I read The Obesity Code and The Diabetes Code and a few other books about IF that got me sold on this as a lifestyle. Does anybody know of any books that address the thyroid (especially for women) and the...
I have a friend that I care about a lot and she is morbidly obese. She has troubles with the thyroid gland, and that's the big issue. She wants to lose weight, she tried all diets, but nothing helped. I...
I'll see this idea that fasting and keto are bad for thyroid occasionally in ray peat circles. Peaters as a whole have some decent health takes. I've not had any thyroid issues that I can tell, but I also don't...
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?
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I have started IF 2 weeks back and I am on 16:8. I have been observing that I get very cold when it's been more than 12-14 hours of fast. This happens during workdays only, not on weekends when I...
I got some broccoli and I was wondering how long after eating boiled broccoli will the goitrogens be active in the body and how long until they are out of my system.
I don’t consume things with aspartame, but I have not found a good study on its problems when ingesting it in food.
Everyone talks about sodium, potassium and magnesium while fasting/Keto. What about iodine. Does anyone supplement with iodine?
Ive been doing IF for about 5 days now (16:8) with calorie counts and exercise. How long until you saw results? I just need a bit of motivation knowing that at some point i will see the scale move.
So let me start off with some backstory in August 2021 I was at my record high 244 pounds then I started my IF journey. By December 2021 I was at my record low 211 pounds. Then came the holidays...
I wanted to see what you guys thought about whether or not a small sip of water to get down required daily medication breaks a dry fast. I have no thyroid and have to take thyroid medication twice in a...
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I'm 32 166 Lb. I have been on 22:2 for a week now with light workout daily. I dont see any change in scale. I have hypothyroidism. I feel demotivated. Does any one have suggestions or tips.
Hi I'm 29, 6 feet tall male, 255 pounds and I've been doing intermittent fasting about five years now. I was about 300 pounds when I started everything. I started with only skipping breakfast part of the reason is that...
Have u tried IF? did it work for you? If yes , then how did you try? 14:10 or 16:8? 5 days :2 days? Please lemme know!
I’m looking for tips on avoiding confusion and headaches with longer fasts. I limit fasting time because I get confused when a I exceeds 17-18 hours. I also get headaches when I go past that length, even when I’m hydrated....
Started to get really warm today in Los Angeles… I went to the park with my toddler and everytime it starts to get really hot outside I sometimes start to swell up on my hands or feet. My salt intake...
I’ve been doing IF for about six months. Usually 18:6 but sometimes 20:4. Eat whole foods the rest of the time, nothing processed, mostly grain and dairy free, always sugar free. Earlier this year it was determined...
Experienced faster here. Went from 19/5 to OMAD and then worked my way up the fasting ladder to a PB of 13 days water only which was followed by 7 day fast after one meal. In Nov 2020, I had...
Hey there everyone - I'm so glad we have a space here! I have so many questions - I'll start with supplements - is it ok to take them while fasting? There are a few I take that help...
They had a GP on saying how 'healthy' and beneficial it is for weight management to be eating small snacks every couple of hours throughout the day. She was then asked if snacking is good for people with type 2...
Did IF for ~7 months, started slow, eventually got to omad I thought I was doing okay maintaining (spoiler: I’m not) Up about 20lbs, which is very noticeable on my body. Just want to get back down to my GW....
I’ve been doing 4 day fasts for 3 weeks now. This week is the hardest so far. I am extremely tired and extremely cold. Wearing 3 pairs of socks and 2 sweaters at the moment. How to avoid being so...
I'm currently on day 2 of a water fast, and I'd like to do a minimum of 3 days, ideally 5. I would break my 3day fast on Wednesday, or Friday if it was 5 days. I have to get blood...
So I went to the hospital for my routine control (for my Hashimoto's disease) and decided to direct me to the dietician so I went to the doc. And I told him that I do IF and I really don't...
As I'm killing/treating my SIBO and Candida atm there are many tocins my body has to get rid of. And as a feel the urge to fast (juice fasting) it should be a good idea. But I don't want to reabsorb...
