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  • I love fasting reddit. I feel so accomplished. And on Tuesday night I decided to do a longer one. Lmao I clearly do intermittent fasting and it's not my point about intermittent fasting. The results are not simply anecdotal, but through surmountable testing trials. Nope. This is a place to share success, support each other, ask questions, and learn. I did 100 hour fast with no oil, but my weight didnt get to the previous low So, I think about a fire. There are fasting-mimicking diets and things like fat fasting which may work so that could be an option for those struggling to fast, and sure sometimes people get away with a bit of this or that during their fasting window. No matter what your beliefs or background the decision to fast will definitely help you to find clear direction on a path forward. I’m way more confident, have more energy, and don’t crave fast food anymore. If i had wood on the fire, and it’s getting low… I feed the fire with more wood. During a water fast I like to have still room temp water, hot water, sparkling water, chilled water and also don’t mind munching an ice cube here and there. :) I always felt self-conscious about my stomach fat, even though it wasn't blatantly obvious. I don't know if i could honestly say it's my energy that is higher but I'm certain that it reduces spikes in insulin and blood sugar levels resulting in a more stable feeling of energy throughout the day. I feel like it help eliminate sugars reserves and encourage autophagy even more. I am sure I eat my protein and my points for the most part. My concern is when I see post saying "I'm not going to eat until I lose 60lbs" that is what concerns me. Had a small cup of black coffee, no sugar, because I am seriously addicted to caffeine and the headaches would be a bitch without it (not to mention that a lot of people already get headaches from fasting in the first place, there's no way I could fight a double headache plus hunger). But a close second is how it's improving my willpower. I'm fasting only for the improved mental acuity. I would fail fasting many times because I would get hungry, and just end up quitting the fast. I can push through hunger and not afraid to feel hungry. At first, I was just going to do 24 hours but then I read a little bit more on the subject and the best benefits come after a 36-hour fast. I’m almost up with my first ever 72hr fast and I’ve surprised myself with how great I feel! I’m considering a 72hour rolling fast to get down to my goal weight (so primary objective of fasting is weight loss) however I’m keen to hear how everyone approaches maintaining their weight following a period of rolling fasts. I FOUND THIS ONLINE: The idea behind the intermittent fasting diet has been tested by scientific researchers, finding that the body essentially regulates the metabolism as it ought to be. I just started Omad yesterday but prior to that I did 20/4 and was throwing in some 36hr. 08:00 - 12:00 no hunger at all. Feb 20, 2024 · “The reasons that I feel that [intermittent fasting] is working for me are that I’m losing weight in a steady way,” writes Reddit user u/RS_Stylish, who is a 24-year-old man. Fasting is also a devout act of faith practiced by many religions. I also really love red wine so drinking coffee black is kinda my preference. Good luck to you! You got this! As the title says. I am fasting for the next 23 hours. Luckily, because I was prepared, I was very good at it. 470K subscribers in the fasting community. I always go over my calorie intake, so I started "jumping dinner". Again; fasting for too long robs you from focusing on the eating side. I've seen that most recommend doing fast of around 72+ hours max for most health benefits. All I know is a friend and I were rewatching the Sopranos while fasting and it was torture to see all those beautiful Italian deli meats, cheese, pasta, bread, sauces and wine. I am very large, 565lbs. I did a 10 day fast and after a few days of being uncomfortable I felt better then I ever had before. Any objections? Edit; I use and enjoy Extended fasting: Honestly not a fan, lol. After a long weekend of camping (eating and drinking like mad) I had regained my weight. In Muslim fasting, water and all other stuff are allowed in regular fasting (tea, coffee, etc. Then I fast, so really this is like the 23:1 diet. Yes, a sensible person would have adjusted calories at lunch breakfast and skipped a fruit snack, but that's not me. Black coffee in the morning (nothing added), water if I'm thirsty, green tea if I want a hot drink later in the day. 0 kg. When I fast it's zero calories with no wiggle room. Even when in no hurry, I just love driving fast (when safe - but I don't mean legal). Worse, when I'm fasting I have little energy, low motivation, and I get cold easier. Anyways, I started fasting out of curiosity, but my results make me so happy. I love food. I eat for about 5 hours after school, and then simply do not eat the rest of the day. But if you're struggling, maybe that could be something holding you back. Fasting is free. But when I learned of the tip to drink water when you feel hungry, now my body just associates hunger with drinking water, and even though water has no calories, my experience with drinking it, is it actually removes hunger temporarily. Valter Longo recommends 3-5 days, but that's the FMD. My first fast was 25 years ago. And much more. Friends know that I'm fasting on Monday and Thursday. How I’m Currently Intermittent Fasting. At first, I started with 16 and 18 hours. I also do a 23:1 on Sundays OMAD/Keto. I don't normally use my weeklies but I am in the