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I had a great ride and was very successful for two months. I never felt better in my life. Then, I had a few problems after the Holidays and I can’t get back on track. Unfortunately I’m a caretaker...
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I hope everyone is doing well today. I've been doing 16/8 Monday through Friday and sometimes on the weekend and not long ago hit my goal weight, but I just can't seem to stop the habit of sucking in my...
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Ok so admittedly I’ve only been at this since January 1. I’ve been doing a strict 16:8. If there’s progress, it’s mostly in my head. Making it through the fast has gotten easier and easier. But I’m trying to LOSE...
I’m on day 9 of a 21 day water fast I’m struggling a lot today! It’s going to be raining in my area for the next 2 weeks so I used today to do a light bike ride to enjoy...
Hi guys! I've got a question - so I've been doing a mixture of 16:8/OMAD with an evening meal, for the last 18 months. It has done a good job of controlling my appetite, but I am finding the success...
I started IF 6 days back and I lost 3kgs - 6 lbs in this time but the problem is I heard you need to sleep before 11 pm for IF to work and I’ve been fasting 16-18 hours but...
I was wondering if some of you have some tips to remain mentally strong douring a long fast? I feel fine while fasting, I don't even feel muh hunger but I struggle really hard mentally , specially after the first...
I do 18:6 and AM fasting works best with my current schedule, 4:30/5 up, lunch is at 12, work ends at 3:30 eating ends at 6., however i'm ALWAYS starving in the am. Been doing this for 3 weeks...
Just curious if anyone else has experienced this as I found another thread like this previously (pasted below) and I find it really strange and interesting. I've done IF before several times, and recall struggling somewhat with 16/8 and cutting...
Hi everyone, I don't know if there will be people here who can relate or not but I don't have anyone in my real life that can relate to this situation so I figured I'd vent here. I (28/F/210ish lbs)...
Background/ context— 38 F 170lbs for 6 months now. 6 months before that was 150 range. Pandemic took its toll on me for sure. I have done IF before (18:6) with good results (before pandemic) but...
My cycles are like clockwork and have been for years. A couple months ago I really started being consistent with IF, with my eating windows being around 6 hours. I believe IF has definitely delayed my cycle and my PMS...
It's 23:31 right now and I have the most intense craving for a slice of chocolate cake. My eating window is 6 hours 12:00 - 18:00. I'm wide awake and can't see myself sleeping tonight, do I just cheat and...
So I've (34M, 5'10 CW: 188 GW: 170) been doing IF since late October and seen great results so far. I was mostly on an 18:6 with some days of OMAD. There have been a few setbacks (holidays, briefly had...
I have done some extended fasts over the years. Multiple 5 and 7 days. A 14 day once upon a time. I know the science and listen to podcasts etc. I know this stuff! And yet here I am every day...
Hey, I recently started 18:6 with my eating window being 12-6. I still have some hot drinks outside of that window, but im working on reducing them and gradually swapping them for green tea and water. My main...
What type of self talk do you give yourself when you get cravings? All I hear in my head is "you're hungry, you need this now, eat it while you can"!
I 16F have done intermittent fasting 16:8 since about May, and while it on its own never made me lose weight, I really enjoyed doing it as it made me feel better about myself. Lately I've been struggling with sticking...
I've 28f been depressed most my adult life, but i've been in therapy for the last 3 years and doing mostly good now. But here's the problem: food was always a comfort for me on the not so good days,...
At what point of an extended fast does it become the norm for you to go without eating? and when you do adapt to it, are you able to enjoy the activities of your day just as much as you...
I have been doing IF for last two years. I lost 30lbs in 2020 but starting in 2021, it stopped & now I struggle not to gain weight (already up 10lbs so a netloss of 20lbs) I am currently doing 23-1...
So I usually keep to a 20-4 weekly routine somewhat easily. Sometimes 19-5, other times 21-3. But in the weekend... MAN is it hard! I'm a 39 yo woman, I work full time, so does my husband. We have 3...
