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...
Hey Snaker š Having hella hard times with dry fasting headaches. Any tips?? I prefer dry fasting over SJ because it's sooooo much easier for me personally. In terms of suppressing hunger. Plus, I need to tighten up arm and inner...
I always get headaches when I fast. It usually starts an hour or so after waking up. It might be because of sudden caffeine withdrawal since I drink tea/coffee twice or thrice daily. But this headaches is the only reason...
Has anyone experienced headaches while doing a 24 hour fast? Recently Iāve tried this but get to late morning before it starts to come on. Drinking plenty of water so doubt it is dehydration; could it be caffeine withdrawal ?
Soā¦ how do you get rid of them. I feel it on the right side. Little over 3 days in of a 30 day fast.
I have been doing intermittent fasting for over 3 years off and on. As long as I can remember I have always been prone to headaches. I do see a neurologist for them. Now up until the last 3 months...
Any ideas what might cause headaches after fasting? I get them quite a bit despite drinking lots of water and taking electrolytes. Today I did a 20hr fast and then got really bad headache afterwards. I did do a run...
Any ideas why I'm having headaches after my first hard dry fast (48h)? It's now been over 48h since I broke the fast. I'm also less energetic and I have difficulties to fall a sleep.
Hi all. I just started 16:8 IF this week. It's been really rough and I'm wondering if this is normal? I get extremely hungry and have bad headaches during fasting. I also feel like I can't concentrate on anything and...
I've tried fasting mutiple times but I always experience horrible headaches and migraines. I've tried taking supplements to reduce this and electrolytes (?) since I saw that might be the cause but it hasn't helped. What can i do to...
So Iām getting ready to do another one, I failed the last one after about 51hrs. Is it normal to feel a constant lingering headache while dry fasting? Maybe it was caffeine withdrawals or something Also two, I had...
Fasting for a second day, 2 meals a day (breakfast at 8 am and lunch at 1 pm)
Hi yāall, as the title says Iāve been struggling with nausea, headaches, muscle aches 6 days into my 7 day fast. Iām 26(F), 5ā0 and currently weigh 166 pounds (started this current fast at 173 pounds). For more context, hereās...
I wanted to wait until after a couple of days of gradual refeeding before posting my results. Here they are: -Height: 6 ft - Starting weight: 237 lbs -Weight after fast ended: 224 lbs ...
just a quick question so i dont ruin my fast.
The last few days I get really full within my eating window but have only consumed maybe 800-900 calories. And then later in the evening I get ravenously hungry. Iāve been eating protein (at least 70g+) and balancing my meals....
Whenever I fast I get the WORST headaches has anyone else had this issue and is there any way around it
I just realized that my daily headaches while dry fasting are from caffeine withdrawal! I usually start my day with a cup of coffee, even when water fasting... I didn't even consider that skipping coffee was what was causing the...
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...
Iāve been getting a lot of headaches and dizziness when fasting. How do you deal with it? Someone suggested hard-boiled sweets, but that doesnāt seem right? Because of the sugar in them and everything. Any ideas?
Does anyone have any advise for someone who suffers with Migraines? I have done a 3 day water fast before, but soon got a headache which developed into a 3 day migraine. Any advice on how to deal with crippling headaches...
Itās my day 2 of my water fast and Iām experiencing a severe headache and pain or pressure behind my eyes. Iāve tried adding pink salt to my water but to no avail. Any advice?
I've fasted for almost a year previously. I sometimes get this feelings of headache or brain fog. It's not hunger persay but maybe low blood sugar? It caused me to quit previously off and on. I've recently...
Hello guys, Its been 2 weeks since I've switched from OMAD (23:1) + calorie counting to ADF and OMAD + calorie counting combined. I usually fast for 48 hours, eat one meal, then start fasting for 48 hours again. There are...
How do yāall deal with the withdrawals? This is easily the hardest part for me, Iāve always gotten a lingering headache while fasting and i donāt feel the āburst of energyā that some people feel after a certain day....
So I am doing my second fast ever. I frequently do IF. My first fast was all the way back in 2006. I did 11 days of juice only mostly fruit with just a little bit of greens immediately followed...
