Evening

• Do white sweet potatoes contain complex carbs even though they’re white?

  I know orange contains complex carbs but what about the white ones?

• Anyone else gain weight on your period, even when fasting?

• Is it safe / possibly healthy even to sniff a bit of fresh distilled water up your nose

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• Does the indicated increase in HGH from literature have a lasting effect even after a meal?

• What do you guys do for exercise on your fasts? Or do you even?

• What is healthy even when not in moderation?

  I've been thinking generally whole foods are healthy so much so that I don't even think of eating them in moderation.

• Should you force yourself to drink the snake juice even if you aren't thirsty?

  Sorry if this is a common question, but I was wondering if you should force yourself to drink the snake juice even if you aren't thirsty? How much "should" you drink in a day?

• For those that work out in the evening, how does you eating schedule look?

  I fast all day, work out at 5 but ALL my calories come from 6-9, was thinking that some prior to my workout may be beneficial? ​ Energy levels while working out are actually BETTER totally fasted but not sure if it...

• why did I feel hunger the same evening after eating 1300 calories of walnuts?

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• Best way to break a fast late in the evening before the gym?

  Im at 82kg and want to go down to 78kg in about 2 months time. Im experienced with IF and like it a lot for the mental clarity and the weight loss. I only ever had problems with breaking the fast....

• Suddenly nauseous when fasting even though ive been doing it for years?

  Ive been doing 16/8 for years but now im switching to omad because imo its easier and i can save more money lol. I never had this problem before. This is maybe related, Few weeks ago i got crazy drunk...

• Evening eating habit

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• What is everyone’s preferred eating window? I see most common is 8 hours but is 6 or 4 even better?

• why does the body release insulin even after eating a meal with no glucose?

  l heard that insulin blocks growth hormone release which is why it is unhealthy to eat before bed as it will raise your insulin. So then l wondered what l eat something like chicken breast which is basically pure protein...

• Is it even possible for someone to hit the potassium RDA on a keto diet?

  Most of potassium rich foods that I can think of have carbs.

• Doubt - Should I break fast even I am not hungry ?

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• Digestion problems even days after a dry fast

  It's been 5 days. I just can't eat much after my last dry fasts (3-4 days each). I feel like I'm always stuffed and digesting, even though I eat like 2/3rds of what I usually do in a 3-4 times...

• Is ground turkey still a better option than ground beef even if calorie and fat content is similar?

  To my knowledge, red meat should me somewhat limited and other sources of protein like chicken, turkey, fish are considered better. But if the calorie-fat content is kinda similar, is the turkey still the better/healthier\* option? I realized 4 oz of...

• Multivitamins/Superfood blends/ Greens supplements - is it even practical?

  Theres alot of high end and comprehensive multis and greens supplements like outlive 100 and athletic greens, which seem to cover all ur vitamin/mineral needs in one easy shake/pill. But is this even a good idea? Like im not sure on the...

• Should you meet your calorie target even when not hungry?

  So I’m currently doing rolling 48 hour fasts, but some days I have to split my food into a 4 hour window instead of one meal (depending on daily circumstances) Sometimes I find the first meal takes away my hunger and...

• Does anybody else experience a lasting lightweight mental state even after breaking a 4+ day fast?

  I did a 4-day water fast, broke it on Tuesday morning, it's Thursday afternoon now and I'm still feeling that typical clear, lightweight, pure state of mind, as if my thinking pathways got cleared of all obstacles and waste. It's...

• Why am i hungry even i ingest high-fat foods?

  Currently doing 16:8, i am on my day 3. for the 8 hour window period, i ate 3 boiled eggs, vegetable sandwich, caesar salad, and i ate a half avocado with broccoli on the side + almond milk. I cant...

• gained 1 lb even though I didn’t eat for 48 hours? Heavier by 1 lb after a fast?

  I also look bloated and swelled? Has this happened to anyone before? I am a long time faster and ive never experienced this. I also started exercising again and I notice I bloated badly after that. Perhaps its...

• Changing my eating window results in a plateau or even weight gain!

  I do keto and IF. I usually eat breakfast at 12pm-2pm and eat dinner 6-8pm before college started for an entire month. After uni started, because I have uni from 8.30am to 5pm, I shifted the eating window. So, I...

• Is it even possible to have a diet that is balanced whilst cutting?

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• No weight loss even with caloric deficit

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• Why does fasting help with loose skin even though autophagy induces collagen degradation?

• Does adding urine to a dry fast provide any benefits? And will it make me lose even more weight?

