I know muscle building during fast doesn't really build muscles since it needs protein - but it still burns calories just the same correct? I am curious if anyone does a combination of cardio+strength or focus on cardio/strength only or...
Stats- Height-6'4 SW-257 CW-257 GW-195 Hey whats up everyone? So Im not new to fasting at all. Have been fasting on and off since 2018. My record is 19 days, and last year I got up to 227 until I got comfortable...
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I’d like to do a 3-5 days water fast (longest fast 36 hours so far) but OH suggests broth fast. Any difference in terms of results/benefits between the two? Thanks!
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So I’m looking to fast this weekend, but with my schedule it’s much easier for me to break my fast after around 65 hours. Is the difference significant, as I know autophagy peaks at 72 hours?
Does water fasting during certain phases of the menstrual cycle reduce the benefits? I can imagine that fasting after ovulation but prior to menstruation might be problematic, and fasting during menstruation specifically could be the most taxing. Normally if you're fasting...
I used to do 18/6 and was totally plateauing..I hadn't seen any difference in my body or weight in months and months. This past week I switched to 19/5 and I've immediately seen results. Anyone know why the huge gains with such...
So I did IF back in 2018 and it work amazing for when from 280 to 200 in 2-3 months and working out, but i wasn't diabetic at the time and I want to get back on it, but now...
Just curious about no carb liquor
i've done a seven day fast in december, and while most of it was miserable, the last two days were the easiest. thus i figured i'd try again and go longer this time, planning for at least 14 days, ideally...
Does a more powerful type of fast exist, that transcends a dry fast?
Hey Fasting Community, I've (29M) been intermittent fasting 16:8 for several years now which has helped my type 1 diabetes quite a bit. My recent A1C is 6.0 but my doctor recently stated my blood pressure is elevated. Not quite high...
I’ve noticed that it’s really common for foods to have sunflower oil AND/OR other oils in the ingredients. Is there a reason they would sometimes use one type of oil for one batch and use another in a different batch....
Let’s say a type 2 diabetic on insulin decides to fast. He stops taking insulin altogether. Can his blood sugar drop too low? Or is hypoglycemia only an issue for type 1 diabetics?
Hey! I have experience with fasting, but now I want to do it more consciously for a week. I want to experience more mental clarity, more calmness along with challenging my thoughts and body. I want to feel as good as...
16 hours into my 20 hr fast. Glucose is 107. Seems like my body is producing a good amount of sugar without any food at all.
I am on day 7 of fast ...I want to do a 30 day but I read couple of bloggers saying there was barely any wt loss from day 21 to day 30. Kindly pour in your experience and help...
So, the main three Omega 3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). I've read a bit about them and I have noticed that their positive effects overlap quite a bit. Maybe some off...
I am not necessarily planning to do this, I am just curious. Usually I do OMAD and only do longer fasts on weekends or breaks (I am in grad school). I’ve had small performances 17-48 hours fasted, and usually find...
Just wondering what you guys think. Should I fast on a monday and a friday. Or just do one big 48 hour fast a week like on a monday-tuesday?
Just started my first water fast. Going for 7 days and I’m going on 22 hours fasted. Started wondering if there was an optimal water to drink (spring, tap, sparkling, warm, cold, hot, alkaline, purified etc.) during a water fast?...
I'm interested in experimenting between different fasting apps, because it helps me stay interested in the process. I recently downloade Yazio, which shows that around 14 hours of fasting the body starts with autophagy. Meanwhile, Zero has it around 26 hours...
I recently completed a 7 day water fast. Prior to that, I was doing basic IF for about 6-7 weeks. During that time, I began to notice a change in the foods that seemed appealing to me, and...
So I’ve done 28 days with just water and electrolytes. Felt decent the whole time but didn’t have a lot of energy. 28 days with water only. Worked my butt of the entire time doing manual labor in the heat....
how is it different,?
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...
Basically the question here. Does a "higher quality" olive oil provide benefits cheaper brands don't? I've read that a lot of brands aren't actually olive oil as well but can't find good information on that.
I went to the supermarket looking for lentils due to them being a source of protein and I saw a whole isle devoted to beans and lentils. The variation in color is astonishing (some were orange, others were spotted, some...
I’m new to this group, but have done five day (water only) fasts in the past without any science research behind my efforts. It was during a particularly stressful season of my life. I felt incredibly reset & rejuvenated afterwards,...
If the goal is to avoid triggering insulin production, and I consume sugar-free sweeteners during the fasting period, does it matter since I can’t produce my own and don’t need to dose for things like that?
Hi everyone :) I'm guessing it's kind of a niche question but tought i'd asks this sub's opinion. So is there any significant nutritional difference between different type of grains? Basicly breads... Like between.. Whole wheat / Whole rye / Whole spelt Is...
ive been bulking hard since the summer, currently at 17% bodyfat. my goal is to get to 12% by summer. i want to cut by fasting. I've never done a cut this way, usually, I've done a calorie-restricted cut in...
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?
Hello, Pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds are purportedly low in oxalate content (compared to chia seeds). However there are no concrete nutritional numbers online and conflicting reports of both pumpkin and hemp seeds being high in oxalate content. Does anyone happen...
