What are some signs of high metabolism?
I finally did resting metabolic testing, this process is where you breath into a monitor for 10+ minutes and it uses the oxygen conversion % to measure your actual metabolism at rest. There were a couple interesting take...
Does eating high fibre foods before high glycemic meals help minimize blood sugar spikes?
I’ve heard that fasting over long periods of time will slow your metabolism but if I eat my body’s usual maintenance calories while intermittent fasting (16/8) is it still likely for it to slow?
My hunger goes through the roof when I eat chicken, eggs, protein shakes but not when I eat rice, pasta and bread. I’ve always been like this and it’s not recent. So what’s the deal?
Any good vegetarian cookbooks that are low in starchy (complex) carbs? Seems like lots of vegetarian food is pasta, rice etc. Looking for something with high protein, high veg. Maybe cookbooks that celebrate veggies, amazing salads and alternate protein sources! Ottolenghi...
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What has been people’s experiences in terms of noticing any worsening of metabolism after fasting? I know there’s a theory that fasting can slow the metabolism and create issues in the long run. I’m not sure if there’s an answer...
Satan says, from now on you only get to choose between these two diets: A: High Sugar and Carbs, like pancakes and waffles with syrup and Nutella every day B: High sodium and meat, like sausage and bacon sandwiches every day And you...
I want to make sure I do it right, as I read alternate day IF caused resistant visceral fat, but wasn’t sure if 20:4 would cause the same resistance.
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What’s the take on it? Good, bad? What’s it do I. The body?
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Hey there, fellow Redditors! I hope you're all doing well today. I wanted to reach out and ask for your help and advice regarding something that's been on my mind for a while now. Recently, I've been struggling with feeling...
Carbs digest faster than fats. But is that because carbs take less energy to digest? Or because the body goes into overdrive like a high intensity workout to digest them quicker? Maybe fats take just as much energy, but that energy...
I could not find any materials on extended fasting
I recently heard this claim. Was wondering if it's true
I have been doing. Omad keto for 6 weeks due to being obese -bmi 33-and metabolic syndrome. I take metformin and my ha1c was 5.9 befire starting the program. Her is the dilemma....
Does a more muscular 5’10” x#Lbs person with an equally active lifestyle have the same maintenance as someone less muscular at 5’10” x#Lbs?
How long from not drinking does it take for 'metabollic water' to get produced? Is there any science on it? i.e. articles Obviously, 'everyone knows' ketosis starts after 12 hours no food. What is the equivalent...
...how do I connect with old friends from high school? I feel like I lost an opportunity while losing the weight. I remember a few popular girls that would speak with me, but they would probably see me now with...
When does metabolic flexibility typically kick in? I see that IF helps overcome insulin resistance in general, but how long typically does one have to maintain a fasting lifestyle before becoming flexible?
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I'm curious what your dietary and metabolic preferences are, as fasters. What's your preferred diet, what are you eating most of the time (and especially between fasts), and why? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/10ps67l)
What do you guys eat with high protein diet to offset the body heat issues, protein farts or indigestion effect of high protein? Also, is it good to cycle protein every now and then?
I'm doing IF 14-16 hours everyday and eating around 1000-1500 kcal daily. I know that fasting doesn't wreck your metabolism, but calorie deficit does. In my case, since I'm doing both, will it still eventually slow my metabolism down?
Hi, I follow Cole Robinson (Snake diet) and there's one thing I'm a little confused about what Cole calls "metabolic suicide". I'm aware that frequent high carb low calories slows down metabolism and I have heard him recommend to eat...
Hello r/nutrition! I have a question about fiber consumption as it relates to sugar metabolization. To protect the liver, does fiber need to be consumed simultaneously with the sucrose (e.g. fruit)? Is it just as beneficial to have a high fiber...
I'm going through a period of depression. Really haven't been eating much other than a very small meal each day (bowl of soup or pho). Strangely, the scale hasn't changed. I've always had difficulty losing weight but...
Does anyone have a similar experience or any links to information on this topic? For me, its weird and pleasant, but I want to know why. I'm an experienced faster and I've done numerous 16 day, 13 day, 8 day...
Before I get downvoted to hell, i just want to see if y’all noticed any benefits with a low vs high carb diet. Of course this comes with the assumption that it’s minimally processed and full of variety, not a...
I've heard this from family members who think high fructose corn syrup, or fructose in generally is "bad sugar". Why?
I'm struggling to find many options. I can't eat spam as I don't eat meat. Any ideas would be great. Thanks. Edit: thanks for all the ideas y'all
Usually, my blood sugar level is around 100 mg/dL. Lately I started to fast, 24 or 48 hours. After I fast, say for 48 hours, my glycemia is around 80 mg/dL. Today I measured my glycemia before broking an...
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Quick searches show toasted sesame seeds have about 350mg of magnesium per 100 grams. But tahini, which is almost only made of sesame seeds only has about 85mg per 100 grams. Something seems wrong to me. Anybody have any knowledge...
Hi, so I heard doctor fung talk about how fasting for periods of 3-4 days won’t slow your metabolism. He showed a chart of someone’s metabolism when on a traditional low calorie diet wich included carbs compared to someone fasting....
