Hi, what is the longest you can fast for to not loosing your muscle? Also, can I do weight training during that time?
Gained some decent newbie gains recently. But still holding on to some belly fat.
After what time period will I start to lose muscle if I fast?, I am attempting a 60 hr fast and want to lose no muscle, should I do a 48 hr one or some other duration?
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Can someone explain to me how I will maintain muscle if I do rolling 72's? Seems nearly impossible. Especially with an active lifestyle.
Realistically if you eat adequate protein and workout throughout the week or month, would 1 day a week or a couple days of fasting result in any muscle tissue loss, during weight loss? I understand glycogen stores deplete and all...
Is a low carb, high protein diet truly effective? Every website seems to say something different.
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...
Hello, I fasted for 52 hours, then I ate in the next 24 hours. I do gym lifts and yoga. Will I lose muscle if I fast again right after I ate? Thanks for help
How much muscle is lost when prolonged fasting? If one were to lose 1 kg by doing a prolonged fast, how much of this would be muscle? Just an estimate. Ignore water weight.
im doing mo, we, fri fasting.. usually. i dont know if i should skip a day due to muscle soreness / recovery. im on carnivore diet btw
I've got about 30 to 40lbs to lose and I'm wanting to do extended (48hrs+) fasting, but I also don't want to lose what little muscle mass I have and would like to continue building. Is it possible?...
What is the best way to loose fat and maintain muscle?, I’m a person that goes to the gym 5 or 6 days a week but I’m afraid that if I fast I would loose a lot of muscle, I’m...
I weigh about 240lbs rn with a lot of built up muscle from working out for years but I also have gained some fat. How would you recommend I fast to optimize fat burn and keep as much muscle and...
I’m doing OMAD, however two days. One day I don’t eat, the other day I do - but one meal. Currently running 1.5miles in the AM, followed by high volume lifting in the evening. How does the science of fasting...
I'm starting IF (16/8) tomorrow because I wanna lose fat, but I also have been lifting recently to gain muscle. How do I balance these, and can I IF every day of the week while still building muscle?
I was discussing with my friend the topic of muscle loss during fasting. I mentioned that it is optimal to do some exercise while fasting to prevent muscle loss. He did not believe me and asked for scientific articles that...
Does anyone have any studies around this topic? Muscle loss is the only thing that bothers me on a fast so please can anyone help? Thanks!
I have a goal and need to reach it (or get very close to it) by september, I want to lower my body fat percentage, but I need to gain muscle and strength. Given my deadline I don’t have time...
How many days till you start losing muscle
Hi I have a question about going to the gym and intermittent fasting. Currently I am 96.5 KG at 6 foot 5 and have a belly/man boobs I would like to get rid of so I started fasting 16:8 but...
Does muscle growth is even better on dry fasted state, if you train on dry fasted state on 20 hour mark compared to water fast, and also is there increase on testosterone levels?
new to this. just curious but on my smart scale every time I lose weight it shows a loss of muscle mass. i want to understand why. also how long after a fast will strength and muscle return.
Does that mean zinc is important for muscle building and copper for organ function?
I started IF 2 months ago , I stick to a 16:8 fasting window and I have noticed a reduction in muscle mass (especially in my glutes) My eating habits & diet have remained the same so I am...
I’ve gained A LOT OF WEIGHT. I went from 155 thanks to dry fasting, and I’ve put on a good 35 pounds after letting myself go lol. I’m trying to get back to 155, but I’m scared that I’ll lose my...
Is there an urgency for it? What happens if you don't restore your glycogen stores for a few hours(1-5h) after an workout?
How do I preserve the most amount muscle while dry fasting?
I’m trying to lose fat weight and lower body fat % by OMAD and water fasting. I plan on hitting the gym(cardio and weightlifting) while I fast. Will this help me maintain/gain muscle?
As the title suggests, I would love to read about research regarding those embarking on extended fasts for prolonged periods, let us say over 3 months. Do they experience musle loss? If so, does it adversely affect their metabolism in...
Currently weighing in at 100kg/220lbs doing OMAD at 23:1, and while I have lost some fat, my body scans are suggesting I've lost more muscle. I'm going to try increasing my protein when I eat and increase how often I...
I've been trying to build some muscle while also shedding some fat to improve muscle definition. For a while I've dabbled in intermittent fasting, not strictly but about 5 days a week, and I've been curious about trying a longer...
Is it better to have a bigger time frame for eating when lifting?? I feel like it might be a bad idea to do 20:4 because a workout would have to fit right between. I assume you should eat before...
Hello my fasting friends, I am curious how did you build your fasting muscle? Did you work up to it? How frequently do you complete a longer fast vs IF? Thank you in advance!
Is omad good for building muscle and losing weight? Or should I do 3 meals?
