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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hey fellow fasting comrades! On day 2 of my water fast and wanted to post my daily check in! So I was able to sleep decently. As I mentioned in my previous post, I have...
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 ❤️
Today I start back on IF - I feel fat bloated and disgusting I had 11 weeks under my belt I regret it
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)....
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?
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...
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 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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
**TLDR is basically the bolded stuff** [My experience with my 1st 21 day fast is here](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/comments/8obk7y/post_21_day_fast_followup_refeeding_and_feelings) I had gained a lot of weight since my last fast, I could feel it with my clothing, and I was at the highest point I’d...
In the last few years, I have really struggled to maintain a strict discipline in doing keto with IF (or OMAD which just came naturally after some time). **\*Warning Long Post\*** In 2019, I was working hard in the...
I’ve not really been actively fasting the last month or two but my eating habits have been modified by my previous fasts so do it without thinking a lot of the time. Anyway I’d just been away on holiday and put...
In the last few years, I have really struggled to maintain a strict discipline in doing keto with IF (or OMAD which just came naturally after some time). **\*Warning Long Post\*** In 2019, I was working hard in the...
Hi all. I'm 5'6 male 85kg and 29.9%vbody fat according to scale. I had been loosing weight before Christmas and I rejoined my gym and started lifting again. Come January though I cought COVID and had bouts of four or cold since....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Since early October I lost almost 30lbs and got down several lbs under 200 by skipping breakfast and dinner. (I already eat very low carb) That's the good news. For the past 3 days I have \*not\* skipped breakfast or dinner....
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 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’m sure everyone here has probably prepared or is doing fasting before the big feast for those celebrating the holiday! Just like to get everyone’s perspective and advice on what you did whether you did IF or not yesterday and...
I intended to start about a week ago, but I FREAKIN DIDN'T. Always, it is tomorrow's crap. I tend to fall behind. I always advise people to start again after forgiving themselves, but I find it impossible. I pity myself...
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 guys, day 11 now. Definitely deep in this fast... I'm running cold all the time, and I also live in Canada, so yeah... You'll likely find me these days having another hot bath or under my heated blanket. I find...
Hi all, I've been doing fasting 16:8 (eating from 1pm to 9pm) for a couple of weeks now and I didn't find it particularly difficult, maybe just sleeping has been a bit troublesome. Been going to the gym as before in...
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)...
How did you do it?
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...
Got my Christmas Photo back from work and I just saw it was pretty unflattering. Wish me luck!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
​ 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...
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...
Thought it would be great to get the gang back together for a 2022 Pre- Thanksgiving Fast. All are welcome to ask for/share/grab/give support and encouragement along the way. It’s wonderful to have company on the journey and the perfect...
Do you still go to work on a dry fast? Or clock in if you’re wfh? I’m thinking of doing a nine day dry fast and planning around the week. I’d like to not have to use vacation time for...
Hi, I’m a 19 year old 5’8 female. I’m currently a freshman in college. My current measurements are hip:41, breast:35, and and waist 28. My goal measurements are hip 38, breast 34, and waist 26-27. (I never use the scale...
Hey all! I'm starting a water fast tomorrow (I did intermittent for a week, two meals a day but I was unhappy with it) and honestly I'm nervous. My main worries are weight regain and tiredness/weakness, so I would really...
I started two weeks prior to Thanksgiving and as a result, I’m already down 24 pounds with only two cheat days, Thanksgiving and Christmas. These cheat days were a compromise with my wife so I wouldn’t “ruin” these holidays. Fair...
I used to unintentionally intermittent fast. From high school all the way though college and even into the first couple years of my adult life, I rarely had breakfast. I just was never hungry in the morning, so I decided...
I'm curious what other's experience with Testosterone levels have been with fasting. Here's my experiment/experience: The past 5 months I’ve conducted a pretty extreme experiment around fasting. I drew blood work early and after an extended experiment: I did weekly 36+ hour...
<update with before / after posted in new thread> Wanted to share as the numbers shock me and while I imagine a lot is water weight it is still very motivating. I feel way more mobile! Female, 42, 5-9 SW: 188.5 CW:...
#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've been doing IF for almost two years now with an "off time" of a few momths usually. it always worked and i could stick to it well, but something has changed. the holidays and lockdown force me to be...
Hello fellow nutrition redditors, I’ve been spending a lot of time with my nephews during this holiday season and they’re both BIG basketball fans. They’ve been asking me what they should be eating to get taller. I’m like dude I’m...
I posted here about two months back about my weight loss progress with OMAD. In [that post](https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/comments/xyx452/omad_results_report/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) I said I would check in again in a couple months. Like my first post, I am just putting this information out in...
I 16F have done intermittent fasting 16:8 since about May, and while it on its own never made me lose weight, I really enjoyed doing it as it made me feel better about myself. Lately I've been struggling with sticking...
So I am planning on starting a regime focusing on losing 5 pounds a month. I have been stalling on Omad for a couple of months and even gained some weight from my binges during holiday season. I am going...
Hello Redditor, Im a little worried, I’ve been fasting right now for over 100 hours and I am still pooping at this stage… what is wrong with me, is my digestive system bad… I might go to a doctor, but...
Do you think it helps to eat a lot the last meal before 3 day fast? Or just go for it? I just did 68 hrs before the holiday. Ready for another 72.
