I decided to quit drinking after my birthday at the end of December, and with that I also started 16:8 IF. The number on the scale hasn’t gone down too drastically but my body has changed a lot! Thought it...
This question is for the people who do prolonged fasts. Having just reached past the 7 day mark for maybe the 8th time, this is consistently the time for me that fasting brings its addictive qualities. No hunger whatsoever, clear...
I have a 30mg vitamin of zinc gluconate that is the same size pill as the multivitamin that I have which contains 30mg of zinc gluconate along with 20 other vitamins and minerals plus other blends of fruit extracts with...
so I was thinking humans are like plants, how hydroponics work you put the correct nutrients in for a healthy plant so couldn’t the same be said for the human body? If so have we found this magical drink? does...
26F/5’5/190lbs (~86kg). Hello! I am wondering if anyone can provide any research or previous threads that demonstrates how results and changes to our body vary with the length of fasts. To clarify the question, Does reaching 16 hours have tangible benefits...
Maybe I'll switch my fasting day to Fasting Fridays but I'd prefer it to be Mondays and I can't think of a catchy name. Ideas?
Apple cider vinegar Good for you yes or no and are two Table spoons a day enough Thanks.
Can goji berries have any anabolic effect?
started my fast, cant wait for that empty feeling
FINALLY I HAVE THE KARMA TO MAKE A BLOODY POST IN THIS SUBREDDIT! I just want to start off with I started my fasting this summer at 235.5 and now I’m 196.8 and the goal is 160! FINALLY I CAN POST!!!...
I literally lost .4 lbs during three day water fast. I even gained weight from day 1 to day 2. Three days out of that 72 hr fast, I gained 3.6 lbs. I also did two 48...
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Going to do a few 30hr fasts to help reduce inflammation from a concussion. Have done a half dozen 10 day water fasts before but never a dry fast. Thoughts?
Hey, for those who have done both extended fast and OMAD, how different is the weight loss? I want to lose a substantial amount of weight. I'm very comfortable doing OMAD, but I'm wondering how much more would I lose...
As the title suggests any recommendations for podcasts around fasting that you have found useful.
Hi guys, this question might sound silly but you never know these days so I'm just double-checking. I'm doing a 16:8 and I like to drink tea in the morning but I'm not sure if this fruit tea that seems...
I’m sure it depends on the individual. I’m 28 hours deep and am planning to go 96 hours. I like using fasting as a launchpad to activate ketosis while getting other benefits like autophagy. For those thatve tested themselves with...
How many days till you start losing muscle
I'm only on week 3 of IF and I'm mostly doing 18:6 and so far so good. I'd like to mix in a 24 hour fast but just logistically how do other people add that into their week. I eat...
... just so it would feel like forever.
I was trying desperately to hit 72hrs but now I’m here and don’t feel hungry at all. It’s weird after the third day things really do change. I’m gonna shoot for 5 days in total. Wish me luck!
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Hello everyone, I am new to this place and was just curious about fasting I really don’t need to lose any weight, so that wouldn’t be my primary reason. I just hear lots of good things about fasting it can...
Am I doing something wrong? I’m starting to feel like this isn’t working for me and my roommate says it didn’t work for her so now I’m paranoid. Am I suppose to see some results already?
So I’m new to intermittent fasting and was wondering if it’s safe to do everyday? I’ve been doing 16/8 for about three days and already sss lots of progress( physical: inch losses, skin issues,etc) and energy differences I was just...
If I weight 200g of spinach raw but 120g when it's cooked,which is the nutritional value? Because 200g of spinach has 5g of protein but 120 g cooked is 2g.
In a Sesame Street way how insulin resistant works? Thanks
New to intermittent fasting and lost 4ish pounds in the first 2 weeks and love the lifestyle. I'm just wondering I don't count calories and eat whatever but I work a desk job. If I was to eat whatever I...
I do shift work at a hospital and wake up anytime between 3-8 am depending on the shift. I need some cream and maple syrup in my coffee!
I've read that consuming BCAAs during a fast will break the fast. I've also read that consuming more than 50 calories will break the fast. But what will happen if you spread things out and consume 1/7th of a dose every...
Basically the title I get severe hunger pangs at right and I've been trying to start the 16 8 for 2 weeks but always the hunger pangs just get to me Basically the ideal eating period for me would be 10 am...
I did a 4-day water fast, broke it on Tuesday morning, it's Thursday afternoon now and I'm still feeling that typical clear, lightweight, pure state of mind, as if my thinking pathways got cleared of all obstacles and waste. It's...
I am 187lbs 5'2". I am looking for rapid weight loss at any cost, minus loose skin. I have been doing 16:8 all week, and due to possible controversy I wont list my calorie intake but it is enough to...
I've read different things online. Curious what you all think from personal experience. I'm water fasting to lose weight. How much time is good between extended fasts? Like a fast of a week or so for example, how much time...