zone. I have never had a healthier relationship with food than I do now. I was empty since yesterday at 9:00 PM. I do 72hr fasts 2 times a week refeeds on Wednesdays and Saturdays OMAD/Keto. Little to no cramping, no mood swings (this let’s me know my hormones are balanced), and no bloating! Intermittent Fasting (IF) is way of eating that restricts *when* you eat, usually on a daily or weekly schedule. Recently, I have been trying intermittent fasting (20:4). It also Hey, first off I am sorry that you are going through this anxiety with fasting. So I love love LOVE Spinning, do it 5-6 times a week. I have tried literally tried EVERYTHING to heal this chronic disease. You can start by making sure that you don't eat outside of your main meals, and I mean nothing at all not even a tic tac. If you're not fasting for periods of weeks then you don't need salts. it can be a celebration, something you connect special memories to, and most importantly it should never be „bad“ per se. Now this may be an unpopular opinion, or not, but either way; I hate working out whilst in a fast. I fast for 96 hours, eat within a one hour window until I'm satiated (keto always), and then restart my 96 hour fast. Fasting in general: The rapid and easy weight loss is obviously my favorite aspect. Black coffee and sparkling water help with any pangs or cravings and keep me hydrated. It also greatly helps with my mental health, which is incredibly shitty without fasting and healthy eating. People engage in IF to reap the many benefits to health, fitness, and mental clarity. I casually fast without preparation for 24/36/48/65 hours. TBH I don’t care if it does. I tend to do 18/6 and workout just before I eat ( typically around 4pm) I'm used to doing longer fast, semi-regularly doing 24 hour fast, but I just hate the empty, lethargic feeling of working out Your comment didn’t really specify just how fast it was that you felt you were in love with your guy. Intermittent Fasting (IF) is way of eating that restricts *when* you eat, usually on a daily or weekly schedule. The positive impacts on blood sugar and changes in general related to fasting increase mental acuity and sharpness. Negligible calories. I’ll eat my last meal by 8pm and I’ll break my fast anywhere between 4 and 8pm the next day. I feel so empowered and in controland the mental focus when I hit 16 hours is fucking amazing! BUT - I have stress induced PCOS and that means that fasting (which also means more black coffee) raises my cortisol level even more. I’m not fasting to “fast” I’m fasting to control my caloric intake. What you are describing is not a normal reaction to the fasting experience and there could be any number of underlying causes that could have nothing to do with the act of fasting. Female with mental health issues doing OMAD here. We planned and broke our fast with some gabagool (capicola ), salami and mozzarella. [Click here to find out why we have gone… I’m finally 95 Kg from 108 and finally overweight instead of obese. My dad started Intermittent fasting a year ago, and since then he lost over 60lbs. So, I didnt do that type of fasting and I started regular fasting. Yes I do but I only fast for 16-18 hours/day while on my period. if i need it as a crutch and it‘s the only Hey. Yes! I drink sparkling water all the time, fasting or not, but particularly enjoy it when I’m fasting. I'm also fasting at the moment (44+ hours) and my record is 80 hours. I find myself having nearly photographic memory after roughly 24hours without food, able to speed read through a ton of research, and reach a whole new level of creativity. I’ve been fasting for 12-16 hours for about 6 months now. I regularly break speed limits whenever I feel like it is safe (wide street, no pedestrians, light traffic, multiple lanes) and on highway (speed limit 130kmh here, usually getting up to 170 (highest that gets you only fine)). I feel so good and enjoy the freedom so much I've actually ended up doing more fasts than I originally committed to! I'm currently on a streak of 4 days eating, fasting, eating, fasting, eating, fasting. I'm much more in control, and I love it! I eat really good, quality food, never junk. I’ve been self-teaching full-stack web development and since fasting I’ve tripled my speed of progression. Instead of eating during the evening like most people on this diet, I only eat in the morning. My diet has not changed, but rather when I eat and how much I eat. Food has never tasted so good. However, I haven't find a lot of info about the benefits of different stages of fasting, for healthy individuals. Two weeks, maybe, two or three days, nah. I will however make exceptions for family, business, or friends. I was pretty nervous when posting this, but I feel I had to share my results based off the help I received off reddit. But I sort of do like challenge aspect of it, where I have a high score of how many days I survived, and the overall challenge of making it though the fast. I don't talk about it at all to others bc of the stigma attached to fasting. I will probably break my fast soon because I have a batch of bagels almost ready to come out of the oven, otherwise it's days like this that I do a 24 hr fast. #This subreddit is now private. I love to eat, but I also love fasting because it helps me appreciate my food when I do eat. A few months ago I decided to try fasting so I started a 24 hour fast and it has worked wonders since, I’ve never actually felt fully satisfied with my meals until now. Fasting improves your energy once your body is adapted to it. You absolutely don't need any salt supplement to fast for a few days. I get some mental clarity