So say some individual were to theoretically eat 150g of protein every day with 200g of carbs. Would muscle gain be higher if said individual were to keep their protein intake the same but ingest, say, 400g of carbs instead? Just using...
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Out of curiosity has anyone seen any results from fasting and building muscle? I have used fasting in the past but now I am on a path for gaining muscle.
I’m planning on doing OMAD initially and the some extended fasts. I have quite a lot of muscle mass from weight training but a big layer of fat on top , I’d say I’m like 32% body fat. I’m worried I’ll...
For the past 3 years Ive done 16:8 - 20:4 abd even OMAD. All the time I was loosing fat slowly but surely but I couldnt keep my muscles or gain muscles. Im wondering what woukd be the best for an...
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...
Male, 6 feet, 145-150 pounds. I have dry fasted for 5 days before, currently on my 2nd day, plan to go around 80 hours. What happens when you almost have no bodyfat and dry fast, is it more beneficial to...
Lost nearly 40lb with 16/8 about 7 years ago. I am reluctant to do it again because I have worked really hard in the gym and don’t want to lose the muscle I’ve built. Is there a way to do...
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Was worried that the weight I may lose will be more muscle than fat.
From what I've read, you want to do weight lifting but not hard enough that it'l break down the muscle fibers, just enough to engage the muscles. How does this translate exactly into a workout? Would one set of bodyweight stuff...
Been researching and learnt that spinach is one of the dirtiest vegetable but does the benefit outweigh the negative effects?
When weighing your chicken raw and the macros count the food raw and lets say its 100g but after cooking it's 75g, wouldnt the chicken be 75g the whole time because the other 25g was water. I'd understand if...
looking to do either rolling fast until im back to my original weight ( im about 225) my original weight at the start of covid was 180. Want to get back down to that weight but still maintain any muscle...
I know there will be some amount of muscle loss but I want to minimize it, what do I do? I know that during brisk exercises, the body starts taking energy from protein so I won't be doing a lot...
I’m planning on doing OMAD initially and then some extended fasts. I have quite a lot of muscle mass from weight training but a big layer of fat on top , I’d say I’m like 32% body fat. I’m worried I’ll...
Hello! I completed a week fast last month (it was lovely! I lost 13 pounds) and I'm going to start a 2 weeks water fast (and maybe zero sugar drinks and coffee) tomorrow. I'm wondering if I'll lose a lot...
I'm 18M (5ft6in) loosing around 400 grams daily since last two weeks following my daily ritual . My daily ritual is eating for only 4 hours(2pm to 6 pm) ,then I do high intensity workout for 2 mins (I run...
Hi everybody, I have been doing intermittent fasting for couple of months and I have lost a lot of weight. I also following protein diet mostly. I want to build muscle too but keep losing fat. Do you think it is possible?...
I've heard countering opinions on this subject. But during fasts does it make sense to do light-to-moderate weight training? Main aim being to avoid muscle loss. Or should weight train only on refeeds. I've lost some fat already ( 72's...
Hi , I have been on a 18:6 routine for 18months ; doing two meals 12:30pm and 6:00 pm. So now was wondering about extending to one meal only at 6:00pm . Has anybody had experience with one meal...
Hi guys as a naturally skinny fat guy i really don’t want to lose any muscle that’s taken me years to build lol. Im 6ft about 87kg with decent muscle for me anyway. I would like to carry on building...
I know that water fasting raises the HGH. Does dry fasting raises it notable higher? I want to use dry fasting to drop body fat and afterwards hit the gym for muscle mass. I was losing motivation for weight lifting...
What’s the difference between 1)having a high calorie diet consisting of mostly carbs vs 2) having a high calorie diet consisting mostly of protein vs 3) having a normal calorie diet (net neutral / basal amount) that’s high in protein. I...
Does a more muscular 5’10” x#Lbs person with an equally active lifestyle have the same maintenance as someone less muscular at 5’10” x#Lbs?
Saw a YouTuber named "The Unlazy Way" go on a water fast for 10 days. He was 85.2kg with 6.7kg fat and 45kg muscle on day 1. On the 10th day, he was 77.2kg with 6.5kg fat and 40.7kg muscle. (He...
I'm on day 9 of my water fast and I've transitioned to a state where the majority of the weight I'm losing is muscle and not fat. Does anyone have any tips or insight regarding how to avoid this -...
Just wondering if its possible to build muscle on a prolonged fast. I know about weight loss and calories in calories out really well. But building muscle is not as clear to me. Do you have to have the intake...
I came across an article which claims our body will burn muscle mass while you dry fast. (without saying if this applies to overweight and / or regular people lol) And it also claims you HAVE to drink water because your...
Is it possible? I'm currently 143kg down from 150kg in past 2months by doing slight walking and mostly 20/4, I aim to eat around 1400kcal a day currently, sometimes its less, with one or two days in the weekend when...
