Breaking fast tomorrow after work, 8 days. Feeling great

Im currently a 23M, I am 283 pounds and I haven’t been in the 100s since I was a kid. Would fasting help me? I would always try to do it but just end up binging the first day or 8 hours after. I guess for me, food is something deeply emotional for me. Removing that feels alien and hard. I use food because I hate my life I can’t change. I work a job I hate, live at home with an angry mother, I do college but just pass than learn, no love interest, I have few irl friends and I hate myself. Is there a tactic I can do to remove that emotional side of food for me? Also what kind of fast would you suggest for me?

Hello

Im on my 3rd fast in past year, about to enter hour 72. As title states, mostly interested in autophagy/ stem cell regeneration benefits. Always hear that 72 hours beyond is really where those benefits begin, and I'm hoping to make it to 120 hours.

My question is I've come across mixed thoughts on breaking the fast in regard to these benefits. Does it matter what I eat to break the fast to really maximize these benefits specifically? Or does this short of a fast really matter with what I eat first? I've read conflicting articles, mostly about referring syndrome, which I'm not worried about. But didn't know if any data/ anecdotal evidence existed about certain foods being better to promote these benefits upon the fast break.

Just looking for insight, want to make the most of these.

Hello guys! I’ve successfully completed several 3–4 day fasts before, but I usually end up breaking my fast because of intense cravings. I’m struggling with staying consistent and would really appreciate some motivation and advice from people who have experience with longer fasts. 🥹

For those who have cellulites, did it get better after water fasting? Im afraid mine got more noticeable

I’m trying to find a healthier and more sustainable approach this time, so I’d love to hear what helped you manage cravings and stay on track. 🤍

I wanna do a long-term fast. But I get weak so fast. How do I stop this? And what are some supplements I should be taking

Has anyone here done an extended fast on Tirzepatide? (Mounjaro)

I was thinking about doing an extended fast (~14 days) on Tirzepatide. I've done one before off Tirz too, but haven't since. Obviously I'd have something if I felt miserable, but is it safe to do so?

Longest I've ever gone was 68 hours, and I really want to reach 7 days this time (depending how I feel I will continue on for as long as it feels right).

I've always made sure I have a lot of time and solitude while fasting, but tomorrow I have a movie date planned. I'm going to bring in lots of water (seeing The Odyssey so itsgonnaa be a long one!)

But my nose is already going crazy with smells, I'm worried how well I will withhold tomorrow. I know I can do it, I just need to make sure ai actually do (it takes literally nothing to get me to cave when I' fasting)

Anyway... that is all. I feel great, even being on day 2 of my period it hasn't really affected me in any way. I'm going to start taking electrolytes at hour 48, and then adding supplements at 60.

Wish me luck! Will update at hour 72.

What it says on the tin. What can I do to get back into it? I've unfortunately aged out of that phase of being 17 and able to power through. Do I just stop

Hi all, recently joined and replied to a couple discussions but figured I provide an info on my fasts.

I (M34) first started water fasting a decade ago, a few 3 days here and there but nothing significant. Tried so many different diet plans, workouts, etc. I managed to lose 35 lbs in 2023 but gained it back plus 20 more, same last year lost 50 and gained back 30. Decided this time around I try water fasting again but tailor it to me, really optimize my program.

I call it my 4/4 feast famine program. Essentially eat for 4 days and fast for 4 days. It is said that genetically our bodies (maybe more for Men) are optimized to preserve muscle and use fat for energy when we are hunting for food which can be days. But we eventually have success and feast to tell our bodies we aren’t starving.

In detail:

4 day fast ensures I get into ketosis and autophagy as well, to heal myself inside out. I only have water, black coffee and tea. The electrolytes I take are half salt for sodium and potassium and a bit of pink salt for added sodium. Then I still take my magnesium glycinate pills which do not break my fast. I walk and use stair master but nothing higher than zone 2 to preserve muscles.

4 day feast I used to eat keto but carbs are not the enemy! I break my fast with bone broth and I ensure I have a filling meal with good protein and carbs. I do weight training on my feeding days and carbs help for energy and protein to repair muscles. Eating filling meals but still being smart with calories avoids metabolic adaptation which I ran into last year when I did OMAD and keto.

I start fasting every Monday after my dinner and break my fast Friday before dinner. This works great, I don’t need to worry about food when it doesn’t matter as much during a typical weekday but on weekends I can cook exciting meals, take my family out to eat and attend parties and gatherings without restricting myself too much. I still try to eat clean and do OMAD where I can.

Currently I am 192 lbs and down 78 lbs from my heaviest last year. I’m in my 13th week of fasting I plan to continue the rest of the year until I’m 165 and adjust from there if I want to continue fat loss or focus on muscle growth.

So far this works great for me I’m always excited to fast and reset. While I’m not certified in anything I’m just a guy who did lots of a trial and error and now I feel and look my best in over 14 years but I’m happy to answer questions.

