Hi guys

Serious question here not sure of the answer tried googling maybe somebody here knows the answer.

During the fast 24 to 48 hours. I continue to drink coffee and every now and then I’ll add some beef tallow to my coffee.

Does the beef tallow break my fast?

Since many fruits have a lot of water in them would eating them be considered breaking a fast? I’m doing a 60-65 hour fast for cleansing purposes not for weight loss and water can get boring to drink all the time. So I thought maybe eating fruit would be considered staying hydrated since fruit taste better than drinking water only.

This article discusses the risks of refeeding syndrome after prolonged fasts (10+ days). Although risk is low, it isn't zero.

https://blog.thefastingmethod.com/refeeding-syndromes-fasting-20/

This documentary on fasting was aired here in Norway on national television around ten years ago.

It was part of a very successful documentary-series, but this one episode was taken down from the archive for some reason 🤔

Here is the english version: https://youtu.be/1sBMl4SU8eU?feature=shared

And the norwegian: https://youtu.be/kH9GT-IrFQ4?si=YEcHUqTuLK7vIsTX

The science is there, it’s just suppressed.

So I've never tried this form of fasting before. I've tried omad which worked for a bit as well as prolonged fasting, which isn't my favourite.

I lost 10kg but since I'm a normal weight now (upper normal weight), it has become very hard to lose more fat the traditional way. A calorie deficit doesn't seem to work anymore since even at a slight deficit I just eventually overeat.

Would y'all recommend alternate day fasting? I go to uni and some days I barely have classes so I feel like eating at a slight surplus one day and nothing the next day could work. I think even omad would cause me to overeat at this point.

So, I've seen this alternate day fasting that seems to be sustainable and yielding good results. Basically 1 day of fasting, then one day of eating, repeat 3x and Sundays you can eat as well.

First fasting day was meh, second was great, but on the days that I eat, I feel very fatigued and sleepy. It's almost reverse of how I'd expect it to be. I have way more energy on fasting days.

I wanted to do workouts on my eating days, but it's so hard for me to even do anything.

Any tips? Any explanation to this?

As the title says - I have never fasted a day in my life. Sorry in advance if I sound like an idiot lol...

So far, I have a few essential products/ingredients added to my Amazon cart and would appreciate any feedback. I am currently 58kg (127lb) @ 170cm. I am not fasting to lose weight, although losing 4-5 lbs would be nice (a good portion of that is belly fat haha). Mostly interested in the health benefits and autophagy. I have put together the plan below and I am open to suggestions as a beginner. Also I apologize if this post is redundant but this will also serve as a starting post to my journey, I hope we can all be nice to each other...

For Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium - I plan on using the following 3 sources:
* Sodium (Morton Ionized Salt)
590mg of Sodium per serving (1 serving = 1/4 tsp)
* Potassium (Morton Salt Substitute)
690mg of Potassium per serving (1 serving = 1/4 tsp)
* Magnesium (NatureMade Magensium [bis]Glycinate)
200mg of Magnesium per serving size (1 serving = 2 capsules)

To break my fast, I will consume the following (once daily):
* Kettle Fire Chicken Bone Broth
^(1 serving (1 cup/8 oz) contains: 310mg sodium, 255mg potassium, 10g protein, 12mg calcium & 1g carb.)

I am aiming to consume anywhere from 96 to 128 oz of water daily. I plan to mix the Morton Ionized Salt (Sodium) AND Morton Salt Sub (Potassium) into 64 oz of water and sip throughout the day. Perhaps at a constant pace of 4 to 5 oz per hour? (assuming I am up for 14-16 hours a day) The remainder of 32 oz will be left as pure water.