Hey all, so i've been having a hard time starting my fasting again. I'm experienced but it's really hard. Does anybody have any sort of way they start fasting again after a long break?
Title says it all. First long term dry fast (longest prior was 40 hours) and I am really struggling. Attempting a 6-7 day dry fast, as I have some health issues I'm trying to get a jump start on. I've read...
I've tried and tried again, but I always break before making it to day 3. I was wondering what I can do to stay motivated and get through an extended fast.
TL;DR: Has anyone else felt good while doing IF + carbs, but hungry when doing IF + keto? Should I go harder on carb-reduction, or put the carbs back in? I started IF in college, I would swipe into the...
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...
i'm terrible at fasting. i give in to my urges as soon as my stomach starts rumbling. i can't stand it. 24 hours is really hard for me, but I want to end up doing a 72/h fast each weel....
This is one of the most life changing video, for many people, including me. It's a lecture from Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, that explains exactly how our brain functions, how the body functions and why we have addictions, cravings and why...
Doing 16/8 for a week now and was surprised how easy it was. The hunger in the morning was not too bad and I always made it without eating until lunch. Sometimes even a little later. In the gym I...
i've been doing IF for almost two years now with an "off time" of a few momths usually. it always worked and i could stick to it well, but something has changed. the holidays and lockdown force me to be...
Hi all, I was doing 16:8 before Christmas for about 2 months, had moderate success (lost 5lbs, I'm at a healthy weight just want to get rid of 10lbs). Of course put it back on over Christmas, I've been back...
Hello everyone! I have been struggling with this so I thought this is the best place to talk about it. I’m 24 and have been IF for nearly 2-3 years, started at 16 hours and slowly went up, and last year...
I’m playing around with consistency vs. a varied IF schedule (goal of weight loss), averaging a 16hr fast but varying my eating window. I would like to be somewhere between OMAD and 20:4. Right now, I’m having a super hard...
Topic. Having a hard time emotionally, all kinds of food thoughts shooting trough my head all day long. I am en emo eater, my weight has jojed up and down between 80kg and 108kg the...
It’s too rough trying to keep fasting with so many gatherings with so many groups, so I eased everything up and just skip breakfast… but I almost can’t help stuffing myself full every meal, and even snacked this morning right...
I’ve had success losing weight in the past with IF, OMAD, 24-36 hour fasts, CICO etc. During those periods of weight loss I was in ketosis at least according to the keto strips. Based on that I do think my body...
Hi guys! I’m (19F) pretty new to this subreddit and this is my first post. I started my fasting journey in late July, and from July to September went from around 225lbs to about 180lbs. I’m 5’6.8 and still struggling...
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone had advice on getting to 1200 calories when only eating once a day? I’m 33/F, SW 210, CW 176. I’ve been measuring and tracking my food intake and I’m consistently landing around 900-1000 calories....
Hi all. When my endocrinologist recommended IF, she said that I would likely have improvements to my metabolism (specifically, average blood glucose levels) by fasting 12:12, but that I’d probably get some additional weight loss benefits if I can push...
I started intermittent fasting in October of last year. I quickly lost 30 pounds. Down from 245 to 215. But now I’m really struggling to get back on the program I was on before. I had cut bread and...
TLDR at bottom Hey everyone! I started a weight loss journey on Jan 1, and then started IF 16:8 towards the end of January. I’ve lost almost 30lbs since Jan 1. I am 39F, 5’9”, SW 298 current 271. I was a...
I just get derailed so easy. I fast 23:1 most days and just overeat and binge on shit foods. I’ve done a few 3 and 4 days fasts this year but damn I feel out of control. Any tips or...
I have fasted for probably 4 years now. To me it is the one thing that has helped with gut health primarily (have a sensitive stomach) and also weight maintenance. I have done periods of just 16/8 or 18/6, i...
I love IF but I hate being a woman. The struggle making it through menstruation is real. I feel defeated. The week leading up to my period I get cramps, bloating, and horrible cravings. I stop fasting and give in...
Hey there, fellow Redditors! I hope you're all doing well today. I wanted to reach out and ask for your help and advice regarding something that's been on my mind for a while now. Recently, I've been struggling with feeling...