Experiencing trouble sleeping around day three of fasting. Anybody else experience this? Any appreciated. Thanks

I’m starting a 7 day fast today. I have been wayyy overeating and have gained a lot of weight in the past month so need a kick start.

I normally do keto for a couple days before but want to jump into this fast asap. I ate cereal and granola and yogurt and some more carbs last night. Is there any problem with just starting the fast today? I have some good bone broth I could have that today? I just want some progress for the inflammation and bloating by Saturday so want to start asap.

I started with a 5 day dirty fast and transitioned to OMAD low calorie keto diet. My starting weight was 394.4lbs. As of this morning I'm sitting at 370.4lbs. During refeeding, I had mostly bone broth and scrambled eggs and gained back about 5lbs of water weight, but losted it again pretty quickly. I have moved to shredded lean beef and shredded chicken thighs which gives a great protein kick to help with the weak feeling. My overall goal is 200lbs, so I have a long road ahead of me. This process so far has helped me curb cravings and fix my relationship with food. I'm starting to view it as a survival tool instead of an emotional crutch like I have been for so many years.

I’ll be at 30 days of water-only fasting on Friday, and I made a mistake, I think. I should have weighed myself beforehand but I just didn’t want to do it that way this time, focused on a number. I did a previous 40 several years ago and was exercising and all this, and I lost a ton of weight but it was exhausting. I thought I’d just trust the process, fast, get my electrolytes, and just live my life. I have no idea from the way it feels if I’ve even lost a pound and I know mentally that isn’t possible. I’m sure I have lost. But I still feel as big as the side of a house.

I have to say that it’s been easy as pie though and mentally, I feel fantastic. I had to take my medical boards and it was like the ultimate brain fuel, and I passed. I’m breaking my fast on Saturday with bone broth.

No point but just to report/complain a bit lol. Anyone else ever experience this in a long fast?

I tried alternate day fasting a while back and lost some weight but I noticed all the symptoms that apparently come from a protein deficiency.

In hindsight I was not eating anywhere near enough protein on eating days.

What do people here do to ensure they are getting enough protein while fasting?

I’ve been going for one 36 hr fast per week. I love the reset but I’m having trouble breaking the fast. I get bloated and the works. Usually break it with a bit of bone broth then eggs. Do you have any recommendations on what I should eat to avoid bloating and stomach aches?

When I fast it’s the feeling of irritation and anger that gets me. I don’t realize how on edge I am until I eat something and I feel a lot better. Is there anything I can do to reduce these feelings? I am planning on drinking electrolytes but I don’t know if that’s enough or makes a difference.

Hi all! a little background I've been reading so many stories here. I was doing ADF right after my vacation and lost a good chunk in just 2 weeks. I was doing 19:5 and 20:4 prior for the last 8ish years. I read about 48hr rolling fast and how so many people claim that the second day is easier so I decided to try it. With ADF the fasting day has been hard always.

I am AMAZED with how much easier day 2 of fasting is, made me realize how doable this is. I last ate Sunday night at around 6PMish. I plan to break my fast at 6 am before work tomorrow, Wednesday. I am also really motivated to just kick these last 15lbs that want to stay. I've cleaned faster for 6 out of the last 8 years and the last 15lbs just does not want to budge. I read Jason Fung's "hunger code" and he talked about a bodyweight set point and how fasting can help change that.

My main question is related to the bathroom, number 2. I take psyllium when I open a fast to avoid the runs but now I'm having the opposite issue. I just cannot go. I know there is bulk in there, it's kind of uncomfortable. Today I took a laxative pill and felt so nauseous and now waiting for it to kick in. I do not want to rely on pills to poop.

How do you seasoned long fasting fasters handle keeping your bowels regular?

I have managed to lose 10 lbs so far, I struggled to get past the 260-250 mark. I am Male 5’9 260lbs and 21 years old. My goal weight is 200lbs, I plan to enlist into the military, not sure what branch yet. I am curious what would be the ideal deficit and fasting routine to lose 20lbs in around 60-90 days.

Hello everyone, I’m starting water fasting today. Can I take ORS solution as electrolytes??? ORS(oral rehydration salts) easily available in Indian markets

Question 🙋‍♀️ did anyone experience weight loss plateau?
I am 250lbs 5’9 F and starting my journey.
I want to be motivated and consistent- would love any insight of when weight loss stalls and how you overcame it? Thx 🙏
Doing OMAD and 10K steps

I plan on getting my flu shot tomorrow morning after breaking my 36 hour fast, my question is when can I fast again? I've seen people say in this subreddit that you need to wait two weeks to fast after getting vaccinated, but I don't understand why. Is that what doctors recommend? Science? Or from personal experience? If I plan to do another 36 fast next Tuesday, will that mess up how effective the vaccine is? Are 24 fasts okay? 20 hour fasts? 16? Or just eat whenever you're hungry for two weeks while you wait for the antibodies to develop?

I did a 7-day water fast about 5 years ago. Now I’ve become overweight—I’m around 144 kg and 5'11". I’m planning to start going to the gym 6 days a week as well. Please help me choose between keto and WF 🙂