Male 29,1.78m ,145kg , I fasted 5 day 2 day omad for 6 months. And my results is male 29 1.8m 78kg . stopped fasting and eating healthy with some exercise. My sister is extremely impressed with my...
So I haven't consumed anything since 3pm yesterday. I told myself I would start my fast today. Planning to do a 10 day water fast, with the occasional black coffee and cup of tea. I am feeling a strong pull...
Does anyone else struggle with low pressure? I don't see it mentioned a lot on the main fasting sub and the general advice of drink water/electrolytes is of course always key. That noted, I've always had low blood pressure (confirmed as...
Hello, I wonder where the headache from fasting came from. I mean what the biological process behind it. A guy told me it happen when the digestive system is cleaning himself. I feel sometimes the same sensation when I'am doing cardio sport. And...
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is this normal and does it get better? it's one of those brutal headaches that you can feel in your eyes. struggling to get out of bed at the moment despite an 8-9 hour sleep, too tired. debating whether or...
I began my first extended Dry Fast on Friday, 1/15 @ 10:00pm. I did a 36-hour Dry Fast and had a horrible headache most of the time. I would like to go for 7 days, but I donāt know if I can....
I've finished my 2nd day of refeeding after a 6-day dry fast and I have this constant headache. I've done several water fasts w/o any issues. Any thoughts on what is going on?
how do I fast for 30 days if I cant even make it past day 2 ? longest fast I have ever done was 5 days but it was a sugar free redbull fast meaning I only consumed redbull...
Hi all, I impulsively jumped into a 10-day fast (first-time doing any kind of fasting!) 2 days ago. I am now 48 hours in with 0-calorie intake. I am still getting waves of hunger/urge to eat and my mouth tastes much...
Iām looking for tips on avoiding confusion and headaches with longer fasts. I limit fasting time because I get confused when a I exceeds 17-18 hours. I also get headaches when I go past that length, even when Iām hydrated....
Does fasting give you headaches? What do you do about it? Iāve been doing 20:4, but at about hour 18 I start getting a headache.
Day 3 - 5th or 6th headache? Today it is piercing! The meal I break my fast with is on average a 40% fat, 25% protein 35% carb split I get 8-9 hours of sleep & have always been drinking 2-4...
First day into the fast with the snake juice, I drank about 1L and I STILL felt terrible towards the end of the day. Headaches and hot flashes. Am I doing something wrong?
Hi guys, Iām having trouble with mild dehydration and headaches. I have been fasting for a few years, mostly IF and few 48 hours here and there. I saw Coleās videos a few months back and thought it was too extreme...
I was aiming for a 15 day fast (Iāve done a few extended fasts in the past with 38 days being the longest one) but had to break after 3 days due to heartburn and headache (Iām generally speaking prone...
Post here about fasts you're starting or to provide progress updates in order to minimize overall clutter in the subreddit. Can also ask questions or set up accountability.
Hi. I am very interested in doing dry fasting, however I would like to know how to start. My mom, who is 49 years old started dry fasting and she did it for 5 days for the first time. She...
This was an issue even before I started fasting. If I didnāt eat within a timely manner after waking up I get a headache from being hungry. I started fasting this week and after a couple days this is starting...
Iām 26 hours into a water fast. Not sure when Iāll wrap it up but Iād like to get to at least 100 hours. So far feeling alright but some hunger pangs and pretty tired. When will it feel a...
* **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...
I tried a 36 hour fast (black coffee, green tea, water) for the first time. While everything was going well, at the end of 24ish hours I started experiencing flu-like symptoms including a splitting headache. I ended my fast at...
Hello! Every time I do a fast longer than 24 hours, I get mild to massive headache. Snakejuice, less drinking, more drinking or more or less electrolytes. I tried everything, but nothing works. I drink black coffee, so its...
Does anyone know if there actually is an explanation to why my migranes and headaches have almost completely gone since I started OMAD fasting 4 weeks ago? Had migranes every other day almost, but since fasting ive only had 2 smaller...
I (M 31) (6'1 295lbs) (start wait was 325lbs) have been doing 23/1 fast. I am a truck driver, and only eat when I get home after work. Lately, last 2 weeks, I have been waking up with headaches...