I have been recommended IF by my RD and am struggling to find the right times I will fast/not fast. I regularly have a matcha latte (with almond milk) every morning around 630 am. I was thinking of doing my...
hello all, I've managed to lose around 14lbs / 1 stone in weight since late Jan through fasting regimens. Started off with OMAD then tried a few 36 / 42 hr fasts, it's all very mixed up. My problem is...
I’ve [28F] been doing a combo of 16:8,18:6, with an average of 19:5 and occasionally 20:4 and 24-25 hour fasts for about 41 days now. I’ve been doing well enough with the actual fasting, but I’m having a tough time...
I'm sorry for any mistakes as English is not my native language! SW: 94 kg (or 207 lbs), CW: 92 kg (or 203 lbs) I'm 5'3" and I am struggling to lose weight. It's been one month since I started IF, I did...
In the lead up to my wedding 4 years ago I managed to be very disciplined. Was primarily doing 20:4 fasts with a 24-48 hour fast every week. I was very disciplined and it just felt easy, normal. I felt...
i know i'm just going to sound like a crybaby here, but something i've learned about myself in my weight loss journey is if i restrict myself too much on the things i enjoy the most, i will fail. my...
Hey guys. Just skip to the TLDR if you'd like I've spent the last hour researching electrolytes but am having a hard time finding out like "why should I have sodium bicarbonate?" And what I got essentially was "it's good for...
I am 36 hours into a 72 hour fast, and I am having a hard time. I’ve been dealing with internal hemorrhoids for over a month now and went to the dr this week but am waiting on the specialist...
Hello everyone, 36M and new to IF I lost 70obs with Noom (calorie counting) but due to a severe back injury and I think medication, I put it all back on. My ability to workout has diminished a lot while I wait...
I'm new here. I've been convinced that intermittent fasting is really fricken good for you. I have some questions for the community. This is my first week attempting to fast 16 hours with an 8 hour feeding window. I'm struggling. I've got...
I've done fasting many times over my life, and honestly the sleep is overwhelmingly the major obstacle I face. During the day? I'm fine, if I'm hungry I just ignore it. Stay busy, never notice the hunger. Day 1, day...
Hi.. I keep attempting to do the 16/8 fast and I can’t seem to make it past 3 days.. I just enjoy my tea with milk in am and this is difficult to kick.. I’m usually pretty good with the no eating...
So I started IF (16:8/18:6) about 6 weeks ago and have already lost about 3.5 kg (7 pounds), Reddit recommends doing CICO so I checked it out- my daily calorie requirements are about 1500 to maintain assuming a 300 cal...
I have gained an unprecedented amount of weight and I have to do something to get my body back to a healthy weight. In the past year and a half, I have gone from 190 to 240. I have found intermittent...
Hello, firstly let me begin with, “I am not seeking medical advice, my conditions are managed by medication and frequent blood panels to monitor function”. However, my chronic conditions do affect both my ability to lose weight and how I...
(19,M) I am an IF success story. I went from 280 to 160. But, I'm home from my first semester at college. I didn't do IF all semester and I stopped regularly running (though I did walk 25k - 30k...
I’ve read loads of info and obviously know how too do it for 18-24 hours and dealing with the pangs but it gets muddy if I want to fast longer. Can anyone give me some tried and tested advice on...
Hi y’all, as the title says I’ve been struggling with nausea, headaches, muscle aches 6 days into my 7 day fast. I’m 26(F), 5’0 and currently weigh 166 pounds (started this current fast at 173 pounds). For more context, here’s...
Started IF mid way through September - only earnestly in the beginning of October. I’m 27 - F - 5’6 - No underlying health issues Began at about 165lbs and am now down to 140/142lbs this morning (it always fluctuates a...
Today is the 5th day of my 16:8 IF! And I must say, it has already been quite a rollercoaster. I've always been a breakfast person, but now with a new job it got pretty inconvenient, since I have to...
