I have a very tight schedule and can only work out in the morning. I need energy to do my workouts
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.
Hi, I'm doing 16/8 and 18/4 fasts, and I usually swim or do strength training at the end of these fast. I'd like to use some creatine and or beta aline to help with recovery and lactic acid buildup. Is this...
For those who workout fasted what do you do for protein shakes after your workout? I’ve heard if you wait to long after a workout it doesn’t help with recovery. Is that true?
I’m on day 7 of 21 and I haven’t workout since I started. I would love to get back to the gym but I have been feeling really weak and lightheaded so I haven’t made the attempt.
I find that the easiest time for me to be able to work out right now is between 5:30 and 8:30. My workouts are generally a little over two hours, so by the time I get home it is pretty...
I'm 5'7 215 lbs and on a 10 day water fast. Should I continue my workout routine of lifting heavy three times a week and doing cardio three times a week, or should I tone it down?
I recently started going to the gym and was wondering, does pre-workout break a fast and if so how do you guys overcome this? My workouts most often fall in my fasting period. ?
I'm thinking about doing a prolonged 6 day fast and assuming I'm taking all the required electrolytes, would I still be able to continue my intense workout routine or should I take it easy for the duration of the fast?...
I’ve tried looking this up but I can’t find anything that’s specifically answering my question.. is it okay/safe to start my fast after working out in the evening? My schedule is crazy and I’m trying to do 16/8 but sometimes...
Been OMAD for a month now. 36 hours in to my current fast. Just weight lifted for an hour, while fasted and feel great! Took no more effort than a normal workout. SW 205 1/2/23 CW 188 GW 175
Normally i fast in the morning and eat after work, but I wanna start working out before work. Any suggestions?
i've been researching and applying my knowledge of IF for about 5 years now. now i'm trying to bulk my legs using German Volume Training. seeing as HGH almost triples during a fasted workout, i'dlike to combine the two. though, it...
Does anyone think there can be optimal muscle growth if I do say a full body workout Monday, eat .75gprotein/lean muscle lbs Then eat the same on a Tuesday, and fast from Wednesday to Sunday? I want to build muscle and lose...
I have been doing intermittent fasting for almost 2 years now. I lost some 8 kgs consistently in the first year. But the 2nd year I plateaued even though I was consistent throughout. I have started doing weights and strength training...
I have been doing IF for 5 years, always maintaining at least a 16:8 schedule. Recently I staring a new Martial Art from which I return from practice late in the evening. Would the benefits of continued fasting outweigh the benefits of...
Hello. I've been doing IF 16:8 for about 2 months now. I usually do my daily workout in a fasted state. I just recently picked up Pro Jym post workout and I am wondering if it is ok to break...
I’m scared about low blood pressure and passing out (happened to me before). I don’t do heavy lifting, just resistance workouts with some weighted plyometrics. Any advice on how to workout efficiently during the fast, or if I should skip it?...
I've been doing intermittent fasting again recently. Basically, what I do is just eat in the morning before my workout and that's it. But now I want to take things a bit further and go on a full water fast....
Think about it – while you are fasting you are consciously choosing not to eat… NOT TO EAT! You resist the thing that is the most fundamental part of survival! Thus, if you are able to control your eating,...
I am on 16:8 IF, I have my dinner between 8:30pm to 9:30pm, I lift weights(somedays cardio) from 8am to 9am, Then continue to fast till 12:30pm to 2pm depending on when I had dinner. Is it healthy and fine to break...
I usually do 72-96h rolling fasts. Not new to working out (I'm a PT, and have been lifting weights for many a year). Also not new to fasting. Haven't changed my diet etc. I find that on the days after...
I asked this question over at r/fitness but people over there would rather be pricks and criticize my "diet" rather than just answer the question, so i'll ask it here. Is protein more important for muscle growth/strength the day of...
I am writing this from my gym since I am feeling very lethargic after I broke my 48h fast two hours ago. I notice that eating anything before my workouts ( protein shake, a banana, chicken breast) makes me feel very...
Anyone do this? Wondering how your body feels after a morning workout and fasting - so no shake, smoothie or food after the work out. Do you feel hungry, depleted or cranky? How do you push through the fast?
I'm 42m do OMAD for over 8 years, was about 5 years on keto, now low carb. 3/4 times i train fasted (before 1st and only meal of the day), but sometimes i train after longer period (i eat one...
so ive done 60 - 90 hour water fasts in the past, havent done it in over a year. but i never worked out during them, so im curious is it safe for ur muscles and tendonds/ligaments to exercise while...
I’m 26(F), height 157.5cm, weight 57kgs. I’m skinny fat, with dominant visceral fat around my tummy area. My current Body Fat mass is 23.9 kg. My end goal is to lose weight, gain muscle, and have a toned healthy figure. I just started...
Has anyone had any issues fasting post workout. Ie my eating window is 7-12 as I prefer to eat early then spend the my rest of my day full and happy.. But sometimes I don't get in the...
Currently doing F45 at 7.00 AM and im having trouble doing intermittent fasting and HIIT workout. I feel nauseous halve way through. I started intermittent fasting last week but with going back to work and getting up early instead of...
Hi all, I am new with intermittent fasting and I need some help with setting up workout times in terms of work. For preference I would ideally like to fast between the hours of 7pm-11am breaking my fast at 11am....
I've started fasting from 7pm to 11am, but like to go to the gym in the morning (around 6am before work). Is it a good idea to hit the gym with an empty stomach? if not, how do people workout...
I'm currently on a 5 day dry fast that ends on Sunday. After that I'll be water fasting for 2-3 days before refeeding. My thoughts going forward is to do a 2 meal a day carnivore feeding with water between...