TLDR: Easier than I expected. pretty similar to a 3 day water fast except for the terrible day 1 headache. Extending to 86-ish hours because it's going well. Refeeding? idk, so much conflicting info out there... Don't feel too bad,...
Hi fellow fasters. Iām doing a recomp and I fast on days that I do not lift. Yesterday was my first fast and I was starting to feel nauseous and extremely angry and irritable with no ability to focus on...
I want to try eating one meal a day because Iāve been overeating during my window (18:6). I seem to do better when I just donāt eat at all. I usually get a headache around 2 if I donāt eat...
Iāve attempted another dry fast and didnāt get past 42 hours. Hereās what happened. First day I was thirsty but not unbearably so. But o was tired as hell. I mainly laid down but I needed to work. Surprisingly I...
I've been keen to give DF a go, but I'm worried about how I'll do with not having electrolytes to stop me feeling shitty. I've done snake juice water fasting on and off for quite a while ago. I see...
I am here because I really need a hugh change in my 3D world. I been through hell for over 3 years and it has taken a toll on my energy levels and I feel so depressed and fearful much...
Can I take mct oil during a prolonged fast? Would my weight still go down or would I need to not have any calories at all during prolonged fast? Would be only around 300 calories a day
hey all, been fasting a lot, with rolling 3s and 4s. I can't make traditional snake juice, because I can't find NoSalt in my region. What else can I do? I am drinking pink salt, baking soda, and lemon juice....
I do a fasted commute 25km each way in the heat. Perth WA. Will consuming a low carb electrolyte drink break my fast, it comes out to 9 cal? Endura low carb rehydration is the brand. I am taking it because I...
My resting hear rate is around 58. After 36 hours of fasting ... No change to heart rate. After 48 hours my resting heart rate elevated to 68 and not feeling great with a mild headache. Same experience several times...
Hey, yesterday I had work in the morning and then I went on a fishing trip for the rest of the day. I ate like 4 strawberryās in the car on my way back but then I came home and...
Hello, I have seen a 7 days water fasting post, and someone said he lost 7kg but gained everything back. Please apply in your comment: \- Time fasted \- Age \- Height \- Starting weight \- Close...
EDIT - 23/M EDIT #2 - Got scales being delivered tomorrow! (29th) Broke an 80 hour dry fast last night, I felt fantastic I just got incredibly bored and was getting sick of the horrid taste and dryness in my...
Hi - I have been trying to find concrete answers on this, but I am confused - does anyone have any recent insight to the following? How come it is only advised to switch from dry to wet, but never...
Hello, I'm new here, I'm a middle aged mom. Did several water fasts and two 5-6 days long dry fasts before. I started 20 H ago with an idea of having a water fast. So far however it's been a dry...
Scrolling through this subreddit and reading about everybodyās amazing results (weight loss and healing related) has left me in awe of how quickly dry fasting really works. Are there any women here who are on the shorter or even leaner...
Does activated charcoal reduce headaches and other symptoms while fasting?
I'm new to this and just started today
Hey everyone, quick question because I can't really find a decent answer anywhere else. I've been doing 21:3 and it's been going super well. The only thing is sometimes I get a headache and want to take some Advil or...
Snake water is disgusting but without it, fasting for beyond a day gives me these terrible headaches. Is there a way that I could fast longer without having to drink it or do something like omad. Any bottled water brands,...
Everytime there is an event for which I have to eat out it takes me several days of agony to alleviate the renewed constant hunger and resume discipline. Is there anything I can do to ease it? So far I figured...
Was ill all day yesterday and unintentionally started a fast. I had a screaming headache this morning and thought some caffeine would fix it. I bought a Bang energy drink. 0 calories Only thing other than vitamins and minerals is 40mg sodium Does...
I am planning for 5 day fast but every time I do so, i am not able to go beyond 20 hours. As soon as I reach 20 hours, i get severe headache and weakness. My head starts spinning. Kindly...
​ * Have a specific intermittent fasting goal before starting. * Weekly or monthly track your progress toward your goals. * Start small with an intermittent fasting protocol you can keep and increase your fasting window gradually. * The health benefits of intermittent...
Hi, so Iāve been doing IF for a few weeks now and prior to that had been easing my way into 16:8 by doing 12:12. This morning I ordered fast food breakfast hours before my eating window began and I...
