and decided to direct me to the dietician so I went to the doc. And I told him that I do IF and I really don't...
So I am not taking any weights loss injectables but they are all over the news now. What is fascinating is they claim to reduce appetite and improve satiation. Frankly that is the same effect I get from IF -...
Hey everyone, I’m posting this for some accountability and support! I’m starting my first extended fast today(01/02/2023). I didn’t start on the first because we had plans with my mom and she was cooking some of that good mamma yum...
I've read that those 4 nutrients are related and need to be balanced... So supplementing one... for example Vitamin D, would be the best if the rest are also added? Is it really true? What do you think would be the...
What do you think about Kate-alkalyn? 1) Is it good for building muscle? 2) Is it better than your regular creatine monohydrate you’ll find at your local supplement store? 3) is the recommended dose(1500 mg a pill) 2 pills before and after...
This may be motivational for the people in this sub (and again for myself), which is why I'm sharing this. About 8 years ago, I went through a very emotional and uncertain time in my life. I had broken...
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I usually stop eating at 4. I’ve screwed up in the past couple of weeks and gained 6 lbs. I’ve been doing well for the past two weeks but can’t seem to lose weight. I’ve even gone to bed hungry...
I've noticed that anytime I fast and on a ketogenic diet, a hard stool accompanied with blood comes out with lesser bowel movements. When I went back to an unhealthy diet (sugar and high carbs), I had more frequent bowel...
I am ready to commit to this and looking to find a solution to the electrolyte problem. I can afford the snake juice on Amazon and will probably 3 months' worth of it, but I am genuinely curious why is it...
If yes, can you share your diet?
Hello, I am new to fasting. 6 days ago I thought to myself: hey, I haven't eaten anything yesterday, I don't really like how big I got during past few month, maybe I should continue fasting and do full week to...
So I’ve always been more petite my whole life till graduating high school in 16’ then the weight just pilled on. I’m 5’4 and last year once I saw 155 on the scale I started to panic. My face was...
i normally do not drink a lot of caffeine at all, maybe some green tea a few times a week. however i'm practicing dry fasting lately and i get super exhausted halfway through the day which really affects my concentration...
I've only done one 24 hour fast and one 30 hour fast since transitioning from a month of 16:8 IF. I've done lots of research but am confused. I've been having about 300 calories per fast (heavy whipping cream) aka...
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I have read many people claiming giving up dairy was a “life-changer” for them. I love dairy and feel like I have no sensitivity to dairy products but I do wonder sometimes if cutting out dairy would make a huge difference...
Hey! I’m new to fasting and I’m about to finish my 3 day fast tomorrow. I’ve been drinking plenty of water and I plan to break my fast with some eggs; but my question is how often do you all...
Is putting a little 2% milk in my 2 cups of coffee really setting me back? I can easily go 20 hours with out food but like my coffee Current weight 180 lbs goal 165 lbs Moderate exercise
I always hear how important nutrition is in mental health & feeling your best, how true is this?
Hey y'all! So I actually do not care about weight loss. I've been struggling with GI issues for years now and this is the next thing my doctor has suggested after tons of tests and other things I've tried that...
I know that the recommendations are to have a balanced diet instead of supplementing, but if one wants to be honest it is very difficult to understand and apply constantly the norms of a perfect diet so: for someone who...
Hi all 36f 154pounds, goal weight 150 pounds. I am starting to intermittent fast but am suffering with low ferritin. (I'm suspecting low ferritin has caused me to gain 14 pounds as I'm quite active) . Does anyone have any experience...
I’ve always had pretty regular periods. Since age 11, I’ve had a period every month with the exception of missing my period once in basic training and for the duration of my one pregnancy. I haven’t kept track in a...
Caffeine doesn't do the trick to me and i always feel tired even if i sleep enough. Edit: thanks everyone for your advice!! Im going to look into some of the things you recommended.
Does anyone else occasionally get heart flutters /palpitations when fasting? I'm currently doing a 24 hour fast and am experiencing some heart flutters. I have never been able to get past 24 hours because I freak out and eat...
For those of you that are aiming for autophagy and healing, what do you prioritise eating after breaking your fast? I guess the answer changes depending on length of fast - personally I'm doing repeat ~40h weekly, and am also...
Hey y'all. I found this sub four or five days ago. It quickly convinced me to try IF for myself. This is my 4th 16:8 fast. I'm quite lucky, I've fasted for Ramadan for years, so the hunger pangs already...
Two days into my fast (plus a prep day where I ate very little). Finding it just so so challenging. And reading the threads on here and how people have such an easy time with it discourages me despite it...
I hate coffee. Black coffee especially. I know there’s nothing that HAS to be done but I know coffee help keep things moving. So is it something I should endure once a week? I’m on a plateau so I’m reworking...
EDIT: Alrighty, everyone, that's a wrap! Thanks so much for the excellent questions. If you have more questions, check out the Fasting FAQ at my website, https://www.stevehendricks.org/fasting-faq, which has about 10,000 words of answers to the most common questions I...
I have low blood pressure and I have a condition where I am iron deficient and need more iron than your average person. There are times when I exercise that I feel dizzy, and I feel like I need to eat...
So I’ve fallen off the fasting wagon now for the last couple of years and have gained a lot of weight. I’m at my heaviest at 267lbs and yes I’m very embarrassed and ashamed to admit it. It’s been a...
Hi! I am a die-hard 16:8 faster. I only drink black coffee and plain green or black tea in the morning and water (still and carbonated) the rest of the day. I realize I need to add electrolytes...
i’m not talking about flavoring your food but i feel like it’s pretty common for spices (tumeric, ginger, cinnamon, ect) to be praised for their nutritional benefit. but i’m curious with the amount that someone would typically use to flavor...
First 48 hour fast and very nervous about this one. I could use tips. I know about electrolytes but if any of you have insider tips that would be great Cw:191 GW: 140
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Nothing too stupid to ask, please feel free.
I’ve been seeing a lot about fish oil supplements lately, the claim is that the western diet usually neglects omega 3, while providing an adequate amount of omega 6. The solution being fish oil supplements, to improve health and well-being...
I've been eating Zero Carb / Carnivore since Saturday morning, two meals a day, in an 8 hour feeding window, and now that I've completed 3 days in a row of 1600 calories each, I'm willing to experiment with a...
Has anyone here done extended fasting to put their auto immune disease into remission? I just finished a 7 day fast and my anklosing spondylitis pain decreased but didn’t go away by any means. Curious to hear anyone else’s experience
Hi Everyone, I’ve just released the latest ep of my podcast What Your GP Doesn’t Tell You: Why Has Medicine Been So Slow To See the Benefits of Fasting? which I thought might be of interest to...