Healthy fasting

• Is a 4 day dry fast with a 5 day refeed back to back healthy?

  Let me know thank you.

• how do you incorporate healthy fats and proteins while fasting?

• Is it healthy to fast every month?

  I was reading a blurb about one of the heads of Braggs, the apple cider company Patricia Braggs. She claims to fast for 3 days every month. Wondering if that is a healthy thing to do as I have...

• What's the maximum length of an intermittent fast should be for a healthy 16 year old man?

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• Would two 36 hours fast in a week be healthy?

  I do 36 hours mainly to burn an extra 3000 cal a week (my daily maintenance). Was wondering if itd be healthy to add a second 36 hours fast in order to burn even more cals and get to my...

• Does fasting kill your dead sells AND your healthy cells?

  Year into fasting (OMAD) loved it. However, recently I’ve stumbled upon the mentioned information Edit: fasting kills WEAK and healthy cells

• Fasting one day and pigging out the next. Is it healthy?

  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...

• Fasting healthy if doing heavy labor???

  I want to do an extended fast but I work a heavy manual labor job. Will this affect my output, or make me lightheaded, etc? If it will or if it could, what should I do?

• Does fasting kill weak/dead AND healthy cells?

  Either way, I also need a proof for either claim. It’s usually believed that fasting, autophagy don’t use healthy cells, but who knows?

• Is it healthy to dry fast every day until 6 pm for the rest of my life?

  I know it’s probably optional and I should listen to my body but are there people who only eat and drink at dusk for the rest of their lives??

• Water 💧 Fasting before a Dry Fast

  Should one Water 💧 Fast before starting a Prolonged Dry Fast.

• what's the weight loss difference between water fast, dry fast, and snake juice fast?

• how to fast in a healthy way?

  I'm totally ignorant about fasting. I was thinking about fasting 3 days a week, is it a good idea? Is it better to continuously fast or alternate? I am 78kg and 161cm, I'd like to lose at least 10 kg because...

• I love fasting but it is probably not healthy!

  I LOVE doing IF and OMADS. I feel so empowered and in control...and the mental focus when I hit 16 hours is fucking amazing! BUT - I have stress induced PCOS and that means that fasting (which also means more...

• Just completed a 244 hour water fast. Previously my longest fast was 50ish hours.

• How long should i wait after fast to start another?? And how do I break my fast

• feel more satisfaction while fasting

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• What are your responses to the fasting haters: “you have to eat that’s not healthy for you at all”?

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• I drank masala tea during my fasting window, have I broken my fast? 😭

  Hi everyone, I just drank masala tea during my fasting window, have I broken my fast? Ingredients: Masala Cloves Ginger Water

• Would it be beneficial to dry fast for the first 24 hours of each 72-hour fast?

• When should i do intermittent fasting vs prolonged fasting?

  Is one more beneficial than the other?

• Going for a 48 Hour fast. Last feeding window is tonight. Fasting Tuesday and breaking on Wednesday.

• How do you prepare for a dry fast

  Elaborate in the comments, and let me know if there's something I have not considered! [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/1134dec)

• Sudden weight loss, on prolong fasting healthy?

  We generally hear one should not drop body weight suddenly saying it is not healthy. But, on prolong fasting we loose too much weight too fast. Like is this a healthy weight loss? I will be starting with 72s rolling at...

• Having a hard time sticking to the fast + healthy diet

  Started at the beginning of the year. 1st week = great 2nd week = awful; overate 3rd week = great 4th week = even worst than 2nd. Feels like I’m binge eating. I had such a stressful week and am coping with...

• Safe for me to do a 96 hour water fast?

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• pilates great exercise during extended fasts

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• Is 13 hours fasting enough to begin fasted cardio and achieve increased fat burned?

• Are healthy oils such as olive oil necessary for a healthy diet?

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• What makes you lose weight faster water fast or dry fast or is it the same ?

• How to explain to family members that fasting is healthy?

  Every time I say I’m fasting or intermittent fasting my family members always say “Honey that’s not good for you, the weight is just going to come back plus some. Its not good for dieting” (For context, I’m in the...

• Currently fasting

  Does drinking boba break your fast? I’m kind of scared I might gain weight because of it and because of the pearls. Should i just take them out?

• Long walks & _ hours of fasting daily. Results?

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• Are Mono- and Diglycerides healthy?

  Are Mono- and Diglycerides healthy?

• When doing a fasting is it okay to drink water during the fast?

  I am using the OMAD method, I've been searching on the internet if it is okay to drink during fasting but I can't see results so I'll just ask here.

• Any tips on fasting?

• Rotating dry fasting and water fasting for 30 days… DF 7 days rehydrate 1 day …

• Is stevia ok during fasting?

• 72 hour fast once a week vs 2 48 hour fasts a week

  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?...

• 36-hour fasts M,W,F or one 72 hour fast each 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)

• What’s a good fasting app to use to track fast?

  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?

• 12 days water fasting & no bowel fasting

  Just checking is this normal? Has anyone experienced something similar. Sorry mean bowel movements

• Just finished my 8 day fast

  What should I eat? I'm craving chinese food and sushi but I don't wanna gain all the weight back.

