Someone give me the strength to throw it in the trash when it arrives…. 😅
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I am on day 7 of a 21 day fast and experiencing some weakness. Blood ketones 4.8 glucose 72. The purpose of the fast is spiritual; repentance and purity. I have not been using snake juice can this explain the weakness....
I start feeling very weak around hour 25 is that normal ?
I am on keto, omad, and am thoroughly fat adapted. I have plenty of body fat to run off of. I keep my electrolytes up. I don’t have any nutrient deficiencies. But when I do a multiple-day fast, I don’t...
Im 39 hours in my fast, and I really want to continue, I’m willing to continue, but since I passed the 24h mark, my legs have felt weak and when I stand up I feel a little lightheaded, I’ve fasted...
Hello It's been more than 2, months now doing IF for 20 hours or more and Alternate day fastings and somtimes 36 hours thrown in somtimes. My question is recently I feel like eating more food .it's not hunger but a...
Hello! I’ve been water fasting for five days and felt so weak today that I just had one egg with some smoked salmon. My questions are - will I lose much weight loss benefit by doing this if I start...
I had my last meal on wednesday night. its sat night now, more than 72 hours into my water fast. So far, i have been hungry day 1 and 2. Today not so, but i am feeling really weak and...
It's been about 38 hours into my water fast which I plan on doing until the 13th. I'm feeling SOOOOO weak and I've never felt like this during a water fast. Usually I'm good to GO and I feel fantastic....
Hiii everyone! I just broke my fast after 17 hours and got a sandwich with tuna and a green smoothie but I feel really ‘weak’ not hungry but like when u didn’t eat enough. Is there something I can do to...
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I fasted before and for me it was never a problem, always felt fine just a bit hungry while fasting. This time though, when I hit the first 22 hours, I started to get super sleepy and I'm just laying down...
I'm doing a 5 or 7 day water fast (still haven't decided), and today is day 4. I read that people have more energy and feel less hungry on day 4. I'm experiencing the complete opposite. I'm as hungry as...
I took up 'IF' with eating window of 8 hours to test waters. I could only eat two proper meals and a latte in between. There was no space left in between for snacks or casual eating which is good....
I began supplementing electrolytes on day three, but perhaps wasn’t doing it correctly. I was able to do intense workouts until day four. I believe I was short on magnesium. Going to try a longer fast next month. Also switching...
Hi everyone, Yesterday I ended my 7-day water fast and during the fast I felt quite weak and tired but it was managable. However, yesterday I broke the fast with some bone broth and later on veggie juice and afterwards I...
While I'm not new to IF per se, my partner and I recently got back on it after falling off for a while. We're doing 18:6, and have been on that now for around two weeks. While this has mostly...
Is it normal to feel strong and weak at the same time when losing weight? Is this an adjustment phase? I do a lot of boxing and cardio. I feel like I can run longer distances no problem, but at...
I am struggling so so much trying to dry fast or even water fast...I know I can do it because I did a 2 week water fast before like 2 years ago but I just really need to lose a...
Hi everyone! I am on day 5 of a 7 day water fast. I am drinking snake juice for electrolytes and black coffee in the mornings, sometimes a matcha tea in the afternoon. The last time I did this I...
Hello everyone! I’m doing keto and intermittent fasting. I have around 1700 calories every day (Male, almost 30). I feel very weak when I work out in the morning. I have electrolytes, water, and caffeine before working out. I feel like...
I woke up extremely physically weak & dizzy I'm sure this is normal but wondering if anyone else experienced this? when does it get better? I have to take a physical Thursday \(day 5\) for the Air Force and have...
I was planning on fasting for 14-21 days. I am currently on day 8. I am experiencing extreme fatigue to the point I feel I can barely stand up and I get dizzy when I do sometimes. Throughout the fast...
I work a job that is very physical. And ive found that skipping even one meal or snack seems to cause what little muscle I have to go completely weak and I get shakey and its not good for my...
Hi all, I’ve been on this weight loss journey since January 31st. When I started I was 190 now 182(yay). But I wanted to start fasting to help with weight loss. I intentionally started yesterday. When I couldn’t find anything healthy...
how do I fast for 30 days if I cant even make it past day 2 ? longest fast I have ever done was 5 days but it was a sugar free redbull fast meaning I only consumed redbull...
I'm in day 4 of a 16:8 fasting program. Part of this program involves stopping drinking all soda and sugary drinks, so my sugar intake may be down as much as 80%, so that could be a factor. I went for a...
TLDR Doctor gave me an eating plan, says I need to get used to it, I feel like a dead body even on the days where I eat. On a dieticians recommendation I've started doing 3 on - 4 off fasting...
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I’m on day 7 of 21 and I haven’t workout since I started. I would love to get back to the gym but I have been feeling really weak and lightheaded so I haven’t made the attempt.
