Hello everyone. I (28 M) have recently started to retake my exercise routines after years of hiatus. I am under a basic, calorie and carb controlled diet with lots of protein. However, today I found out about this method and...
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Hello all, I have been IF 16:8 for a couple of years now. I find that though I have lost significant fat from my buttocks and thighs, I don't see any change around my tummy. It's still 40inches. I have...
I am currently doing 48 hour fasts and then eating until I lose my desired amount of weight. I’ve only been doing this for 2 weeks so far and have noticed some difference. Am I being impatient or maybe doing...
I (29 F) have started doing OMAD a week ago and I was wondering how long does it take to see changes in the belly region. I currently weigh 65 kg but it seems most of my fat went to...
So when you guys lost weight did you lose belly fat as well or did you find that the belly fat was stubborn and had to do extra work for it? My belly and waistline don't seem to be reducing and...
I have been Been doing Combined IF, (20 hours) ADF,( 500 cal one day n other day 1200kcal) and extended fasting (started a week ago extended one) It's been 2, months but my weight loss is slow and my belly fat...
Hello everyone! I have been fasting and doing dirty keto for about 3 years now. I have gotten lean for my height I had gone down to 161 lbs, 6’2, and was around 11 percent body fat. Even at those...
I started intermittent fasting a week or so back. I used to do this years ago but gave up even though I had amazing results. So I came back to do it again and wanted to hit the ground running....
TIA for any help you can give me. I've been on a 20:4 fast for 10 days, eating between 1200-1400 calories a day on a Mediterranean diet. I'm 65 years old, haven't exercised in 20 years. I've lost a tiny bit...
Hello people, I have one month and a half to fulfill a promise I made to myself at the beginning of this year I’ve gained a lot of weight due to stress and working from home, I came to dry fasting...
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hello all im 19f, my height is 5"8. I currently weigh 70 kgs or around 154 pounds. my goal weight is around 136 lbs. how should I go about if? i want to lose some belly fat and get somewhat toned....
30 F - I have a weirdly amorf belly, where it is almost as big as my boobs, and my boosts are not small. Having no ass at all, I wonder how I did not fall on my face just...
I'm trying to do a 30-day fast for health reasons. I've done two 10-day fasts in the past. I'm not really calling it OMAD, because I'm not really eating a "meal," per se. From 8 am to 12 pm, I...
I've been intermittent fasting for about 2 weeks. 16:8. I'm trying to lose some belly fat while simultaneously build muscle. I lift three days a week, and do three 40-minute HIIT cardio sessions a week. Is there any benefit to having a...
Hey all, just started doing 36 hr fasts every 3 days starting a few weeks ago and so far am loving it. I can tell my energy is increased and I’m finally able to start losing that stubborn belly fat...
I've been fasting for over a year now, lost a total of 12kg~ and am pretty much where I want right now in terms of weight, except for my belly, which I feel is bloated probably due to sparkling drinks,...
I (23M) started IF around October and I have lost about 16kgs from a starting weight of 92kgs. I'm now at 76kgs with a target weight of 70 kgs. I have noticed that things "down there" have significantly gotten bigger....
Some Stats first: male, 23 years, 185cm (6 feet), 105kg (230 pounds), activities: student, so mainly sitting, working out 3x a week (full body exercise) and 2x a week walking (30\~ minutes). Ive been fasting for about 15 months now,...
* **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...
Hi everyone, I started my IF journey roughly a month ago and since I don't have that much weight to lose but struggle with very stubborn belly fat and thighs, I thought it might be motivating to measure body fat. I've heard...
I would like to hear from people about losing weight SPECIFICALLY from the belly area. I have an overabundance of visceral fat in that area due to hormonal imbalance and would like to specifically lose the visceral fat. ...
sw: 170 cw: 155 h: 5"10 a:30 When I started a few weeks ago at 170 it was difficult at first but I adapted quickly. It got easier over time and I could regularly do 72h fasts. Now I'm getting to...
My apologies for the spelling and grammar, I'm dyslexic. I'm 26 , 5'10 male weigh 115kg , I was 121 but I've been eating 500 calories a day for the last two weeks. I read about angus barbieri , who...
I’m 200 lbs currently (5’9 male), 4 days into a fast. Feeling great. Anyways my main question is how much belly fat, just fat off my midsection in general can I expect to lose the longer I go into this...
I like to fast for full weekends (approximately 66 hours) - my last meal is lunch Friday until breakfast on Monday. I am losing weight, but I think my muscles are shrinking while my belly fat isn’t shrinking as quickly....
Hello! I’m M - 172 cm - 72 KGs (5.7 - 159 lbs) I have started my first fast on January the 1st (76 KGs) and ended it on the 14th of January. (I know the numbers might seem ok but...
Hello. I tried saxenda recently for weight loss and while it definitely was helping me lose weight , the side effects are not manageable for me, even at low doses. If I had no job then maybe I could white...
I am almost 3 weeks into my weight loss journey. I was not very fat to start off with, but I have most of the fat at stomach and thighs. I do IF 15:9 and try to consume around 600-700...
