Intermittent Fasting Articles

Should I fast on days when I'm sick with a cold, or will it slow my recovery?slug:should-i-fast-when-sick-with-cold

Should I fast on days when I'm sick with a cold, or will it slow my recovery?

Has anyone used fasting to recover from COVID long-haul symptoms?slug:has-anyone-used-fasting-to-recover-from-covid-long-haul-symptoms

Has anyone used fasting to recover from COVID long-haul symptoms?

My calves cramp badly at night since I started fasting. Is this an electrolyte issue?slug:my-calves-cramp-at-night-fasting

My calves cramp badly at night since I started fasting. Is this an electrolyte issue?

I feel incredible after a 48-hour fast but not sure if it's healthy to do this regularly. Thoughts?slug:feel-incredible-after-48-hour-fast

I feel incredible after a 48-hour fast but not sure if it's healthy to do this regularly. Thoughts?

Can someone with a history of gallstones do intermittent fasting safely?slug:can-someone-with-gallstones-do-intermittent-fasting

Can someone with a history of gallstones do intermittent fasting safely?

Does apple cider vinegar break a fast? I've seen very different answers online.slug:does-apple-cider-vinegar-break-a-fast

Does apple cider vinegar break a fast? I've seen very different answers online.

I started fasting and my menstrual cycle became irregular. Has this happened to you?slug:i-started-fasting-menstrual-cycle-irregular

I started fasting and my menstrual cycle became irregular. Has this happened to you?

Can fasting help with hormonal belly fat after menopause?

Can fasting help with hormonal belly fat after menopause?

Does it matter if my eating window changes by an hour or two each day, or does it need to be exact?

Does it matter if my eating window changes by an hour or two each day, or does it need to be exact?

I lost weight the first month then gained 2kg back while doing the same thing. What happened?

I lost weight the first month then gained 2kg back while doing the same thing. What happened?

How do you fast when your job requires you to socialize over lunch every day?

How do you fast when your job requires you to socialize over lunch every day?

Can I do intermittent fasting if I have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)?

Can I do intermittent fasting if I have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)?

I feel euphoric and almost high when deep in a fast. Is this normal and what causes it?

I feel euphoric and almost high when deep in a fast. Is this normal and what causes it?

My breath smells terrible when I'm fasting. Is this just ketosis and will it ever go away?

Has anyone used fasting to get off blood pressure medication? What was your experience?

Has anyone used fasting to get off blood pressure medication? What was your experience?

Does the type of exercise matter when fasting — cardio vs. weights?

Does the type of exercise matter when fasting — cardio vs. weights?

I'm 65 and my doctor says fasting is risky at my age. Is this true?

My sleep is much worse since I started fasting — I wake up at 3am every night. What's going on?

My sleep is much worse since I started fasting — I wake up at 3am every night. What's going on?

Can intermittent fasting help with inflammation from arthritis?

Can intermittent fasting help with inflammation from arthritis?

I drink 3L of water during my fast but still feel dehydrated. What's happening?

I drink 3L of water during my fast but still feel dehydrated. What's happening?

Does stress eating get better with fasting, or does fasting make it worse?

Does stress eating get better with fasting, or does fasting make it worse?

What is the best way to break a 24-hour fast without feeling sick?

What is the best way to break a 24-hour fast without feeling sick?

I feel worse on fasting days than non-fasting days. Is that normal at the beginning?

I feel worse on fasting days than non-fasting days. Is that normal at the beginning?

Can fasting cause constipation? Mine has been really bad since I started.

I've been doing 18:6 for 4 months with no results. Should I switch to OMAD?

Does drinking decaf coffee have the same benefits as regular coffee during fasting?

Can I have a small handful of nuts during my fast if I'm really struggling? Will it ruin everything?

I feel great but my BMI is still "obese." Should I care about BMI or just focus on how I feel?

Has anyone reversed pre-diabetes with intermittent fasting alone, without medication?

My partner wants to do intermittent fasting but they have a history of anorexia. Is it safe?

I always eat healthy during my eating window but I'm not losing weight. What could be the issue?

Does black tea break a fast the same way coffee doesn't, or are they different?

Has anyone tried fasting while pregnant? I know it's controversial but curious about experiences.

My blood sugar drops to 60 mg/dL when fasting and I feel shaky. Should I stop?

I'm a nurse doing 12-hour shifts. How do I fit fasting around a schedule that changes every week?

Can intermittent fasting help with acid reflux or GERD?

I feel mentally sharper when fasting but my gym performance dropped. Is this a phase that passes?

Does it matter what time of day I eat my one meal on OMAD, or can it be breakfast?

I've been fasting for 6 months and have lost 20kg. Now I want to stop losing weight — how do I maintain?

What is the difference between hunger and wanting food out of habit? How do you tell them apart?

I feel amazing fasting but my family is worried I have an eating disorder. How do I explain this to them?

My skin has been breaking out since I started fasting. Has this happened to anyone else?

How do you handle hunger at work when you can smell food from the kitchen or break room?

My stomach makes very loud noises when I'm fasting. Is this normal and how do I manage it in public?

I've been told I need to eat every 3 hours for muscle building. Can I build muscle while fasting?

Does the length of the eating window matter, or is it just about when you start and stop?

I feel great fasting Monday to Friday but always overeat on weekends. How do I stop undoing my progress?

How do you fast while traveling across time zones? Do you adjust your window for the new timezone?

Is it OK to drink black coffee right when I wake up at 6am if my fasting window started at midnight?

I've been fasting for 3 months and feel great but my cholesterol went up. Should I be worried?

Can I fast during Ramadan and combine it with 16:8 or OMAD for better results?

I'm 58 and my metabolism feels like it's completely stopped. Is it too late for fasting to work for me?

Has anyone reversed their fatty liver with intermittent fasting? How long did it take?

I get incredibly hungry at exactly 11am every day even though I'm eating a big dinner at 7pm. Any tips?

Does intermittent fasting affect breast milk supply? I'm still nursing my 8-month-old.

My husband thinks skipping breakfast is bad for your heart. Where can I find research to show him?

I lost 10kg quickly then completely stalled for 6 weeks. How do I break a plateau?

Can you drink sparkling water during the fasting window or does the carbonation break the fast?

My hair started falling out after 3 months of fasting. Has this happened to anyone else?