I want to start fasting… I really think it would help. I’m just concerned with what I heard- that it slows metabolism down
Assuming a sedentary lifestyle, would it seem to be much more difficult to fast (esp longer fasts) on a high carb diet? Because of insulin spikes and drops?
Hi r/nutrition, help me find a good value for g of protein per calories in order to categorize food stuff as "high protein". Do you think 10g/100 cal is a good baseline? Used especially for snacks, like puddings, bars, etc,...
I am trying to find foods that are nutrient-dense, low in calories, and high in fat.
Relatively new faster here. Does the fasting high/euphoria coincide with entering ketosis? Are they related? Sorry if this is a dumb question.
If you were chaining prolonged fasts, say 3 to 6 days, between a couple of days OMAD, where OMAD calories would at least meet total usage for the day or even a slight surplus, would this lead to a metabolic...
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High methionine foods include turkey, beef, fish, pork, tofu, milk, cheese, nuts, beans, and whole grains like quinoa Is this because their high in protein or because or reasons?
Curious to what others have tried and experienced. I’m currently doing OMAD trying to lose weight. I’m also combining this with weight training about 5/6 days a week. Little to no cardio. I’ve read how the OMAD diet can slow...
I tried 16:8 for about 3 weeks and found that I was gaining lbs. was wondering if there’s any info on if it slows down your metabolism/ anyone has any advice?
I calculated I consumed 270 extra calories from sriracha. Over the course of time putting it on food. Would the capsicum chemical burn it off or would it not be enough?
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I don’t mean the permanently dopamine release I mean u experience everything stronger It gets called fasting high But it’s stronger and faster in a dry fast in a water fast it needs longer, ??
Are we any closer to developing some sort of pill to boost metabolism so we can consume more calories without weight gain?
Need some guidance
I've been working on cutting back on the alcohol, but I find it too much fun to give up entirely. Sometimes the amount can raises some eyebrows, but I have solidified the habit of only drinking on weekends, and working...
# Hello friends, I see many success stories with Cole's high salt low protein keto diet. Can anyone give me an example of 400 kcal meals that are less than 20 % protein, high salt,high fat. Thank you!
I apologize if this has been asked and answered here before but I’m curious. I’ve read that not eating enough calories can severely deplete your metabolism, yet people do 72 hour or more fasts and it supposedly boosts their metabolism?...
I’m very new to this sub but I’ve been doing IF for a while. I like the results and I feel better so I’m looking to do a longer fast. Start at 48hr. However, I’ve always heard that “starvation diets”...
i find bananas way more filling than the same calorie amount of higher fiber / lower sugar fruits. if they are high glycemic and lower fiber, wouldn't bananas cause an insulin spike and thus make me hungrier not fuller? thanks.
When I see reports about problems with highly processed foods I usually look in vain for a mechanism by which the foods might be unhealthy, and I look for mechanism as an extra line of evidence to back up the...
Couple of questions about that 'fasting high' I hear people talking about so much... 1. First of all, what's the technical term for it? I've heard it called 'deep ketosis' here but wasn't sure what it's really supposed to be called. 2....
Hi all I ended an 80 hour fast with scrambled egg and broccoli and a bit of cheese. My bpm is 125 and bp measurement is 146/92. Do I need to worry about this? I never had BP issues. Please advise urgent...
My personal trainer referred me to [https://www.amazon.ca/Fast-Metabolism-Diet-More-Weight/dp/0307986276](https://www.amazon.ca/Fast-Metabolism-Diet-More-Weight/dp/0307986276) At it's most basic: No wheat, corn, dairy, soy, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, dried fruit or fruit juices, artificial sweeteners, fat-free "diet" foods Diet confusion, cycling diet with a change in strategy every few...
My wife is a dietician and thinks that I will gain more weight back after doing a 7 day fast. I’m used to omad and 36 hours fasts. I plan on going OMAD or doing 8 hour windows. Does anyone...
Does metabolism really start to slow after 3 days of fasting? What do you guys tend to find? I tend to do rolling 48 hour fasts time to time because of this reason, but have the chance this week to do a...
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Hi, I'm a 36F with a goal of losing 60 lbs (5'8", SW 230 lbs, GW 170lbs). I am really interested in doing extended fasts (5 days, then 7, 10, 14). I have a couple questions for you more...
Will fasting for 1-3 weeks cause my metabolism to slow down? My bmr is already only 1200kcal, and I don’t want it to slow down more.
So I took my blood sugar reading 1 day after my 5 day fast. Yesterday I ate mostly high protein and 2 ww fiber one bars, black beans and Shitake mushrooms. .. nothing way high in sugar,and when I...
Looking for some high calorie healthy foods. Anyone have any tips?
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Im trying to do a high protein diet but finding it really hard to hit 100g protein daily while doing IF. I feel uncomfortably full already with what I’m eating. Any tips for increasing protein intake?
Can anybody recommend me where to buy high quality reasonably priced bone broth in Germany? First time fasting longer than 7 days and want to break the fast slowly.
