... just so it would feel like forever.
I do the random 3 to 5 day fast. But what i really want to do is eat every other day. If you have been doing something like this please share your experience.
Hi Everyone, I finished a dry fast one week ago from today that was 9 days long. I did it to heal a tendon injury in the shoulder (both shoulders to be exact). During the fast I felt a lot of pain...
Hi! I'm planning on doing alternate water/dry fast for the following 4 weeks. Do you think it is possible to lose 20kgs from this? Thanks!
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)
Looking to shed a little weight before a friends wedding. I’m looking at fasting 5 days a week, but not 5 straight. More like fast 2 days, eat 1 day, fast 3 days, eat 1, and repeat for about a...
Would one big cheat day to myself mess up the weight loss streak I have going on? Does it all restart?
As the title says! I'm starting a one week fast as of Wed, Jan 25th. If anyone would like to join or is already in a one week fast then comment! Just to sort of keep eachother company : )...
Looking to get into fasting, but only want to do 3 days per week. Timing is more or less between 7pm - 11am next day. Goal is not necessarily to lose weight, just other benefits such as metabolism, mental clarity etc...
I have successfully fasted 20 hours a day for a week, and I feel much better! I am very happy with it, but the weekends are causing me issue. My son is young, and I don't want to introduce any ideas...
Hey everyone, I've currently started working 7 days per week in aged care. Hard work! But I have the occasional day off but it's now rare. I really want to do a long fast for spiritual purposes (and weightloss). I was...
Or is it better/worse ? For weight loss essentially.
I am 500 lbs, I want to do this fast to lose weight and to not get as much loose skin when I do. I've done a previous 21 day water fast in which I lost about 40 lbs, and...
I don't take any supplements besides vitamin c
Is this a thing?? Does it work? Saw it on another forum, a few people raving about it. I have never seen this anywhere on here unless I missed it?? Thanks!
I'm currently doing weekly 5.5 day water fasts, my eating window is 8am Sat to 8pm Sunday. I've done this for 12 weeks earlier in the year and it was great. This time I am about to complete week 6...
I am sure it’s almost impossible to truly know this but it seems to be a general rule I have come across in my years of on an off fasting. Curious from people who have extensive experience in both if...
Would fasting every weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) be too much? I know 24-48 weekly fasts are best but would a 48-72 hour fast be too much? Eating lightly but enough Monday through Thursday and then fasting for the next three...
And if I do, when should I start taking electrolytes again? As soon as i take my first sip of water? What happens if I do or don’t take electrolyte right away? Thanks!
I do a minnimum of 20 hours a day and i fast 7 days a week. I try to throw in longer ones through the week just depending on how i feel. I feel like im cheating if i try...
As inspired by an Uber driver who challenged me to challenge myself with a multiple day fast, and shared his own experience with using long fasts to cure brain fog, reduce anxiety, and control burnout. Past experience with 72 hour...
i created note cards numbering from day 1 through day 70… & i have lots of water and ice. i plan to drink about 6 -8 bottles a day.
Has anyone here done this routine? 16:8 Monday-Friday? I am able to get away with weekdays, but weekends are difficult but will be trying my best to do it. ​ Would love to hear if anyone has done this and compared...
Im currently on OMAD fasting diet and haven't really felt the urge to drink water as much as I would the previous time I attempted OMAD half a year ago. So to follow that up I'm curious to know...
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...
I completed my first one on the 4th and want to try another one on the 22nd. The reason is I don't know when I'll have another chance this year to have 7 days uninterrupted to do it. I just don't...
Would love accountability friends to help push through this fast starting right now. Let’s make the lat bit of the year count! Edit: made a group for fasting support, talk about anything related to fasting. Send me a message and I...
Hello guys, I recently found out about the snake diet and I want to try it out. I will start my journey tomorrow and it will refeed on Sunday afternoon. I'm 6.1 foot tall, weighting at 253.6 lbs. I have a...
Hi i’m kinda new to dry fasting, I have been practicing water fasting for almost 6 years now, I want to dry fasting 3 days every weeks but now I dont have the willpower to do prolonged fasting like I...
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?
Is it okay to water fast Friday, Saturday, and Sunday every week? My only issues are I'm not sure if or how I would need prepare before every Friday and how to break it after every Sunday? Would preparing and...
hi everyone, today is my day one of water fasting. i'm very stressful and desperate about my appearance at the moment, which is why i decide to go for this "extreme" diet. posting this for accountability! i'm starting at 170...
Edit . Sorry i mean water fast for like 72 hrs straight per week
I don't know if there is a name for it but can someone with no apparent health issues sustain this type of lifestyle? Fast one day, only water and coffee/green tea and load up next day. What are the pros...
The reason I’m asking is because 72 hour fast I can lose 1-3 lbs depending. I lift/cardio 4 days a week I’m 5’8 around 190 lbs. if I estimated I’m 12-14 % bf, so I’m lean what would be faster?...
I have been on a strict OMAD diet since August. In the first 72 hours I battled some mild muscle fatigue, light headedness on day two, and frequent urination on day three. Since then I have felt great! I have more...
I'm not sure how safe it is for me to do a multiple day fast. I'm wondering if a 24 hour fast or just eating little throughout the day can provide similar benefits.
Hi, I'm currently doing an extended water/dry fast and I'm on day 8. Thinking about breaking on Saturday and then go to a weekly dry fast routine that lasts from Tuesday 10pm till Thursday 10am. I'm still quite chubby and want to...
Re Attempting 14- 21 day Water Fast. Going to keep trying until I accomplish one. Hello fasting comrades! I recently did many 2-4 day water fasts with the intention to do a minimum of 14 days, maximum of...
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...
