Fasting Chronicles: Journey to Wellness

  Dear Fasting Guru, Hi! I've been practicing intermittent fasting, usually skipping breakfast and lunch and waiting until the evening to eat. However, in the past few months, this window doesn't seem to be enough. Is there anything I can do or any types of food or supplements I can take during my fasting window to speed up my fat-burning metabolism? When I was 19, I weighed 150 pounds, and now, at 24, I weigh 170. Dear Seeking Metabolism Boost, First, let me commend you on your dedication to intermittent fasting. It can be a valuable tool for health and weight management. However, it's crucial to remember that managing calorie intake during your eating window is just as important as the fasting period itself. Here are a few tips to help boost your metabolism and enhance fat burning during your fasting window: Stay Hydrated: Drinking water throughout the day can help keep your metabolism active. Sometimes, people mistake dehydration for hunger. Green Tea: Consuming green ...

  Dear Fasting Guru, I've been practicing intermittent fasting (17:7) for the past two months while preparing for an exam, making my lifestyle quite sedentary. I have PCOS and hypothyroidism, but they're under control with medication. I've lost about 6 pounds without counting calories, focusing instead on healthier options and better portions. My eating window is 17:7, from 8 PM to 1 PM, though sometimes I start earlier. However, after lunch, I feel extremely tired and often doze off while studying. Also, I recently noticed in a photo that my face looks bigger, making me question if my weight loss is just water weight. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Dear Seeking Energy and Clarity, First, congratulations on your progress and commitment to healthier eating, especially with the demands of exam preparation and managing your health conditions! You're doing an amazing job balancing everything. Feeling tired after eating is common and can be influenced by several fa...

  Dear Fasting Guru, I just finished my first extended water fast. I aimed for 14 days but stopped at 12. While I experienced many benefits, I was a bit underwhelmed with my weight loss, which was 10 lbs (probably realistic, but I got excited reading people’s success stories). I started refeeding today with bone broth (with Himalayan sea salt) and began to feel... just fat, for lack of a better word. My wedding ring became tight, but that’s the only place I’m swollen. So I jumped on the scale to see, and I’m nearly back up to my starting weight. Is this normal? What should I do next? I had planned on doing smaller fasts before attempting another extended fast in a few months, but now it feels like all that effort was for nothing. I’m discouraged and new to this, so I would love some guidance. Dear Discouraged Faster, Thank you for sharing your experience with your extended water fast. It’s natural to feel disheartened when the results don’t align with your expectations, but it’s im...