I’m doing a extended fast at least 14 days, and I don’t know if I should lift weights during this time some days I can and others say no you will lose even more muscle. Should I just not do...
do you guys workout on a dry fast? i never lift weights pass 40 hours into dry fast,. i do walk around tho. now im going to dry fast for 7 days for healing, not for weight loss but ill update...
My Mom wants to try IF, I currently use a 16:8 lean gain type and lift weights which works well for me, but she is not a weight lifter - she does light cardio and swimming at the gym. Will...
I want to build muscle and burn fat at the same time. Can I lift weights while dry fasting and will dry fasting 2 days a week make it harder to gain muscle?
Has anybody experience with extended fasting (6 to 10 days) and intense sessions of weight lifting during this or can provide some resources I could look up? Edit: By fasting I mean water fasting with electrolytes, tea and coffee but no...
Hey all, firstly let me say I just reached 70lb lost with omad from September. So I'm very used and adapted to fastIng at this point. The thing now is that I'm always looking for ways to optimize my muscle...
So I lost a significant amount of weight in the past on a questionable program (it worked for me but it's a pyramid scheme) I found intermittent fasting and it's been a godsend. I've been stable and doing well with it....
I fast in the mornings and usually eat after 3/4pm. I love running and can easily run 5k whilst fasted and in fact feel lighter and potentially better than with a breakfast. What is your experience like with fasting and...
As the title states I’d like any tips about weight lifting/exercise routine to do while I’m extended fasting. I don’t want anything too intensive or difficult, just enough to help me maintain muscle.
I'm just starting to lift weights, and I'm confused by what I think are conflicting recommendations. I've read abt the benefits of extended fasts (which for me at this point would be up to 3 days) and want to incorporate...
Lifting weights helps with maintaining muscle from what I’ve heard. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/y4f74y)
I’ve been doing IF for about 6 weeks now, at a minimum 16:8 but most days is 20:4/OMAD. I felt pretty good and there were days I did 24hrs no problem. I started lifting weights and walking 45 minutes. I’m struggling to get...
Basically I am a female is 100lbs overweight. I am 260lbs. I want to get down to at least 150lbs but I am trying to avoid loose skin. I don’t know if I should hit the gym and eat healthy...
Based on what I’ve read, I’ve found myself in a bit of a dilemma. My window is 16:8 from 8pm to 12pm. I have started going to the gym between 6:30-7 and workout for about an hour and a half....
I am sure, it's been talked about ad nauseam on this but I am curious how people exercise, specifically weight lift, while fasting. How long do you fast? Does it affect your weight lifting, etc. Thanks!
Is it okay to lift light dumbbells(10lbs), for working out instead of long walks while in extended fast?
Currently half way through a 3 day fast and noticed I struggled through my usual workout. Should I wait before exercising?
I'm 42m do OMAD for over 8 years, was about 5 years on keto, now low carb. 3/4 times i train fasted (before 1st and only meal of the day), but sometimes i train after longer period (i eat one...
I really like 6-18 intermittent fasting interval, but I've also been doing weight-lifting for more than a decade and now want to gain some additional muscle and shed some fat. I am aware of calorie counting, so I try to...
I apologize if this post is common but I could use some advice. I'll keep this short. I am around my 400th day of IF. Since Dec of 2020 I have been fasting a minimum of 16 hours a day...
Anyone else do both? I'm currently trying to balance these two out but have been struggling a bit. Obviously I would like to maintain and continue my fat loss and still gain muscle at the same time but I'm not...
Which protocol for who have only about 12kg to loose and want hit hard on the gym Monday to Friday you suggest?
I eat from 4 PM to 7 PM I usually only have water and or a little apple cider vinegar during the day I work out on an empty stomach and have PLENTY of energy Yesterday I decided to have a...
Hello, im almost 50, 14% body fat, light weights 4 days per week and do cardio most days. I've been athletic most of my life. I am not looking for weight loss, but instead would like to...
I’m new to IF and I normally go to the gym in the mornings for my lifts. However, I noticed that my lifts have been subpar and I feel really dizzy since starting IF. Would it be better to wait...
So I enjoy the 5+ day water fast. I lose fat, and as long as I don't binge afterward, all is good. I'm trying to crush another 30 pounds of weight. I enjoy lifting. But,...