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...
I've done IF for a few months and seen some results But I'm thinking maybe going back to normal habits and eating a few meals, I'm just left feeling weak all day.... If I went back to normal eating habits but...
Starting a 100hr fast, who’s with me! Longest I’ve done is 72 and it sucked. Let’s do this!
I'm gonna do an 18 day waterfast from from 14 Nov to 1 Dec. I am so tired of my sudden weight gain and its gotten me depressed, unmotivated and lazy. Every morning I wake up, I feel disgusted and trapped...
I am going for 18-day extended fast. Can you guys give me what is the most effective and acceptable exercise/s for this prolonged fasting? Thank you, everyone!
Hi, I used to be able to do 14 day fasts (no food, just salty water). However, I have become more fat, and now when I get to 48h mark, I get dizzy and weak. Also, when...
I’m on day 3 of a 5-7 day fast. Problem is that there is a bug in my house that caught me. Phlegm, fever, body-aches et cetera. Has anyone else ever had a similar situation? Should I stop fasting?
HELP PLEASE!! Hi I'm currently in a 7 of 10 day water fast. I know they say start with a dry fast then go to water, but would it be OK to go to a dry fast for...
I really want to do a five-day fast. The longest I have gone before is 3 days. I have been drinking electrolyte drinks and have coffee with a small splash of rice milk. That's it. A few questions. Is there any...
I [posted the other day](https://reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/comments/ws55xs/30_hours_into_a_fast_now_and_i_feel_a_calm_i_dont/) when I was a good 30 hours into my fast. I started this fast on Wednesday at 3:51 pm. I finished it on Saturday at 3:54 pm. I am proud of myself for completing this fast. The...
I’ve moved to a new climate and it’s freezing. How will this change my fasting or will it? What is your experience with weight loss and fasting while living in a freezing country? Will I really lose weight without even...
For those who have done dry fasts 5 days or longer, which day(s) were the hardest & why?
If I wanted to find someone who could monitor blood pressure, urinary output, or just any metrics that could signal a necessary cessation of a dry fast, what should I look for? Or how do you all monitor yourself to...
I've been going on and off of IF for a while. This is mostly because of fear. I used to be vegetarian, then vegan, then back to vegetarian again. I started eating poultry and fish during this past year so...
Welcome to xxfasting - if you have a quick question, or want to connect and have a general chat about stuff that has nothing to do with fasting, feel free to share! ...
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!
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So made it through day one, I hear this where things could be fine or get hard. Let's find out!
Howdy! I just started to do weight training 3x a week and cardio 2x a week - normally 1-2 hours into my fasting due to a tight schedule. I’m currently breaking my normal 18 hour fast by adding in a premier protein...
I'm wondering if anyone has any personal experience with Vitamin B12 supplements. What supplements have you tried, and how have they affected you?
I recently came across a diet/lifestyle based on nuts and fruits that does not involve any cooking [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C5jWoC_CXQ) (it's not in English). Here's my notes/summary: * Wake up at 4 am. * Do meditation and yoga. * Drink water twice before 10 am. *...
I’m starting with 24 hour fasts, and I feel like I’m constantly dragging- at least until I’m 16 or so hours in. (Could also be that I switched to 1-2 cups of tea from 3-4 cups of coffee and I’m...
I'm about 5/11 195 pounds and I've started fasting. On day 2.5 right now Going through all the same things as you guys, everyone calling me concerns, people sending me pictures of food. Etc. Close friends have been the most supportive...
I just broke a 2 day fast, by eating a handful of pistachios. But now I am getting waves of nausea that get worst when I stand up. I thought I’d been pretty good about staying hydrated but now I’m...
I had posted a question about the symptoms of the acidotic crisis that Filonov talks about. Didn’t get any replies but I found this article that talks about the symptoms so I figured I’d share it. https://dryfasting.info/duration-of-fasting/
Post here about fasts you're starting or to provide progress updates in order to minimize overall clutter in the subreddit. Can also ask questions or set up accountability.
16:8, going for 18:6. In the mornings I'll have a few cups of coffee, then have a small cocktail of 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar with a packet of stevia/erythritol when I'm in my last few hours to keep me going. I've...
Sorry may be a dumb question, but if you're fasting and drinking only water & snake juice, will the snake juice make your hunger go away? I noticed my hunger mainly comes really bad in the morning and lunch time,...
im 6'-6'1 and about 153lbs. i have done 1 dry fast for nearly 36 hours in the past and would like to do another one in the future. but i am already pretty thin as it is and i dont...
I recently tried to switch from a 16:8 schedule which has been working these past few months to trying OMAD yesterday. I had a big dinner yesterday and was satisfied but today I felt fatigue and felt weak. Luckily I...
