Started back on 16:8 recently and was thinking of inserting a 24hr fast regularly. Getting confused on what a 24hr fast would mean. I’m already doing 16 so 24 doesn’t seem like much more. Is it more of just...
Male 95kg 179cm Night shift Job Appreciate it a lot.
I have fasted 3 and 7 days few time and now my plan is to do a 40 day water fast.Would it cause massive issues if I do 1 hour gym and 30 minutes running if I am fasting for...
This is my first 48 hour fast. My goal is to reach ketosis. I ate my multivitamin this morning without thinking, 3g sugar 15 calories. If I hold this fast for the original 48 hours should I still hit my...
I want to do my first fast starting in a few hours how do I eat to prepare to I eat normally or overload any general tips to get me through?
Is there any packaged electrolyte supplement plan I can get for fasting that gives me everything I need daily for a water fast? I tried getting them individually but it gave me a headache trying to work out dosage.
Pretty much what the title says. I’m planning to do an extended water fast (with electrolytes/vitamins) and wondering if anyone else is planning to do the same? Would love to have someone to chat with during this. Additionally please feel...
My main goal is autophagy. I'm not too concerned about BF on this one. I have my green tea, black coffee, Zevia pop and sea salt and other minerals. Can anyone suggest anything else for the fast that won't disrupt the...
Im thinking of just going for 7days but Im going on a hike on Sunday(day 7) Can’t decide when to end my fast lol. Also how do you guys usually end a long fast? What’s your typical meal?
I’m a software developer. This is sometimes a very demanding job intellectually. I work as a contractor and I’m thinking that when this one is up next month, I’ll switch to a non-coding job that isn’t stressful for...
How are you planning to deal with friends/family asking you to join in? I'm in the US and will be fasting through Thanksgiving and Christmas, ending my final extended fast on January 1st.
I’m trying to lose some weight through intermittent fasting. I’ve seen some initial results but I still find myself overeating and hitting road blocks from time to time. I think the issue is I just have a really busy and...
Gonna start with a spoonful of olive oil as ive seen that suggested alot then an hour later some greek yogurt and some fermented veg such as pickled onions/olives/beetroot then for dinner I’m gonna have some steamed broccoli, carrots and...
I realize this is a weak question, but how do you guys handle it when you want to keep a fast going but you also don’t want to lose all your friends by bailing on plans? Or be awkward and...
So did 16/8 and while I didn't gain weight I didn't lose any either. I wasn't going hard on tracking cals but I will starting this cycle. With kids I have to learn to be a bit more flexible with...
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...
The title is pretty self explanatory, I’ve been on birth control and it’s put my hormones out of whack. I’ve seen women eating to their menstrual cycle and i want to try it, but i have to eat around 4...
I have fasted in the past. Longest waterfast was 14 days. Did it strictly for weight loss before. But now I need to do it for healing reasons. I am doing keto for a few weeks,...
I’m preppin to fast for one week after Christmas to detox. I’ve done a 72hour fast two weeks ago and have done a month long period of alternate day fasting right before that. Right now I’m not fasting. Any tips,...
Hey everyone, I've had some experience doing ADF and learned a lot. Made some good progress that I've undone since shifting to 16:8 and having a lot of issues transportation wise to get into a gym for the past few months. Next...
Hi all I'm starting a new fast today and will be doing a 72h minimum fast every first day of the month. My question is, what are your plans after you finish the fast ? Do you commit to never eating or drinking...
So basically ive been reading up abt fasting and all but most sources i find only tell up to 72 hours, no info for 100 hours +, is there anyone who can provide some insight on what starts to happen...
I broke my fast 5 days in. Was hoping to get to 7. I had sardines in olive oil, 1 avocado and 2 anchovies in olive oil. This is all I plan to eat before recommending tomorrow. Will I still...
Should one Water 💧 Fast before starting a Prolonged Dry Fast.
I am about 62 hrs in. Then my mom did something extremely random & cooked french fries in the morning. I asked her who was she cooking it for herself? She says for me to eat. That really made my blood boil...
i see so many people on here like "yeah lol i fasted for 2 weeks, good times". does daily alternating even work????
I was already performing Intermittent Fasting without knowing about it. I didn't eat anything between 8pm to 10 am. Thought I missed sometimes. I lost 10-12 pounds over a period of time without being aware of it. I was thinking about...
Succeeded without difficulty with first 42 hour fast last week. Tried again this week and made it through 24 hrs feeling pretty good. It was hard to sit down at dinner with my husband and two kids and did feel...
After many YouTube videos I've come to this conclusion, I want to truly help myself and others who struggle with the issue of not knowing how to break the dry fast with soo many different videos out there promoting either...
Please everyone, share your stories on incredible healing and experiences on fasts of 10-30 days. I fast for health/autophagy and am fairly experience (30-40 3+ day fasts). My longest fast is 11 days. My regular weight is 180, I...
Gonna start with a spoonful of olive oil as ive seen that suggested alot then an hour later some greek yogurt and some fermented veg such as pickled onions/olives/beetroot then for dinner I’m gonna have some steamed broccoli, carrots and...