• 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...

• 36h fasting once per week and no other fasting: is it even worth it?

  I’ve been wanting to do a 1 day a week fast only and was wondering if it would be even worth it or if I should combine with 16:8 daily. Has anyone here tried this and seen significant gains or...

• How are you even supposed to space your meals?

  With no more than 300 mg of Calcium absorbed at a time and three or four servings required to meet your dv, you need to space each three hours apart. But Calcium also competes with absorption with Zinc, copper and...

• Can my eating window be in the late evening?

  I’ve always been taught not to eat just before bed because of digestion and metabolism issues. Is there any truth to that? I’m thinking like a 3 to 9 pm window.

• How is more than a 24 hour fast even possible?

  I see people on here that fast for a week or longer and I’m really curious how that’s possible. I do a 24 hour fast once a week. If I try to push too much longer I feel like I get...

• Developed an odor that I can even smell myself. I suspect a vitamin/supplement any clues?

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• Going on 26 hours with no fluids (or food ofc) and I am not even remotely thirsty. Is that common?

  About 2 years ago I tried to dry fast a few times, and only barely made it to 24 hours once, and stopped around 18 hours the other times. I just got too thirsty and headachy. I would...

• Can't even get past the 16 hour mark due to brutal headache and vomit feeling.

  This is my 2nd time trying to fast, the first one was a few years ago and I was able to make it to the 3rd day, just tried fasting yesterday and the headache was killing me so I had...

• What is a sign you should stop the fast? Should you keep pushing even if you feel awful?

• Why do I weigh the same on morning 3 of my fast and morning 4 of my fast? It didn't even move

  It's an extended fast. Only water

• Do any of you who say to just use EVOO and avocado oil even cook anything?

  I'm not particularly convinced seed oils are the devil, but I do just use EVOO for everything I can to be safe since no one seems to disagree that it's good for you. However, there are some uses where EVOO or...

• is having a 14 hour fasting / 10 hour eating plan even effective?

  i see so many people on here like "yeah lol i fasted for 2 weeks, good times". does daily alternating even work????

• Randomly gained even more weight upon starting OMAD???

  Started OMAD a week ago. I have one large meal of 1500 calories max in the afternoon (at around 2 PM). Otherwise, I’m used to IF 18:6 regimen but fell off the wagon during Christmas holidays and gained 5 lbs...

• Hunger returned but I still have fat on me. Not even a little.

  I’m near the end of day 8 today and though I’ve lost about 15 lbs, I’m still around fifteen to twenty percent body fat so I’m definitely not starving. I’m drinking water and taking electrolytes regularly. But yesterday, going into...

• Is fasting for 12 hours even worth it?

  I struggle to get past 12 hours

• I started IF without even knowing it & was wondering why I was losing weight

  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...

• 36+ Hour Fast Group Motivation Thread, beginning Saturday evening Jan. 22

  tldr; post here for a group 36+ hour fast, fasting all day Sunday! \--- Finding a little online group for fasting support and motivation has been tougher than I expected. The fasting app groups don't get enough personal attention, and r/fasting is...

• ADFebruary - anyone want to join me? It’s even a short month! 😅

  (ADF stands for Alternate Day Fasting) 29F, been OMAD or 20:4 for a little over a month and wanting to dip my toes into ADF now that I’ve gotten some control over my cravings. Feel free to join in! I was...

• How to get to an evening window

  Everytime I hit lunch time I get an intense urge to eat especially under the week. I work from home so the kitchen is all too close. I really want a shorter evening window, however, I've been IFing for 3½...

• Anyone else monitor their blood glucose/Keto even though they're non-diabetic?

  Hey all, 16/8 and 20/4 for about 2 years now. Because my dad is diabetic I've always taken a proactive approach to hopefully ward off the disease as I get older. The reason for this topic is, I'm wondering if...

• Good evening ladies. Tell me about your successes and your frustrations.

  Female 5' 5" SW 198 CW 184 GW 150 age:25 I am 5lbs away from being in the overweight category! I'm so excited :) I have lost 14lbs over these last 4.5 weeks. I have not been as strict as I...

• After cutting out all foods that are bad and fasting, I’m not even hungry anymore. Is this normal?

  My appetite seems to have dropped to 0. I even got some chipotle last night, ate 3 bites and I was full. Nothing seems appetizing anymore and I almost have to force myself to eat right now.

• Can I skip breakfast even though I train in the mornings?