I’ve done water fasts, colon cleanses and and a series of dry fast that led me to a max 4 Day dry fast hard mode. My question is this; do you count the hours to tally the amount...
What if I started with 1 day dry fast to deplete glycogen in my liver quickly, then continue for 6 days water fasting? I think my body would go into forced ketosis after a day of dry fasting, and I'll...
I was aiming for a 15 day fast (I’ve done a few extended fasts in the past with 38 days being the longest one) but had to break after 3 days due to heartburn and headache (I’m generally speaking prone...
I’ve tried to do it before but i didn’t really know what i was doing. I’d appreciate it if people who have done it and actually lost weight from it can give me some tips or any info i should...
Can you please either provide me with links or explain the best ways to use fasting to get the most from your workouts ? Both cardio and weight lifting. I want to maximize fasting and refeeding periods with my...
So I've recently been reading into how anti-nutrients affect nutrient bioavailability, and I want to know how to reduce anti-nutrients in plant-based foods as much as possible. I read that soaking the oats for 48 hours and adding a teaspoon of...
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I do not understand why I just cannot lose this Thanksgiving weight. I'm completely stalled and the only time the scale does down is when I do a 36, but I can't sustain that or do it every other day....
I'm 7 weeks post-op from liposuction procedure. I still have some swelling and hard spots. I'm doing massages, but wondering if a dry fast would speed up the absorption of fluid left in the treated area.
5’6”/18-21 yo/F/135 lbs I’m here to lose weight 25lbs before November (trying to get back to 110lbs because I usually stay around 110-115. I’ve never been this big lol I ate so much cake during quarantine it’s nuts). I see on...
Recently I watched a video on YT called “Protein is not Protein” from What I’ve learned also I’ve seen so many especially Vegans reacting and saying it’s fad, not only this I’ve seen so many debates around it, but not...
Due to my social life and work, I am thinking of breaking up the fasting period into 2 windows. Eat from 8am-11am and 8pm to 11pm. That's just cumulatively 6 hours of eating window, shorter than the typical 16:8 breakdown....
Can someone please explain how fasts longer than 3-4 days work? I see comments and posts saying that people have gone 2+ WEEKS. Am i missing something? I just don’t understand how that’s possible, im sure you see great benefits...
Finished my last fast on day 4, did not seem to do much to my injury. I heard something more like 7+ days for healing? Any experience? Yes i go to physiotherapy regularly , and still no help.
I've been doing some remedial searches and not getting the answer to this: If my blood sugar drops at night (which it has since starting this) around 2am. I have to eat. I eat enough to pop...
I did IF for a while but stopped after a plateau and then started calorie counting and working out. I got burnt out working out with a small baby so I just did calorie counting with moderate walking. Now I...
I've been on IF before and hav fantastic results. With gym I could lose about 20 kg. But the older I get the less results I have. Now I'm M30 and my weight is 114 kg and height 185cm. After...
I did an extended fast from Jan 1 to Jan 6, starting at 119,5 kgs, and ending at 110 kgs. I've done this the last couple of years, but I was 10 kgs heavier than usual for Jan 1st this year....
I regularly read that the idea of "toxins" just existing in our body is bullshit, and that our liver and kidneys do their job of removing any toxins. But then I have also seen studies like: [glyphosate (herbicide) being found...
Is it normal to not see any difference in appearance after three weeks of 16/8 fasting? How long did it take some of y'all before seeing a difference?
I love my veges and I’m majority plant based don’t get me wrong, but one of the most touted vegetables I see is kale. I use a decent amount of it now it’s very cheap and I like the taste....
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'm posting this as a warning. I suffer from cptsd from abuse i endured in childhood. After seeing improvement while water fasting, mostly due to cutting off carbs I believe, I decided to try a 72 dry fast. I did it mostly...
Anyone do OMAD and lost weight and fast? CW 200, GW 145 (I’m tall, so this is a healthy weight/BMI for me as I’m currently just entering the overweight category for the first time in my life).
I want to rid my gut biome of all the nasty stuff I’ve developed in it from eating junk food consistently for so many years. I also want to see what it feels like to have no poop/waste in my...
Hi peeps Doing 16:8 fast at the moment , sometimes for longer and it's going great, but I just feel I can help improve myself a bit better, Do you have any tips to help melt away fat or tricks...
Considering it is high in oxalate (just as black pepper, that I also use to increase its bioavailability) and that could lead to developing kidney stones, how could I remove it from the powder? Should I soak it, just like...
I'm experienced water fast individual and have done extended and prolong water fast, but holy shit. I'm trying to do 5 day dry fast and it's torturing me. i'm currently on day 3. My lips are dry and bothering me...
hello im interested to hear if anybody here with mental problems like anxiety-ocd-deppresion-or also neurological disorders like adhd and autism, have tried fasting for 3-7 days to kill the bad gut bactiers? if so did your experience you mental...
