How many days a week do most people fast?

(Monique Lee) #21

I fast 16 hours everyday. Good ol 16:8.

Sometimes I go longer, depends what my body is telling me.

Only time I don’t follow 16:8 is if I have PMS. :smiling_imp:

(4e82945357be9ba37151) #22

I have been fasting for 3-4 days then refeeding for 1-2 before beginning my next fast. Trying to heal insulin resistance and praying this won’t be necessary forever…sometimes fasting is easier, sometimes it’s really rough for me.

(Raj Seth) #23

Are you Keto on feeding days, or just fasting?

(Wendy) #24

Thank you for all the Great experiences! Wonderful to get so many suggestions and ideas.

(Raj Seth) #25

I typically fast about 1/3 of the time. I just don’t do it on a weekly schedule - mostly do 3 day fasts on a recurring basis as it fits my life…

Feels great!

(4e82945357be9ba37151) #26

Yes 100% Keto on refeeding days, carbs under 20 total these days.

(Raj Seth) #27

Then I would suggest find Megan Ramos’ podcast on ‘mixing it up’.

(4e82945357be9ba37151) #28

Thank you, I did recently discover some of her videos on YouTube and watched quite a few :blush: It seems like the first couple of fasting days have become a little more difficult, I may try to do a few shorter ones soon.

(Raj Seth) #29

At iDM they find ADF 3xweek to be very effective

(Paul H) #30

The number of days is so varied for each person… just try and mix it up. don’t set a schedule…roll with it. :slightly_smiling_face:

(traci simpson) #31

Everyday between 630pm-noon.

(traci simpson) #32

Weekends seem to work best for longer fasts because I can stay busy for longer periods.

(Wendy) #33

During the week is best for me. There’s only water available there. And the fridge has M&Ms! And hard candy!:grimacing: thank goodness I dont have a sweet tooth! Never been into chocolate!

(traci simpson) #34

Mmmm! Peanut M&M’s?

(Wendy) #35

Yep! I work at a Counseling office. And they always have candy around for the sa groups. Thank goodness I’ve never been a candy hound. Would be an awful challenge if I where.

(Chas) #36

I’m fairly new to the Keto diet but decided to fast for 23.5hrs a day several weeks ago. It was hard for about 4/5 days but the hunger pangs disappeared and the amount i can now consume in the 1 meal a day I have is reduced. seeing good results now.

(Wendy) #37

Welcome Chas! Good to hear your fasting is showing results. After reading everyone’s posts, realized fasting is different for everyone!

(Chas) #38

Hi Wendy

Thanks for the Welcome, I’m following a High Fat, Med Protein, Low carb plan as best i can. I think the High fat portion helps reduce the hunger pangs. as you say its not for every one. My research had found that if you can fast for 20 hrs a day they you should see results. so Have a meal at 1pm then another at 5pm or another 4 hour window. Drink plenty of water all other times.

Chas

#39

I do 20 hour intermittent fasting almost daily (4 hour eating window: coffee + one large meal). Some weekends I extend the eating window depending on social plans, and it becomes coffee + two meals.

(Gabe “No Dogma, Only Science Please!” ) #40

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