• Is a 6 Day Dry fast really a 7 when already in ketosis when entering a dry fast

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• Best Intermittent Fasting / fasting lifestyle books in 2022

  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

• Started an 84 hr fast fast last night… anyone want to join?

  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?

• Does chewing one piece of gum break the fast?

• can I do intermittent dry fasting during a 30 day water fasting?

  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?

• Should I take supplements whilst fasting or doing intermittent fasting?

• Can I go from dry fasting to water fasting?

  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...

• Starting fasting again because I'm tired of my wife asking me what I want to eat.

  But seriously, I am so tired of this question that I feel this is my only defense. I lost 80 lbs a few years ago doing IF but I gave up and tried to maintain without it. So I know...

• i'm restarting my water fast today, will i lose weight fast like the beginning of my first fast?

  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...

• starting my first extended fast (1 week) any advice would be appreciated!

• Are 12 hour dry fast effective?

  I'm brand new to dry fasting. Not quite ready to jump into a 20-hour dry fast or whatever. I've been doing 12-hour fast the last couple of days. Is this a good starting point? Thanks!

• Is cortisol levels while fasting really something to worry about?

  I heard fasting can raise cortisol levels.

• Spontaneously pregnant at 44 after husband & I lost 30 pounds each intermittent fasting.

• Fast, Eat, Fast - Muscle Loss?

  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

• intermittent fasting

  can you gain or lose weight when you in intermittent fasting and positive energy balance if you lose weight how

• Supplements breaking a fast ?

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• Am I 23:1 Fasting or 16:8 Fasting?

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• Can water fasting force your body to menstruate?

• Would it be dangerous to fast just with salt and water?

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• Do water fasting means abstaining from juices also? If that is so, then fruits also?

• Does a Statin drug break a fast?

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• Feed a cold vs fast a cold?

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• Is it safe to go directly from a dry fast into a water fast?

  Or vice versa? I think I read somewhere that it might be dangerous for the human body. So, if we start a dry fast, it should remain a dry fast until you end it. Or if it's a water...

• So I'm aware about easing out of an extended fast, but is it also necessary to ease INTO the fast?

  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...

• Do you think if someone has done a few 48 hour fasts they’re be able to do a 120hour fast?

• Will this break my fast ?

  These are very good and sweetened with stevia ... Will it break my fast ? https://imgur.com/gallery/bS6ASIn

• Does fasting still work if your fasting period is the same every day?

  If if I were to do OMAD or 20:4 TRF and made dinner my one meal or dinner time my eating period every time does your body still fast effectively or are you going to see better results if you...

• How long does it take to gain water weight after fast?

• Fasting Partner for Upcoming Water 14-day water fast.

  If you're serious about fasting, feel free to message me. I am looking for a partner who seeks motivation and advice throughout the process. ​ Fast starts on: 08/28/2022- 09/11/2022

• what's your experience dry fasting on trt?

• Has fasting gotten a little easier for you with each fast?

  I think my body got better at generating the enzymes that convert my body fat into energy with each fast. has it gotten easier for you? if so why do you think it has?

• Periods delayed after starting intermittent fasting. Should I continue to fast?

• What is your choice of a Pre-Fast Meal

  What do you eat for your last meal before an extended fast?

• How to fast for 14+ days safely?

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• Water fasting

  My period stopped after doing two weeks of water fasting, how do I get it back? Did anyone experience the same thing and if so who’s did you get it back??

• Fasting while being underweight

  Hi, I’d appreciate it if some of you could read my other post https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/comments/ry9t72/fasting_while_being_underweight/ I was excited to start fasting but I’m not sure now since apparently it could be bad for underweight people? I would like to hear more opinions....

• Water Fasting or Dry Fasting?

  Anyone tried dry fasting? Is it better than water fasting? Which is better for weight loss? Thanks

• Any kind of black coffee without sugar or cream will not break fasting?

  How about zero sugar energy drinks? As long as they have no sugar in it, fasting is not broken by drinking them?

• Does the Resting Heart Rate come down while fasting?

• Can I drink bai antioxidant water on a water fast?

• Is collagen good to take to prevent muscle loss during prolonged fasting (14 day water fast)?

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• Broth during fasting, still fasting?

  I’m kinda confused. Ive read that some people say its okay to have bone broth, is it? Is it also okay to have vegetable broth instead? Or would broth be counterproductive to fasting? Should I just stick to coffee,...

• Is the eating window as important as the fasting window?

• would protien shakes and pre work be considered breaking a fast?

• Water fasted for 5 days, after eating got a noticeable decrease in appetite. Is there a connection?

  My cravings for snacks/sweets have decreased massively

• During long dry fast, why is it difficult to sleep at night?

• smoking breaks the dry fast?

• What are your TOP-2 Motivational Quotes (to push through fasting)

• is dry fasting the fastest way to detox THC from system?

• Gum during fasts?

• rolling a dry fast into a another dry fast or wet fast

  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...

• Somking And Water Fasting ?

  Can I smoke during my water fasting period ?

• 135h and 5 minutes over a 120 hour fast

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• Will I be breaking a fast

  If I drink A sugar free red bull?

• What is the community opinion on dirty fasting?

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• Does Apple Cider Vinegar break fast?