I'm 23 years old, 6'4, 370 lb. My goal weight is 220 lb (100kg). I want to lose 130 lb in 5 months and 11 days. I plan to do this by fasting 5 days a week (at least 3 days...
Hi everyone, I am super brand new to this reddit thing, please offer feedback on my plan if anyone has any advice! I suppose my biggest question is about if it's a good idea to do a 72...
Well, they say “starve a cold.” My appetite is low anyways. I’m going to go ahead and try my planned 2 day fast (from dinner tonight to dinner Friday) and see how it goes. Honestly right now the break...
Over the summer I began fasting to lose weight and get in shape for my ice hockey season. It worked great. During the season, I consistently went with OMAD, and it worked great. Now, the season is over, and honestly,...
(Posted this in other fasting reddits but the more advice the merrier!) Ive done 24 hour fasts once a week for three weeks and I love the mental and physical challenge. I wanna push to try 36 hour, I just have...
Female 5'5" SW 196 CW 190 GW 130 With the weekend coming up some people may be breaking their fast soon. What are your plans for the holiday weekend/next week? I've changed strategy from 120 hour fast to 60 hour fast....
Hi, all. I just hit the highest weight on the scale for my whole life (190 lb) and I don't like this trend. As a 42M, I don't want my weight to continue to creep upward during the rest of my...
I've heard that before your period you should take your fasts lightly. But then when it's the best time? Specially for prolonged fasts. Sometimes when I'm on my period I really don't want to eat, I think one time I...
Before I begin this post, I owe an apology to u/SpaghettiOnTuesday for my rude response. They are right. I broke my fast and I am not longer fasted. Now for what everyone wants to know: Starting weight: 163.2 pounds End weight: 144.8 pounds Height:...
Hi everyone, I’m planning to start my first long term fast probably January 1st or 2nd. Wanting to get past the holidays before trying something like this out. For context, the longest fast I’ve ever done is 4 days, but...
Hey everyone - Just an anecdote from a fellow faster. In the last month I have lost 20 pounds with a mixture of ADF and OMAD and adding in exercise to feel stronger, not just thinner. I also could have...
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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?
I was daydreaming of being able to go to a fasting retreat (let’s be honest- sometimes fasting is easier when you’re not at home juggling everyone else’s needs or being around their foods!) and then realized I could actually just...
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I am creating a diet plan for a client and I really think intermittent fasting will help lose some of the weight they are carrying...how long should I have him intermittent fast for?
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I'm planning on doing a 21 day fast, cos I've done short ones before. Do you just eat like normal leading up to the fast, or should you start lessening the food and types of foods, and how many days...
Hello everybody, Has anyone healed chronic bronchitis with dry fasting?
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!
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)
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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?
(This is my first post, but I’m not new to fasting). What is everyone’s plan for after thanksgiving fasting? I would like to do a 2 day the OMAD then go 3 days. Obviously I will eat healthy portions during...
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!
Does anyone have any experience with dry fasting getting rid of back fat? I have a lot. It’s a big embarrassment for me.
Just checking is this normal? Has anyone experienced something similar. Sorry mean bowel movements
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Hello, tomorrow will be my 7th day of hard dry fast; i wonder if going hard longer will be any beneficial? I heard that soft dry fast is better in long term and i am currently going for 14 days...
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
I'm on my first dry fast now. I've previously done a number of water fasts. I have completed 48 hours dry so far. I am planning on getting water around the 60 hour mark. At that point I was thinking...
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?
Starting weight: 315 pounds Current weight: 301 pounds Feeling absulutely amazing! Not hungry at all, no tiredness, no fatigue.
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?
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...
At least it is less intrusive than usual...
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!
Hello all i am starting my 5 day fast tomorrow never posted on here before. I need someone to help me get through these 5 days please! Can someone fast with me ? Lets keep each other accountable. I have...
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!
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...
As above would rolling rolling 23/1 omad soft dry fasting be advisable or even enough to strip the weight off? I am a 6ft make at 250lbs.
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!
I heard fasting can raise cortisol levels.
Hello, I fasted for 52 hours, then I ate in the next 24 hours. I do gym lifts and yoga. Will I lose muscle if I fast again right after I ate? Thanks for help
can you gain or lose weight when you in intermittent fasting and positive energy balance if you lose weight how
I’m starting a 7-day fast. If anyone is planning the same, pls join me. I’m still fairly new to fasting. I’m planning to also drink coffee and green tea. I want to put 1 lemon in the green tea that...
I have an event coming up for which I'm planning to lose weight fast. I'm planning to drink lots of water and Gatorade. Wanted to know if there are any side-effects to drinking Gatorade or if I should just stick...
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Please share what kind of fast you’re on, your goals, and the exercise you do while on your fast.
For the last 7 years I have eaten Christmas lunch with the family then fasted till New Year’s Day where I would break it with a healthy meal to set my intentions for the year. If anyone wants to join me...