I have been doing OMAD for about three/four weeks, and the weight started dropping immediately. I'm down about 15-20 lbs, feeling better physically, my frequent headaches are completely gone, and clothes are fitting better. All things were going well. Until...
Looking for experience here. I find it very difficult to get past 24 hours while still lifting. I can stop lifting and breeze through to 48. I’ve felt like I could go longer, just haven’t because if I hit the...
I start my fasts around 6 pm. It’s hard to squeeze a workout in before that. - What’s the effects of working out while fasting? - What if I recover from my workout using pure protein powder?...
So I'm a man in my mid 30s. I've always had some acne problems, but it all pretty much went away when I did OMAD two years ago for two months. Now, in the last four months, I've been dedicated...
I did OMAD in 2017-18 and lost significant weight (~35 lbs). Then I went back to drinking, regained all that weight and did OMAD again in 2021 to drop all the weight once more. I stopped doing IF and stopped caring about...
Hi All, it’s been a while since my last post. After losing 25lbs through IF and exercise (OMAD with a few 48s per month), I hit a frustrating plateau in August that I haven’t seemed to be able to break....
I’ve just started IF recently for the mental Clarity benefits and have been loving it. I want to return to weight lifting. I used to love the powerlifting moves (been a few years) and I’m wondering how the body responds to...
I have recently been finding it quite easy to wait until the evening before eating, either achieving OMAD or at least 20:4, which is great. My issue is my usual form of exercise is to lift weights, however I’m reluctant to...
I recently started an 18-6 regiment and am loving it. I am not overweight but my goal is to slowly lose between 10-15 pounds to hit my ideal weight. My only issue is I'm struggling with deciding when my...
Most “fitness guru” recommends 1gram of protein per pound of weight. Is this too much? Doesn’t protein intake have an inverse relationship with longevity? This article states that consumption between .6-.8 grams of protein per pound of weight is sufficient...
Hi all, Would love some insight or tweaks to my current plan. I’m planning on training for a half marathon while lifting and fasting. Going to keep it simple, wanting to run in the morning, nothing too extensive initially as I am...
35 M, 205 lbs, vegetarian. My unguided research tells me I need anywhere between 140 and 200 grams of protein a day, while lifting weights. 2 eggs, 2 scoops of protein powder, peanut butter, plant based burger... it all just equates...
I have a history of doing prolonged fasts (24-72+ hrs) from time to time over the last year and half, but I want to be consistent and stick to a goal and schedule to follow. this week i’d like to...
Lose weight first then start lifting weights? Basically I am a female is 100lbs overweight. I am 260lbs. I want to get down to at least 150lbs but I am trying to avoid loose skin. I don’t know if I should...
Anyone have successes with this? I have been using IF to hold my weight for two years but I am suddenly gaining now that Meno is upon me. Any support or advice?
Is it possible to maintain my current weight and continue IF, should I be in a caloric surplus or just take in the amount of calories that’s needed for my current weight?
Anyone here with experience? Mainly looking for opinions on when to eat. I usually do OMAD, in the evening,but plan on lifting again around 6-7am. What has worked for you guys?
Just some info. I decided to fast this week. Monday evening to Wednesday afternoon (44hrs) then Wednesday evening to Friday afternoon (44hrs). What I ate in between didn’t pass like 1200 cals. That’s bc I have low calorie food in...
How is your skin after you have fasted for weight loss? I wonder if the autophagy helps prevent loose skin, or if it’s inevitable no matter what? I know there are a lot of factors but I wonder if anyone...
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I lift heavy and im doing 16/4. How many days can I take off for when my muscles are killing me and I need to have some carbs in order to make it to the gym?
Hey y’all. I’m sorry if this is a stupid question but what do you think about lifting weights while EXTENDED fasting? I’ve been exploring fasting for over a year. I’ve done cardio during extended fasts. But what about lifting weights...
How many kilograms did you lost in 24 h hard dry fasting ? I could use now some motivation Thanks guys 😌
For example the nutrition facts for 100 grams of Black Eyed peas ( [https://imgur.com/a/WDidCOb](https://imgur.com/a/WDidCOb) ) says 0.5 g fat, 21g carbs, 8 g protein and like 300 mg of potassium and sodium. All of this don't even add up to...
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If there's a dataset available for daily weight and caloric intake, could TDEE be calculated using some simple math? Potentially something like a regression for calories vs weight delta, with the intercept of zero being TDEE?