Does it matter if I fast til different times everyday? For example sometimes 16/8, sometimes 12/12, sometimes 20/4. Do I get the benefits for HGH still? What are your thoughts?
I am used to drinking plain water while fasting, and I'm thinking of adding green juice since I'm drinking the water anyway. But will this ruin/break my fast? I'm talking spinach juice, kale juice, celery juice, lemon juice, lime juice,...
Should one Water 💧 Fast before starting a Prolonged Dry Fast.
Hello, I just broke my 2nd 3 day dry fast. The amount of weight between the 2 fasts is quite a lot. I'm wondering if anyone knows why? First dryfast (3 days) weight 152, did nothing to prepare, just water only for...
25F cw :275 gw:175 I started my fasting journey 3 months ago. I only did IF then and I was able to drop from 300 to 275 in 3 months with some training, caloric deficit and IF 18/6. I was able...
After the fasting, blood sugar was optimal for two days, then It started to get high during the fasting state, and It was costantly over 115 and in the fed state It webt to 200. Why the benefits vanished so...
^^^ Does fasting help with weight loss differently than just calorie restriction and helping you eat in a calorie deficit?
Days 5 and 9 were the most brutal in terms of cravings so far. Funny enough though, I can honestly say it wasn’t connected to actual hunger. My stomach wasn’t telling me anything. It was my brain obsessing over delicious...
Other than not losing as much weight obviously. Are there negative health effects when choosing to drink little water compared to no water?
Hello! I lost roughly 50 pounds doing OMAD as a way to cut out snacking awhile ago and I'm going back to fasting in order to get back on track with weight loss, but now I get ravenous and...
This morning I told my roommate that I lost 10lbs so far during my first two weeks(ish) of fasting and she kept asking me if I felt any different. I said that my pace is getting faster when I walk my...
i reduce my insulin during fasts btw. so basically what i’ve read is that sometimes sodas are considered to break wl fasts because they cause an insulin response. however i of course don’t produce insulin as a type one diabetic,...
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I'm going on a water fast starting Sunday the 24th, I plan to maintain it as long as I can because I have a lot of weight to lose and I'm tired of being sick with diabetes, I've had it...
Does different types of oranges got a different amount of calories?
I've seen way too many posts declaring that people have a low calorie cap (300-500) on "fasted" days. I'm not one for gatekeeping here, but this is not even a dirty fast. This is just eating at a low calorie...
I know it's a very basic question and I apologize if it has been asked before. I used the search option and read through a few interesting threads, but none of them answered exactly what I would like to know....
I’m going to do a 48 hr fast from Sunday PM to Tuesday PM. I’ve never fasted longer than 24hrs before but I’m busy at work on Monday and then Tuesday so really it’s just Monday evening that will be...
Lately I've been overwhelmed. There's OMAD, Keto, Zero carb, 16:8, Snake juice fast and of course dry fast. I'm currently 55 pounds overweight and have some health issues that I know dry fasting can help. Especially some skin issues. I...
Hello, I fasted for 52 hours, then I ate in the next 24 hours. I do gym lifts and yoga. Will I lose muscle if I fast again right after I ate? Thanks for help
For example that even after eating a big, healthy meal, stomach full of it, you still feel like you want to eat something else which is generally considered unhealthy. When we have the feeling that we need to eat something...
I'm type 2. I'd like to give fasting (not intermittent fasting) a try. **From reading articles and posts, i think my biggest concern would be blood sugar dropping too low.** I'm not on insulin, but i am on 3 different...
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Hi guys, More questions if I may! I've seen so many videos with multiple views on what you can and can't break a fast with. Is it true that if you break your fast with something like a sandwich, with some cheese or...
Hi everyone, I just drank masala tea during my fasting window, have I broken my fast? Ingredients: Masala Cloves Ginger Water
If so, what has your experience been like.
Is one more beneficial than the other?
i know salt is a vital nutrient in our diet - but do all the salts have the same nutritional compounds? is himalayan pink salt as good as sea salt is as good as regular Morton’s table salt?
This is the end of day three for me. Edit: Btw, I have been staying out of the sun, always have the A/C too. I've been taking walks and helping a friend move during this time too so that's been the...
Hello My Fellow Fasters! **Backstory:** Wanted to start off by saying this community has been awesome and I am very thankful for you all! As you can see in the title, I am a Type 1 Diabetic. I have recently...
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Please let me know.
Because I read that you should move your meal 2 hours back from when the feeding window ends because thats like when the fasting starts...
Do you have any tips that could help me get better and learn more about dry fasting? Here’s my experience https://youtu.be/B_tu0viLvG0 Thank you 😊🙏🏽
Basically the title. Read the post and AMA. As my experience with fasting was good, I still would not recommend this to any typical t1d without decades of knowledge and experience. Everyone's diabetes is unique and acts differently in...
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I'm planning on doing a 21 day fast, cos I've done short ones before. Do you just eat like normal leading up to the fast, or should you start lessening the food and types of foods, and how many days...
What is really the difference?
Ignoring that one may be easier than the other (all dependent on personal preference), is there a benefit to one slightly longer fast over 3 ‘medium’ fasts? (Or vice versa)
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