  So for quite a few reason, I can practically only skip breakfast and get an 8 hour window between lunch and dinner. However, I train in the mornings and as an amateur triathlete it’s usually some intensive swimming/cycling/running and...

• What should I eat after the conclusion of a 72 hour fast that ends in the evening?

• Why I ended my fast early and I don’t even care

  I have about a dozen fasts under my belt.. my goal was 5 days but I quit at 4.5 days because I made the conscious decision to have lunch with someone I care about rather than "cross the finish line”....

• Is it true that drinking ANY kind of fluid, even it has no calories can interfere with autophagy?

  M24, 92kg here So I practice OMAD as I fast for between 18 to 23 hours everyday depending on circumstances. My main goal is fat burn, ketosis as well as autophagy. I track my progress with the Fastic app as I...

• Why is junk food even bad

  Most junk food has low saturated fat and high heart healthy pufas, I know it causes weight gain but if able to control for that is it that bad And people say junk food has low nutrition that’s true but...

• Will you still lose weight on IF 16:8 even if you eat anything you want?

• Is added sugar still bad even when maintaining your weight?

  I know that added sugar contains no nutritional value and can cause inflamation in your arteries, but is it really that bad if no weight is gained?

• How to ease back into normal caloric intake and even occasional junk food?

  So I am about to break a 10-day fast, and am well prepared for it to avoid refeeding syndrome. After doing some research it seems 10 kcal per kg of body fat should do the trick and this works out...

• is a balanced diet even feasible without broccoli and spinach?

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• Is fasting in the evening or night better?

  I am a huge fan of Dr. Micheal Greger and he advocates for not eating past 7pm ever. That our body does better eating in the morning than at night. Sorry I’m too lazy to post sources. Just look up...

• Do processed carbs make you gain more weight than non-processed carbs even if the same calories?

  For example, 500 calories of oat biscuits compared to 500 calories of plain oats?

• IF in the morning VS IF in the evening

  Hi everyone, There is been an argument between my IF friends and I would love your educated opinion on the matter: I'm looking into IF to have a heltier life, I don't need to lose weight and I'm interested in IF only...

• Difficulty even with short fasts

  Hello everyone, I've been interested in fasting for a couple years now, experimenting every now and then with 24-40h fasts. It was *very* difficult at the beginning, so much so that I don't know if people in this community will believe...

• Does lowering added sugars even if you ingest sugar within standard guidelines have more benefits?

  Say you're getting at most 7-8% of your calories from added sugars which is within almost all standards for a healthy individual. Does lowering it to say 5% or giving it up altogether have any proven extra benefits? Whether in your...

• Does anyone else get shitty fast days on extended fasts (120+ hours) even with electrolytes?

  I am on a 10 day fast currently and wrapping up day 6. I can say confidently, today was the hardest, far harder than day 3. Yes my mental clarity was there for work, but my body didn't feel good,...

• Feeling real winded while doing even mild exercise like walking. Advice?

  I’m 3.5 days into my first fast. I’ve been supplementing electrolytes with the snake juice recipe. I don’t work out per se but get 6-10k steps in a day and do tai chi/yoga for 20-60 minutes a day. Today I...

• Losing weight even without counting calories?

  So I'm doing a 20/4 intermittent fast. I've been trying to establish the routine, so I haven't been worrying about staying within a caloric deficit. I'm the kind of person who can easily eat 4000+ calories in 4 hours. I...

• Are extra virgin / cold pressed / raw oils really better? Even in heat cooking?

  Every time I lurk through recipes there are those fancy folks that fry or bake with holistic organic extra virgin cold press oils. And I don't really get it. Like OK raw oils are maybe better in salads because you...

• Is chicken always the healthier option over beef even if it's fried?

  Decided to get Arby's for dinner tonight, I know it's not health food. I know that chicken is better than beef but since their chicken is fried while the beef is not, I assumed it would be healthier. To my...

• Dry Fasting and Didn't Even Know It- motivation for others! ♡

  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...

• Fasting while taking a drug that increases insulin, are results even possible?

  Hi all, I am new to the subreddit but not to fasting. However, I am somewhat recently diabetic (2021 a1c was 9ish, now around 7-8, not super bad), and am trying fasting for the first time while diabetic. My doctor...

• Can't even do one day

  As the title says ive tried waterfasting and the the snake diet but i can't even get through day one. I usually wake up at 7 go to college till 3 which i don't eat but as soon as i...

• After 38 to 40 hours, even speaking makes me dizzy. How to fight this?