Ok so i’m new to intermittent fasting, i have two questions, some say that it doesn’t matter what you eat but i’m assuming you still have to be in a caloric deficit right ? and second of all, how long...
What should I do about minerals and electrolytes?
I have a cold that won't go away and I'm wondering if it has helped any of you guys.
I'm curious of there's a difference between taking collagen supplements (especially type II) as a powder versus a capsule. Is there any science as to why one method of intake is preferred over the other?
I am solo parenting 2 small children, I have to have energy and be in healthy state to take care of them. I'm currently 30 lbs down by doing a loose 16:8 but I want to step...
I am relatively new to fasting. I have been doing OMAD for the past two and a half months. I want to try doing a 3 - 4 day water fast. However, I am concerned about any health problems I...
I’ve just started IF recently for the mental Clarity benefits and have been loving it. I want to return to weight lifting. I used to love the powerlifting moves (been a few years) and I’m wondering how the body responds to...
In my country , staple food is rice/wheat(bread). If a person takes sufficient amount of leafy greens + vegetables + egg/meat + plant based protein (like lentil , beans) , will he go through any side effects ? From the...
So ive finished my 72 hour fast and going on another one immediatly, and what i can say is that im feeling always okay, not too energetic and still hood enough to do my work, but now every single second...
I drank coffee with a little chocolate (maxwell house mocha powder) and cream. 50 calories. Now, I feel the liquid in my stomach, & mouth wants to eat. (BG is high enough, it's not that) \-- Any suggestions to ease this rn?...
Hi all! I started IF on Friday at 195lbs now today Monday I’m 192lbs. I’m unsure if this is a good thing or cause for concern because I have never changed my diet/eating habit like this before nor do I...
I’m trying to incorporate 3 fasting days a week. Is there a noticeable difference between doing it for 3 days straight vs doing a 2 day fast, eating as normal for a couple of days and then doing a...
We've got about 5 days left before July! Thought I'd fast until then! Feel free to join me and come back to this post when needed
It's so hard for me to get passed the first day. I feel so weak every time I give in and I'm just fed up and mad at myself. What strategies do you use to deal with hunger? How do...
Day 5 out of my 24 day water / dry fast I feel so tired today idk why, I had so much energy these past days. I don’t feel hungry at all I’m actually quite shocked I hope I can...
Title is pretty much the question.
I'm wondering when electrolytes becomes necessary, I'm doing a 3 days fast but I only have access to sodium right now.
So any information?? Tips?
I’m on day 6 of a 60 day water fast and I don’t think I can go on. Mentally, I believe I could make it to 60 days but physically I just can’t. I’m feeling extremely sick, weak, and lethargic...
I've been practicing intermittent fasting for a couple of years now. With the last month we have been doing one meal every couple of days. I've been trying to push past two days but I keep running into low blood...
>Hi guys so today I am playing around with the snake diet. When I say playing around I just mean I have a chock load of 'healthy' diet foods in from a more traditional weight loss plan so I...
Has anyone tried rolling 72s combined with snake walking? Would walking 4 hours a day while fasting on snake juice be an effective or sustainable method for fat loss?
Let me know.
I have a long 45 min run tomorrow. But I ate something this morning that I was intolerant too, would it be okay to do a 24 hour fast even though I have a long run tomorrow?
I started fasting Sunday at 6pm and went 26 hours. I broke Nd had a bagel with cream cheese and cashews (about 500 cals). I started fasting again at 1030pm and my goal this time is 36. I am struggling...
I've looked up a lot of water fasting tips before I started, however today when I woke up I felt a little bit hungrier than yesterday, nothing super drastic at all, but noticeable. I woke up in about hour 83...
I started OMAD last week. Tomorrow will be my 7th day. I just tested positive for covid. I woke up yesterday with a sore throat. Today I am sneezy and I got brain fog. I had covid before and I...
Hey y’all. I’m sorry if this is a stupid question but what do you think about lifting weights while EXTENDED fasting? I’ve been exploring fasting for over a year. I’ve done cardio during extended fasts. But what about lifting weights...
Motivation to keep going. I am addicted to the euphoric feeling of fasting. At around the hour 36 mark of dry fasting I start to giggle to myself and by 55 hours if I’m not completely focused and grounded I’m in...
I keep reading and watching others that have dryfasted and worked out. I keep thinking it’s my refeed that might be off, but I am not getting the “high” or burn like I normally do. I wonder if it’s too...
Hey friends. I was just wondering how low does your insulin drop to when you are fasting? I.e. what's your fasting insulin?
Day 14 update: last Weigh in-218 starting - 234 lost - 16 Now I'm not going to lie: I overexerted Myself on (about) day 11 and for the last few days have been out of Comission. As one who Pushes Caution. I've decided to...