My sister lost a crazy amount of weight using OZEMPIC, it suppresses her appetite greatly so she doesn't need to eat a lot. so the question is, will this thing be useful during a fast or will it negate the...
A while ago I \[F36\] was diagnosed with a very rare and very aggressive form of thyroid cancer called Hurthle Cell Carcinoma. I've had two surgeries since, and am waiting for the holidays to blow over so I can get...
I would like to know how necessary iodine supplementation really is. i know you can get iodine from seaweed naturally, but most people dont eat that everyday, if at all. then plants contain iodine if the soil contained it. hows...
I read an animal study that said blocking certain opiate receptors in the hypothalamus kept your body from lowering your temperature in response to fasting, and that low dose naltrexone did an OK job blocking those receptors. Keeping your...
Hi there. I’ve been IF for about a month now & have not noticed a budge in my scale or how clothes fit. I am fasting from 7pm to 11am. I mainly eat 2 meals/day (occasionally I snack), I’m working...
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!
I am planning for 5 day fast but every time I do so, i am not able to go beyond 20 hours. As soon as I reach 20 hours, i get severe headache and weakness. My head starts spinning. Kindly...
Is there any reason why my scale weight isn't dropping? I drink 2L of snake juice a day and I walk one hour daily. How is it possible to not lose weight while I literally eat absolutely nothing? It's really discouraging...
I have a book from only 2010 from a major health magazine that says that fasting creates a response of lowered metabolism, and is not a good method for fat loss. I understand they might have been wrong and sometimes...
Macros are incredible. Per 100g it has 42g protein and around 26g of fiber. Not only that, but it’s also a crunchy snack perfect to replace chips!! It’s so delicious
Hi there, As said in the title, I have hypothyroidism and I am on T4 + T3 treatment every morning It's been 3 days since I started OMAD, not in order to lose weight, but to make myself a bigger meal...
Currently my BMI is around 18.9. I've tried to do 20-24 hr fasts before but I find I just can't fall asleep if I stop eating too early, or I start to feel lightheaded going into the second day. I...
33 year old male. 6’6” tall and I weight 325lbs as of right now. I have high blood pressure that’s controlled well with meds (Lisinopril HCTZ, Metoprolol ER). I only eat between 11am-7pm daily and tend to...
Imagine i eat 100g of carbs OR 100g of fat. Carbs: 100g = 400 calories Fats: 100g = 900 calories Calorie difference: 500 calories Mass difference: 0g I have 3 same questions worded differently: 1. Where does the gain/loss in...
One of the biggest benefits to dry fasting is that it prevents loose skin. At least, I know that extended dry fasts do. I'm unsure if doing rolling 48 or 72 hour dry fasts continuously throughout the year will be...
For my ~5’4” and shorter ladies who went from the 150s to 130s, how did you do it? I’m struggling. I did a combo of 5:2 and 16:8 and then 20:4 only (all with Saturday cheat days) for 10 months...
Since fasting my resting heart rate has lowered from averaging 65 to averaging 59. Does a lower heart rate mean also a lower calorie burn at rest? Is it common for average heart rate to lower so easily and quickly?...
So I'm university and I'm also 10months postpartum. Im 211lbs and I'm 5'5 24(F). I've had the hardest time staying away from carbs.. I've also had a bubble tea for the past 2 days. I used to do fine, but...
I know the CICO crowd is going to say I'm cheating or missing something. I'm really, really, really not. I love IF for the way it makes me feel. My skin is better. My hormones are more under control. My...
34F, 1.74m height - For the past decade my weight has been consistently increasing by 3-4kgs (7-9lbs) every year. In 2012 I was 60kgs (132lbs) and now, I am currently at my heaviest, and must be nearing 100kg (220.4lbs). I...
So, I'm only a month in of doing IF 16:8 (eating window is 11-7:00). I eat 2 meals and 1 snack per day for a total of about 1500-1800 calories. I don't exercise regularly, but I get an average of...
Just curious to hear your experiences and ehat you're doing for your fasts, like is it one longer one a week or qre you using ADF?
I'm 16 and interested in dryfasting - however, lots of people say that the body needs to be fully developed before I participate as it may interfere with growth of new cells. Is it okay to dryfast when I'm 16?...