I hit a slump in my weight loss, yet I do want to lose a bit more. I have been doing 16/8 since last May, went from 160 to 136lbs, and now gained back 5 pounds in the past 3...
Hey all, looking into a way to enhance weight loss while doing IF. Had this recommended to me however, I cannot find a site that has reviewed it that doesn't sound like they were paid to. I'd appreciate some investigation...
If on your down days you are fasting and on your up days you eat what you want but in moderation arent you in a constant state of going in and out of ketosis? I have been doing ADF for a...
I’ve been stopping eating after breakfast and lunch, 6Am-noon most days. It’s been surprisingly easy. I did this mainly because I saw some people report better sleep when doing so and since my sleep sucks, I dove in...
Heard that it have increased in popularity and provided multiple health benefits such as fat loss and higher energy level.
I like longer fasts. Recently I completed a 7 day fast but noticed my weight loss was slowing down by day 6. Are long fasts worth it?
Im new… i read the wiki, but does fasting help you burn fat or do you only lose water weight? What are some good methods to use to burn fat and stuff…sorry i’m clueless, everyone seems very nice in this...
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Tomorrow night I’ll be breaking a 4 day water fast and I really want to indulge in the right foods (last prolonged fast I did a few years back was broken with Wendy’s… delicious but irresponsible, I know). Straight protein? Also...
I've been getting into fasting for 48 to 72 hours at a time and its been working out well for me. My GF is interested in doing it with me but is afraid it will mess with her IBS. Does...
I started off slow 24, a few 48s and now 72s. However I've been lacking in sleep is that a reason I'm not losing alot. I've gone from 94.5kg (208-193) 87.30. As of August 11th I workout virtually everyday weightlifting, do...
I was really stressed about a doctors appointment yesterday and I broke my fast early, ate like crap and didn’t stop eating till 2 hrs past when I was suppose to stop. I know I’ll get back on track today...
27 M, I used to be able to IF until 6pm no issue, from age 21-24, but these days if I attempt to fast until even 1pm I feel like Im going hypoglycemic and may faint. Is it possible I can...
Hi. I’ve asked my doc but she’s pretty nonchalant about things and said not to worry. So. I’ve just started IF and it’s the first “diet plan” that I feel like I may stick to. I desperately need to lose...
I started this year with 125.5kg and now I'm at 117.5kg. So after 2 months I've only lost 8kg, despite the fact that I'm really trying. What I do ? - ADF (44 hours most of the time) every week - some 72h...
I used to abstain on tuesdays and fridays, but I’m not sure how it impacts my growth. Is it safe?
Let’s say my goal is to eat 1800-2000 calories per day. What’s the advantage of eating that in a certain time frame if at the end of the day the calories are the same?
We're on the fringes and although dry fasting is not really accepted by mainstream culture and the health industry we know here that it is one of the most potent modalities to heal, purify, detoxify and adapt the body to...
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does ACV actually do anything? I’ve taken a shot of the Bragg’s ACV every morning for the last year, and I eventually stopped because it was too strong on an empty stomach even after dilution. now I have ACV gummies...
I’ve been put off intermittent fasting in the past due to the fear of what would happen to my (uk sized) 36GG breasts. I find nobody really discusses those hidden wobbly bits, and the effect IF can have on them....
I’m struggling to complete even one full day of fasting. It’s not even because I’m hungry, but rather I’m bored with nothing to do. I’m a college student who’s at home for the summer, and even though I...
I’m a 18 years old female! 5’10, 265lbs Weight goal 160lbs Hi guys I was wondering if I should be on a 1,800 caloric deficit. Is that too low or high. And I am going to do 30 minutes of cardio 5...
Hello everyone, I need your guidance on what method I should use as a newbie. I’ve gained around 12 kgs in a year due to extreme stress and bad eating habits. Here are my info: - female - 25 years old - 150...
Day 3. Overdid it a bit yesterday and pretty low energy today. Have some medium mental effort tasks to do for work today. Done one so far... Finding it hard to maintain focus and stay the task. Any tips?
If done improperly for long periods, can lead to nutritional deficiency and eating disorders which will lead to cognitive impairment. ​ What are your thoughts on this?
Current plan - 16:8 - Still eating the same food as before (but I’m a bit more aware and cautious). I’m curious to hear successful weight loss stories (or progress) of people eating more than one meal each day.. that...
With working out, it can be fun working towards a new personal record or fun if its a sport like soccer or boxing. With "eating low calorie" or diets without prolonged fasting, cooking or looking forward to your next meal can...
I’ve been calorie counting for the past 3 weeks. My goal is 1200 but I rarely stick to this - I do stay under 1500 pretty consistently though. I’ve also been going to the gym 4ish times a week. I quickly...