I've been doing rolling 68h fasts every week, Monday to wednesday for the past 4.5 months and my weight went down from 292lb to 243lb. However recently I find it's stalled. I'm no longer losing 2lb a week...
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Do you guys know of a book, other than Dr. Fung's, that has something new to add instead of rehashing the same things? I was hoping something from another MD with additional results and insights.
Just looking for some guidance and direction on where to learn about IF? Am very interested in trying it, but want to do it in a responsible and healthy way for my body. TIA
Started with Dr. Fungs books. And I want to get one to get for a close friend who is struggling with type 2. Which one would you recommend I purchase to share this treasure trove of knowledge?
F42 SW: 241 CW: 224 GW: 185. Almost 10 weeks completed. I've been fasting everyday day woth a minimum of 16:8 but it varies and i just do whats comfortable so often im closer to 20:4 or OMAD. Anyways, its been...
I'm taking up the 16-8 fasting daily and I'm looking to know what I can (if any thing) drink once I've started my fast, Should I avoid anything with calories. like can i take a small glass of soda if...
Hi - basically title, and would love to get some scientific sources. Most I've seen are parroting some random guy who said 50kcal doesn't break a fast. I'm trying to do OMAD, but have been in the habit of getting...
I have tried to find the answers to this online but failed, Does anyone know how Twinings Superblends are for taking while fasting? Would the break a fast?
Since December 29th, I've been following the 16:8 fasting model. Been counting calories and focusing on eating more fruits/veggies/protein. I usually consume to just under my calorie goal. The trouble I am having over the past few days has been...
If the goal is to avoid triggering insulin production, and I consume sugar-free sweeteners during the fasting period, does it matter since I can’t produce my own and don’t need to dose for things like that?
Long time lurker, first time poster. I have lost 12 pounds since thanksgiving with 14-16 hour daily fasts and an occasional 20. I have recently started reading Gin Stephens’s book “Fast, Feast, Repeat” where she advices to not intermittent fast...
Evening all! My wife and I are wanting to start to incorporate fasting into our life for various health reasons and I was wondering what tools you all have found to be the most helpful. I've been browsing this sub for...
Hi I’m F 22 sw:230 Gw (for now) is 200 I’m having trouble starting to lose weight and looking for motivation everything I do always fails and I have Avery bad binge eating issue. I want to try intermittent...
Week 4 of IF 16/8-but I’ve been adding Collagen peptides to my Coffee in the morning for the past three weeks… and it has 70 calories… so, have I been breaking my fast!?! Gah! (I started it based on David...
I'm going to start IF for the first time and have googled my big butt (soon hopefully a bit smaller) off, but now I'm feeling overwhelmed and confused. Does anyone have any good tips on how to start, recommendations on books...
Hello, I am starting my intermittent fasting journey today. I went to the doctor for my yearly exam and I was shocked to see my numbers. I'm 28 year old female and I weigh 160 pounds at 5'0. I've never been...
Hi all! I'll try and keep this brief. I'm doing intermittent fasting, with a flexible 8 hour eating window (which usually ends up being 4-6 hours, punctuated by lunch and then dinner), and I practically don't ever snack, opting to...
Guys I’m confused and a little frustrated. My weight loss was at a stand still/up a pinch for a few weeks and then finally started to go down a bit after I completely stopped tracking my food and ate (what...
I’ve seen people say it is good to trick your body so it doesn’t become used to what you are doing, such as by changing calories consumed or fasting times. Can someone give me an example of this, like how...
So basically as the title says... I tried 16:8 today. The good news is I stuck to it! The bad news is... I feel like I ate twice as much as I do normally! I didn't count the calories because...
I am post menopausal, have Hashimoto’s and am overall sick on meds. I’m 5’7 and 150 or so. I’m trying for 135. What am I doing wrong?
i'm a 27 old man, who weighs around 280 or 300lbs, with my height being 6'1 or 6'2 im not sure, but anyway i wanna lose this weight, so i can get down to 175lbs. any advice would be nice. ps if...
I am starting intermittent fasting today to improve my health as well as to lose some weight. I am going to implement a 18:6 schedule. I was wondering, is there anything inherent to intermittent fasting that leads to more/faster weight...
