So I did a fast last year around this time 28
Days . I went from 244 (first pic) to 213. (I regained at around 223)

I kept making better choices with eating while working on muscle and got to 210 (second pic). I wanna get to my goal weight of 170. I’m guessing for that to happen lll need to make it to 40-50 days.

The only reason I stopped my fast the first time was i experienced numbness in my thighs and stomach? Researching now, I think that meant I didn’t get enough electrolytes. anyone else ever experience that? I got actual electrolytes powder this time vs just adding my own salt to water. Hopefully that’ll help me monitor my intake better.

My fasting has been spotty of late. I am ketovore but have been stress eating over circumstances in the family! ( Otherwise, I can physically handle fasting since I don't do carbs.) I have finally clicked in to a 72-hr fast!!!

Preparing for a small trip to a gathering, I was deep-cleaning my kitchen, and decided I was not going to dirty up any more dishes or cookware!!! The kitchen is nice and clean!! Knowing I will be with extended family of an inlaw, I will be eating less (as they have small appetites.) (Perfect way to shrink my stomach for the trip!) The last leg of the journey will cover the end of the fast! Clothes that have been a bit snug will fit better, too!!!

So I'm in a 72 hours and I'm starting to see I floaters is this normal? So far I've done 1 day and 19 hours. I'm not feeling tired or anything I was just wondering what's the cause of the eye floaters? Thanks anything for the help😊

got some electrolyte tabletes with no sugar / no calories, but it has sweeters in it, sucralose, im at 52h on my fast, wanna make it to 100~ hours, head feels kinda dizzy but no hunger, should i use them or not?

I work at a casino and they maintain a buffet in the break room for employees. They got a new manager and they’re really dialing up their buffet. It looks sooo good. And I’m just sitting here sipping on my electrolyte water. Reminding myself of why I started fasting in The first place.

Sw 417.1 lbs cw 383.4 lbs.

Feel free to leave me all the encouragement you want!

I have gained half a stone over summer eating and drinking last 3 weeks.

If I did a fast 5 or 7 days am I likely to shift it? and us it likely most of that is fat?

I have fasted before but only 48 hours.

I'm five foot 6 and now at 134 pounds

Just went through a couple of podcasts with Dr. Valter Longo about FMD and it seems he is persistent but at the same time a little vague about the superiority of FMD over pure water fast. He easily gets into the defensive mode.

I really liked the parts he talked about overall fasting benefits. I didn't like the vague arguments defending FMD as the way to go. Him selling FMD kits doesn't play well with this too.

Is it a confirmation bias on my part, being an experienced and regular water faster?

On the other hand, from the so-called evolutionary biology perspective, our ancestors I guess were constantly chewing random sticks and roots between the big kill on a hunt, thus filling their stomachs with fiber.

Any other accomplished fasting researchers you can recommend to listen to? Thanks!

Hey Fasting Reddit, I'm hoping the fasting experts here can help. I'm trying to plan this properly and I've hit a wall.

My weight history:

- Started: 184 kg

- Fasting (3–4 days fast, 1 day eating) over about 12–15 months → 94 kg

- Regained to 144 kg

- Weight loss challenge → 113 kg

- Regained to 132 kg

- Currently 118 kg, and I'm in week 9 of a 20-week challenge.

I've done a lot of prolonged fasting and consider myself experienced, but I've never gone beyond 6 days.

My final weigh-in is October 31, and I'm considering attempting a 2-week to 30-day fast. I have the supplements sorted and the biggest challenge is boredom, not hunger.

My main concern is timing.

I know that after a prolonged fast, once you refeed, you'll regain glycogen and water weight. If I start a 30-day fast now, I'd finish in early October and worry that I'd regain a lot of water before the final weigh-in.

So what would you do if the goal was to be at the lightest possible weight on October 31?

- Would you do a 30-day fast now and manage the refeed?

- Would you time it so you're still fasting at the final weigh-in (for example, finishing with a 2-week fast)?

- What's the best strategy to minimize glycogen and water regain before weigh-in?

I'm looking for advice specifically from people with experience timing longer fasts around weigh-ins. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

As the title says, I got an infection and need to take antibiotics for a week.

I was planning a week long fast and currently at day 2

Is it possible or the strain on the stomach is too much?

