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Fasting / 5:2 diet

Talk about intermittent fasting and 5:2, including what’s worked for others. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

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Extended fasting, anyone?

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Bearyhumcrack · 16/03/2022 18:49

I like to fast for 48-72 hours most weeks. Works well for me and then I minimise carbs the rest of the time (weekends not so much).

I'm almost at the end of my longest ever fast of 156hours (14 to go) and I've lost about 10lb. Based on my last long fast, I expect 3-4lb of that to go back on once I have refed but half a stone or so should be in the bin!

Curious if there's anyone else on here who's a faster?

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summersanchez · 13/04/2023 19:16
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tattychicken · 14/04/2023 12:46

Can I ask, do any of you use an app or a diary or something to keep track of your fasts? I don't really want to put it all in the family Google calendar. Have looked at some of the apps and they seem to be restricted to eg 16:8 or similar fasting windows rather than going any longer.

OnceAgainWithFeeling · 14/04/2023 13:39

I use the LIFE fasting app.

OnceAgainWithFeeling · 14/04/2023 13:39

Tells you what’s happening as time goes on.

summersanchez · 15/04/2023 09:37

onceagain I've just started using that app after your recommendation, it's so satisfying to watch the fasting countdown with the little 🔥

GreenFridge · 15/04/2023 09:48

OnceAgainWithFeeling · 14/04/2023 13:39

I use the LIFE fasting app.

Is it paid, though?

Seeingadistance · 15/04/2023 12:27

GreenFridge · 15/04/2023 09:48

Is it paid, though?

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There is a paid version, but the free version seems to offer loads. I’ve just downloaded it this morning and it looks good. Graphics to show my fasting progress, videos to watch and other info about diet, fasting etc.

Am using the app now to monitor a 44 hour fast which I started last night. Hoping that the visuals will help keep me motivated and on track!

tattychicken · 15/04/2023 12:39

Thanks @OnceAgainWithFeeling , I will take a look at that one.

tattychicken · 15/04/2023 12:41

This one?

Extended fasting, anyone?
summersanchez · 15/04/2023 13:12

seeingdistance 💪

summersanchez · 15/04/2023 18:12

I'm at 21 hours today of a clean fast. I'm making one of my favourite meals for dinner so will be eating with the children in a bit but I honestly could go for longer
It's like witchcraft

summersanchez · 15/04/2023 19:59

I'm going to try 48 hours from Sunday evening- no promises, I might bail out at 18 hours
Any tips on supplements other than the multivitamin I usually take and a few grains of sea salt?

summersanchez · 15/04/2023 20:00

tattychicken · 15/04/2023 12:41

This one?

👍

summersanchez · 17/04/2023 15:28

How you doing tattychicken?

Seeingadistance · 17/04/2023 18:52

Am liking the app so far for motivation. Completed a 39 hour fast today at lunchtime. Could have gone longer, tbh, but was out with my DM and a lunch was part of that. No cake though!

Next meal will be tomorrow tea-time.

summersanchez · 17/04/2023 18:56

Ahh brilliant seeingdistance
I'm just at 24 hours and I plan to eat tomorrow at dinner

tattychicken · 18/04/2023 07:02

Hi @summersanchez , managed a 42 hour fast finishing Sat evening so was pleased with that. Ate well on Sunday but drank in the evening, so yesterday was not good! Could have been worse but bread and cheese were involved! 😳

Started another fast last night aiming for about 40 hours again but will see how I go. I do feel better despite carbing it up yesterday, and found the fast OK. Am using the app now for this one so looking forward to seeing if it helps.

Good luck all!

summersanchez · 18/04/2023 07:51

tattychicken · 18/04/2023 07:02

Hi @summersanchez , managed a 42 hour fast finishing Sat evening so was pleased with that. Ate well on Sunday but drank in the evening, so yesterday was not good! Could have been worse but bread and cheese were involved! 😳

Started another fast last night aiming for about 40 hours again but will see how I go. I do feel better despite carbing it up yesterday, and found the fast OK. Am using the app now for this one so looking forward to seeing if it helps.

Good luck all!

💪💪

summersanchez · 18/04/2023 08:09

40 hours is brilliant tattychicken and being able
To eat freely when we are eating is one
of the beauties of IF imo

Junebughustle · 18/04/2023 08:23

What a shocking thread. This is disordered eating, not something to admire.

summersanchez · 18/04/2023 08:44

I should be in ketosis but just tested my wee (sorry TMI)
☹️

summersanchez · 18/04/2023 08:44

There's a wealth of evidence supporting the health benefits of fasting
It's a fascinating subject

OnceAgainWithFeeling · 18/04/2023 08:50

summersanchez · 18/04/2023 08:44

I should be in ketosis but just tested my wee (sorry TMI)
☹️

Sticks go off very quickly once the bottle is opened. Is it a new packet?

summersanchez · 18/04/2023 08:52

Junebughustle · 18/04/2023 08:23

What a shocking thread. This is disordered eating, not something to admire.

lifeapps.io/fasting/autophagy-the-recycling-mechanism-that-delays-aging-and-prevents-disease/

summersanchez · 18/04/2023 08:52

Brand new pack-humph!