Hi everyone, I would like to ask if it’s possible to gain fat with yo-yo effect after water fasting for 7 days (losing 13lbs) while starting a 1 meal a day (with approx 1000kcal with my basal metabolic approx 2000kcal) so...
Hey everyone, I’ve enjoyed reading about your journeys and have decided to reach out for some advice. 49 yo post menopausal (no HRT), serial yo-yo weight loss/dieter here. A week ago I started clean fasting, OMAD with counting calories (1200-1300,...
Feeling shitty about my progress as I keep fasting, getting results, feeling amazing. Then some life stuff happens, like a break up or work stress... So I reach for food for comfort and gain all weight back again. Been through it...
Hello, So I’ve been IF for about a year, then in the past 4 months or so started to do extended fasts and have done many 72 hour and 108 hour fasts. I fell into a pattern for a while...
I know I won’t gain fat, but around how much in terms of water weight?
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Can anyone point me to some free resources that tell me how to get started/how to do IF for my age and body type? Not looking for quick, miracle weight-loss junk. I'm in relatively good shape, just want to keep...
I would like opinions and suggestions. I am a 52 year old male, and my goals are a little different than a lot of you. I don't really need to lose weight- although what man wouldn't like to be lower...
This is as an accountability post. I will update after every 66 hour fast and hopefully my scale arrives soon so I can track weightloss per fast too. Lets see if I can lose 40-50lb by the new year....
I am going to do a 1month fast (to get rid of corona weight and the getting confortable in a relationship weight). I have done one in the past to kickstart my fight against obesity. I am agraid atm that...
Are there any studies or scientic evidence on how long the risk of the so called yo-yo-effect is present after weight loss due to caloric restriction?
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Broscience says that people with excess skin after weight loss can get rid of it by fasting. Is this backed by science or is it just a myth? If excess skin can be lost, what's the proper way?
I currently am 50kg and want to godown to 45/44kg. I want to loose the 5/6kg very fast so I thought about water fasting for 10 days. Now I’m scared tho that the water fasting will cause an yo-yo effect,...
In the last year I have lost 85 pounds through I/F and keto plus Pilates. I’ve gone from a size 14 to a size 6. I want to clean out all my bigger clothes, but I’m worried I’ll jinx myself...
im getting impatient, why am i only losing 2-3 pounds a day when dryfasting💀 i was losing 1-2 a day while eating low calories lowkey frustrated, how can i drop weight faster? 😐 yesterday i did a good amount of cardio, i...
I want to fast on Mondays and Fridays. I really want to lose 2 pounds a week. Is this doable?
I am thinking of doing a 48 hour fast. I’ve lost 130 pounds but recently gained 20 pounds back since quarantine. I am extremely sad about it. I feel almost like a failure. It’s been so hard to lose it back....
Hi I’m F 22 sw:230 Gw (for now) is 200 I’m having trouble starting to lose weight and looking for motivation everything I do always fails and I have Avery bad binge eating issue. I want to try intermittent...
I’m planning to drop 20lbs of fat and will attempt the snake diet. Won’t do any exercise except some casual walking and drinking snake juice. My question is: after I hit my goal of dropping 20lbs how do I sustain...
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Hey quick back story, I've tried a few diets I was 180kgs now I'm 120kgs I'm currently on a calorie deficit but the last 40kgs are getting harder to lose my friend told me me fasting worked really well for...
I’ve been feeling overwhelmed and realized that stress is my trigger. I gained 4 lbs in 4 days. This is the first time the scale actually moved significantly in the positive direction. I’ve been loosing or maintaining for the last...
I signed up for a one-week trial and I'm enjoying it so far. I've been motivated by the fact it shows that 'fat burning' starts about 6 to 7 a.m. if I eat dinner at 6 or 7 the evening...
so I wanna start fasting so I can lose some weight and gain some muscle/get in better shape however I don't think it's something I can do for the rest of my life. if I cheat on fasting or go...
Title. (I'm not exercising much, I'll admit)
I don’t really track kcals or weight that much, so stepping onto the scale was a pleasant surprise and will probably give me enough motivation to stay the course and carry on :) mods- sorry if I’m using incorrect flair I...
SW 212 CW 202 GW 175. Started a few weeks and have questions. I'm doing 20:4. How many days in a row should I do before I take a rest day? My eat window is 6-10. Exercise at 4:30 so...
Hello all, long time Snaker, started following Cole back in january of 2018, have been experienced with all kinds of fasts, dry, OMAD, rolling 48's, rolling 72's etc etc. I'm probably watched almost every single one of Cole's videos...
Odd question but maybe someone has advice. I am an insomniac and the only thing that works for me is my gummy melatonin supplement. Pretty sure it would break my fast. Any recommendations on a melatonin supplement that wouldn’t mess...
Hello friends, I drank some electrolytes on day 3 and 4 on my water fast. I ve just broke the fast with big fat rib eye steak and feeling freaking good. Now I want to get to the real deal, and I mean...
* **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...
