Eating disorder

• How do you make people realize that fasting is a lifestyle and not an eating disorder?

• Thoughts on intermittent fasting and binge eating disorder

  I’m trying to figure out my way forward. I’ve fasted lots but I just wanted to know peoples thoughts or experiences? Did fasting help you? Thank you

• When does fasting become an eating disorder?

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• does this classify as an eating disorder?

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• Is this a sign of eating disorder?

  Doing rolling 72s and refeeding with 1000c keto food but not swallowing it? Just chewing and feeling the taste and spitting it out. Anyone tried this?

• Eating Disorder / Help?

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• struggling with urges and binge eating.

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• Starting today a pretty hardcore program to challenge my binge eating disorder, wish me luck!

  After documenting myself about how to proper water fast I've decided to start an hardcore program consisting of 3 days of water fast, 1 day of refeeding, 2 days of maintenance and 1 cheat day per week. I do this to...

• How do you do IF and not fall into having an eating disorder?

  I tried IF for around 6 months 3 years ago. I lost around 20 lbs doing 16:8. But even though I snacked within my window, I would feel so guilty. Anytime I got hungry and ate, I would feel like...

• Eating disorder?

  Usually I love eating and yesterday I ate quite a lot (especially sweets) and most of the time I feel the need to munch on something just because I'm bored. Today I decided that because I ate a lot...

• IF and Eating disorder recovey

  Disclaimer: I am not in any way recommending IF as a lifestyle for someone who deals with an ED and I would highly suggest one consults with a doctor and a mental health expert in order to overcome the hell...

• Fast and neurological issues and eating disorders

  Hi, I deal with neurodegenerative issues (i'm 29 yo) due to old trauma (car crash) and cronic infections, my memory is very poor and it's hard for me to organize my thinking and verbalize it. I hear an electric sound...

• I’m trying to get back into it when I fell off because I’ve been battling binge eating disorder.

  What is the best way to combat the urge to binge so I can fast properly instead of using OMAD as an excuse to eat hundreds and hundreds of calories

• IF with a history of weight gain and eating disorders, looking for a discussion.

  Hi, I've worked with IF for the last three years, but haven't since recently began to do it "long" time (currently 1 month in, 3kg down). I'm mostly doing IF for weight loss reasons, and it is working great with...

• How do I make sure that IF/OMAD doesn't turn into disordered eating?

• IF and eating disorders

  I’m 27f and like most women born in the 90’s, I have struggled with an eating disorder most of my life. It always took form in some kind of restrictive behavior whether it was low carb, raw, vegan, high protein,...

• (cw: eating disorder) How to talk about IF with niece staying with us

  Hi! I’m currently doing 4:3 or 5:2 ADF and loving it. Hoping to slim down and transition to OMAD or 20:4 by this summer. I’m lucky enough to have my 18yo niece staying with us for 6 weeks this summer....

• Can I eat parboiled rice during the eating period??

  Yesterday I ate some and I wasn't necessarily hungry during the day but now I'm wondering whether or not was I supposed to eat rice.

• Eating disorders

  Hi, I am starting to realize I have a full blown eating disorder. I used to brush it off because how normalized eating for every occasion is “ ex: breakups, stressed, celebration” Reference I am a 5’9 F. SW227 this...

• TW: Eating disorder

  I’m sorry if this offends anyone here, I am genuinely not trying to and absolutely give all the respect to those who have lost weight and gained confidence doing intermittent fasting. My question is, how is IF not related to...

• Is it better to eat pistachios raw or roasted, why?

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• I can only do OMAD if I eat 1200-1600 calories, otherwise I break down and eat.

  Edit: this is a vent/rant post, hence the flair. If I consume that amount I get full and feel full. Then I'm good until the next day. I have had issues with binge eating, but it seems if I don't...

• Is the eating window as important as the fasting window?

• How many grams of dark chocolate is ok to eat in a day?

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• Is probiotic supplements still useful when eating fast-food and sugar here and there?

  Or do u need a super clean diet on them?

• The case for eating only meat and never eating sugar?

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• How much faster is weight loss comparing 1 and 8 hour eating windows?

• Can a person stay healthy if he eats junk food once a week?

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• Is eating mostly raw steak unhealthy?

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• Binge eating success

  So I have a binge eating problem. Not really an eating disorder. Let’s call it a “bad relationship with food.” I think IF helps a lot with the binging for the most part but when I break my fast is when...

• How many hours do you eat your last meal before bed?

• What do you eat in a day to cover all the vitamins and minerals?

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• What time of day do you eat and what time of day do you normally have a bowel movement?

  My theory is around the time you eat, you will poop. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/112zgse)

• While IF: what’s your opinion on eating keto vs eating carbs alongside 20:4 ?

  I know, it depends! But I would really appreciate hearing personal experiences with weight loss while intermittent fasting —comparing lbs dropped while sticking to keto in your eating window vs eating carbs in your eating window.