Hi! I've been trying to loose some of the weight I put on during COVID and been doing full day fasts. I basically don't eat anything on Mondays and Fridays. Recently I also started incorporating lifting weights, and I...
Is this normal? I’ve been taking in about 3-4 grams of salt and my weight doesn’t seem to be moving. I actually feel pretty normal and was wondering if I should keep going? Thanks
I would like some advice on whether it is a good idea to weight train whilst I am on a 5 day water fast. I usually train 4-5 times a week followed by cardio. What would be suitable or should I...
I’ve started water fasting currently on 3rd day, I’ve started because I’ve had extreme trouble w fat loss, macros, keto, etc. I figured this is the only way to go. I’m about 20-25% body fat. My recovery is horrible and...
For those who exercise and dryfast, what do you think is better, cardio or lifting to get lean/abs. Or should we do a little if both? The thing with cardio for me is i sweat so bad and then want...
If I stopped doing IF and I stay under my BMR calories will I lose weight?
I workout a ton but everyone see are us you need weights I only love cardio I also think I fain weight with weights. It’s cool to just do cardio and abs right? I feel like my metabolism doesn’t increase with weights...
Is anyone here following a similar regimen? I started on 9th January, 2x 46hrs and 1x 70hrs fast a week (3 meals a week, in 2hr windows) and it's been effortless to keep up, I feel amazing and I've...
Hi all! I'm curious to know if it's possible for an active runner to no lose (or even gain) fat/muscle through their diet. Are there specific things to do other than calorie surplus and extra protein intake? Thanks!
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It's been 2 months. I'm steadily losing 0.5% of my body weight weekly, and in a couple of months will hit my goal weight. I want to keep with 16:8 for health and energy but I don't want...
If Mushrooms shrink from 229g to 159g after being cooked, which weight do I use for calories? Google says it is 22 calories per 100 grams. But which weight do I use? Thanks Extra If Mushrooms shrink from 229g to 159g...
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Wondering if many people on this sub are following a body building or similar weight training routine. I lift weights 5 days per week, and have trained this way for years. I typically follow a 16/8 protocol and do a...
I am the type to not need weight loss and if anything I need to maintain or gain. How can I fast without losing weight. I also do want autophagy. The thing is if the advice is to just “eat...
I am currently doing 24 hrs fast every other day, that makes it three times a week, and doing 16 hrs on the next day. So my question is that, has anyone lost any weight while following this type of...
I have no idea what my target weight is suppose to be. I want to get to weight that I can then start eating a lil above maintenance so I can put on some muscle. I’m tired of being a...
I've gotten fasting for 24 hours down pretty well, but always cave somewhere around 28 - 36 hours. I was wondering if I could fast on two separate non consecutive days and still consistently lose weight each week?
+ 12 days Dry fast 60-65 pounds is my weight height 180 cm I‘m awaken. My goal is deeper meditation :)
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Is there a point to weight training during my fast since I’ll be consuming absolutely zero protein? Or should I just stick with cardio?
I can’t lose weight. Keep binging. What can i do ???
The label says red lentil pasta is 335kcal and 25g protein per 100g, and the chickpea pasta is 364kcal and 21g protein per 100g
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I have been doing IF for 3 and a half years and lost 10kg (22lbs). But recently I'm struggle fighting with my hunger, which never happened before and I started gaining some weight. Is there any tips for me?
Male - 125 kg weight, Height - 5"8 Morbidly obese. So I am a guy with intense focus into one thing, I can achieve what I want by first - Looking into information and being an info sponge thn taking action... But as a...
Any tips ? I plan to do 5 days DF, into a week of Water fasting and then a month of carnivore only, will I regain or I'm good ? I read that it has to do with my insulin,...
Especially because I miss some days lol. Want to know others experiences
Hey guys, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this before? Currently on day 13 of my fast and according to my scale i’ve gone up a pound from 195 to 196.
I've been trying to gain some weight by eating more but it sometimes is bothersome to try and squeeze in that extra food, so i was wondering. Will you lose your weight gains if you cut back to your normal daily...
Does anyone have experience in working out during fasting window? Did you feel sluggish, not able to lift as much, etc. I would like to try IF but I typically workout at 6 am, best timing for fasting window for...
I know traditionally, ADF is 36hrs fasting then eat. But if I do 24hrs fasting then eat, will I still lose weight?