I’ve been on keto for 4 months now and I’m feeling great and just love how much energy I have on this diet. Since a week or two I’ve added intermittent fasting, 16/8, to see what it would do to...
Is one more beneficial than the other?
can you gain or lose weight when you in intermittent fasting and positive energy balance if you lose weight how
I recently came across a YT channel by Dr. Eric ~~Burg~~ Berg that got me started with a game plan related to intermittent fasting and a diet change. However, I have read that he is a Scientology donor and generally...
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
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?
I am creating a diet plan for a client and I really think intermittent fasting will help lose some of the weight they are carrying...how long should I have him intermittent fast for?
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I was wondering if intermittent dry fast has more beneficial effects in a range of a 16h-20h fast. I have done 48h dry fasts and really feel the difference but I don’t know if there is any short term. Is...
Anyone have this problem? Any tips?
Hi. Been doing intermittent and extended water fasts for a while. Only done a few dry fasts, a couple 24 and 48 hour ones. I was curious as to your thoughts of doing intermittent dry fasts within an extended water...
Due to some health issues, i have to take some medicines in the morning (namely Iron and Thyroid meds), that too on an empty stomach. Doing so, would it break my Fast?
I’ve seen posts of people saying they’re doing day long fasts during the week then going back to intermittent fasting. Does the back and forth not throw the body off unlike keeping the same eating schedule?
I’m just over halfway through a 7-day water fast and woke up with what I have to assume is keto rash all over my chest and back. Is it safe for me to continue fasting?
Do they yield the same results? Would the 7 day fasts be more tolerable and safer? This is what Dr. Jason Fung said on the topic: “Longer fasts have more power, but more risk. To me, there is no reason to fast...
I want to start intermittent fasting as I'm not comfortable about my body. Can someone please explain the procedure, what timings do I have to fast at
How is it working for you?
I’m trying to figure out my way forward. I’ve fasted lots but I just wanted to know peoples thoughts or experiences? Did fasting help you? Thank you
I feel great! Been fasting for about 16 hours a day or longer for the past two weeks. I’ve been losing a lot of weight and water weight. I weighed 495 about three and a half weeks ago and now...
I’m just not eating before noon, ever. I have my first meal at 12 and stop eating after dessert around 9pm. Is it accurate to say that I am “intermittent fasting”? Or am I just skipping breakfast? I just don’t...
Just started intermittent fasting and I'm having a hard time drinking straight black Coffe
Is it safe to dry fast daily 22:2? How much water to drink during the feeding period?
I've seen Jason Fung say that keeping the refeeds in between rolling are best kept keto. I'm a vegan. Does this mean I should just eat a lot of avocados and then go back out into the next rolling fast?...
I currently work at a fastfood industry where my daily schedule changes. So it a little tough for me to do IF as I am constantly changing my eating and fasting schedule. Anyone who has the same experience? Can you...
Hi, I've been doing keto for the past 5 days (don't plan on stopping any time soon, I've done keto a lot in the past). What difference will it make starting a fast whilst already doing keto? Will I lose...
Any tips ? ;)
I do 16/8 Intermittent fasting. I find myself drained of energy if im not eating for prolonged periods of time during periods. Should I reduce the fasting hours or simply not fast during the first two three days?
I am new to intermittent fasting, doing 16:8. Are you supposed to follow any type of diet when doing this like low calorie, high protein, etc… or can you eat what you normally eat within reason?
I am trying to lose weight which is about 30 kg of fat. I am 181 cm and weigh 120 kg. For the moment i am trying just to go back to 105 kg asap because walking and playing soccer is almost...
I was wondering if I can maintain my mass or even gain mass while on intermittent fasting, all while being healthier while doing so. I will be doing the 16/8 diet.
I recently read some studies that shows fasting can lower neutrophils and WBC. Is this true? Does anyone here have low WBC and/or neutrophils because of intermittent fasting?
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Anyone know if you can take a PPI antacid like omeprazole during a fasting period? Or will taking it break your fast?
I'm a beginner in intermittent fasting and I'm not sure which websites to follow regarding the best suggested meals that you should eat when breaking the fast. Can someone recommend me a good source of website/youtube channel where they discuss...
i want to start intermittent fasting but because of school,i can break my fast only at like 15:00.(my day starts at 6:50) and my last meal is at 18-18:30 Does that mean that i can fast for the remaining hours(18:30 until...
