Do you practice fasting? If so when did you start? Why did you start? If not why not?

[thegreenyogi]

[molonski2]

Fasting is actually extremely healthy and the most stupid idea ever ( introduced by processed foods ) is the idea of 3 meals a day , now that is NOT healthy , especially if as per USA they ingest extra " stuff " on top , you can actually fast for 3 days with only water and your body will thanks you.

I work generally to 16 / 8 or 20/4 on any given day , then around twice a year , I will do the 3 days , the body was actually made to fast , and once you are used to it , its extremely easy and very healthy.

I recommend Doctor Sten Edberg to follow on YouTube , holistic medical doctor.

Utilise fasting and cut out all processed foods , particularly processed carbohydrates.

[robhazelnut]

I have done so before, for various reasons. To slow metabolism in order to require less from the soil, to see if fasting would remove an autoimmune disease (that time lasted 3 days and resulted in no more hunger, only fatigue on an empty stomach), and of recent, on days where bodily energy is not a priority but clear mind-work is.

[robhazelnut]

All included drinking water.

[Dinklex3]

I do, Started fasting in 2018.

I was trying different diets to help my stomach. (When I came back from tech school I gained weight and felt like shit) My mom brought up how we used to not eat past 8pm. Learned it was called “intermittent fasting” so I started that again. Lost 15 pounds the very first week then. It helped me with my energy levels and nausea. Then I started my 48 hour and 72 hour fasts. So it’s been about 6 years.

[IslaTheWitch]

I practice intermittent fasting

I started 7 years ago when I needed to lose a lot of weight, and somehow, fasting was the best solution for me. I started with 12/12 and ended with 20/4. The 4-hour eating window worked very well, but lately, I can't keep my weight and have gone underweight, so I extended the eating window and currently have a 6-hour window.

[Paul09]

Yes. I do not eat breakfast that often anymore. Longest fasts are usually during the weekend. I find we eat too much. And fasting helps eat away at fat, when done right. I just need medium to small lunch to none, to eat a nice healthy big dinner afterwards.

[Account]

It is not for me. The most beneficial thing that works for me is multiple small meals every a few hours. It is the only way that helps me maintain my weight without gaining or losing.

[Anonymous]

Im hypoglycemic which is like almost a diabetic so I have to eat a well balanced diet everyday or i can get sick. But I do however highly respect the art of fasting for it is not only a health ritual but a religious and spiritual act, in many Faiths and cultures.

[PBandJ_Nerd]

We don't really do that in my family. But I wouldn't fast because it wouldn't be healthy for me to do so.

[slatyb]

I've didn't think it was something that required practice. You just stop eating for a while.

[TommyMountainFigure]

Why would I practice fasting? It's easy, just stop eating.

[TheUniqueOne96]

Used to do it for religious reasons until 2018 and never really done it since.

[sheikalana]

Yes, I've been fasting for many years now. And once a year I do a whole month of strict fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

[JacobJordan]

No I don't fast. Why? Because it is hard enough to maintain my weight eating regularly

[Rangers]

No, I don't. Except when I got too hungover and didn't have the energy to even go downstairs to get food

[MrZameer]

Yes I do.
I'm Muslim and I do Fasting every year in holy month of Ramadan.
it's Ramadan rn, and I'm doing it.

[ballweevil]

i started around when i was maybe ten or 11, why did a start my entire family did , so i tried it, it was very fulfilling

[Dreamclouds]

Yes, started like a year ago I do 8 pm till 3 pm sometime a bit more to get over 20 hours range where placue on brain cleans

[FenixG45]

I am diabetic. And in the past year, I have started fasting, which is surprisingly easier than I thought it would be as long as I drink water. How about you?

[thegreenyogi]

I do fast. From 6 pm to 8am. Its very easy for me to do so.

[FenixG45]

Good for you!

[elaphe]

I fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday during Lent as is customary for Catholics.

[NathanDavis]

no, it doesn't go well with my metabolism

[Sameone]

Even when I was Muslim i didn't fasting in month of Ramadan

[KokoroRamen]

I like to fast between meals.

[Agape93]

No, there's just days I just don't eat

[Sevenpointfive]

i fast every week. i eat maybe 3 days a week