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
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
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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Hey guys, so I want to do a short presentation in school about intermittent fasting and I've gathered enough info about the physiological process in the body but I couldn't come across almost any info regarding how does fasting help...
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?
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
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 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...
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 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 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...
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...
I am starting intermittent fasting today to improve my health as well as to lose some weight. I am going to implement a 18:6 schedule. I was wondering, is there anything inherent to intermittent fasting that leads to more/faster weight...
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?
Is it because my fast is healing my gut and acid reflux?
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’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...
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...
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...
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 have to lose the weight that I gained through the holidays. Period wish me luck
https://www.livesylly.com/blogs/sylly-blog/psyllium-enhance-weight-loss-feel-full-longer came across this and wondered is it right?
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...
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...
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’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...
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...
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...
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...
If you happen to get sick with normal stuff like a sinus infection or chest cold is fasting going to hinder your body from fighting infection? I have been doing pretty good with my 16:8 but I have come down...
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...
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 ?
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...
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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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...
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?
Hi. For the past month and a half, I've been calorie counting to not eat more than 6200kj a day and maintaining a 8 hour eating window with 16 hours only drinking water. I've lost around 7kg. I don't exercise and...
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...
Hi everyone, I’m currently on 16/8 fasting and got many questions for you. I find it hard to find answers on the internet and seems like no one seems to have a direct answer. - can i drink naturally flavoured sparkling...
My current eating window is 12pm - 8pm and I only have lunch and dinner. I'm being about 90% consistent with this window. My goal with intermittent fasting is to lose weight. I am not exercising or being consistent with it....
Hi all, I've done intermittent fasting 16:8 with some success in the past, but stopped partly because it was difficult to maintain on night shift. Does anyone have advice that might help? The night shift is 12hrs, 7pm-7:30am. I do...
TL;DR: in addition to less fuel for the bacteria to consume and therefore excrete acids that decay your teeth, the anti-inflammatory benefits of fasting extend to the mouth and may mitigate the effects of periodontal diseases. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34463980/ ...unless you're me and...
Context: I have bipolar type 1 and have been prescribed zyprexa which has caused me to gain a lot of weight over the years, so my psychiatrist prescribed abilify as an appetite suppressant. This has caused my weight to stay...
So I have just started fasting on the 20/4 schedule. I would like to ask advice on how to break that fast and how to safely and optimally consume 2,000 calories in a period of 4 hours without spiking my...
My hope for this post is to see what else others changed when they started IF. My question is: what do I add next to my lifestyle changes to keep moving in the right direction. So far, I’m 2...
I'm a guy who is skinny fat (5'8 and 160-ish lbs), the fat usually accumulates around my abdomen mostly, and then secondly in my face. I've been trying to do regular caloric restriction with high protein diet along with full...
So I’ve done intermittent fasting and it worked. But I’m a routine guy and lost my job and it all went south. But for the past 8 months without a job I’ve been going to the gym and it’s the...
Starting getting diarrhea on day one and it got progressively worse until day 6 when it was unbearable. Huge bummer because I think it's the only way I would've been able to lose weight
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Hi all, I've recently started intermittent fasting for 16-18 hours of the day (6-8 hours eating time). The main thing I want to know is if my preworkout I have in the morning will break my fast. It has less then a...
I used to be really skinny then I gained Covid weight and now I’m skinny fat and want to get skinny again but I also hate counting calories so I wanna try 16-8 and tmad
I’m trying to lose some weight through intermittent fasting. I’ve seen some initial results but I still find myself overeating and hitting road blocks from time to time. I think the issue is I just have a really busy and...
Hi all, I'm trying to understand the risks of fasting on gallstone formation. I've read that rapid weight loss > 1kg week may cause these, and wondering how fasting fits into the picture. For my own picture, mid 40s M, high cholesterol...
Hi, I'm planning on doing a 20:4 intermittent fast in combination with a low carb diet. I'm aware of the kinds of foods that are good for low carb diets like fish, nuts, veggies, fruits, etc. My main issue is, I'm not...
I'm a Muslim and have experience of fasting. However, is it safe for a first timer like me to go full 18 hours of not eating anything? I'm using an app and weigh about 78 kg which is roughly...