By 'intermittent dry fasting' I mean 16-23 hours dry then eating and drinking some water > repeating.. or can you do 16-23 hours dry > drink some water > repeat? What makes going from dry to wet so 'bad'?...
so i have a question does Turkish coffee break my fasting I usually have 1 small cup of Turkish coffee plain without any sugar etc just the coffee powder itself. because some online it says that it has calories in...
I’ve noticed some folks saying that after their 5 or 7 day fast, they will do an OMAD and eat keto. This will allow them to keep off majority of the weight that they lost during their fast. Is there...
Is anything here doing intermittent fasting and bodybuilding at the same time? I just feel these are two conflicting things. I have been doing these two for 3 months. There was some progress at the beginning (I gained 3kg) but...
Hello Everyone. Currently I IF with a window of 20:4. Typically I do a 10 day fast every six months because I've found some significant health benefits from doing a longer fast. I wanted to mix in some more...
What is more benefitial in your opinion? I’m comparing two situations: 1-you eat moderate amounts of carbs/fat/proteins and fast occasionally for 24-36 hours. 2-you are on a strict keto diet but you never fast, so maybe sometimes intermittently like 12-16 hours but...
Like the title says.. those of you who've tried just full-time keto before (as in, eating regularly, even if its just OMAD), do you lose more weight fasting than you do just on keto? I know for some people it's...
Hi! I’m 20F and wanna start intermittent fasting. I have already done it 16:8 and stop for a while Do you recommend 00:00 to 17:00 (intermittent fasting) so I would be able to eat at night Or 10:00 (morning) to...
My schedule goes back and forth between nights and days, considering that IF is time based, is there a way for it to work?
Hello all, hopefully I will get a response for this post. I have been fasting for a few years (36 hrs to 110hrs). I am currently on medication that needs protein to work. However, I really want to do a...
Hi everyone, I am looking to lose 30 pounds of postpartum weight and trying to combine keto diet with prolonged fasts (36- 76 hours). I found the fasts to be ok but the keto carbs is what I really struggle with....
I work out at 6am however I eat between the hours of 12 and 7. Should I change my hours so I can have some protein right after my workout?
E.g. if I drink (and eat) between 10am - 6pm each day, will I suffer any negative effects or be at higher risk of injury when exercising at 7am? Would it make more sense to reintroduce water before /...
I have been doing Ketosis \(carb cycling every 1\-3 weeks..\)and intermittent fasting \(16/8 and for the past few days 22\-24 hour fast\) for the past 7 months, and will be trying a 3 day water fast over the 3 days....
I am currently on Keto but have decided to include intermittent fasting also as I like the idea and think it may help a little. I know many with probably advise against it but I’m going to do a...
I’m so sorry if this has been asked before, but can I take supplements while IF? I’m referring to the ones I’d take during the morning/afternoon like MSM, B complex, green tea or caffeine. Thank you!
Hi there, new to the fasting game and have been doing 16:8 for a couple weeks now. I’m wondering if I should expect to see results if I’m only fasting around five days a week. I’ve basically been fasting whenever...
Need advice from experienced faster. How much water does a guy weighing 55kg height 169cm on a omad intermittent dry fasting needs to drink?
I have the fastic app. It seems just focusing on fasting like you were going on an operative procedure seems to work, also hitting the fasting app start fasting. Also 2-3 tablespoons metamucil sugar free seems to help not being...
Currently 42 hours into my fasting and yet the keto straps claim that I am not in ketosis. Any idea why that could be?
I don't really have anyone to talk about this irl yet I've started calorie counting and fasting. Recently I got covid tested that's come up negative but I'm stuck at home for 7 days and waiting for retesting, because my...
I still eat carbs, like potatoes, bread, chips, rice, pasta. Yet I’m noticing my breath is getting worse, especially right now where I haven’t ate for 18 hours. I floss twice a day and brush for two minutes. Is this...
I'd like to try a 24h fasting once per week for a while to lose weight, but I'm hesitating to go keto. From my previous experiences I've found keto to be very efficient for short term weight loss, but every...
https://www.livesylly.com/blogs/sylly-blog/psyllium-enhance-weight-loss-feel-full-longer came across this and wondered is it right?
I have to lose the weight that I gained through the holidays. Period wish me luck
Lately I've been eating more sugar heard this thing called dry fasting is like water fasting but more effective... Should I fast for 2 days then go straight into dry fasting or try keto for a week. I feel like...
