Intermittent Fasting Knowledge Center

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

10 Jun 2026

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

10 Jun 2026

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

10 Jun 2026

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

10 Jun 2026

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

9 Jun 2026

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

9 Jun 2026

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

9 Jun 2026

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

9 Jun 2026

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

9 Jun 2026

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

9 Jun 2026

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

8 Jun 2026

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

8 Jun 2026

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

8 Jun 2026

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

8 Jun 2026

Can fasting help with hormonal belly fat after menopause?

8 Jun 2026

Can fasting help with hormonal belly fat after menopause?

8 Jun 2026

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

7 Jun 2026

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

7 Jun 2026

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

7 Jun 2026

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

7 Jun 2026

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

7 Jun 2026

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

7 Jun 2026

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

6 Jun 2026

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

6 Jun 2026

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

6 Jun 2026

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

6 Jun 2026

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

6 Jun 2026

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

5 Jun 2026

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

5 Jun 2026

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

5 Jun 2026

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

5 Jun 2026

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

5 Jun 2026

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

4 Jun 2026

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

4 Jun 2026

Can intermittent fasting help with inflammation from arthritis?

4 Jun 2026

Can intermittent fasting help with inflammation from arthritis?

4 Jun 2026

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

4 Jun 2026

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

4 Jun 2026

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

4 Jun 2026

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

4 Jun 2026

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

3 Jun 2026

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

3 Jun 2026

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

3 Jun 2026

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

3 Jun 2026

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

2 Jun 2026

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

2 Jun 2026

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

2 Jun 2026

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

2 Jun 2026

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

1 Jun 2026

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

1 Jun 2026

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

31 May 2026

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

30 May 2026

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

30 May 2026

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

29 May 2026

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

29 May 2026

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

29 May 2026

Can intermittent fasting help with acid reflux or GERD?

29 May 2026

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

28 May 2026

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

28 May 2026

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

28 May 2026

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

28 May 2026

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

28 May 2026

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

28 May 2026

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

27 May 2026

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

27 May 2026

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

27 May 2026

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

27 May 2026

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

27 May 2026

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

26 May 2026

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

26 May 2026

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

26 May 2026

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

26 May 2026

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

25 May 2026

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

25 May 2026

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

25 May 2026

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

24 May 2026

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

24 May 2026

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

24 May 2026

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

24 May 2026

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

24 May 2026