My mix would consist of the two separate salts in 64 oz of water:
* 3/4 teaspoon of Morton Ionized Salt (Sodium) totaling 1770mg Sodium (PRE BONE BROTH)
^(- Serving size is 1/4 teaspoon containing 590mg Sodium)
* 1 teaspoon of Morton Salt Substitute (Potassium) totaling 2760mg Potassium
^(- Serving size is 1/4 teaspoon containing 690mg Potassium)
* 3 capsules of NatureMade Magnesium Glycinate totaling 300mg Magnesium
^(- Serving size is 2 capsules containing 200mg Magnesium Bisglycinate)
^(- I plan to consume every 5 hours (assuming I am awake for 14 to 16 hours per day)****)

Also, taking into account that Kettle Fire Chicken Bone Broth contains 310mg of sodium - therefore my total consumption would be 2080mg of Sodium daily.

I am by no means a nutritional expert, much less even a beginner... SO I have relied on this subreddit wiki & google to arrive at these intake numbers and plan. I planned to mix the salts in 64 oz of water as previously stated and drink at a steady pace, alongside pure water throughout the day.

Questions:
Should I lower my intake of any of the Big Three ingredients?
Should I mix the salts in higher or lower quantity water?
Is it wise to keep the remainder of water as pure or use all 96 oz with the salts?
Can I remove the powder from the Magnesium capsules and mix with the salts instead or just keep as capsules?
As a beginner, should I break my fast every 8 or 16 hours?
How long is unsafe to only fast without breaking (with only consumption of the Big Three and water)?Have I asked the wrong questions, If so what questions should I be asking or be concerned with?

Lastly, If you have any health conditions such as minor anemia, has this impacted or changed the way you fast compared to the norms? I know this is a very niche question
^((I am not seeking medical advice on the question, as it is against the rules - I am simply curious)****)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!

does anyone know how long it takes for fasting to have a negative impact on your muscle mass? i’ve been researching a lot and im starting to have a shift in mindset based on reading multiple studies about limited benefits of fasting…

Just began fasting, used to do intermittent, i’ve started 2 fasting before the one a i’m now. Tried 7 days on the second one, stopped at 69 hours, the three day mark is tuf. Any advices ?

Weight is in kg’s. I know this may seem low but it really made a ton of difference in how I look because I only am 5’0 ft ! (110lbs to 95 lbs)

Gained almost 15 lbs in 1 month because I can’t stop eating and snacking :( I’d like to start intermittent fasting again, but every time I try I end up snacking.

Please motivate me and help build my discipline. Thank you

I have two different types of scales, two different spots in my house and every time I step on them at night they BOTH fluctuate 2 lbs evenly?? Does anyone know why? I find that so weird.

Sorry typo: “ IF or* Extended Fasts for Wellness”

I started IF in 2018 and stopped being strict about it this year due to a whole lot going on in my life. I’m back to IF (16:8), but if general wellness is my goal, would extended fasts be more effective?

I do not need or want to lose weight, especially muscle. I worry about extending fasts and my workout schedule that includes weekly HIIT, zone 2 sessions, and strength training. In fall, I get out for more hikes on weekends, which can be pretty tough inclines.

I’m interested in the wellness benefits of autophagy since I have had a steep increase in signs of aging (gray hair, age spots, eye floaters) this year. Extended fasts seem better for that, but IF seems to be better given my workouts. Thoughts? Suggestions?

Very curious how y'all handle people's questions and concerns when doing extended fasts. For example - I imagine that if I started to lose noticeable weight while extended fasting, my colleagues and friends would ask what I'm doing and their reaction to the word fasting would likely translate to "starving myself". People seem to get weirded out about 20 and 24 hour fasts. I can only imagine the responses/reactions to 72hr and beyond (especially seeing people here do 10, 20, 30, 40+ day fasts). What's your approach to these types of conversations?

First had DoFasting which was fine functionality-wise but not worth the cost. Now trying BodyFast but seems a bit cumbersome and can’t tell yet if it actually recurs my weeks, or if it will make me manually re-enter times each week (which will be a deal breaker). What is everyone else using?