Is it worth it to keep going to 48 hours? If yes, what is the additional benefit. To add, I’m trying to detox from a week of holiday visits.
I have been following this sub for quite some time. I am always impressed by the successful fasting stories but I was always a bit unsure about trying myself. Last week, with my family away on holiday, I decided to try...
I have been on IF since mid Sept 2021. I was mostly doing 20:4 and shifted to 16:8 during the holiday season. I was not very careful with my diet. I only made sure to limit my meals to two...
This community has been so helpful for me. I’m embarking on the longest water fast I’ve done tomorrow and was wondering if anyone else is also starting on a fast. I’m aiming for 14 days, having done several shorter fasts...
I've been eating healthy (with occasional 2-3 days fasts) for quite a few months and Thanksgiving threw me totally off. My fingers were swollen, my whole body felt bloated, and I had horrible stomachaches from eating too much (I have...
Basically the title. Read the post and AMA. As my experience with fasting was good, I still would not recommend this to any typical t1d without decades of knowledge and experience. Everyone's diabetes is unique and acts differently in...
A while ago I \[F36\] was diagnosed with a very rare and very aggressive form of thyroid cancer called Hurthle Cell Carcinoma. I've had two surgeries since, and am waiting for the holidays to blow over so I can get...
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...
Hey gang! So, I discovered IF a few years back, and started at 16:8 like most people, before increasing to 18:6 with occasional OMAD. After falling off the wagon when covid first hit, I recently started doing OMAD daily, loved it,...
I’ve been doing 16:8 for about a month and it’s going very well. I’m also eating low carb and have been doing low carb for about a year. I’m in my routine and I’ve been sticking to it. But I’m...
I see so many people here trying to maintain their weight by doing extended fasts all the time. 4, 5, 10 days and watching what they eat between fasts. And maybe that suits you better but that absolutely is not...
OMAD (1500 CAL/Day) / M / 5' 11" / SW: 224 / CW 208 / GW 165 / Let me start by saying, if this turns into a story, bear with me. I'll try to add a TLDR to it...
…but maybe indulged a bit more than I should have during feed window. Basically, we went to a hotel for a bit of a staycation and well…had a cocktail. And then another….and then another. And then we...
Hey friendly fasters!! Day 2 started out okay. I wasn't home all day so that helped me not think about food. It's day 2 so now I'm starting to feel that keto flu. Nausea kicked in a...
Hey everyone I was wondering if you had any advice for me. I’ve been fasting for a while now and have been having great success, I’ve lost 38 pounds and feel better than I ever have before. I recently...
Completed my longest fast to date! Started Friday after lunch, and ended today, Tuesday, at dinner time. Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday, and a Holiday Monday were a breeze! Home alone with no plans I was able to putter, then drink...
I’m getting my wisdom teeth out next week and they told me I won’t be able to workout for 10 days. I have a personal trainer (I’ve been trying to lose 10 lbs but it’s just not coming off, I...
Tl;dr Female hormones screwed up my life. Used to be #150, didn't like some loose skin (went from 200-150 in about 6-8 months previous to this, on CICO and strength training/soccer, about three years ago, after kids) so I purposefully went...
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...
Feeling slightly discouraged after the holiday weekend… didn’t think I went crazy with my eating but I’m still up 8 pounds from Wednesday. I’ve lost about 15 pounds slowly since June with intermittent fasting so this is hard to see....
I am really excited I just felt so ready to do this longer fast. My body was definitely asking for it after 2 weeks of holiday eating. I am dirty fasting and having bone Broth, pickle and saurkraught juice and...
I'm recovering from some pretty heavy holiday feasting, and I'm really interested in how long of a fast I can manage. I was mildly hungry on day one, and very hungry yesterday. Didn't sleep great last night, but I feel...
I'm breaking my fast this afternoon, but I've been thinking about doing some longer ones post holiday season, and I know sayings, quotes, or mantras help ground me when all I can think about is visiting a bakery and stuffing...
Hello! I just started IF at a 16:8 ratio after gaining around 20 lbs over the holidays. Previously I was maintaining pretty well for a few years but between the holidays and getting Covid in the middle of i I...
I'm 32 hours into a 48 to 72 hour fast (going to break somewhere in between). Ive never fasted this long before, but I wanted to give my body a planned break after some big holiday meals. I'm also using...
Hi all, so a few years ago i lost approx 25lbs with IF. I then went on holiday and my new habit was broken but today i have decided to restart IF with the goal of an extended fast...
hi all, so a couple years back i lost a bunch of weight extended fasting. Now i've put back on around 15-20lbs in the last 2 years, my lifestyle has totally changed due to covid, instead of rushing about all...
My girlfriend asked if I wanted coffee. I said yes but black only. She made me some sort of holiday eggnog blend. Has sugar and flavor. I took one sip and told her “this isn’t black” and she said “it...
CW: 218 GW: 168 I want to lose around 45-50 pounds and have about 10 weeks to achieve it in (going on holiday). I know people have achieved astounding results doing a 30 day fast but I'm a beginner and I'm...
Welcome to day 2 for those doing the week fast! You did yesterday and today is just building on top of that. Tomorrow you'll be unstoppable. I'm avoiding the scale til Saturday, but super excited to be back into a...
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...