Keep going!

True. It's possible. But it can be difficult. As a result, many/most people probably don't eat as many calories on OMAD.

Hi! I don't think I have a video about headaches or dizziness on feasting days, at least not that I can recall 🤔. I believe here I was just talking about potentially getting a headache while fasting.

Yeah, it's interesting when we compare it to the more traditional way of eating. 🙂

Yes... if its pill form its technically breaks your fast but if you can put the contents in water and skip the caps you will get the same healing , it seems logical you may delay time frames by small increments bc the body processes everything that it encounters but you will still get the long-term effect.... some people should absolutely supplement when they are long term fasting continuously bc you 100% will not be consuming needed minerals.... but I've found if you are a beginner, obese, properly nutritioned, you really don't need them if it's a 1 off for a few days... But this just my findings from years of personal fasting and research... In the first few years I didn't need anything. 9 day water fast or less... ultimately you have to experience what your body needs personally...

Most supplements are okay. But got to consider what's in it. Mainly avoid anything with sugar/carbs (more than say 1 g, for example). And ideally avoid sweeteners. But vitamins and minerals are mostly okay to use during fasting (though you may or may not need them). Standard disclaimer: this is not individual medical advice, I don't know all your circumstances and I'm not your medical provider. Consult with a qualified medical provider whenever needed.

Sorry to hear that. 😕 I think it might depend on the device you're using, to some extent. But I will keep it in mind.

You’re welcome 😊

Thanks for sharing.

Hi. Acid reflux does not break a fast. And for the most part, using medications to treat acid reflux also does not break a fast. Just try to avoid medicines that have added sugar or sweeteners, if you can. Standard disclaimer: this is not individual medical advice I don't know all your circumstances and I'm not your medical provider.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Sorry you're still getting so much heartburn. It might be worth a medical evaluation if you haven't already done it. There can sometimes be other underlying issues unrelated to fasting. Best of luck!

@@FastingWell Oh, thanks for your thoughtful comment. It's actually the reason why I'm fasting in the first place. I've moved around a lot and therefore switched doctors a bunch, but in my mind they're always useless in the end. Fasting however has helped somewhat with managing stuff like tinnitus, metabolism and circulatory issues. Still getting general health tests for blood check ups before or following a prolonged fast isn't a bad idea.

Are you telling or asking? 😅 Haha. But yeah, some interesting things happen during super-long exercise!

Wow, thanks for sharing! Hope it works well for you 🙂.

Thanks for sharing! Results vary, hard to put a timeline on it. But if you want to know more about MCT oil, I also wrote a blog post about it here: fastingwell.com/mct-oil-break-fast/

It stands for physician assistant, though they're changing the name to physician associate. It's basically like a doctor but with slightly shorter / different training. (We mostly do the same things doctors do.)

@@FastingWell thanks

Interesting idea, thanks for sharing!

I don't remember exactly what I said in the video, but I was still going to the gym, I just did less intense versions of lifting and other exercises. One of the main keys for me was getting extra salt before working out.

For the most part, yes. It's okay to take heartburn medicine while fasting, and I have done it myself. Some of those medicines are actually meant to be taken on an empty stomach (like Prilosec for example). But if you're not comfortable with it, obviously don't do it. And just like all my videos, this is not individual medical advice. I don't know all your circumstances, so consult with a qualified medical provider as often as needed.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

It can be tough! Hopefully some of the tips in the video will help. :)

Thanks! Will do!

That's true. 😅 Though it might be faster using some of the other methods in parallel.

Maybe in the short term. Probably not in the long term. Our bodies are obviously designed to be able to fast off and on. Our ancestors did it a lot! Standard disclaimer: none of what I share online is individual medical advice. Always consult your own medical providers.

Thanks for sharing! And you're welcome. 🙂 That's awesome you were able to get off your BP meds! I'm glad you found some of the tips in the video helpful. 😃

Is that a warning to all those who want to eat chocolate cream? Haha. Hopefully you can figure out a way to get things back on track! :)

@@venuswarrior8456 thanks for the tip!

Thanks for sharing. I’m on Day 6 of a juice fast and had to take a tsp of baking soda to get through

It's a good question. I don't think I've heard anyone ask it that way before. In general, I suspect the daily amount is more important than the weekly amount. In other words, on feasting days when one eats >100g protein, that sends a certain signal to the body that food is available, it's okay to build muscle, etc. Kind of like how certain hormones spike (think female repro for example), and the pattern matters much more than the total amount. That anabolic signal from high protein can last more than a day, as can the signal from resistance exercise. So having those days during the week allows one to better "stay afloat", so to speak, in terms of strength and lean body mass, even if doing something like ADF (as in your example). And it's probably a better approach than having a lower signal every day (like eating 60g protein daily w/ OMAD, for example), in terms of getting benefits from both fasting and from high protein / exercise. It's a complex topic though. There are a bunch of different hormones and things at play. Our bodies are not simple! So it can certainly be confusing, even for someone who has studied physiology. Thanks for your input! **Standard Medical Disclaimer: None of what I share online should be considered individual medical advice. I don't know all your circumstances, and I'm not your medical provider. Always consult your own medical providers.**

Glad it was helpful! 😁

Glad it helped!

Hey! It's usually okay to have low blood sugar while fasting, as long as you feel well. Ketones are kind of picking up the slack. But be mindful, it depends on your health circumstances. You can always eat something simple like a spoonful of peanut butter, some olives, or chia seeds, if you're worried about it. I have another video coming out about that, but I think I also talked about it in this one (discussing my results from fasting 7 days): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYjSqGeDp5tkndk Standard Medical Disclaimer: None of what I share online should be considered individual medical advice. I don't know all your circumstances, and I'm not your medical provider. Always consult your own medical providers.

no. I do this. you can stare swallowing once the sweetness is gone.

I guess that could reduce the amount of sugar you're ingesting.... If you time your spitting just right. ;)

You're very welcome!

Very likely! 😄

I don't know if you could say a specific number of calories. That sounds fairly reasonable, but I think the type of food is more important than the number of calories. For example, someone can consume a few hundred calories of pure fat, and it doesn't really interfere with fasting. But even a modest amount of sugar will throw things out of whack. Thanks for the question!

Thanks for sharing! :)

Is paracetamol n Tylenol same

No, I don't think it breaks a fast to take pantoprazole. I used to take Omeprazole while fasting, back when I had heartburn problems. And it seemed fine. I talked more about medications and fasting here, if you're interested: fastingwell.com/medications-while-fasting/ Standard Medical Disclaimer: None of what I share online should be considered individual medical advice. I don't know all your circumstances, and I'm not your medical provider. Always consult your own medical providers.

I think so

You can call it modified fasting, or fasting-mimicking if you want. But the reason it doesn't necessarily "break" a fast is because most of the same processes will continue in our bodies, despite that small amount of food intake. It's not enough to raise blood sugar much (for most people), won't really interfere with ketone production, etc. Most of the energy from the avocado is fat, so it's also kind of like "fat fasting". If you can go without, fine. But if not, it's a perfectly reasonable thing to use as "training wheels". Standard Medical Disclaimer: None of what I share online should be considered individual medical advice. I don't know all your circumstances, and I'm not your medical provider. Always consult your own medical providers.

You're welcome! :)

Awesome, glad you liked it!