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...
ive been bulking hard since the summer, currently at 17% bodyfat. my goal is to get to 12% by summer. i want to cut by fasting. I've never done a cut this way, usually, I've done a calorie-restricted cut in...
Hi everyone, I like to fast 3 days a week (water only, nothing else) and then on the other days I eat a lot of calories, so I make up for the water fasting. I really enjoy this rhythm, doing...
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Hello, for the 18 years of my life so far, I have been a mix of Buffed and Chubby with a lot of muscle mass and some fat on the abdomen and other areas, I wanted to burn this fat...
Anyone building muscle on snake diet? If so what fasting protocol are you using? Most days I do omad and a weekly 48hour. I have done 2 weekly 48s with an intermediate refeed, a 72 and a 48 and a...
ive been bulking hard since the summer, currently at 17% bodyfat. my goal is to get to 12% by summer. i want to cut by fasting. I've never done a cut this way, usually, I've done a calorie-restricted cut in...
Been reading conflicting threads on here Been doing plain sparkling water and electrolytes fast Will not doing weight training make me lose muscle mass Intake of water has been 3-4 liters a day Use a wyze scale starting weight on 11-18 was 166...
I've read the obesity code and the ultimate guide to fasting. I know as long as you lift heavy 3 days per week while fasting you won't lose muscle mass. My question is can you gain muscle while doing a long fast....
How much weight is normal to gain after a hard workout the day before? I climbed hard for 4+ hours yesterday and also ate really late last night so I expected to have gained some weight but how much of...
I have 20 fat pounds to lose but wouldn't mind gaining muscle. Is this possible or do I need to loose first?
for various reasons, it’s really only feasible for me to workout at night, like around 8pm, meaning if i want to consume protein after, i’ll end my fast around 9:30pm. i don’t like ending my fast this late, im not...
Soooo... Let's say you eat a hefty meal before lifting. You finish a workout in 1 hr. Surely that hefty pre workout meal hasn't been digested completely. Does that mean it then becomes your post-workout nutrients as...
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...
From all the Facts I´ve heard from here and there, I asked myself if a Routine of Muscle Training and unrestricted eating one Day and fasting and some Cardio the next Day could be the quickest (and best?) Way to...
Hey everyone, I'm a bodybuilder and I just reached 17.5% bf so it's time for a cut. I was just wondering how much muscle loss occurs when fasting? I've heard mixed things however am interested in this because apparently, HGH...
I’ve seen reputable sources both confirming and rejecting the theory that more than 30g of protein per meal is a waste, as that is the limit that the body can absorb. Any truth to this?
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Hi guys, I am 186 cm and 125 kg. I have wide shoulders, hips and overall big joints but I think i have about 40 kg or excess fat wich i believe is going well away with fasting. Anyway my...
Started refeed with fruit juice and a protein ball. Its been two hours and it wont go away. Its really intense and i cant lie down. Anyone experienced this? Do i need to eat something in particular?
Hello all, I was planning to do 7-12 days water fasting( I have done mac upto 3 days), I’m a bit worried about muscle loss while fasting, any tips on how to prevent it? Also those of you who have...
I started my fast on Friday at 11:30 am, I went to the gym and trained legs on Friday around 5 pm. It's currently 7 am on Sunday and my calves are incredibly sore to the point where it takes...
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...
One day rest is required for muscle recovery. but I think dryfasting will speed up muscle recovery. I can also build much more muscle because it increases growth hormone. It also increases insulin sensitivity, it incrases muscle growth. and that's...
Hi all, I’ve been workout out a lot these last few months, making good progress in muscle growth and development. However, I need to lose some fat. Will doing IF everyday cause me to lose muscle? I consume around 150+ grams...
Was wondering which brands are also recommended that are relatively cheap along with which combos? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated!!
What I meant by 4/3 fasting is water fasting three non consecutive days of the week like monday, wednesday and friday
Hi folks! First time IF-er, I started this month with 16:8, then moved to 18:6/20:4, and now do an OMAD with an extra protein shake later. I saw excellent results the first week: although I didn’t lose as much weight,...
So I'm 5 feet 10 inches and weigh 70kg. You can say I'm skinny fat since I has some muscle but also fat on my body. I wanr to get rid of the fat which makes my gut and face...
I (45M, 220 lbs) am on a 1 meal a day 22:2 fasting schedule and I have hired a personal trainer who was immediately shocked at my eating schedule. He's asked me to start eating at least 3-4 small meals...
I am just popping in here to see if I can get advice on losing weight, gaining muscle, and balancing it with Intermittent fasting. I'm currently doing the 20/4 short period. I burn about 1000 calories daily and do a...
I've been doing IF on and off for a while but was never too strict about it. But I've been doing at least 18:6 or 20:4 for 6 weeks now, plus working out 3x/week. I've lost 10 pounds but been...