enhancement and my mind calms down instead of being overly anxious or hyper. In this period i can have 3 high intensity spin class. I've been doing it for a few years now and love it, it's amazing and has allowed me to maintain my perfect weight for about two years now. And I see that Intermittent Fasting is the “Cure for obesity” all over the fitness side of social media. Now this one I can see spurring me on. It makes the day feel a lot smoother without planning or preparing food on the mind. My mind felt clear my body felt happy and I felt substantial growth. I know people post about a splash of milk and some people put in however much they want. . My advice is to talk to a mental health professional. So, fasted workout would definitely speed up the process of fuel switch. I’m working out 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday and have been progressing in my workouts each and every week. I would love to answer anyone’s questions!!! Before I started working here I was doing 20:4 with no problem as a pick up driver and now I feel irresponsible with my hunger because I can’t get my body to be comfortable with my fast schedule. Insulin is good, don't get me wrong, but our diets make us over utilize it. and while i understand the many posts that say „food is fuel, break your emotional connection with it, find another way to feel fullfilled“ etc, food - in a healthy way, is way more than fuel. Water in all the forms (except steam I guess!). I've felt amazing when I would fast for 2 weeks straight, but then I would have a large stressor in my life, eat a cheat meal, then spiral out of control for like 2 weeks and regain all my weight. I’ve been feeling great, but to get to the point, I’ve been wondering if I should start intermittent fasting. I did a 70hr fast with olive oil and then went camping. I fast before and during my period because it reduces symptoms. (For health reasons) For me, through the 3 day fast and every single day on IF, i drink black coffee (no sugar) because I feel it suppresses my hunger, and cos I like it. i wholeheartedly agree. I have only told one person (my husband) about fasting. But whatever the case, I’m happy for you that your approach never came back to bite! I wouldn’t wish relationship regrets on anyone - and definitely not on someone still in the high school or college student phase of life, as I’m 17500/4 = 4375 kcal per day and fast for 3 (would need to force myself to eat that much consistently, so an easy cut) -> just fast 2 days and eat a bit more nuts/some sweets and i easely gain weight on 5 day eating and 2 fasting :D ->fast 3 days and emphazise healthy foods first to fill myself up, dont eat much sweets = easy weight loss I love the flexibility being in fat adapted state gives me. If you're fasting because an eating window cuts your calories to a healthy range then use stevia and creamer. Intermittent fasting has changed my life. I love fasting, and combined with my exercising habits I have lost 16 pounds while gaining strength. ) is prohibited. Anyways, after a fasting month, I decided to try fasting longer. I love fasting 20:4 or longer and won’t take anything lower because im on a timed weight loss journey here. That's it. I'm doing this until I reach my goal weight! Reply reply More replies 100% agree with you! I noticed that all other goals in my life became 10x easier to achieve once I started fasting. It lowers cravings for various food types, particularly sugar. My usual fasting is 20-22 hours/day. Sometimes I fast shorter if I feel I need to eat sooner. I've worked out consistently in the past, but fasting has produced more noticeable results in my body fat, and that makes me so happy! DAY 1: Initial weight: 64. Fasting means not consuming calories. I'm fairly new to fasting but did a 3-day recently, and do 16:8 IF most of the time. I know Intermittent fast daily. I love all the benefits I get from fasting. Jan 21, 2024 · What I love about intermittent fasting is how it makes eating the right amount of food for weight loss and maintenance a lot easier. Just sitting here going for extra hour past my fast and I'm at that sweet spot where my stomach feels really empty but I'm totally NOT hungry. Now going back to fasted workout, ur body must already have used most of the sugar reserves to support basic body functions, by the time u go in for workout. I walk about 6 miles a day and eat around 2000 calories of the foods I love and I’m rapidly losing weight, I wish I would have tried this much sooner. Fasting is literally the cheat code to I LOVE doing IF and OMADS. Sometimes I feel like it is shortening my sleep. I can plan social events that involve eating around that easily. Tip: try with doing fasting workout and try not to eat anything after this workout for atleast 4 hours. I love not having to cook or worry about getting food when fasting too. If you can fast for long periods, you can manage to fast between breakfast and noon, between noon and dinner, and between dinner and the next breakfast. All thanks to fasting tried everything else and this is it for me atleast gonna get to 80 ish will be fun Intermittent Fasting (IF) is way of eating that restricts *when* you eat, usually on a daily or weekly schedule. If I do a 24 hour fast, by the end of it my appetite is so high that I usually end up eating 4000, 4500, sometimes 5000 calories within a few hrs and it seems to undo all the benefits. These days I’m fasting anywhere from 20-24 hours a day and I love it. If black coffee breaks your fast presumable swallowing mucous or digesting skin cells would too. Normally 2 cups a day. xmy xej jcng fihsqp jkotjj inpxmlv zxvjibp pxow jmuqco rncfz