Can I fast for 16-18 hours?

[serviljohnpadiz]

Can I fast for 16-18 hours without losing muscle? I’m bulking and I didn’t even notice I fasted for that long and I want to know how many hours I have to go without food to notice that I might lose muscle

[SuffolkPunch]

Without losing - probably yes. But that's not the same as optimally recomping.

If, like me you aren't hungry in the mornings say - then just chug a protein shake and then you don't need to worry about it.

[AdamWW]

You won't 'lose' muscle if your protein and calories are adequate and you're training while making progress.

Is it 'ideal'? No.

[serviljohnpadiz]

Without losing - probably yes. But that's not the same as optimally recomping.

If, like me you aren't hungry in the mornings say - then just chug a protein shake and then you don't need to worry about it.

Thank you, yes that’s what I was doing but I haven’t got whey protein shake right now for a while so I have to know for sure I’m not losing muscle

[serviljohnpadiz]

You won't 'lose' muscle if your protein and calories are adequate and you're training while making progress.

Is it 'ideal'? No.

so progress wise it’s not optimal? Ok thanks

[serviljohnpadiz]

Without losing - probably yes. But that's not the same as optimally recomping.

If, like me you aren't hungry in the mornings say - then just chug a protein shake and then you don't need to worry about it.

Can I still gain a decent amount of muscle though while fasting this long?

[SuffolkPunch]

Can I still gain a decent amount of muscle though while fasting this long?

Muscle gain is slow. Doing anything that might trip it up is a bad.

Haven't we already had this conversation? If you want to gain muscle, do the necessary things. Consuming enough protein is going to be the least of your efforts...

[serviljohnpadiz]

Muscle gain is slow. Doing anything that might trip it up is a bad.

Haven't we already had this conversation? If you want to gain muscle, do the necessary things. Consuming enough protein is going to be the least of your efforts...

I did what u said, body weight x1.6 every day . How did I trip it up ??

[Tommy W.]

IF is more for dieting down purposes when fat loss is the goal. When in a mass adding phase it's what you DON'T want to do. If muscle gain is the goal it's important to have some protein a few times evenly during the day to maximize Muscle Protein Synthesis

[serviljohnpadiz]

IF is more for dieting down purposes when fat loss is the goal. When in a mass adding phase it's what you DON'T want to do. If muscle gain is the goal it's important to have some protein a few times evenly during the day to maximize Muscle Protein Synthesis

Yes I weigh 200 pounds and I eat 160-200 grams of protein a day, and no I’m not gonna fast anymore I did it unconsciously, and thank u

[Tommy W.]

Yes I weigh 200 pounds and I eat 160-200 grams of protein a day, and no I’m not gonna fast anymore I did it unconsciously, and thank u

At 200 there's a good chance you should be cutting. Post a pic for better advice however I can almost guarantee you should be prioritizing fat loss over muscle gain right now

[SuffolkPunch]

Yes I weigh 200 pounds and I eat 160-200 grams of protein a day, and no I’m not gonna fast anymore I did it unconsciously, and thank u

OK, it sounded like you were trying to avoid eating enough protein. So you just need spread it out through the day for best results. 3-5 widely spaced feedings should be fine.

[serviljohnpadiz]

OK, it sounded like you were trying to avoid eating enough protein. So you just need spread it out through the day for best results. 3-5 widely spaced feedings should be fine.

Ok thanks, should be fine for muscle gain you mean?

[SuffolkPunch]

Ok thanks, should be fine for muscle gain you mean?

Do it all the time - because you need to minimise muscle loss during dieting phases too. You can even gain muscle during a slow cut.