I'm used to fasting every Ramadan, so I'm thinking that I might do okay with intermittent fasting. Can anyone suggest me a good source/YouTube channel where they break down the DOs & DON'Ts for intermittent fasting? And what is your...
I have a really long work day and I am wanting to try OMAD but tweak it a bit. I already fast 16:8 and have my coffee plain in the morning. I eat lunch around 12 and then dinner before...
Insulin Resistant (although IF has brought down fasting insulin by over 15 points). Autoimmune condition. First 6 months of IF lost 25 pounds (SW: 250, CW: 225, GW:160). Stalled out. Last 4 months of IF have maintained 18/6 most days (sometimes...
• How long did it take you to lose 50 pounds? • How long did it take to lose the first 20? Any IF advice for weight loss is welcome!! Thank you ❤️
In the past I have done keto, atkins or low carb in general with excellent results. This time, because my cholesterol is quite high, I decided to do IF and I do 18:6 (two meals at 12:00 and 18:00) or OMAD...
I mean my title basically says it all. I need to lose a lot of weight. I’d eventually like to get gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery but I have to lose weight (100+- pounds) before I can ever have...
I started intermittent fasting a few months ago, and here is how it went for me: First week: No results 2nd and 3rd week: Very visible results!!! Week 3 to 6-7: Very low changes Week 8-12: People started to really notice a very strong...
Does anyone have tips on how to prevent this from happening?Am I overthinking this? (I have binge eating tendencies and want to be healthier. But, I am also worried about things going the opposite way if that makes sense.)
I feel slow when i have food too early in the day. Keto and IF got me used to fasting daily. Stopped keto a while ago now im doing a responsible daily meal plan 2200 calories or so but STILL...
Over the last year I took up fasting, and I'm feeling really good about it. This year I have taken up a gym membership. I'm really new and slightly anxious about going and have been watching 'beginners guides' on youtube....
I’m really struggling with finding a way to do 16:8 with my schedule. I am usually up by 6am and in bed by 10 pm, but I don’t think I could make it till 11-12 before needing something to eat....
I have been away from it for a while (doing ADF) but yesterday I happened upon Dr. Ronda Patrick talking about how even a black cup of coffee starts your eating window. This frustrates me because I leave my...
Hey folks! I have a question/discussion I wanted to bring up real quick. So, some products are typically considered not to break a fast: black coffee, La Croix, some zero calorie sweetners, etc. Here's my question. What happens if you go...
I've tried IF before. Like with all diets or lifestyle changes I eventually gave up. Its never a 'I'm done' moment but more of a gradual letting it slip. I'm at a point where I've become really insecure and just...
I'm a 35yo lady who has always been big. Like, born 11lbs and have never not had a double chin. I'm on a journey to lose 190lbs. I've lost 30 so far and I've been thinking about intermittent fasting as...
Down 50 pounds over 2 years doing IF and keto (mostly carnivore). Very successful. I keep seeing people doing long fasts every once in a while and wanted to try it.. I finished dinner by 6pm one night, then broke the fast...
I lost a lot of weight before and gained it all back. I want to try IF. If I understand it correctly, I have to not eat until the evening? I started going back to the gym...
Hi Everyone! I’m 27F, 5’5”, SW: 181 lbs, GW: 135 lbs. I’ve had many years of unsuccessful long-term weight loss and yo-yo dieting has caused me to ultimately weigh the most I ever have in my entire life. I’ve had...
I have transitioned to OMAD and just out of curiosity I logged my food today. It wasn't even 500 calories. I feel full and I won't really feel hungry until it's time for lunch again tomorrow. Is it dangerous to...
Hi everyone! 26F, started IF exactly a month ago, with the primary goal of doing 16:8, but really on most days fasting anywhere from 17-20h, with one 26 hour fast thrown in as well. I am of course not expecting...
SW: 237 CW: 228 GW: 190 F32 5’6” Hello 👋🏽 I appreciate any insight! I have been trying- actively and passively- to lose about 30-40 pounds which would put me at pre- baby weight. I have tried CICO, macros, and after...