Cant do a Full proper 24days straight like ive done in the past so decided to fast all September the days I dont work and the random days I Do work broken up Will Do OMAD with a 1 Can Of Cambells Chunky sounds bizarre but

Ive Done The "Machinist diet" in the past witch consists of 1 can of tuna a Apple and Coffee and water and that was Very successful before Ive Discovered Prolonged fasting my schedule can be anywhere from 1-4 days for 5-14 days straight so this challenge should be interesting

VERY happy with my progress and how im already 30% into my fast. This morning felt dizzy but as the day has gone on I feel a lot better. Can also see my face becoming much less inflamed already. Hoping I wake up feeling refreshed tomorrow and not nauseous. Hoping I will be able to keep it up until the end. Best of luck to anyone on a fast right now, keep going!

Hello, I’ve been following this subreddit for a year now, and it’s been soooo helpful in my fasting journey.
I’ve been doing ADF 3 times a week for the past couple of months, and thought to finally do an extended fast. I wanted to try a 7 day fast and was okay with breaking it early since it’s my first time trying. I was drinking plenty of electrolytes and plenty of water ( like 3Litres everyday) and my only exercise was going for a walk to finish 7.5K steps. I’d say I was pretty relaxed and not working my body hard at all, but by day 3 I woke up with tingling arms and legs and palpitations, it felt unsafe so I just cut it short and had some bone broth.

I’m planning on trying again but wondering if there’s a way to build up to it ? I was thinking of doing 2 day fasts for a few weeks until my body got used to it and slowly building up the days. Any thoughts ?
And thank you for your response ~

TLDR: how to build up to a 7 day fast ?

i usually chew sugar free gum which helps a bit. i usually get cravings around nighttime so any help would be appreciated.

edit: thanks for all the suggestions! will be using these when i start tonight.

I’ve been going through some tough times. As a result, anxiety and depression have been through the roof. When I get super stressed, I usually eat to soothe myself and try to curb jittery anxiety. This time I’ve gone the other route. Little to no food. Sometimes 48+ hours. I drink electrolytes(LMNT) before/ during the gym. I’ll have a small carb snack before just for fuel, and usually a protein shake after.

When I take in minimal calories, my anxiety is next to nonexistent. I don’t get jittery. I don’t dwell and overthink. I’ve felt level. Haven’t needed added caffeine. Then there is today. I forced myself to eat a little something and I’m anxious. I had yogurt, granola, and some peanut butter. I’m not digging this. Can fasting actually help my anxiety and depression. Would adding clean keto help?

I apologize if this has been asked before. I hate trying to soft through all the posts that pop up in search. Most of the time not helpful. Any insight would be appreciated.

Hi, I’m a beginner into fasting. Last week I did a 96 hour water fast without any electrolytes and I felt I need use some. I bought this salt and consuming 15 grams of this per day would roughly give me 4 grams of Sodium and 2.3 grams of potassium. But somehow it seems 3 teaspoonfuls of salt would be too much daily. I guess I need guidance.

Hey guys!

I have Gilbert's syndrome and I'm planning my next fasting. The last one was 72 hours long. I don't know how I should feel really, but sometimes it was challenging.

Now I plan to go for 5 days.

Does anyone else here maybe has GS? If yes, could you share your experience with fasting? Whatever lenght it was?

Thanks!

I decided to try fasting, for so many reasons of course. I want a clear mind ,to track my habits and as an incentive to work out consistently. It's been 41 hours of 5 pm today, and I'm still going 😁, first off, congratulations to me👏🏿👏🏿. What helped on Sunday was I slept throughout the day , but today, I didn't exactly have that luxury. Early morning, I got up to draw my curtains, and that's when my body started talking, a funny weakness I'd never experienced before. I got myself to do housechores here and there, but I could only get about 60% of those done. I did attend a meeting I'd scheduled for an hour plus, but I'm not here to measure productivity. I thought this was going to be a walk in the park, but it's not ! I only had 3 days as a goal, but to think that that's 72 hours is killing me right now.. I hope to make this a lifestyle, shutting off my mind and listening to my goals.... Way to end the month, don't you think

The remaining 12 minutes seem like an eternity! I’m so glad I’ve been able to push myself to complete the entire 168hours! I was thinking of breaking in the morning but I deserve a little treat for how far I’ve come😂 I’m praying not to indulge, I’m breaking the fast with milk and meat ( yes very random but that’s what I have available at the moment)
Can’t believe I haven’t eaten for 7 good days! The body is really interesting.

52 hours in.

How many days of fasting do you think it will take to lose 2 inches off my waist.

A few years ago, I fasted to great success - dropped weight, healthier relationship with food and nutrition, got in shape.

These days, I’m back to the weight I was when I started fasting. In addition, now it feels almost harder because I always tell myself “I can drop the weight at anytime.” But then..I don’t.

Wondering if anyone else feels similarly. But anyways, this is day 1. Gotta start somewhere, and maybe be realistic with myself.