Happy holidays guys and gals! Just a reminder that if you fall off for a few days don't sweat it too much and get back on the IF horse after the holiday ❤️
When I started fasting, and I didn't respect my schedule during holiday, at the beginning, I felt really really bad. But after I became confident intermittent fasting was a lifestyle I'll stick with, all the guilt disappeared and only now I'm...
Happy December everyone! I’ve been experimenting with weekly 24 hour fasts in the past, and wanted to try out my very first 7 day extended water fast (with salt and electrolytes added in as needed.) Would appreciate any helpful tips...
I find it's easier to fast on holidays because alot of the time I'm just taking it easy. Low energy requirements. Just chilling and relaxing around and that's it.
I had a couple of days of “fun” over the weekend with New Year’s, etc. - had some drinks and fried foods that I normally wouldn’t eat, and noticed the scale jumped up 3 pounds today. I’m sure this has...
I am hoping someone might have some resources for the amount of calories that I am supposed to consume during my eating window. Also going to add exercise in to see if I can help kick-start the weight loss currently...
Just curious how long it takes your body to rid that extra fluff from the overindulgence of holiday parties! Headed for a 36+ hr fast tomorrow! Wahoo!
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.
Woweee, I had a wonderful December! I graduated from college and reconnected with friends and family while indulging in delicious foods and cocktails and lots of sweets and wine. In the last year I lost 75 pounds; many of which...
So I have been IF since early Jan and noticed a huge slow down on my efforts despite putting in much more effort and exercising more… I went on holiday last week and ate and drank what I wanted, including burgers...
Hopped on the scale this evening to assess the damage from the past couple of days. My body was already telling me all I really needed to know but I was a glutton for punishment. Yep, sure enough, went the...
Hi Y’all. Quick shoutout and thank you to this community for being so inspiring and uplifting! I’m here cause I need some encouragement. I (43F) started IF (18:6) in April last year with goal to loose 25lbs (SW: 167, GW:142)....
Hello everyone, some advice needed. I have been doing IF for about 6 weeks now. 18:6 where I break my fast at 20 hrs usually. One heavy meal that’s lunch and then a light dinner. I have lost about 2kgs...
I've been in maintenance mode for nearly a year now after hitting my GW in 2021 by doing 20:4/OMAD. But over the last few months (ie. end of summer holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving) my weight has been slowly going up. Not...
What you do between Christmas and New Year's does not matter as compared to what you do between new year's and Christmas! Take time to enjoy and have fun with friends and family, that will only put you in a...
I do OMAD everyday, i eat once a day for 1 hour and then fast the rest. This is how i maintain my weight and sometimes i lose some, depending on what i eat when I break my fast. I...
I am fairly new to eating clean and fasting (will be a year on Feb 2nd). I am 41F, 5'6", went from 202 to 148. I usually am able to fast at least 18:6, sometimes longer. My question is, I...
So I decided to break ketosis & IF, and drink a bunch from the week before Xmas kinda through New Years. I didn't overeat per se, though much more than my usual. Booze almost everyday. Chips and rice after a...
What you do between Christmas and New Year's does not matter as compared to what you do between new year's and Christmas! Take time to enjoy and have fun with friends and family, that will only put you in a...
I ate recklessly on turkey day, as I had agreed to allow myself to do. I'd lost 30 pounds (down from 178 to 148) since I began this journey in late July. I've stuck to it through my child's hospitalization...
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?
I feel so frustrated but still good I guess. I lost nearly a hundred pounds intermittent fasting in 2019 and figured I would live like this forever. And then December 2019 my mom lost her house of 29 years. March...
The holidays are rough for me personally. From around Thanksgiving to the New Year it seems a constant barrage of cookies and cakes and big meals and get togethers. I tried to keep up my fasting. I really did. But...
​ https://preview.redd.it/tnvk3yz1dn8a1.jpg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ebc3e4e195bb67417dab64a999ad4a3c6750fe38 ​ https://preview.redd.it/5knaqou3dn8a1.jpg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7a8e2a8bae58c886610b3a7fc5f96a9156fc62c0 Hello all...just wanted to share my progress to hopefully pass along the same motivation I've gotten from others here before. I'm a father of two whose weight crept up in the first six months of having number two. I finally got...
Got my Christmas Photo back from work and I just saw it was pretty unflattering. Wish me luck!
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Let's start 2022 on the right track. I'll post a link to a Slack channel where I intend to start fasting on 01/01/2022 under the supervision of my doctor, you are welcome to join this journey and be supportive. You...
Hi everyone, after losing 118 lb total from a combination of OMAD and ADF over the course of a year, I fell off the wagon during the holidays. I am shocked to find out that I have gained 30lbs...
Is there anyone who will be fasting over the thanksgiving break? If so, let’s start a thread a support group!
(31F CW: 128lbs) Today is my birthday and I built up my fasting over the past two weeks; 14, 16, 18 and 20 hour fasts to start and just completed 2 rolling 24 hour fasts as well. I’ve lost 8...