This weekend my SO asked when my passport expires. I said in 2028. He wants to start traveling. I'm retired, aged 59, and he retired Jan 1st this year at age 62. He wants to see...
Is crashing the metabolism a real thing? I can’t just fast for 30 days and be alright? Can I have 500 cals a day to avoid any issues? Hunger really isn’t an issue for me and my body fat is...
Just some background: I was an addict most of my life. I even overdosed In 2010 and had to learn to walk again with foot drop...I kept using. The drugs completely eliminated my hunger, I do not feel hunger still. Id...
Hi guys, so I’ve been doing IF, 3x a week for 36 hours each, and keto for about 2 months and have dropped 35 pounds, which is great as long as I don’t get gallstones lol. I have only really...
I'm getting back into fasting after 4 month PP. Before getting pregnant I would eat from 12pm to 6pm doing a 18:6. This just doesn't work for me now because I am also breastfeeding and I've seen a drop in...
I hate vegetables and am sensitive to nightshades. Only get carbs from dairy , white rice, and fruit. Now for the longevety studies on fiber does it matter where you get your fiber from as long as you get a...
I’m 18M, 6’0, about 130lbs. You could say I’m kind of skinnyfat in the abdominal area. I’ve never paid much attention to my diet because I’ve always had a fast metabolism and I’ve never been close to overweight, so I...
Hi so my doctor recommended my friend does 2 48-hour fasts a week to lose weight? Does this sound about right as I'm thinking of trying it, any tips would be greatly appreciated. I've been 16:8 fasting for about a...
Currently doing rolling 48s. It’s going great. I do Keto redress of roughly 1500kcal. I’m 1,9m and at 84.7kg and workout, therefore the high calories, makes it sustainable for me. During my redress I really crave some carbs. Can somebody tell...
Have specifically been doing 20:4/OMAD/ADF for last 2 months, and love it. I finished a 72-hr fast and remembered I have a bunch of ketosis urine straps in the cupboard just sitting around, so I used one -- and my...
I really want to do a 40 day fast consuming juiced kale and seamoss and spring water only. I’m just a little scared of not being under any supervision. Plus this will be my first fast. Please any ideas?
Hi guys, experienced long dryfasters! l have a very big problem with the refeeding after a longer, 7, 9 to 12, days dryfast, wich i have done before. Every time I ended with huge edema in my legs,...
My windows are 11-5, sometimes 11-3, 10-5 etc (I've read that varying your window is good). I eat lot of fruit and veg, chicken and fish only, nuts, cheese and yogurt and that's it (all as whole as possible, no...
Hi all. I started fasting almost three years ago. I eat between 4-9. I eat a big dinner then a dessert. I lost almost 20 pounds doing this. Recently I gained almost all the weight back. It has been a...
I have lost 130lbs so far, but have been stalled for a year. I started back to OMAD two months ago and do keto when I eat. I also have been taking some supplements that are said to help, including...
I’m only 37, but I had a ‘radical’ hysterectomy in February and am this in surgical menopause. I’m taking HRT (estrogen — Vivelle Dot). I can’t find ANY information on fasting for menopausal women! Anyone have any experience, or want...
Basically I’m gonna be doing rolling 48s and 72s and eat one cheat meal every Monday. Every other refeed meal will be 5-700 calories keto. On the Monday my meal will be 2 chicken burgers with a combined total of...
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...
Personally, i’m just not the biggest fan of most fruits. Am i missing out on much?
55M 6', SW:250, CW:220, GW:190 Putting this here as a sanity check and in case anyone here is older and experiencing similar issues. Started IF about a year ago with 16:8. Dropped to about 230 in a couple of months. Then plateaued....
Hey folks, I am 29, male and after started with OMAD my interests shifted to fasting because of the health benefits in longevity. I started to read Jason Fung and understood the dependence between Insulin and fat loss. I was always on...
8/8/21 to 10/8/21 5’9 ft SW: 209 CW: 170 GW: 150 I’ve been pretty strict on fasting for the past two months. Started with 48:1 then switched to 71:1 after a few weeks. I have never once had a cheat day where I...
