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Fastic user Don Gunton loses over 100 pounds to save his life

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February 16, 2023

What would you do if your doctor told you that you had to lose weight to save your life? Meet Don, a member of the Fastic Family. He's lost over 100 lbs with intermittent fasting and Fastic, got a life-saving surgery, and now he's sharing his story.

How AI Will Revolutionize Intermittent Fasting in 2023 - Interview With Fastic CEO Florian Braunschweig

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February 16, 2023

With AI tools like Microsoft's ChatGPT and Google's Bard on the rise, how will the health app game change?

Success Story - Joelle's Transformation

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February 20, 2023

Joelle is a busy nurse, wife and a dedicated mum of two. She started her intermittent fasting journey at over 250 lbs, set to improve her health and wellness after a serious health scare.

8 Celebrities that LOVE Intermittent Fasting

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February 17, 2023

When it comes to the next best health trend, celebrities are often the ones we look up to when it comes to recommendations.

Fasting and Fitness: A Beginner’s Guide to Success

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February 15, 2023

Exercise is more than washboard-abs and bulging muscles: For many, it’s a means of physical, mental and emotional well-being!

Intuitive fasting and Intermittent Fasting

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February 10, 2023

‍Intuitive Eating: a new-age trend or a health-focused practice? With the rise of mindfulness in the health industry in recent years, intuitive eating has become a pretty hot-topic.

Simple Steps to Stop Emotional Eating

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February 9, 2023

Perhaps your day’s gone all wrong: you were late for work, forgot to prepare for a big deadline, then you missed your bus home, only to find yourself walking in the rain… what a rubbish day.

Benefits of intermittent fasting

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February 3, 2023

A tasty hot-topic in the health industry, intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to exposure from celebrities such as Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman. But what is it about this style of eating that entices Hollywood's finest?

Intermittent Fasting: What to Eat to Fuel Your Fast

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January 29, 2023

Here at Fastic, we’ve helped over 27 million people to better their health with intermittent fasting. Each one of those people has different needs, different goals and even different dietary preferences, all looking for the perfect combination of foods to fuel their day.

Intermittent Fasting for Diabetes: Pros and Cons

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January 27, 2023

In 2021, the International Diabetes Federation estimated that across the world, over 537 million adults aged 20-79, are living with diabetes.

Intermittent Fasting for Women

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January 23, 2023

Valued globally at an estimated $35.02 billion in 2019 alone, the world of women’s well-being has many magic pills to sell. With fad diets, magic gadgets and pricey products all promising health and happiness...

Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss

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January 20, 2023

It’s no secret that weight loss is big-business. But let’s think in more ways than one! For the US health industry in 2023 alone, it was worth $58 billion in revenue, yet for an individual looking to improve...

The Stages of Intermittent Fasting

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January 15, 2023

You may have been hearing the term ‘intermittent fasting’ buzzing around on the health scene recently - and for good reason. It’s a pattern of eating that has been gaining more attention...

​​The Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Brain Health

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January 12, 2023

Whether you're looking to empower your productivity, prevent long-term problems or simply feel a little more focused day-to-day, intermittent fasting may be the answer!

Types of intermittent fasting: Which is best for you?

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January 10, 2023

Perhaps you’ve heard of Intermittent Fasting? It’s a pretty hot topic at the moment in the health and well-being industry, and with the regular promises of a complete transformation in mind, ...

Vegan intermittent fasting: Pros, Cons, Meal Plan

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January 4, 2023

With both veganism and intermittent fasting becoming increasingly popular ways of eating in the pursuit of health and well-being, many wonder whether the benefits of the two can go hand in hand.

Staying Social

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December 19, 2022

Today, Lisa Booth, Fastic’s nutrition expert, will be guiding us through her top tips for intermittent fasting success.

Fasted Workouts

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December 18, 2022

Today, Fastic’s fitness expert Alice Fontecilla, will be taking us through the tasty facts of fasted workouts.

Is Skipping Breakfast Bad For You?

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December 16, 2022

We’ve always been told that breakfast is the “most important meal of the day”, kickstarting metabolism and providing energy.

Fiona’s Transformation

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December 15, 2022

Fiona shed 14 pounds with Fastic! So we asked her if she’d walk us through a day in her intermittent fasting life and share her top tips for success.

Moving for Meals: Tackling Food Poverty Step by Step

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July 12, 2021

Follow the Fastic Team as we Move for Meals! Our involvement in Mary's Meals initiative helps to tackle food poverty one step at a time.

Celebrating the Fastic Family

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July 31, 2021

A note from our co-founder, Ben Bak, as we celebrate the Fastic Family. We're proud to be the world's largest fasting community!

Meet Our Experts

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November 2, 2021

Did you know that everything you read in the Fastic app has been reviewed by our experts? Read about our team here!

The Importance of Sleep During Intermittent Fasting

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July 31, 2021

Intermittent fasting and sleep: How fasting can help you get a quality snooze, and how better sleep can impact your health goals!

Intermittent Fasting: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide – Part 1

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June 28, 2021

Learn about the basics of intermittent fasting, what happens in your body and how to choose the best intermittent fasting method for your daily schedule.

Intermittent Fasting: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide – Part 2

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June 29, 2021

Learn about the basics of intermittent fasting with Fastic and how to break your fast in your eating window.

Intermittent Fasting: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide – Part 3

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June 29, 2021

Learn the basics of intermittent fasting with Fastic and explore the benefits of integrating intermittent fasting into a healthy lifestyle!

Autophagy & Intermittent Fasting

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June 29, 2021

Fasting triggers a process called autophagy. Why is it important? From stabilizing blood sugar levels to preventing diseases, you’re about to discover the wonders of the natural mechanism.

Intermittent Fasting: What Can You Drink While Fasting?

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July 2, 2021

You've started intermittent fasting with Fastic and you want to know what to drink while fasting? Here's to hydration in your fasting window!

How to Use the Fastic App

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July 2, 2021

Discover how to get the most out of your intermittent fasting experience and the Fastic app. Learn about the best features of Fastic!

Intermittent Fasting and Home Office

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February 7, 2021

Learn how intermittent fasting with Fastic can help you regain daily structure during home office, and COVID lockdowns.

5 Common Intermittent Fasting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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September 3, 2021

New to intermittent fasting? Check out these common mistakes, as well as tips on how to avoid them to make the most of your new lifestyle.