Hey everyone, I started IF Monday - Friday, where I don't eat until after work. (6 pm - 8 pm). I work at a desk and haven't had any hunger issues. For the past five months, I have had elevated...
Hi all! First time mom to almost 5-month old twin girls. I delivered right on schedule at 38 weeks & 1 day, and delivered full term. Both babies weighed 6lbs 11oz. C-Section. As you can imagine, I gained a significant...
I started this year low on cash and high on weight so I decided to start doing OMAD. It’s been going very well. I’ve talked to my dad who’s lost a lot of weight in the last two years and...
I am 187lbs 5'2". I am looking for rapid weight loss at any cost, minus loose skin. I have been doing 16:8 all week, and due to possible controversy I wont list my calorie intake but it is enough to...
Hi all! I am new here and am interested in starting IF. I am 34F, 5’7, around 240lbs with a goal weight of 190. I had a baby almost a year ago and haven’t been able to stay motivated to...
I find 16:8 to be actually really easy except for my morning coffee. I absolutely need coffee to function and I hate it black. So on fasting days I put in a few no calorie sweeteners. I’m new to fasting...
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...
* **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 have some ideas as to why but let me lay out my details and hopefully the group can help me get a reality check: 32/f 5'3" SW: 150 CW: 148 GW: 130 OMAD M-F. Same meal each night: 4oz grilled chicken...
Since discovering this sub, I’m blown away at the results some people have shown. Im curious how much of the process is down to sheer willpower? Particularly in the initial stages.
Idk if this breaks the rules at all but whatever I’m here! Hello! I’m new to this so this is about to be long as hell lmao. I’m 22F, 5’3 and weigh probably around 200 rn. During the pandemic I...
I'm 37 years old and about 400 pounds. In the past I've lost 125 pound doing keto and IF (mostly OMAD) but I'm back and bigger than ever. I've started back on Keto and IF multiple times but never stuck with...
Doing 16/8 for a month, I am SO hungry in the morning, for the first five hours of the day, grumpy. It’s bad enough when I go to work and can be distracted. On the weekends when I’m home with...
For all the people here, I am currently 19 years old. I started IF when I was 17, around 180 pounds or so. I gave up all sugar at the start and dropped weight amazingly, going down to 166 in...
I am a 24 old guy with a BMI of 36. I have had problems with my weight since I was a kid and always thought it is what it is and did nothing about it. But after following this...
gf has been fasting - no less than 21 hour fasts, with a 3 hour eating window. and has done multiple 36 hour fasts. this has been going on for at least 2 weeks Her weight has essentially stayed the same....
I’ve heard some people say you can eat ANYTHING you want during IF. While I doubt that’s true, I’d love to get some first hand accounts of how strict you need to be with your intake. If it helps, I...
Starting out IF is not as easy as it sounds...let's be honest. I've been doing this for 2 weeks now and some days are better than others; so here's my question: How do you overcome the cravings? ...
Hi all, starting today IF for the first time. It’s hard to weed out spam on here. I’ve read a lot of good things about IF. Do you have a success story you can share?
I have myself on a pretty strict low calorie diet + fasting and I know I'm missing a lot of nutrients. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best multivitamins they use while fasting? Thank you 🙏
SW152 CW138 GW110 i've been doing 14:10 16:8 and sometimes 18:6 if i feel like it for 3 months consistently while also calorie tracking and it has been great, i lost 14 pounds already but i've suddenly began feeling sick,...
What are you best motivational/educational content sources for fasting? I sometimes enjoy listening to a fasting related interview or podcast to boost morale when the hunger kicks in. Any recommendations??? Thank you!!! Happy fasting!!!
How do you guys make it work?
Do you guys think there is benefit in just skipping breakfast once or twice a week? I feel overwhelmed going all in and disheartened that I'm not doing enough at the same time.
What are the nutritional benefits and drawbacks of non alcoholic beer, if the person drinking it isn’t afraid of carbs? it’s a fermented product, so it must have gut benefits.
So I'm scheduled to get my Shingles booster next week... along with another booster that will go unnamed! The problem is, I was already planning to start a 21 day fast the week after. I read another fasting group's post...
Im not diabetes or nothing i just heard you can get it from fasting.