Don’t mean this to be a weird post and it has relevance here. I’ve been doing IF for a month now ( again done it before on and off for religious reasons). Have been masturbating whilst I’ve been doing apart...
# Have you heard of intermittent fasting? Basically, it's a **lifestyle** where you **eat** for a period of time, then **stop eating**, and then **start eating** again. This way of eating has many health benefits, such as helping with weight loss,...
As title said, I've been doing 16/8 intermittent fasting for about a week and man, I haven't felt this good in literal years. Mind feels razor sharp, stomach problems I've been having for months are GONE and I have a...
Winding down a 5 day fast today. I've lost 10 lbs and I know a lot of it will return. But will jumping right into either a keto or no carb diet help to maintain most of the weightloss? ...
I’ve been doing ADF and sometimes it’s easy, other times it’s not. Is there any drawback to having just protein/fat say, omad on what has been my fasting days? I’m finding my energy levels for intense weightlifting isn’t...
I ate a keto diet for a long time and now I do Weight Watchers; my trainer thought I needed something more sustainable because I had some hinges on keto. I do a 60 hour fast once a week and...
Just wondering if anyone combines the two methods? If theres any reason I shouldn't try to do both? Also, is there a subreddit for the 5 / 2 diet?
Does vaping effect my body when I’m fasting? Basically will it break my fast?
I decided to add a small workout to my IF. I get a couple barbells and do a 20 minute HIIT. Hardly even 20 minutes because I rested a lot. Two days of this and I can barely walk. What...
I’m interested in following the 5/2 plan of intermittent fasting (restrict calorie intake 2 days of the week) and am wondering how exercise affects the amount of calories you can take in on fasting days. If I am limited to...
I am using an app (mainly for its "countdown to next meal") during fasting. It also tells me that I need to drink like 3.7 lt (15 fl.oz or 1 gallon) of water each day. I know that this kind...
For me it's mainly: \- Maintaining weight with good eating habits \- Keep energy levels high
I am planning to go on a raw vegetables and juice intermittent fast for 6 days and then refers on the seventh I am wondering if after that can I repeat the same 6 day juice and veg fast or...
Hi! I’m F26, 5’2 and 155 lbs. I’m wanting to lose 25lbs to get down to 130lbs. I’ve just started intermittent fasting (16:8) but I’m finding that I’m having a hard time hitting my protein requirements. I’m an avid gym-goer...
Last week I fasted Sunday night until Friday Morning and then ate Keto during the weekend. I thought that would give me some sort of benefit during this week where I plan to do the same regimen. However I’m unsure...
For about the last 6 or so months, I’ve been skipping breakfast and lunch to lose weight. I usually do this between 1-4 times a week depending on my schedule. However recently I’ve noticed some chest pain while intermittent fasting....
I have been told that hair loss increases when one doesn't meet their caloric and nutritional requirements. does this happen when you fast ?
Hi guys! I’m doing intermittent fasting 3x a week for 36 hours each. My goals are weight loss and blood sugar / insulin management. Has anyone ever done this before and if so, would you mind sharing your experiences with...
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Does anyone have experience with water fasting for 36-48 hours and then eating mostly healthy foods with a treat or two on the third day and then repeating this? I am pretty experienced with 36-hour fasts and mainly eat that...
Hello! I finally decided to limit my calorie intake by restricting my eating window. I also researched the benefits of fasting and I would love to see those to my health and weight. The thing is, our work as nurses demand...
I started intermittent fasting about a week ago and I'm wondering how much cals is good to eat while fasting. On a daily basis I eat about 1500 but I fear that's too much because I'm fasting for weight loss...
I saw a guy on YT introducing this concept. So you basically drink protein shakes and no carbs in your fasting window and can eat whatever u want in the regular eating window. Is that a good way to fast?...
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Hello, I would like to know your opinion on this since I've read that you can get the benefits of boosted autophagy by caloric restriction alone (ketosis not necessary) ; so do you think a slightly sugary tea for example...
What are peoples thoughts on doing fasting with low carb/keto. Or is it not needed
Hello everyone! I’m doing keto and intermittent fasting. I have around 1700 calories every day (Male, almost 30). I feel very weak when I work out in the morning. I have electrolytes, water, and caffeine before working out. I feel like...
I am a woman and 172cm tall and I weigh around 55 kilos, however I have read a lot about the longtime benefits of fasting so I really want to try it out. Do you think it is safe?