• How does one eat 150 grams of protein? I seem to only crave carbs.

• Eating too much lentils

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• Do i need to brush my teeth twice if i only eat once a day?

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• How do vegans get Omega3 from natural foods?Get the benefits of eating fish without eating it.

  I have heard that Omega3 supplements have a low utilization rate in the body

• I’m eating a bit later, am I ruining my eating window?

  My eating window time is all over the place, But I stick to an 8 hours or less eating window Today, I might break that because my dinner is gonna be done way later than I had expected it Can I...

• What foods do we eat that cause health problems not related to diet?

  You always hear about certain things causing cancer or cognitive decline but is any of it true? Are there any foods we eat which can cause health problems unrelated to diet?

• Do I need to supplement calcium if I suck at eat greens? + dairy free

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• 'Eat, Drink and Be Healthy' from Walter Willett

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• Can’t shi when I’m eating very healthy but when I’m eating whatever I do regularly

  Even when in eating my balanced diet with my fiber, veggies, lots of water I feel backed up. I feel fine physically but just seem to have digestion problems. When I throw in more...

• Alternate day fasting: how many calories should I eat on the off days?

  I’m 5’8 155-160, and down from 178 and I was wondering how many calories I should eat to keep losing fat.

• History of binge eating & compulsive eating

  Would it be healthy for someone who has a history of binge eating/ compulsive eating to start IF? if so, what do you recommend they start at?? I have done IF in the past and failed but I started immediately...

• Why do supposed “intuitive eating” “experts” advise people to eat constantly throughout the day?

  This drives me crazy. They say, “listen to your body” and don’t fight the cravings, your body needs consistent energy, etc etc. It just isn’t true! We do not need to eat constantly. Why do people think IF is some...

• When to eat Omad when i lift at 9 Am

• Can you get the same health benefits if you eat a very small amount of protein powder?

• Do you restrict what types of food you eat in your eating window?

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• I’m considering eating only every third day. Is this a good idea?

• How do your prevent overeating/mindlessly eating after fasting?

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• How often should I eat in the eating window?

  I am very new to intermittent fasting. Me and my wife, we are trying 16:8 version of intermittent fasting. How often should we eat in the eating window? Two times as we used to do, or can we eat fruits...

• Does it matter what time I’m eating my last meal?

  Is eating from 12-8 better than eating from 1-9? Is there a certain amount of time you should have your last meal before going to sleep?

• Is it safe to eat one meal a day if I eat a lot?

  I am trying to gain muscle whilst only eating for 1 hour a day, but I have heard that eating too much at once can be dangerous for the stomach. I usually eat chicken breasts and nuts and fruits so I...

• best meal to eat before a 4 day fast?

• Oh no I started eating early!

  I got excited about a new type of coffee and got a pastry so i started eating at 10 am instead of 1 pm like usual… imma be so hungry tonight after I stop this afternoon….

• Should I workout while in my eating window?

  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?

• Fast 5 days eat 2?

  Does anyone fast 5 days and eat on the weekends? If so what is your experience with this 😊 Thank you!!!

• is it ok to jump between fasting and normal eating?

  I have been IF for around 4 years now (16/8) and I was wondering if is it ok to jump between 16/8 and normal eating or less fasting time windows (12-14hrs), the reason being i can squeeze in a workout...

• Is it good or bad to eat fruit at the end of a meal?

  I follow an OMAD diet. The only way to eat fruit for me is at the end of my only meal. Is it good or bad to eat fruit at the end of a big meal? Someone say it may...

• Does anyone else feel more hungry after they eat a high protein meal compared to high carb?

  My hunger goes through the roof when I eat chicken, eggs, protein shakes but not when I eat rice, pasta and bread. I’ve always been like this and it’s not recent. So what’s the deal?

• Eating Window in the Zero App

  Bought the premium Zero app thinking that it had a count down timer for the eating window after stopping your fast, but it doesn’t. Or did I mess something up in the settings? Why did I buy this POS premium if...

• Do you eat a large meal before starting an extended fast?

  I've been doing OMAD for about a year, and have always wanted to try an extended fast. Do you guys eat a regular sized meal before starting your fast? Me with no experience would think a large meal would help...

• Is it ok to eat Tuna a few times a week?

  Will I get to much mercury if I eat like 10 cans a of tuna per week. I can eat 4-5 cans in one sitting after fasting.

• How much wild salmon can you eat daily?

  I was wondering if there was a limit on how much wild salmon you can eat it daily without getting hurt by mercury? Assuming that you don't eat any other fish/sources of mercury.

• Water fasted for 5 days, after eating got a noticeable decrease in appetite. Is there a connection?

  My cravings for snacks/sweets have decreased massively

• Binge eating?

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• Do you drink water during your eating window?

  If I'm doing 20:4 intermittent fasting and my eating window is 5-9pm, I think I would become bloated etc if I drank water during or straight after the 4-hour eating window. But I'm also concerned I will become dehydrated in...