I 28(M) started weight lifting recently (6 times week). I know that it won’t really make me lose weight and I’m really trying to target my belly fat. I want to start fasting, but I’m worried that I’ll be...
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
Just wanted to share a hack that helps during OMAD. I don't get hungry anymore, but sometimes miss the visual and olfactory stimulation of meals. So it's a mental game for me. I just bought lemon, sweet orange and lavender essential...
I weigh 85kg at 1,75cm with a pretty good muscle mass, I still have lots of fat imho, like a belly that I can grab but not visible with even tight clothes I think that I'd be pretty lean at...
* **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...
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...
Hi everyone! Just to start with the question.. pretty basic probably but: if your goal was to lose the last… mmm probably 20 lbs all while maintaining your hair growth and health, what would you follow? So :) I am...
First week I began with a modest 2 14 hour fasts to get my body used to it. Following week I did 3 16-18 hours and realized it was getting really easy (not that it was ever super hard). Third week...
For context, I haven't been very overweight or obese for most of my life. I did have some belly fat & love handles for a few years but they were not that noticable in clothes. So I had unfortunately ignored...
Hello! I’m new here. I currently weigh 160 at 5”4’ and I would like to be where I was at least 145 which is were I was comfortable with before having both my kids. Thanks to two c sections...
I have been doing the snake diet for about a month and i have lost 15 lbs so I an very happy with the results. My questions are as follows: -Why do I feel so thirsty after sipping snake juice all...
Everyday I try and everyday I fail. I don't even know how people do OMAD. I'm gaining weight and feeling like such a loser. I try to eat 2 meals a day separated by 8 hours, then fast for 16...
* **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...
I’ve got about 90-100lbs to lose. Currently 290lbs and want to get down to 190-200 then build 20lbs of muscle afterwards. Will loosing the weight quickly with 48s & 72s cause me to have loose skin after? Should I slow...
I'm 37M SW182, GW160, CW182 on 16:8 for 13 days now. My first day was 20:4 and then 15:9 for a few days and then 16:8 since except one day a week I'm on 18:6. I've had no cheat days, only drink...
Doing OMAD (either lunch or dinner, depends) for weight loss (down from 136kg to 85kg, aim for 75kg, or at least until i get rid of belly and thigh fat) and I drink 500ml of water with: ACV(2tbsp), lemon(2tbsp) and...
Rant+ self hate + advice post! Background: I have been trying to lose weight for the past 10 years. The only time I actually stuck to A plan was when I did Keto and I lost nearly 20kgs. I was 89...
I just completed a 7 day fast and didn't lose a single millimeter from my waist, which is the main reason I was fasting. I did lose 5kg, but the only place I look fat on my body is my waist....
Hey everyone. I’ve been experiencing dry fasting routine of 3-5 days a week and have seen great results. I want to start weight training and building muscle. Would this be a possibility with my current dry fast routine? I have...
I'm getting closer and closer to feeling comfortable posting a progress photo. I've got a "before" out there somewhere. ​ I gave birth to twins 3.5 years ago. That does some wild shit to your body, especially when you pair it...
Maybe it's a weird question, sorry if that is so. But I feel like fat from other parts of my body is rearranging around my belly / stomach area. Is that possible? Since starting (3 weeks ago), especially...
* **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...
I mean, let's assume you fast for 14 days, but also do: 10k steps a day Gym 4-6 times a week A lot of yoga What will happen from the fat store point?
Hi I’m new to intermittent fasting and just wanted to ask a few questions. Just some background information: I’m a 26F, 5’0 (approx 153cm) and 97lbs (44kg) I’m trying to lose fat around my body in general and I’m planning to...
Hi! I have been on a fasting journey for a couple of years now, which started with the keto diet. From keto, I learned of Dr Fung and through rolling water fasts with keto based refeeds, I’ve been able to...
Hi! Today was day 3 I started IF 16-8, first 2 days went great however today I broke fast with 3 pints of beer . Will this hinder progress this week? I've decided to cut out alcohol from now, just wondering about...
I was always into fitness/bodybuilding and a low-carb diet is the best way to lose some fat. I did it a few times, but around 2000 it was mainly low-carb, low-fat, high-protein. Do you remember those negative articles about low-carbing,...
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
[Belly fat resistant to every-other-day fasting](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210303161656.htm) Does anyone have anecdotal experience reflecting this?
Well , I’m 5ft9 147 Ib 23 male …. Have been losing and gaining weight for years but this year I got things under control finally…. 147 Ibs is my lowest so basically I haven’t seen this number on the...
So I've finally realized the extent of the danger processed foods but especially processed sugars pose us. I've been working out a lot for months straight but can't lose the visceral fat even though my body is looking better than...
Hi, I haven't been on this sub long but I've been fasting for a while now. I've noticed that most people mention the idea that as long as you have a calorie deficit, you will burn fat/lose weight. This was something...
I have been doing IF for the last 6 months and the results are stunning, I am a male, 19yo, 189cm (6ft 2) and I lost 30kg (66lb) from 125kg (275lb) to 95kg (209lb) with 22:2 / OMAD. I see I...