So here I am day 1, and nervous. Stats: I'm 5'6 F, 250 lbs. I wear a size 24 (us sizes) and have a 53" waist. When i wear leggings and a shirt my...
Like a lot of folks, my weight loss journey has been going on for years, but there were two previous times in the past where I made real effort. I would see success for a few months and then it...
Curious, can one follow fasting -14:10 or 16:8 during the week and still be fine to not follow on the weekend(even though you are tracking a calorie deficit)
And if so, why are “starvation diets” deemed unhealthy for weight loss? Does your body “live off of itself?” During a fast? Is “metabolism” a myth in weight loss?
so ya i've tried IF before and its works i saw the results lost 15 lbs in a few months, so i know i can do it if i stick to it. so the other day i stepped on the...
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Hey everyone. I’m in the army, desk job though so fasting shouldn’t hinder my work. But I discovered this group after I looked back on the last two years and I gained hella weight during the whole Covid lockdown and...
I just started to take creatine for working out and I heard that during the loading phase of creatine you need to take 4 scoops for 5-7 days but I was wondering if I can instead take 3 scoops a...
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...
So on May 19th I decided to start a dry fast for the weekend that actually lasted for 4 days ending on the 23rd, resulting in me losing nearly 10 pounds. I then started to eat and drink lightly over the...
I'm totally ignorant about fasting. I was thinking about fasting 3 days a week, is it a good idea? Is it better to continuously fast or alternate? I am 78kg and 161cm, I'd like to lose at least 10 kg because...
Hello guys, I have been trying different methods for eating healthy but without stress. I wondered how you guys approach your nutritional care - like resources (books/blogs/products/services/information sites/videos) you use, your mindsets, etc. No promotion of products/services that you have...
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Had anyone achieved weight loss success doing IF without elimination carbs?
I'm very new to intermittent fasting, I have just completed a week of eating for 8 hours a day and 16 hours with only water. Originally I wanted to do it for a week and see how my body felt...
How were your results? Weight Health benefits wise And were you able to do cardio (even long form of walking) throughout? About to start from tomorrow up to December 31st. Want to test and push myself. Will be making my last day of eating keto..(other...
Ok so I knew I had to lose some fat after lots of stress eating for some months, and to be honest I had stress anxiety and great sadness, so I do OMAD( one meal a day) for now and...
Hey All, Almost down 10 pounds during my first month of fasting. I've been drinking lots of diet coke throughout to keep me up for work, etc. Just seeing any thoughts if this isn't permissible as it will break your...
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?...
Guys, the struggle is real. My mom makes delicious traditional meals and I have to keep turning then down. And don’t even get me started on Mexican grandmothers... if you think you’re grandma is extra because she tries to feed...
Hi All! I’m making plans for a new website, about fasting, and wanted to see what you thought. I’ll list the main categories and topics below, let me know if you have any feedback, or if this is...
I have transitioned to OMAD and just out of curiosity I logged my food today. It wasn't even 500 calories. I feel full and I won't really feel hungry until it's time for lunch again tomorrow. Is it dangerous to...
Is it possible to lose 50 lbs in 6 months doing omad and working out 4 times a week? I have a vacation in June. I’m currently 280lbs and Male.
Alright! 32 YO Male Newport Beach, CA CW: 230 GW: 180 Doing this for my family and for longevity. I also have bad back problems so weight loss will help! Question: I’ll be doing 18:6 skipping breakfast. What can I have during a...
#Share your daily fast story thread! 📃 ⏳ **Length** of fast (*start/end/total*) ❓ **Why are you fasting?** (ex: *weight loss, other health benefits, spiritual/religious reasons*) 📝 **Notes** (*How is it going so far? Any concerns? Insights to share?*)...
* **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...
Theoretically, how would you try to achieve this without doing an extended fast? You're starting obese with a bit over 100 to lose.
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In the past I have successfully lost weight on low carb diets (anywhere between 10-25 pounds). It usually would take a significant commitment to see results. Of course, I always end up back to my old ways and regain it....
Hey fatties. I’ve been fasting for almost two months now and been suffering with food/carb addiction since forever, I believe I’m obsessed with food. On fasting days I get this extreme sadness that nothing makes sense, there is no happiness...
How necessary is consuming salt and how much should I intake? I’ve done shorter fast before and have had problems with nausea and headaches.
So, aside from making one more keenly aware of calories coming in, there is another reason it works for me... When I am fucking hungry as hell, whole, healthy foods are amazing and what I crave... When eating mindlessly I gravitate to...
I’m just starting out next week and thinking of starting at 16:8. I would like to get to OMAD. How long should I take to work up to that?
40/m have seen great success with long term fasting. I fell out of it around Feb but successfully had gone from 270 to 200lbs. I am back up to 230 and regret for falling off as far as eating better,...
I often read that when weight is lost that we also lose muscle and therefore get a dip in BMR which causes weight gain further down the line. Given this, does weight loss via IF last, or do most people...
How do I force this fasting routine without eating and falling victim to snacks and junk? If I start a fast how do I keep going, I feel like as soon as I start I feel depressed. Any tips, please help...