Hello everyone, I really like using soy milk but now I’ve become scared to use it because there are a lot of conflicting views on it. There are articles and videos saying that it’s not bad for you, while other...
It is easy to maintain a lean physique while eating low carb, high fat, and high protein diet or keto. What are the downside of getting most of you calories from fat and protein and essentially neglecting carbohydrates?
I'm 27M, 19% body fat trying to get to 11% body fat (SW 175 lbs GW 160 lbs). I've been doing 18:6 for about a month now on weekdays only. I weight myself every morning and have been fluctuating between...
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Hello, I'm 33F, 5'9 and SW and CW is 165 lbs. My GW is 145 lbs. I've been doing 16:8 for five weeks with only one cheat day. I slowly lost weight and reached 161 lbs about four days ago,...
36 F. I am doing 16:8, and occasionally go longer than 16 hour fast. I am using Lose It! for CICO. Lose It! has me eating 1,833 calories or less a day. I do eat whatever I want, as long...
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...
Hello, I was wondering what you guys think about the keto diet?
46 F, CW: 171 lbs, GW:145 lbs. Been doing 20:4 for a few weeks and seen my weight fluctuate between 170-175 lbs (water weight) but never actually falls. A few months ago my weight was 165 lbs, and then I...
Going a prolonged period of time without eating does in fact send your body into ketosis, which utilizes fat for energy, this is true, but if you fast for 10 hours etc and then eat 5000 calories at dinner, it...
Ok I started 16:8 in august but lost no weight (60kg) so I started eating 2 meals instead of 1 in October so right now I am 58.5kg. The scale won’t go down no matter what. Normally you are supposed...
Hey guys. This isn't my first rodeo, i have lost weight before, around 48 kgs (105 lbs). I lost that weight primarily using OMAD, in the beginning i simply started exercising more until plateau, then i started tracking calories,...
* **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...
Need a debate to be settled about calories in calories out. Person A eating 2,000 calories of healthy foods vs Person A eating 2,000 calories of let’s say McDonald’s While being moderately active and moderately going to the gym (nothing high intensity)....
So 10 days ago I started 16:8 with counting calories. The first 3 days were brutal but now it feels amazing as I always hated "3 meals, 3 snacks a day" way of eating that makes you think about food even more....
Stats: 33 yo F, 5’5” and 165 lbs. Hello! Here’s a little history: I did intermittent fasting for a solid 2 years, 16:8. I was very strict about it and never missed a day. The first 6 months were great...
I've been eating 1 meal a day for about 3 weeks. Last 2 weeks changed to keto plus IF. I eat very clean. No sugar substitutes, no sweeteners, no fruit, no hidden carbs. Basically meat, fat and salads with low...
* **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...
* **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...
Caffeine doesn't do the trick to me and i always feel tired even if i sleep enough. Edit: thanks everyone for your advice!! Im going to look into some of the things you recommended.
I have been intermittent fasting since 2018. I have done ADF, I have done Carnivore -NO Carbs AT ALL- none. I have consistently drank 90 to 120 oz of water per day. I don't drink coffee. I don't drink tea. I...
I am post menopausal, have Hashimoto’s and am overall sick on meds. I’m 5’7 and 150 or so. I’m trying for 135. What am I doing wrong?
is there any difference except for the price? i heard it contains aluminium so it won't lose it's white colors. is it bad for digestion? let me know
I’ve read such conflicting research on women and IF. Some articles say it can worsen hormonal imbalance and increase insulin resistance while others claim numerous health benefits for women. So are there any women here who’ve seen good results and...
I don’t understand how it is possible to meet the 18 mg per day requirement for iron for pre-menopausal women. I would love examples of daily foods you all eat that fulfill this without eating multiple hamburgers a day. I’d also...
Pork is often one of the last options people pick when choosing between meats. What do you think is the reason (apart from religious beliefs). It’s often one of the cheapest options and there are many lean cuts available.
45F 5’7 and 160lbs. 15 days in to IF (16:8), macro counting 107p 45f 107c, alcohol free (this is huge for me, Im usually 3-4 glasses of wine a day), 4 days on tonal (so hard) and 2 days...