Want to learn about fueling my body in a healthy way and I happen to love reading! Does anyone have any book recommendations that are very informative?
I see people say they do a 2pm-6pm fast and OMAD. How does that work? Do you snack outside of that meal?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, I know alcohol is terribly unhealthy and that the healthiest option is to avoid it altogether. But say hypothetically you had to drink an entire bottle of clear hard liquor in a few days,...
When it comes to fasting alcohol is a strict no. But I know that some of you might still drink on the weekend or on the days you're not fasting. I am trying to find out what percentage of people...
I have a friend that I care about a lot and she is morbidly obese. She has troubles with the thyroid gland, and that's the big issue. She wants to lose weight, she tried all diets, but nothing helped. I...
Hi! I am 32F, 5’7 (SW: 153lbs, CW: 138lbs, GW: 125lbs) My wedding is in 89 days. I started my weight loss journey 3 months ago. Through consistent, daily exercise (mostly HIIT classes), IF 16:8, and eating low carb/mostly keto, I...
I just moved to 18:6 7 days a week and am currently doing dry January. I have a birthday party that I can’t miss towards the end of this month. What do you do when you go out but don’t...
Does IF change your tastes over time? I’ve been doing IF for about 4 weeks now, typically 18:6 on weekdays (I usually eat 1PM TO 7PM) and 16:8 on weekends. I’ve lost about 11 pounds so far 46 y/o male,...
So i started IF and today is my second day. I’m doing 12-6. The weekend is coming and i usually go out over the weekend. Can i switch the time or i just have the break the rule for one...
I am a 29yo female (Height 175cm, weight 73.1kg). I am intermittent fasting (16:8). I have been trying to lose weight and get fit for the last 6 weeks and have only lost 1.9kg. I'm not looking for unrealistic...
How much did cutting out alcohol help your progress? I regularly fast 18:6 or 20:4 - After losing 15lbs I plateaued and didn't fast consistently, however my caloric intake was still 1200-1500, and meals were always late in the day....
Hello all, I've started an 18-6 daily schedule since around 2 weeks ago and I've been enjoying it so far. I haven't had any real issues so far, but i'm facing a potential one this weekend; I've made plans to go...
This morning I woke up SO EXCITED because yesterday I found the Starbucks cold brew concentrate while grocery shopping. I love cold brew because I can drink it with a straw, prefer the taste and I live in a hot,...
I usually stick with water or black coffee.. But atleast a few times a week when my fast is over, I give in to bad drinks… Root beer, Gatorade, Mountain Dew, the list goes on.. I’m not really a dessert person,...
I’m a 26yo male with healthy lifestyle: regular exercise, sufficient sleep, no smoking nor drinking. But my alcohol tolerance is very low. I’m thinking about adding alcohol into daily diet, could be a beer, or a glass of wine. Will that benefit...
I would love to know if my increasing the fast window to 20hrs(+) has caused my plateau of several weeks after one successful month at 16:8, nothing for many weeks at 18hr+- So what is your experience with weight loss...
Title. (I'm not exercising much, I'll admit)
I need to lose about 50lbs I am at 182. 5’3 female. I work from home and get no exercise. Plan on putting on a podcast and walking with the dog every day. Or just start with couple of times a week....
I’m just about to finish a rolling 72 and it’s my friends birthday party tomorrow. If I broke my fast with spam and pickles at lunch and was very well hydrated, would it be okay to get drink in the...
So I’m 14 5’10 and I’m obese for my age I’ve been obese for a long time or overweight since I was in 2nd grade I’ve been told by a doctor to lose weight since and I’ve never really asked...
Is 90 calories of beer going to have the same dietary impact, i.e. fat production, as 90 calories of whole wheat bread?
Like to know everyone’s fasting plan when we all get to spend time with our friends & families. How are you going to maintain your fasts?
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
Hey everyone! I'm currently debating to start IF after I've seen the results of a coworker. Here is the thing though: I don't think it really fits my lifestyle and I don't think I even want to keep it up for...
Need a debate to be settled about calories in calories out. Person A eating 2,000 calories of healthy foods vs Person A eating 2,000 calories of let’s say McDonald’s While being moderately active and moderately going to the gym (nothing high intensity)....