  I am trying to reach 72 or 100 hours atleast but dizziness makes it scary and impossible. I have early fasting experience with OMAD or easy 30 hours consecutive fasts. This time I want to go further for atleast a...

• Those who fast during the evening- teach me your ways!

  I’ve not yet been successful fasting in the evening (breakfast and lunch have been easy to skip but evening feels impossible). Those of you who have figured out how to do this, what was helpful in your journey? Am open...

• Are the carbohydrates in fruit "bad" for you? What does a "high-carb" diet even mean?

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• Getting back into a regiment. Looking for a CLEAN whey isolate or even plant based protein

  I used to order Dymatize Elite Whey Isolate in a natural chocolate flavor with minimal ingredients but it seems to be out of stock in a lot of areas. I know this is a competitive space but does anyone have any...

• 3800 is the “average” daily caloric intake in USA: how is this even physically possible?

  [Here is a list of countries by average daily food energy intake](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_food_energy_intake). USA is at 3782 per day, and other Western countries are not far behind. How is this even physically possible? I am trying to do the math and I cannot...

• no belly fat loss even after 2 months

  I have been Been doing Combined IF, (20 hours) ADF,( 500 cal one day n other day 1200kcal) and extended fasting (started a week ago extended one) It's been 2, months but my weight loss is slow and my belly fat...

• Why is fasting literally the only way I can drop even 1 lb?

  So I’ve always had a hard time losing weight. I can literally workout every day, and eat like salmon and spinach and barely anything else in a day. I just won’t budge one lb. However I’ve recently discovered with fasting,...

• Starting my first fast, is there any advice or tips that would be beneficial?

• i smell bad when i fast

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• Cravings

  The longer I fast, I notice when I break the fast, I get fuller faster and I’m more satiated. I’ve also noticed that my cravings for sweets has been drastically reduced.

• Does taking Adderall on an empty stomach break the fast?

  Hi, I'm diagnosed with ADHD and have been taking a low-dose (20MG) adderall since 2018. I like doing IF, but since I need to take adderall first thing in the morning, which is during my fasting window, would that stop...

• What is the start time in a fast?

  Is it when you stop eating or the morning of the next day when you have an empty stomach?

• How to make low fat meats more palatable ?

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• Need help creating a schedule

  How can I do the 20:4 method, if I wake up at 5 AM and get home from school at around 7PM? Can anyone create a schedule of where I fast, and my eating periods?

• Which is better for weight loss

  A 7 days dryfast and 14 days water fast or 21 days water fast? Has anyone done any of this before?

• Is diversity of fiber as important as amount of fiber?

  There seems to be recent research on the importance of diversity of fiber particularly in terms of benefits to the gut microbiome. It sounds like even a small amount of diverse (30+) FV fiber, for example, seems to have powerful...

• D3 intake as a black person living in Canada

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• How to prepare for dry fast?

  I am starting a soft dry fast tomorrow... Any advice on what to do before? Should I drink a lot of water now before starting?

• What kind of tea, if any, can I drink in the morning during my fast hours?

  I am very new to IF. I am so used to drinking something in the morning during work meetings. I switched to black coffee but I am now craving tea. My initial research lead me to green tea, but the...

• Anybody also so skinny they have to put on a little fat before they do a long fast for healing?

• Dry fasting

  Can I dry fast even if I’m at a normal weight ? Also can I dry fast a day or 2 out of every week ?

• Do casomorphines have an addictive effect?

  I cannot find any RCT about this, I've only heard of mechanistic data, but that is independent of the dose. Yeah sure casomorphin attach to opioid receptors, but that doesn't mean that it's addictive, it's dependent on the dose, ...

• Does a Statin drug break a fast?

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• Three Month Challenge Initial Accountability Photo

  Age: 25 Height: 5’5 Current weight: 317.2 Goal weight: 130 Plan: rolling 72s with a carnivore refeed. https://imgur.com/a/299XUUQ

• Clarity on <24 hr vs >24hr

  So up to omad you are essentially trying to eat all of your appropriate daily calories in a certain time frame, right, got it. When you are doing adf or extended fasts should one be trying to “catch up” on calories...

• It's Friday, let's share NSV (Non Scale victory)

  I know there is no relation between being Friday and NSV, but I'm just in the mood :) We all know here the scale shouldn't be our only focus, what have been your recent non scale victories?

• What would the “Perfect” meal plan be if taste was not a factor

  Just in a theoretical sense

• 7 day hard dry fast

  I have a very good diet but for the past month i have been eating junk food now i want to start my carnivore diet routine but first i want to do a 7 day dry fast to detox my...