Hi all, long time watcher. So before the panini I was doing keto and working out. Eventually got myself down to OMAD and was doing amazing. Lowest weight since highschool. Because I have ADHD and need the routine, the panini...
I am new to fasting, I have been playing around with 16:8 the past few weeks with great results and feeling much more alert and energetic. However, I started my period yesterday and I have been exhausted and hungry the...
I have been doing IF for 16 weeks. I started at 14:10, and am now up to 16:8, with my fasting usually lasting 17 or 18 hours. I’m mindful of what I eat, drink water and black coffee. Practicing yoga...
Sorry this is so long. I did 20:4 for 11 days, eating very little during my eating window. I only slipped a little on 2 days, and was otherwise doing well. I could see some changes, so I decided to start...
I’ve been doing 16:8 for about 2 weeks now and I’ve lost around 3lbs which I’m happy with. I’ve also noticed my face looks less puffy and my stomach is less bloated which I think means I’m losing water retention....
I haven’t lost any weight so far doing 6 months of 18:6, 20:4 and OMAD because I do have a tendency to self sabotage and I’m nervous that I’ll also sabotage my attempts at more extended fasting now that I’m...
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...
12 hour concerta says you don't have to eat something when or before taking it.
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It's my third day of fasting. I'm struggling here. I want some PHO so badly lol.
I really struggle with this! I don’t get near the rdi. Can’t have oranges or orange juice. Or grapefruits. Or tomatoes. Bananas. Don’t like potatoes. Any advice?
It's been easier than I thought, but right now I am struggling not to cheat. No one around and I could get away with it. But I think I'm gonna stick it out. Maybe.
Are you starting a new fast this week? We'll be posting this thread every Sunday, at the beginning of every calendar week, so you can check in and tell us about your plans for a fasting this week!
What is more benefitial in your opinion? I’m comparing two situations: 1-you eat moderate amounts of carbs/fat/proteins and fast occasionally for 24-36 hours. 2-you are on a strict keto diet but you never fast, so maybe sometimes intermittently like 12-16 hours but...
Was worried that the weight I may lose will be more muscle than fat.
Are you starting a new fast this week? We'll be posting this thread every Sunday, at the beginning of every calendar week, so you can check in and tell us about your plans for a fasting this week!
If you could share any info or knowledge on that subject i would really be appreciative of that thank you.
I just wanted to share those two things for those who feel like they are felling off the wagon of Intermittent Fasting : If you've been fasting for a while, even if you didn't achieve your results, you are now closer...
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technically I'm starting after I'm done eating today
Fortunately, coffee is allowed when doing intermittent fasting. So let's have a coffee together every day and talk about our daily struggles and joys. Comment this thread with some of those suggestions: **\*Success\*:** Comment your success of the day, can be an NSV...
Fortunately, coffee is allowed when doing intermittent fasting. So let's have a coffee together every day and talk about our daily struggles and joys. Comment this thread with some of those suggestions: **\*Success\*:** Comment your success of the day, can be an NSV...
I've stopped eating at least 6 hours before i go to bed during the last two weeks and my sleep has much improved (drifting off quicker, not waking up, feeling better in the morning etc). I read that food can...
Fortunately, coffee is allowed when doing intermittent fasting. So let's have a coffee together every day and talk about our daily struggles and joys. Comment this thread with some of those suggestions: **\*Success\*:** Comment your success of the day, can be an NSV...
Fortunately, coffee is allowed when doing intermittent fasting. So let's have a coffee together every day and talk about our daily struggles and joys. Comment this thread with some of those suggestions: **\*Success\*:** Comment your success of the day, can be an NSV...
Fortunately, coffee is allowed when doing intermittent fasting. So let's have a coffee together every day and talk about our daily struggles and joys. Comment this thread with some of those suggestions: **\*Success\*:** Comment your success of the day, can be an NSV...
I’ve gained weight so i need to flush my system out
Fortunately, coffee is allowed when doing intermittent fasting. So let's have a coffee together every day and talk about our daily struggles and joys. Comment this thread with some of those suggestions: **\*Success\*:** Comment your success of the day, can be an NSV...