It’s too rough trying to keep fasting with so many gatherings with so many groups, so I eased everything up and just skip breakfast… but I almost can’t help stuffing myself full every meal, and even snacked this morning right...
(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...
Work and personal stuff got the best of me and I let it affect my eating habits. half of 2021 was hell and the holidays was the nail in the coffin. Lost 30kg (66lbs) over 2 years and now 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...
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I love fasting! I have been doing IF on an off for 4 years. And I was on keto for a year and half (luckily my ex wanted to do it with me). And recently I have been stricter with...
I noticed that I have more cravings for chocolate and carbs like bread. I need to eat it to feel satisfied. I eat at 12 to 8pm . The rest of the time I fast. I've been doing that since...
What is the verdict here? Is it considered a healthy form of white bread or is just the name that is fooling customers?
How did you do it?
I’ve been fasting for a month or so but haven’t been watching my calories due to the holiday. Either way the point of this question is to know if later on when fasting with the prop calorie restriction will I...
10 weeks on IF now I’m ready for a 24 hr food fast! I’m excited and looking forward to this breakthrough of self control as I never ever imagined I would even attempt it Stay tuned
IF and low-carb have really helped me in the last year with high blood sugar. But in the last two months, I had two cataract surgeries and then there was Christmas! Oh, and then bitter cold and COVID made the...
Hey everyone! So last year I was able to make some real progress with my weigh loss using IF. Following 18/6 and sprinkling in some 20/4, I was able to lose 15lbs until the holiday season. From there, that’s where I...
I'm planning on water fasting to lose around 20 pounds in 22 days in time for Christmas Eve. Would I be able to lose that much? Would it be safe to do cardio or weight lifting to speed up the...
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 have been traveling for a month, feel like we finally can after covid. So.. i enjoyed myself maybe a bit to much. I just wanted to try all the new food 😅 i ate more and shortened my fasting...
Hey! Let's all comment this thread for accountability :) Comment with: \- When you started fasting \- SW (Starting weight) CW (Current Weight) GW (Goal weight) Let's do it!!!
Get to a point in your fast where you can’t stop looking at recipes? I’m in the middle of day 5 of a probably 8 day fast. Tonight I was overcome with the urge to watch TikTok videos of law...
Decided to push my limits and going to be working 12h/day during Black Friday this week. The temptation is going to be huge since we’re having amazing food and snacks this whole week but I’ll survive. Planning on breaking my...
Over the holidays, I’ve been a little more relaxed about fasting and have, honestly, been eating a little more fat, sugar and generally everything. I weighed myself after the holiday weekend, noticed I gained 5lbs and I kind of felt...
Damn so I stuffed myself with Turkey last night and had a food coma. A quick fast will put me back to where I was! I love this tool we all have after big and small celebrations filled with food....
How is that possible. Weighed in a week ago at 183 after getting back into a solid routine (18:6). I weigh in the morning after I wake up. Had 1 or 2 nights of junk food and drinking over the weekend...
What is everyone’s plan for dealing with the Christmas excesses. I’ve been fasting since July and finding I’m not really hungry but I know I’m going to feel under pressure to eat over the Xmas period. How do you give...
In my mind, When I mess up and cheat I feel I lost all progress made and I’m going to instantly gain all the little bit of weight i’ve lost back? I was fasting for about 2ish weeks and I...
As of now I'm fasting for 16-18 hours a day, depending on how much work I got to do. Do you all recommend fasting for let's say 1 month and then not fast for 1 week or should these breaks be...
I had a question for all my fasting friends out there. Particularly the longer fasters (OMAD, 22/2, 20/4). How's fasting going on for yal? Have you taken a break from fasting or perhaps just reducing your fasts to accommodate family...
I started 16:8 fasting in mid-November and have been loving it so far. I graduated to 18:6 a week ago. Eventually I want to move to 20:4 During my fast, I try and only stick to water when fasting. Currently...
Today I start back on IF - I feel fat bloated and disgusting I had 11 weeks under my belt I regret it
Hi , I am 23 M ,Weight 89kg , Height -170cm . I started 18:6 IF since last month along with gym for 6 days a week. I don't do calisthenics , just weights . What should be my realistic...
I just need to feel better about eating all kinds of food today. Back on the wagon tomorrow. Well tonight after dinner.
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 all! I’ve been consistently doing 16:8 for the past 2 weeks, and I’m already feeling much better with my overall health, I’m just wondering, besides the obvious weight loss, what’re some of the main benefits y’all have noticed during...
Hello fasting community, Like many of us over Christmas, I plan to overindulge (and have frankly already started!), but would like to kick January off with a week long fast to shed my water weight and really get in the zone. How...
In the OMAD group, I suggested a challenge starting January the first. Maybe here are also people interested in doing that. The challenge is simple. You are not allowed to step on any scale for one month whilst...
Posting for accountability; everyone is welcome to share their fasting plans for Christmas in the comments! Sunday 12/25: we have 2 Christmas meals (lunch and supper). I will be continuing my TMAD (two meals a day) with only those meals....