I'm already doing that. Today I finished my second 24 hours dry fast (I do it every friday to saturday between the lunch meals). At the same time I'm trying to keep my normal 18/6 IF schedule (two meals a...
Did a 48hr water fast in the week leading up to the start of my cycle. I thought since I wasn’t bleeding it would be fine but now my 7ml cup is filling every hour or two for the...
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I’m on day 3 of a hopefully longer fast. (Was going to fast for lent but started late). My dad’s 80th birthday is on April 1st and he wants to go to a restaurant with big meat dishes, potatoes ect....
I was just curious about this method of fasting as extended dry fasting isn't something I can fully commit to but also want the weight and effects. I've seen some posts talk about it but very vague so ig I'm...
•I am female 5’10 around 210 pounds
I’m trying to do this because i’m not sure if I can straight up dry fast for 7 days without a break.
I don’t know if it’s because I don’t have work, but I want a snack 😅😅
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I’ve been consistently doing 16:8,18:6,20:4 for a few months—usually eating normally (when I want) 1 to 2 days a week. Is this too many days of consecutive fasting? I understand the metabolism slows/adjusts if you fast too often, too repetitively....
I currently water/coffee fast M/W/F for stretches of about 32-34hrs each. I don't find the fasts difficult but I think I overcompensate on my eating days - especially with so many post-fast days. Has anyone had a schedule like this and...
I did 5 days last week, at 2 days, now doing 5 days again this week. Does anyone have explore this type of fasting? I’ve done lots of 48 and 72 and a few 100 but not every...
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!
Good morning everyone, This is my second 7 day water fast in 4 -5 years. Now I can't really remember how I survived the first one, just know that I did and how amazing I felt afterwards. Im 32 just for...
I typically do a 4-day water fast once per month. I was wondering if there are any research that suggest that it is unhealthy for the body to fast this long or this frequent? I'd ideally increase...
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?
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So what should I be prepared with . Like for multivitamins and minerals which tablets do you all use. Also how to minimize diarrhoea on the second day. Any other useful tips and tricks? Also should I consume nutritional yeast...
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...
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Would it be safe to dryfast during the weekend and waterfast on weekdays for four weeks?
I started this two meal a day system again on Monday. Need to drop about 150 lbs, so this is a long road. And my hunger pains are rough. But I've made it through one week and...
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.
I have protein urinalysis testing strips and after 7 days of dry fasting. I have been reading at more than 3.0 g/l in my urine on the 8th day every time. Why is no one talking about this? There's not supposed...
Before discovering fasting I got sick and couldn't eat anything for 2 day with no hunger feeling. I was shocked how was I still able to walk after 2 day no food I was just fine just too damn fine,...
There is so much to learn, and so many different systems and opinions. Some people say you should only eat early in the day. However, my husband doesn't get home from work until 7:30 on some days and we like...
I’m trying to incorporate 3 fasting days a week. Is there a noticeable difference between doing it for 3 days straight vs doing a 2 day fast, eating as normal for a couple of days and then doing a...
Doing a 3 days water fasting would be nice to hear some history from y'all
Thinking I should give this a try to jump start my weightloss, along with working out and a generally healthier diet. If I am able to commit to a 16-8 fast 5 days a week, and 2 days of a...
The title is a bit of a misnomer...what I mean is this: Has anyone done intermittent dry fasting where you dry fast for 20 to 24 hours, then have a re-hydrating period where only water is consumed for a few hour...
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!
Hey everyone I've got question. For starters 27/M/CW:210/GW:185. Has anyone practiced IF for 5 or 6 days of the week rather than every day consecutively? I feel like IF is going to be tough for me socially on Friday nights/Saturdays...
Hi! I've been intermittent fasting for a long time now. Recently I changed my eating schedule and started a 4 hours eating window normally. With some times (in particular every two weeks) a 24/40 hours fast, the last being my...
Is a 24 hour fast the same as skipping a whole day? For past 4 days I’ve been eating 24 hours my last meal so like from 8pm on Tuesday to 8pm on Wednesday. Will this have the same effect...
I find that I can naturally do 24 hours but afterwards I want to cave. My goal is to fast for one week a month
Hi! I've been intermittent fasting for a long time now. Recently I changed my eating schedule and started a 4 hours eating window normally. With some times (in particular every two weeks) a 24/40 hours fast, the last being my...
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.
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!
Hoping not to lose too much weight, this is mainly for the health benefits, I normally do 3 day dry fasts every so often, this is my first week long fast, is it safe for me to transition to a...
I'm one week into a water fast that, at the moment, I plan on going as long as I can. I'm taking a magnesium supplement, a multivitamin, a B-vitamin, my regular prescribed meds (adderall, lexapro, doxepin, xanax), the occasional tylenol,...
I wanted to do a ~2 week water fast again ( I did a couple before and have experience). But I can't find a weekend where I don't have any social responsibilities that involve food. How would you approach a fast...
The longest I’ve fasted has been 111 hours tomorrow I will start a new fast and go all the way until Friday night. We are having a family appetizer and movie night so it’s a great way to break a...
SW181 CW 171 GW 150s This is my third week fasting 6 days a week I’ve lost 5 pounds the first week and 5 pounds the second. This week I’m on day 4 of fasting and started my period no...
Leading up to this I did mostly keto, and a lot of intermittent/several day fasts. I only ate the 5th and 6th of this month. I want to do a 7 day dry, follow by 7 day water...
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!
So I just did my 2 days weekend fast and I feel accomplished. I prepared a good amount of healthy food to break my fast. Vegetables and fruits. But I noticed that I got full before even finishing all...
What is the optimal length/schedule for day-to-day dry fasting to maximize health and longevity ?
I’m 5’8 155-160, and down from 178 and I was wondering how many calories I should eat to keep losing fat.