I found Potassium Magnesium Citrate tablets that are prescribed for kidney stone prevention and as a supplement. They contain 958mg of both combined together. The individual composition is in mole equivalent (very confusing ) which I have forgotten how to convert into gms, been a while since school. I plan on using these for pottasium and magnesium alongside table salt, what do you guys think?

What should I expect, I'm worried about digestive issues from the magnisium but I currently use food grade epsom salts

I feel so in control and powerful due to my ability to fast. Is there a reason why it feels so good?

I finished my five day fast and I felt really strong, so I kept it going. Turns out that I won’t be working tomorrow morning like I expected, so I’d like to go out with some friends and drink on halloween. Poor planning, I know. Would this kill me? Should I drink bone broth and eat some eggs first? I’ve ended a 5 day fast before on steak and broccoli and I felt fine, but I’m nor sure how different 7 days is from 5 days since this is my first time getting to day 7. I don’t plan on drinking a lot, maybe three drinks maximum, but I’m not really sure what to expect.

Im not over weight. Maybe an extra 20/25 lbs depends on who you ask

But i am 100% in the ring with food addiction. I 100% use it as a crutch during mentally challenging times and ive failed a 7 day fast 10 times now. I get to day 4/5 and then fall off bc I’m stressed 😫 then on my days of eating I feel it. I feel the urge to eat emotionally. I would not have thought this had such a hold on me without attempting this.

I am a good cook, wholesome ingredients, and a family i cook all the meals for so i end up caving for enjoyment and stress management. I want this 7 days. I need to prove to myself i have the discipline and will power.

Any tips for anyone whos found themselves struggling in a similar situation

Hi, as the title states I’m wanting to try a water fast. I’ve been doing OMAD for about a month, so the not eating part shouldn’t be too hard. I’m just looking for insight on what to eat after, should I drink electrolyte packets while doing the water fast, and anything else there might be. I’ve tried looking online but it’s not as helpful as experience from others that are doing it. I’m thinking I’ll start small with a 72hr fast first and go from there. Any insights are much appreciated!

Accountability post :). Also - if I wanted to do another slightly extended fast (72hrs+) after this one - is there a general amount of time that I should wait to start again?

I was doing rolling 48-72 hour fasts for a while and lost a bunch, but sustaining that loss was difficult because the extremes I had to go to lose it in the first place.

So I guess my question is what’s better? And is it just what you can stick to longer term?

I found going longer periods (over 24 hours) made me much more hungry and triggered over eating cycles during refeeding. I would often get into cycles of “preparing” to start a longer fast (by eating more) and then not meeting the length of the fasting goal, so I was just eating over calories constantly preparing for a fast that I never completed, after meeting my weight goals

I guess it was a lot of pressure I was putting on myself mentally to prepare to not eat longer term. I’m not sure if this came from me expecting longer fasts from myself the more practiced I became at them?

I’m doing daily 22-24 now and mentally I feel I can sustain this longer without “preparing” for battle like I was after meeting my weight loss goal and having such high expectations for lengths

I guess I’m wondering if rolling fasts or over 24+ regularly is really a sustainable way to keep weight off long term? Sure it comes off quickly in the thick of it but how are you all really maintaining it for those who’ve lost and kept it off

Would love to hear your experiences

I have previously done extended fasting i currently do OMAD with no trouble at all i find it super easy. About a year ago I did an 8 day fast but on the 8th day i threw up pure stomach bile it was pure yellow! whenever i go over the 5 day mark I start to feel extremely sick I haven’t done a fast since then is there any advice you can give me to stop the sick feeling I want to try a 5 day fast next week (October 4th-October 8th) If anyone else wants to join me let me know and we can check up on each other each day. Thanks! :)

The longest fast I've done is 1 week. I want to do more week long fasts to help my weight loss (and wallet), but I'm in physical therapy right now for a shoulder injury. Will this negatively impact my recovery? If so, would 3/4 day fasts (not spanning appointment dates, but I still have exercises to do at home) do the same? A lot of what I'm doing involves strength training.