Sorry if this is a dumb question. I know that drinks like apple juice are considered unhealthy because of the high sugar content with no fiber, but what if you were to soak chia seeds in 100% apple juice? You...
**How often can I fast? Can I do it regularly? I heard it slows your metabolism if done continuously. How often do you fast?**
Sour cream with 18% fat costs 1€ and sour cream with 30% fat costs 2€. I thought the former is healthier because less saturated fat = lower risk of cardiovascular disease, but then why is it cheaper? Why would people...
Ive been doing weekly 72hr fasts for a few weeks in conjunction with a low carb-whole food diet and I’m absolutely loving it and am getting closer to my weight loss/fitness goals. I’m interested in trying a longer fast (7 days...
1) Why some nutrion guidelines recommdend eating meals high in protein and fiber whilst other recommend meals high in protein and fat? I know that protein is the most satieting macronutrient , is it fat more satiting than carbohidrates...
Currently doing 16:8, i am on my day 3. for the 8 hour window period, i ate 3 boiled eggs, vegetable sandwich, caesar salad, and i ate a half avocado with broccoli on the side + almond milk. I cant...
Ive been on a daily 500 calorie restriction diet since the beginning of the year. Consuming roughly 1500 calories as an height and weight male. But I also run for 45 mins/day and burn approx 600 calories. I’ve achieved my...
Hello everyone! I have autoimmune conditions, thyroid problems and also iron deficiency and I was looking into IF coupled with no wheat/sugar/dairy to see if it could help me lower my very high inflammation markers and help me absorb iron....
I’ve recently started IF and my fasts are usually 20-36 hours. Ive seen a lot of things that say that fasting will slow down your metabolism, i just wanted answers before I continue with it!
I'm a 5ft 7 mid 20s female with a SW of 198lbs and a CW of 192 lbs 2 weeks into this. I've been eating between 1000 and 1500 calories a day and a friend told me that all I'm...
Hi family, I'm 19 been fasting for 6 days Started with 14:10 and today is my first 16:8 I noticed my metabolism is decreasing I kind already had slow metabolism (this is the reason I'm overweight) is that normal? I also...
I'm fifteen days into my fast, and my blood ketone reader has stopped giving me measurements and just displays 'HI' now. I feel zero issues and have no symptoms. I'd otherwise want to continue my fast but am...
Brief Communication Open Access Published: 17 February 2022 A high-carbohydrate diet lowers the rate of adipose tissue mitochondrial respiration Benjamin T. Bikman, Kim J. Shimy, …David S. Ludwig Show authors European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2022)Cite this article Abstract Adipocyte mitochondrial respiration may influence metabolic fuel partitioning...
Do most Americans take in more than 100-150mg of Choline per day? Is it possible that Betaine from bread can make up for this deficiency? The official sites all state that you need 550mg of Choline per day as a male, and...
I had been alternate day fasting then I was feeling like crap one day so I go see my GP, he orders standard blood tests for me and it comes back I had 3.2 bilirubin but my other stuff was...
Hello fasting friends. I fast 20:4 every day, and eat from 2-6pm. If I exercise after I have eaten something, I can do a moderately intense workout. However, if I exercise before I eat, my heart rate barely creeps up to...
Not planning or condoning this, but curious from a biological perspective. If one had a way of speeding up one’s metabolism (eg exogenous thyroid hormone) and applied it at the point where metabolism would theoretically slow down, could the length...
Hello! I’ve lost 36 lbs utilizing OMAD over the course of 2 1/2 months back in 2018. I was at 19% BF when I started but got down to 13-14%. However, after going back to CICO with moderate exercise, I...
Hi guys I have fatty liver since 16 years old, now I am 27, I started lifting after I was diagnosed and have been consistently doing so before pandemic hit. Yesterday I just got another ultrasound and blood test, my...
What are peoples thoughts on this? Would a vegan based protein powder such as the product below fall in the Processed Fiber category? product: https://www.swansonvitamins.com/p/natural-factors-whole-earth-sea-protein-greens-organic-vanilla-chai-1-lb-7-1-oz-pwdr?SourceCode=INTL4071&showPopup=f&DFA=1&UTM_Medium=Shopping&UTM_Source=GOOGLE&UTM_Campaign=+Protein+and+Fitness&UTM_Content=PRODUCT_GROUP&SourceCode=INTL4071&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjwqJSaBhBUEiwAg5W9p1IZyMl9K7TXP_Cj1SuvycsvyX2Sqz1i85tWeqh575oPXvwZ0ftImRoC2ssQAvD_BwE Link to article: https://www.google.com/amp/s/scitechdaily.com/diets-high-in-processed-fiber-may-increase-cancer-risk/amp/
Hi everyone, I had to end a 120hr dry fast about 80 hours in because i noticed i started to have pain on my side and jaundice. i went to the ER immediately and they told me my bilirubin levels...
Cole says to keep the protein under 20% of the calories. What is the minimum amount of protein I should aim for? He mentions you can go as low as 80g protein. Is that enough for building and maintaining muscle?...