I'm 7 weeks post-op from liposuction procedure. I still have some swelling and hard spots. I'm doing massages, but wondering if a dry fast would speed up the absorption of fluid left in the treated area.
* **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...
My (M,38) starting weight in mid 2019 was 87kgs. By late 2020 I had reached 70kgs (even logged 69 one day). I had never been so happy for such a long period in a long time. A lot of things...
My happy weight it 130. I’m not trying to be a super model, just trying to stay lean. I have a 1 year old and a full time job at a tech start up so free time is RARE and...
I’m trying to lose weight again, IF seems to be the only thing that works for me. But I’m realizing that I get discouraged easily, like if I stop losing anything for a couple of weeks I give up. I...
The benefits of fasting and cold showers (not intermittent fasting) seem to have benefitted beyond what I possibly could have imagined. But In particular fasting. My depression has practically disappeared. I have almost no anxiety and I’m happier. I’m...
I was on my 3. day on my waterfast today, and i had planned to do it to 9 days. I just couldn't do it today. I felt dizzy, super weak and extremly tired. I was cold sweating. I feel...
I eat my meal after work, at around 6 or 7pm. Wife keeps telling me that I’ll never feel full unless I have SOME carbs and sugar. So I cheat. Yesterday after my keto meal I ate 2 oranges, but...
Hey all. Fasting is not new to me. I've successfully burned all the excessive body fat around 3 years ago, but I gained it back due to bad habits. Basically I started at \~75kg doing OMAD keto, got...
Age: 37 Height: 5’6 Weight: 195 lbs My daily caloric intake is about 750. My diet consists of fruits, steamed veggies, chicken breast, and oatmeal. I’m spreading it out 4:20. It’s tough, and I’m usually starving at night before I go to bed...
I’m enby, 5’3, SW: 220 GW: 140 I’m currently in grad school and in a fantastic long distance relationship. My partner and I planned to see each other next year in March for the spring break. It was then I...
Hello IF fam, I've been doing IF for about a year now, SW 234, CW 218 (fell off for a few months) GW 190. I follow 16/8, eating 1 meal at Noon and dinner around 6-7 pm. That's it. I dropped the...
Hi everyone! Looking for some motivation to start fasting again. Some background about me: I used to fast pretty regularly, 3-5 days every month + OMAD in between. Last 2 years turned out to be a hell of a stress, so...
I have a 6 mo old baby and would like to continue breastfeeding for another 6 mo at least. Could IF affect milk supply? (Not trying to calorie restrict or lose weight.)
* **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...
Hi everyone. I need some gentle honest advice. I started fasting on the 13th December. I decided to do rolling 72s with half a day of eating in between. It is now the 2nd February. My starting weight was 236lb....
So, for some context, I’ve been following a ketogenic diet for almost two months now. I’m kind of in a rut and want to do an extended water fast to break it up and facilitate weight loss. I...
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...
Anyone here lost a significant amount of weight last year, or even in the past. Then gained it all back? I’m in this boat and feel like such a loser. I lost 35 pounds in 3.5 months and it was...
One google search and I’m stuck in a rabbit hole. Multiple people claiming it boosts testosterone, then multiple saying it lowers it. I have zero issues with my testosterone currently as a 25 year old male. My libido is always amazing,...
Hi everyone, I recently received, read and was impressed by the Michael Moseley fast 800 plan, so I did some looking around the internet and have found a fair few people who start... But never seem to post updates or...
Hello, please no nasty comments. I have been taking Qsymia and have reached my goal weight. I have to come off of the pills and know that everyone gains weight when they do. I would like to...
I list 50lbs in 2021 with intermittent fasting. I was sooo proud. And looked so great. Then, with changing my diet or eating habits, the weight all flew back on in 2021! I’m still intermittent fasting, but it’s stopped working....
At first I said I would break after 9 days, then 10 days, now I'm pushing it to 11 Days :D On the home stretch - wish me luck! I'm curious - is there a point of diminishing returns when it comes...
I’m just starting to eat more healthy and I know that garlic has so many benefits but I avoid it because of the smell, is garlic powder a good alternative?
Hello Community, I hope everyone is kick-ass. Just wanted to check in and update everyone on my progress. I have embarked on a journey to do a 30-day water fasting. These are my previous two check-in posts ([this](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/comments/zftw2q/doing_a_30_day_water_fasting_and_just_crossed_the/) and [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/comments/zjpz71/yay_success_waterfasted_for_the_last_7_days_and/) ) ***Today marks the...
Hey guys, here's my stats. **Age: 23 | F** **Height: 5'3,** **Starting Weight: 209** **Goal Weight: 145** I'm doing a rolling dry fast with and 1 refeed/replenish day every 5th day interval. I'm not stopping...
I started trying 12+ hour fasts lately, nothing crazy, but I'm noticing quite a few zits on my face and body! Is this typical from starting fasting? Trying to determine the cause since I usually have very clear skin. TIA!...