Getting through your fast

Keep water close

Sip through the day rather than all at once. Plain or sparkling water, with or without lemon, is fine.

Pick your drinks

Plain tea and black coffee are common choices. Skip anything with calories if you want the fast to stay a fast.

Move gently

A slow walk can take your mind off hunger. Save hard workouts for your eating window.

Time your fasts and see your progress

Start a fasting timer, log water and watch your routine add up. Free, no sign-up, and it stays on your device.

Start a fast timer

Ride out the waves

Hunger tends to come and go rather than build steadily. Many people find it passes in 15 to 20 minutes if they stay busy.

Know when to stop

Ending a fast early is always fine. If you feel dizzy, faint, shaky or unwell, eat something and rest. If it does not pass, contact a clinician.