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24h fast after alcohol binge?
My paleo diet has taken a few hits over the past few weeks because of my university exams, and tonight I am going out to celebrate finishing and I will be consuming alcohol (probab …
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Short term fasting
I was on a lot of prescription meds in the past 3 years, including accutane.
I have since gotten off all of them, and was thinking about fasting in hopes of reversing any lingering …
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4answers
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For people that did or know anybody that did an extended water fast, do you recommend it?
I'm talking at least 10 days, though I'd like to try and make 14.
What benefits did you notice after? How long did they last? Did it affect your taste and appetite? What specific …
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fasting without exercise to induce ketosis
how long would it take someone approximately to reach a state of ketosis after carbing up the night before and fasting the following day.
for example: last night I consumed 250g …
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347 views
Fasting for women?
Hi I have been reading up lots on Marks daily apple about fasting. There are mixed feelings about fasting for women. Anyway out there tried it and had success? What do you do? I …
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0answers
84 views
Ketosis for weight loss, Fasting, Diet, Protein
Hi!
Question 1: IF you fast while in Ketosis will you lose body fat (if you have body fat, which I do) (i.e. will your body turn to this for energy, even when you aren't eating f …
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Best Duration and Interval for Fasting?
What are your take on the interval and duration to use when fasting? I guess different fasts have different effects on the body. Anyone who has a first hand experience or some good …
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What fasting regimen works best with the least pain?
I am around 150lbs and would like to be closer to 130lbs. I am eating pretty much strict paleo with only ever occasional digression and I also do Crossfit 3 – 4 times a week. I wo …
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9answers
404 views
How often did a caveman actually eat?
I was just thinking of this earlier and was wondering what people's thoughts were....Like did they really eat maybe once a day or less? (I doubt they were having 3 meals a day, wer …
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2answers
109 views
Does slow digestion mean slow metabolism?
So, I have read a lot about fasting and how it slows your metabolism, but I enjoy doing a 24 hour fast every once and awhile to give my body a little bit of a break.
I noticed, th …
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4answers
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Consume only coconut oil after 16hour fast?
Does anyone see any problems, benefits, suggestions to this;
What if I completely fast for 16 hours then all I have is a tablespoon of coconut oil for another few hours?
Thanks
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8answers
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Gaining bodyfat since starting intermittant fasting
Help! I started intermittent fasting (8 hour feeding window a day). I'm a 29 y.o. female, crossfitting 4 times or so a week. I started IF-ing about one month ago. While I feel good …
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6answers
424 views
How does IF effect your sleep?
I've been intermittent fasting for about a week (small meal after my morning workout, then a larger meal in the evening). I've noticed I've naturally woken up earlier than usual th …
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1answer
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Post Fast Blood Glucose & Ketone Testing
Hi everyone,
I recently did some blood glucose and blood ketone tests after 16 hours of intermittent-fasting:
11:30AM: blood glucose of 65 mg/dl or 3.6 mmol/l, blood b-ketones o …
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8answers
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Fasting during Ramadan…need advice.
Hello all,
This is my first post on this forum. I've read many of the topics here and have learned a ton in very little time. This will be my first Ramadan (the Muslim holy month o …