About a year ago, I completed a 3 day pure water only fast and felt terrible during. The feeling after was great though. One of the main things that affected me was a splitting headache for the whole 3 days...
TLDR: I added salt to my water on hour 36 of my water fast, and I had to poop. Usually I stop pooping after hour 12 of no eating. Do others find the sam? I have been dabling with fasting the...
Im at about 28 hrs dry. Longer total fast probably 48 plus hours fasting. I have been unrinating regularly. My cotton mouth is not nearly as bad as this morning. I am mostly headache free. Occasional mild headache! I...
I really want to do a five-day fast. The longest I have gone before is 3 days. I have been drinking electrolyte drinks and have coffee with a small splash of rice milk. That's it. A few questions. Is there any...
So I have been doing regular 5.5-day water fasts with 1.5 days refeeds for the last 6 weeks. WF 8 pm Sunday to 8 am Sat, Eating window 8 am Sat to 8 pm Sun. For week 7 I have started...
I just completeed my first phoenix protocol 7 day (soft) dry fast. It was a humbling experience made me appreciate water in a way I never thought of. I lost 27 pounds in that time frame (186 down to 159,...
Just finished an 80 hour fast and last night got an awful headache and body pains all over like I had the flu. Barely slept because everything was uncomfortable. Woke up feeling a bit better, but quickly starting feeling awful...
Is it okay that If i don't eat anything for 7-8 hours or more my head starts to hurt. I didn't manage to go even for a day because of this, it's way too distracting and I can't do anything,...
I went to the gym and at that point I been fasting from 8:00pm Thursday after thanksgiving to 9:00am Saturday so 36 hours? Is that normal? I do circuit workouts so even though the workout wasnāt bad I had to...
When I go too long without eating, I feel fatigued and my respirations are increased. I also get a slight pressure headache. I donāt do long fasts. Usually 16-18 hours but because I feel like this, it doesnāt feel healthy....
Iāve been on keto 5 weeks and wasnāt losing weight like I expected so I decided to do a water fast. I had been intermittent fasting but just skipping breakfast so 17 hour fast daily. Since this is my first...
He gave me the stomach flu. Highly recommend not doing it this way. I'm just trying to keep myself entertained between vomiting and fever-brraking showers. Anybody got any tips on how to keep calories down, or if headache medicine counts...
Recently, I did 36hr prolonged fasting. I was so energetic and active during the fasting and I did not feel any weakness during the fasting. I ate a Homemade Veg burger to break my fast and I...
Hey all, I'm currently half way through day 5 of a 30 day fast (please don't tell me not to do an extended fast, I've done my research and it's what I chose) and days 1-3 we're no problem aside...
Hi! I'm not sure if anyone here would really know the answer to this, but I was just wondering if there is a reason to do rolling fasts over what Cole recommended in the Fat Girl diet video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VD9rjN1zek) --which...
Hello! I am new to IF which was recommended to me by my trainer to shed some stubborn weight that just won't come off. I want to lose 20-30 lbs (I am a 30 year old female btw). My trainer...
So I'm on day 2 of trying IF (16 hour fast, 8 hour eating window, limiting soda to one a day (was at like.. four), just trying to be aware of what I'm eating) First day was great. Felt like...
Hey yāall, Iām starting tomorrow at around 350lbs. Any advice/tips you guys have as I get started?
I am currently 11 hours into a dry fast. I have slight aches in my body Has anyone ever benefited from doing this while sick ? I feel like im listening to my body but its hard to tell. What...
Hi everyone. I first tried the 10am-6pm fasting, and it was so easy to do it. I did it for a week. **However, I decided to switch to 12pm-8pm because Iām starting school next week and have classes from...
Are you starting a new fast this week? We'll be posting this thread every Sunday, at the beginning of every calendar week, so you can check in and tell us about your plans for a fasting this week!
But is the headache solely due to a lack of vitamins or can it often be caused by something else during the fast days? just to understand if it is something that I have to somehow accept or not
I started my fast on 2/15 and had to stop it around the 28th hour because all of a sudden I started getting this excruciating cramping pain in the stomach and started getting very nauseous. Has anyone felt like this?