5-8 male, 44.
Hello guys, I wanted to share my journey with IF and why it is not suitable for everyone. I am 24 yo female, 61 kg in weight (135,5 lbs) and 170 cm tall (5.57 foot) so I already had quite...
Hi I’ve been doing my calorie deficit for one month now. And fasting for two weeks. I was just wondering if anyone’s losing weight while the scale hasn’t moved down anymore? Like my belly has gone down rapidly but the scale has...
I have previously lost almost 100 lbs, mainly due to fasting. Am no stranger to it now, my longest was for 17 days. I gained a lot during the whole corona shut-down (also, I don't recommend breaking your heart pretty...
Hi guys! I’ve got really high cortisol due to a number of factors. My doctor recommended fasting to lose the weight. Been doing it for about a month but it’s very slow, 2.5kg in a month. Just wondering is anyone else is trying...
* **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...
What's the verdict on the ground in terms of alcohol and the effectiveness of intermittent fasting for weight loss? Does it sabotage your efforts or can you have the odd cheeky drink at weekends? What's your experience been?
To preface, I want to do a 30+ day extended water fast, and want to lose as much lean mass as possible. How many times should I lift per week if any? If I lift, how many more electrolytes should...
Alright. 38M here. Typical skinny-fat bod. I've carried most of my weight in my belly forever. And I also have scoliosis, which I know can make the belly protrude a little extra. On day 8 of my fast, water +...
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Hey everyone! I'm a fresh one (to IF and reddit tbh!) and am 4 days into doing 18/6 but had a friend freak me out somewhat and now I feel like I've gone about this all wrong or it'll be...
I am giving IF another try. I have done it before, perhaps 2 or 3 years ago and it was successful. I got myself down to 180lbs and I was muscular and fairly cut. I have been sedentary for most...
I wanted to post this because it seems like a lot of people have family members/friends with bad habits and get a lot of criticism. I looked back at a picture of myself when my mom said I was getting...
Sooo I’m a tad confused, all. My understanding is as follows (I’m doing OMAD): - The point of intermittent fasting is to give the body time to tap into fat reserves. Eating leads to insulin production, which disrupts that. - Reducing...
Hello folks, I’ll be joining the rowing crew of my university on September, the past 2 years have been a disaster with online classes and too much stress , that led me to abandon any form of exercise … I’m now...
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225 M 5’10 I’m a fatass. I can’t lose weight. Everytime I try I can’t finish a fast.
Okie doke, I know if you only eat 1,200 calories a day, but spread it out over 3 meals and 2 snacks, you're keeping up your insulin and you might lose weight, but eventually your body adjusts is metabolism. With IF,...
Hi so got dumped by love of my life on new year eve, that sent me to a very dark place but I decided to invest in myself, I am doing mostly OMAD no sugar bread or pasta etc just...
**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...
Hey all!! Been lurking here for a bit and your stories and pictures inspire me. I've been doing 16/8 for about a month, changed my eating habits, yoga every morning and have lost 5lbs and clothes definitely are looser....
I’ve been fasting since 30/08/22 starting with an extended 72 hr. I then went to OMAD for 3 days and since then I’ve been doing 19:5 whilst walking 5k every day and 45 minute gym sessions. When I’m eating I stick...
Hi I’m new here, been doing 16/8 5 or 6 days a week for four weeks and I weighed myself for the first time today and I didn’t even lose a pound. Feeling really discouraged. I have a vacation coming...
I talked to my nutritionist yesterday, and explained how I had failed at IF 20:4 and 18:6. She is putting me on a new program she says will actually have me fasting 21 hours a day, but in shorter periods....
* **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...
I'm 70 yo female 225 lbs all in my belly-need to lose minimum 50 lbs, goal of 60. I have moderately high blood pressure, high cholesterol, GERD, lung cancer survivor, no diabetes (amazingly) no known cardiac issues but a family...
I've been on OMAD for a year and a half and lost thirty pounds up until I stepped on the scale today. I exercise 5 days a week, three days strength training, 2 days cardio. I still have a dad...
Is there any research on the effect of limiting gluten for individuals who show no intolerance to it? Would there be any health benefit to this?
I've been doing IF for a month now, and I'm down 15 pounds. I'm a short, fat woman, and I'm hoping to eventually lose 100 ( maybe more) pounds. But as far as a difference in my appearance, I have...
I do see on my body and clothes that I have lost weight, however now it seems like its standing still though which is even more demotivating. (I get really motivated by seeing results on my scale and reaching my...
To be clear up front: I am not currently pregnant. But I am one week into IF (16:8) and my partner and I are trying for a baby (have been for a few months, the IF is new). Everything I’ve...
* **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...
Over the course of 6 months (with a pretty good amount of cheat days..taking it slow lol) I’ve went from 150 to 133. I’m 24 (f) at 5’4 ft tall. I was never overweight but noticed I started putting on...
I started with a 3 day fast and now doing rolling 48s about 12 days ago I’m happy to say I’m down around 20 pounds , I would fast longer but I’m trying to maintain strength as I powerlift I struggled...