This is my second prolonged fast, my first one has been 3,5d and I'm used to 16:8 IF. I'm currently at 50h/168h (total 7 days) and feeling good with a slight headache at the moment. I don't want to exercise right...
So I practice IF and my window for eating is about 2pm-8:30pm. I work out for about two hours every morning and I’m starting to get concerned that I am not taking in protein fast enough after working out. I...
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...
Hi all, I was wondering about how to deal with fasting headaches and whether this is a big problem for people in general. If I don't eat for 12 hours, even though I am drinking water, I get a headache. Any...
I just started a 7 day water fast and I worked out today. But I'm not sure if I should keep exercising throughout the fast.
I did OMAD yesterday and there was about an 8 hour gap from the time I ate to the time I went for a run. Before this, I also decided I wanted to try doing a 48 hour fast (I've...
Looking to do a 3 day dry fast Mon-wed and want to work out on it as I hate being inactive
For further info, I had an amazing experience with omad but I wasn't exercising at the time, now I am. What if I need the energy for the night e.g. spinning
Should one Water 💧 Fast before starting a Prolonged Dry Fast.
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....
Fat loss is far more important than muscle retention, by the way. Should I also stop talking my supplements during water fasts? Omega 3 Multi Vitamin D3 Probiotics Curcumin
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
I'm looking for input from folks who practice intermittent fasting and weight training. I typically lift weights in the afternoon around 3pm. On days when I lift weights (fasted), I break my fast with a post-workout protein shake (whey powder,...
After introducing fasting over the last month or 2 with a mix of OMAD and Extended Fasting for upto 72 hours, there’s one big thing I have noticed My workout performance is much, much better when fasted! To the point where...
I liquid fasted for two days and then the 3rd day before my personal training session I ate one egg spinach and some of those gardein chicken tenders and had a tbs of peanut butter. That was about 5pm. At...
I’ve seen several posts extolling the benefits of weight lifting in a fasted state and decided to do some (casual/Google) research to learn more about it. For some background: I normally break my fast the night before a gym session,...
I’m trying something new and would like to get your opinions on it. I typically eat 3 meals a day - breakfast, lunch and dinner, amounting to 2,500kcal or so. I workout late, from around 7pm to 9pm. Previously this...
So a noob question for intermittent fasting: I’m on a 16:8 window but I also body build. I’ve heard that it’s best to consume protein and or carbs immediately after a workout? To optimize muscle growth. Now my workout time varies...
Hey guy so I am 22F (5’2 CW:73kg and GW:58kg). I have been on keto for 2 months now and did IF/ Omad often. I started gym yesterday but my instructor is one of those who doesn’t believe in keto...
Can I fast after I have breakfast today? I still have noticeable muscle soreness from 2 days ago when I was doing some heavy weight lifting, yesterday my muscle soreness was painful, now it’s not but it’s still noticeable if...
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...
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...
Hey guy so I am 22F (5’2 CW:73kg and GW:58kg). I have been on keto for 2 months now and did IF/ Omad often. I started gym yesterday but my instructor is one of those who doesn’t believe in keto...
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Hi everyone, I just drank masala tea during my fasting window, have I broken my fast? Ingredients: Masala Cloves Ginger Water
Is one more beneficial than the other?
just want to share a frightening experience, as i decided to do a home workout during a fast. i was like 36 hours into the fast, had an electrolyte drink before the workout and in between sets, but afterwards I...
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On a day that you had to play hockey or any sport, and workout after, would you break your daily 16 hour fast early?
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
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I’ve just started 16:8, with my first meal at 12pm. I generally like to work out in the morning. I’ve want to start resistant training again and usually take 1/2 a scoop of prework beforehand and protein after. I can...
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)
I was using Zero, but it got all buggy on me. So instead of just reinstalling it after uninstalling, I’d figure I would check out something new. Any tips?
Just checking is this normal? Has anyone experienced something similar. Sorry mean bowel movements
Does anyone have experience in working out during fasting window? Did you feel sluggish, not able to lift as much, etc. I would like to try IF but I typically workout at 6 am, best timing for fasting window for...
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Anyone have recommendations for the best / classic books recommending a fasting lifestyle from the last couple years? I’m looking to get back on track and looking for a good book to inspire me
F26, CW:160 GW: 130. This might seem like a dumb question, but I’m new to intermittent fasting. For those who also go to the gym, do you work out while in your fast? Or do you make sure that your...
I see some posts where people are saying they dry fast for 5 days but drink at the end of each day? Is that what you are supposed to do during a dry fast? Or just go 5 full days...
I did a 72 last week and it helped me push through knowing other people were also fasting. Anyone want to join me on this one?
my main goal is to lose 50 pounds in 3 weeks and the researches I've done suggest that one day of dry fasting equals 3 days of water fasting in terms of effectiveness. what's your take on this?
Hello, I workout in the mornings around 5am and have been taking a preworkout drink called NO Explode. Does this break my fast? If so, does it absolutely ruin the fast or just lessen the effects?
I am going to do a 3 day dry fast and I was thinking of going straight into a water fast after the 3rd day? Is it okay? Or should I do 3 day dry fast and eat for a...
hello! i broke my fast two days ago (not in the right way), i was fasting since february 8th (i broke on the third day tho, pretended nothing happened after) and i'm restarting today. when ur in the first three...
I've read that consuming BCAAs during a fast will break the fast. I've also read that consuming more than 50 calories will break the fast. But what will happen if you spread things out and consume 1/7th of a dose every...
I heard fasting can raise cortisol levels.
Which one will preserve more muscle? 7 day fast or 1 month cut? (if i were to fast, I'd still workout, but way lighter)