• What’s the best time to eat while doing OMAD? Been eating at 3pm my first week

• Nuts during eating hours

  Hi friends, What are your two cents about having nuts (walnut and cashew) while eating ours ? I am following 23:1 (more like 23.45:0.15). Thank you for the suggestions

• To eat or not to eat....

  16:8 | 29F | CW 305 | SW 316 | IR PCOS I've been doing 16:8 for about 2 weeks and noticing that I'm hungry less and less of the day. I'm able to hit 16 hrs easily but I'm...

• Eating in the morning or afternoon vs eating in the evening

  I'm not entirely sure how to phrase this question, but is food more 'useful' for the body when consumed in the morning or afternoon? The reason this might be true, is that the energy (calories) which are consumed can be...

• How many calories do y’all eat in your eating window?

  And how did you decide on that target?

• Why am I losing weight on 18:6 IF eating the same amount of calories I was eating without IF?

  I gained about 20 lbs during the pandemic and from July-Aug of 2021, I’ve been working out 5x eating 1500 (weighing food, tracking on MyFitnessPal, 160g of protein a day) and didn’t lose a single pound. So I stopped. I...

• Dryfasting while eating tiny bits of salt throughout the day

  M/30y.o/214lb/5'11 Has anyone here tried dry fasting while placing salt under their tongue throughout the day? Just curious about your results

• can i eat chicken noodle soup? but just the broth? no noodles?

  i dont have bone broth, but can i use chicken noodle soup as a substitution to break my 3 day fast?

• 48 hours has passed since last eating.

  And i don’t feel hungry at all. I have never felt hungry for last 48 hours. Is it ok??

• Is food grown in urban gardens safe to eat?

  I'm talking like large amounts of heavy metals in the carrots grown in an abandoned lot in small city type of stuff.

• Question about my eating window

  I have been doing this off and on for a few years, and here is the one question I always have. If you were doing an 18/6 fast and go for 22 hours instead, do you only give yourself 2...

• What are you eating? Specific suggestions for what to eat during IF for Keto.

  I’m wanting to learn how to be more Keto with IF. I’m a month into it and adjusting well to 18:6. Have a solid 5 to loose forever to meet my 2022 goal. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

• Anxious eating

  Decided to stop fasting because I kept losing weight and I can pretty much see the bones in my ribcage now, not even a full day passed and my eating anxiety came back. Pretty damn bad timing because depression is...

• what foods to eat that are high in fit but low in carbs and protein?

  I'm struggling to find many options. I can't eat spam as I don't eat meat. Any ideas would be great. Thanks. Edit: thanks for all the ideas y'all

• Addicted to eating? Need some helpFighting the initial urges.

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• Are there certain vegetables that it's dangerous to eat raw?

  Just bought a smoothie maker and wanted to check.

• Question: Why not eat without drinking?

  If it's the lack of water thats so beneficial, why not eat as normal without drinking?

• Does eating high fibre foods before high glycemic meals help minimize blood sugar spikes?

  Does eating high fibre foods before high glycemic meals help minimize blood sugar spikes?

• can I eat a clove of garlic while fasting?

  I'm doing water fasting/intermittent fasting for autophagy purpose

• I'm not gonna eat until the new year.

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• If I eat normal amount of calories will my metabolism slow?

  I’ve heard that fasting over long periods of time will slow your metabolism but if I eat my body’s usual maintenance calories while intermittent fasting (16/8) is it still likely for it to slow?

• Is eating late hours just a habit?

  Hey guys! Like most people, I find late hours to be the most delicious. But is it just a habit? Is it possible to get rid of it? That is, would my organism adapt and stop craving food?

• Heard the advice of "Eat every 4-5 hour to avoid Ghrelin spike", how does this factor into IF?

  Heard in a Kiana Docherty video

• Can you eat more calories on OMAD?

  I’ve heard it said and experienced it myself. What’s your take and what’s the science?

• Is it bad that I feel guilty for eating outside of my eating window?

  So I’ve been intermittent fasting for almost 2 years now. I typically do an 8 hour window, and occasionally I will do an extended fast. My issue is that sometimes I find myself either breaking my fast early because...

• Hungry after eating?

  I normally do 16:8 but did a 24 hour fast today. It was fine but now that I've eaten, I feel pretty hungry - hungrier than I felt all day. Why is that and how can I avoid that next...

• To still get my electrolytes and other supplements I decided to eat a salted herring

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• Stopped eating at 9 pm EST. It’s 10:30 pm right now, and I am already hungry.

  How will I make it till 1 pm tomorrow??

• Starting a 16/8 diet, should I start my eating window in the morning, afternoon or night?

• Keto peeps - what is the first meal you eat when you break an extended fast?

• Breaking fear of not eating

  Cole says that one needs to break their fear of not eating. I have no fear of not eating. I just have urges to eat and eat and i want to break the cycle of binge eating. Any suggestions of...

• Should I eat before a 1.5 Mile Run?

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