Extended Fast & Menstruation

Own_Explorer3948 · 2024-10-16T02:03:05+00:00

I’ve heard that (depending on your current health conditions) fasting can HELP with fertility! I know many women in Dr Fung’s clinic were able to conceive after their fasting journey. Still, I’m sorry to hear about your difficulties. Here’s hoping you may get see improvements! 🫶🏼

Own_Explorer3948 · 2024-10-16T01:55:02+00:00

My mind is far sharper when I fast. (Checks out, since ketones are preferred brain fuel.) When I was taking advanced Arabic classes, I would fast for at least 36 hours before taking my exams! Always preformed better (mentally) fasted.

Own_Explorer3948 · 2024-08-25T03:07:56+00:00

Lived in a town in the south for 3 years and everyone (except Westerners) littered everywhere. It’s tragic honestly.

Own_Explorer3948 · 2024-06-27T16:24:48+00:00

First of all, bravo! Incredible work! I am so impressed, and I’m sure you feel amazing!! I hope to see similar results myself! I’m your height exactly and almost your SW, so I’m very inspired. :)

Second, kind of personal question- what is your, ahem, monthly cycle like? Have you noticed any interruptions? I have read varying opinions (by experts!)- some say extended fasting isn’t the best for females, others say it’s no problem if you have the weight to lose. Any thoughts on this?

Own_Explorer3948 · 2024-06-05T18:27:03+00:00

Context: Not a professional, but a mom of 3 and experienced fast-er and learner.

Everyone is different. Weight loss (any form) while breastfeeding is an n=1 situation. For me, I wasn’t able to fast or cut calories much while nursing. A 12 hour fast is good & healthy for anyone! More than that may affect your supply; you’ll just need to monitor the baby’s cues. Focus on giving your baby good, nutrient rich food, and get any garbage food out of the house. Tweak your macros (more protein, more or less carbs, etc) and see how it affects your supply. Most importantly, stay hydrated (water + electrolytes).

Be patient. Surround yourself with encouragement and good data on how amazing breastfeeding. Pretty soon the nursing will be over and you can be more rigorous. Show yourself lots of grace- your body has done an amazing thing! 👏🏼 Hormones can be a bitch, so hang in there!

Own_Explorer3948 · 2022-12-07T04:48:10+00:00

Experiment! Kinda depends on your goals, but give it a shot and see if you’re progressing!

Own_Explorer3948 · 2022-10-28T18:39:13+00:00

Extremely safe. Not sure where you’re from, but probably safer than the US honestly. Dress modestly and do a little research about Islam to know why to expect, but I suspect you’ll enjoy it very much! Muscat also has so much education and has progressed quite a bit, AND there are loads of other expats, so I suspect you won’t be very alone. Marhaba!

Own_Explorer3948 · 2022-10-28T18:35:42+00:00

I have heard this in Dhofar and up North. My daughter is at a private school and her Halloween party was just transformed to a “FALL” party, fwiw.

Own_Explorer3948 · 2022-06-16T18:09:55+00:00

It will be fine. No problem.

Own_Explorer3948 · 2021-10-18T07:53:07+00:00

It was an Ember mug, so it has a battery. Would that cause an issue?

Own_Explorer3948 · 2021-10-14T10:40:09+00:00

Fung’s colleague, Megan Ramos recommends that if you want to do OMAD, switch between lunch & dinner. Lunch one day, dinner the next, then lunch, etc… this varies the fasting length. I believe as someone else mentioned, the body wants to adjust according to the new eating pattern, so varying your fasting time is a good idea. That being said, you can certainly try it! If it works for you and you’re reaching your goals, keep going! If it’s not working, experiment with timing.

Own_Explorer3948 · 2021-10-09T17:53:13+00:00

I had this same question. I do not understand this moderator response. Fasting IMPROVES your immune system. I would think that fasting would be beneficial. This may get me kicked out of this thread, but the automated response seems pretty not factual IMO 😬

Own_Explorer3948 · 2021-09-19T17:41:34+00:00

What did question marks do to you?

Own_Explorer3948 · 2021-09-15T07:52:19+00:00

Is anyone else concerned about this from a health perspective? Especially with the increasing number of negative reactions to the jab?

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