So to give a quick summary of my wright loss journey I started fasting and doing keto alongside working out 5/6 times a day on October 2021. I was 200 kg ( 440 lbs ) And I reached 110 kg ( 243...
I’m fasting Sun, Tues, and Thurs and this is week two of it. Today I did not feel hungry until about 1 pm. That was surprising. I’ve been combining this with a keto diet and originally was...
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With the ongoing festivities and delicious food around, how are you currently controlling your urge to eat? How do you manage to stay on track and not break your fast?
Is it better to fast frequently (like IF), do a 24-36hr fast a week, or longer e.g. 72 hours once a month? And why? Primary concern is inflammation control, autophagy, immune system boosting, etc. Not weight loss.
* **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...
It’s probably a stupid question, but I’ve been trying to work a long term fast around my social obligations for some time now. I’m on day 4, and relatively speaking, I’ve had a pretty good fast so far, but thanksgiving...
I need some accountability buddies to keep me motivated while my family eats all the leftover holiday goodies around me. Indulging was fun but I’m ready for this jumpstart! Wanting to lose 15-20 lbs in the new year. Who’s with...
After years of dieting and falling back into old habits, using food as a comfort food and no regular eating patterns, I decided to give IF (16:8) a try a couple of weeks ago. I eat breakfast at 12pm, maybe...
I’ve managed to survive most of my Christmas visit with family and being surrounded by delicious gourmet meals around every corner. I was also able to stick to my 16:8 schedule fairly closely. We had a big Christmas day brunch followed...
Being doing IF for almost 2 years now, occasionally switching to OMAD/warrior diet when need be. My eating window is normally 1 PM to 9 PM. On Christmas, my family normally put on a huge breakfast in which I've (over)...
We all know it is hard to avoid celebrations like Thanksgiving, but we can always try to make sure it is an one day splurge instead of a one day, which then becomes two days because of leftovers, four days...
Been doing OMAD on and off since summer. When I stick to a schedule it works and I will lose. Haven't been able to stay on track for over 25 day streak. When I fall I gain everything I lost......
Let the struggle begin. Christmas parties, family gatherings, etc. I own that it’s my decision to not fast during that time (and I do guilt myself). Anyone share the struggle? I keep trying to tell myself that it’s a bad...
This question is for fasting veterans, and specifically for those that have an experienced in extended fast. Would you fast while on a cruise or all inclusive resort vacation? Will you have the willpower to do such a thing? I...
I started IF back in August at my highest weight of 205 lb. I'm 5'-8". In 8-10 weeks I reached 183 minimum, but hovering more around 185. Now I'm 190. I'm still IF but here are the changes that happened: 1)...
Hello. sorry if my English is bad. I have a question on losing weight. And I need to do it fast for I joined a December weight contest. so for background. I have 5 months on lifting on the gym....
Hey guys, just a little message to say everyone here is amazing I’ve never been in a community before where everyone supports each other so well it’s really nice to see in this day and age, we’ve got this guys...
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 to gather a few "older" peeps to keep momentum and spirits up! I haven't summoned the courage to start yet... Have you?
I started IF at the end of November. Lost track around Christmas and New Years and have been back at it since a week after Nrw Years.. 5'6F SW 274 CW 259.5. Now I know when most people get excited...
IE- stuff like throwing in a few potatoes, carrots, onions, spices and chicken, etc.
I’ve been IF for the past 8 days. I’m leaving for a 7 day cruise tomorrow and any and all advice is appreciated. I’m not worried about breaking the fast at noon. I’m more concerned about starting my...
Hey, lovelies! I’ve been fasting 18:6 / OMAD for almost 3 months. I don’t have too much to lose so it’s been slow progress. Actually I ended up gaining back some of the weight during the holidays (oops, but I’m...
Fortunately, coffee is allowed when doing intermittent fasting. So let's have a coffee together every day and talk about our daily struggles and joys. Comment this thread with some of those suggestions: **\*Success\*:** Comment your success of the day, can be an NSV...
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 everyone long time lurker first time poster here, I hope this is okay to post, and I’m on my mobile so sorry for any formatting issues. I have been struggling to stay committed to any New Years resolution for my whole...
Has anyone cured these things through dry fasting? If yes, maybe you could elaborate on how you did it. How often and for how long? And is it possible to cure them with shorter fasts like 24-72 hours? Thanks so...
I miss food, dudes. The days go soooo slow. Sigh. Hanging in there.
#Share your daily fast story thread! 📃 ⏳ **Length** of fast (*start/end/total*) ❓ **Why are you fasting?** (ex: *weight loss, other health benefits, spiritual/religious reasons*) 📝 **Notes** (*How is it going so far? Any concerns? Insights to share?*)...
I just started fasting a week or two ago and I'm never hungry when I finish. I forced myself to eat a hard boiled egg, but I'm absolutely stuffed. Is this normal? I only ate 800 calories yesterday and burned...