Have you heard people talking about this approach and have been wondering what is keto egg fast? All over the web, you will find slightly different information about what is egg fast. That is mainly because it is a very short-term dietary approach, usually used to drop a couple of pounds quickly that hasn’t been scientifically evaluated.
A lot of people, especially those on low-carb and keto, do 5 Days of Egg Fast to break their weight loss stall. Surprisingly, it works for a majority of them if we are to believe what they report on social networks and forums. I haven't been able to find any real scientific explanation to why it works but have my thoughts (that might change in the future if I get more clues).
What's an Egg Fast?
Basically, on an Egg Fast, you only eat eggs, healthy fats, and full-fat cheese for 3 to 5 days in a row. You are supposed to eat at least 6 eggs a day, and 1 Tbsp of fat for each egg consumed. The number of ounces of cheese eaten should not exceed the number of eggs eaten on each day.
If you follow these simple guidelines, you get macronutrients nicely balanced out at the end of the day: Extremely low carb, high fat, and moderate protein. That's what the keto is all about, except that on Egg Fast, there's practically no fiber intake (no greens, seeds, nuts, etc.). Because of this, in my personal opinion, the diet should be kept short-term. Additionally, I think magnesium, potassium, and vitamin supplements should be taken daily. And plenty of water drunk (10 cups a day, at least). But I am no doctor, so take my advice as an opinion.
So, why does the fast work? I think, most of all, one gets rid of plenty of water on Egg Fast. But people keep reporting successful weight loss or weight maintenance for a prolonged period, following the fast. So, it is possible there's some hormonal stuff going on in the background, which influences the body's metabolism. Or the other way around. Anyhow, I'll be quite glad once I get to read some research on this (if ever).
What can you expect?
Keto egg fast is not about restricting calories but rather about the nutritional profile: Very high fat, low to moderate protein, and virtually zero carbs. If you do this for five days straight, you will most probably see some water loss and maybe some fat loss if you have been watching your food choices closely and have exercised regularly. Every individual will have a slightly different experience and see different results, depending on the starting weight, muscle mass, exercise frequency, etc.
Egg Fast rules
In case you haven't been familiar with Egg Fast, I'm listing the rules that one should supposedly follow on the regime if they want to break their stall:
- One has to eat eggs as the main source of fat and protein.
- Per each egg consumed, one should eat 1 Tbsp of healthy fat.
- An egg should be eaten no later than 30 min after waking.
- Meals should be eaten every 3 hours, but no later than every 5 hours.
- One should eat on the schedule, at least one egg, even if not hungry.
- One can eat 1 ounce of cheese (full fat) per egg consumed.
- At least 6 eggs a day should be consumed.
- One should have the last egg at least 3 hours before bedtime.
- Diet soda is permitted up to 3 cans a day.
- Spices and hot sauces are permitted but should be kept at a minimum. Sauces should be low carb.
- Low carb sweeteners are allowed.
I have no idea, who's come up with the rules. Moreover, every source has them listed a tiny bit differently, but the basics are staying the same. Anyways, they do make sense in a way if you consider the macronutrient outcome at the end of the day. Maybe you are dairy intolerant or hate cheese. Well, choose something else with similar nutritional value: high fat, protein, and almost no carbs. Or eat more eggs if that acceptable to you.
Is Egg Fast Healthy?
First of all, egg fast goes on for max 5 days and it shouldn't do harm to a healthy person as long as they get enough energy to go through the day. Second, eggs are a very nutritious food so I wouldn't worry about getting in wrong micronutrients in those 5 days. Last but not totally least, you might want to consider the freshness of the eggs you buy and keep in the fridge. If nothing else, just to avoid any unpleasant consequence of a rotten egg that has been sitting around for too long.
I wouldn’t suggest using this approach too often though. Maybe once every six months. While it might be fun, its long-term benefits are questionable.
My 5-day experiment
I've decided to try the Egg Fast myself. One of the reasons being that I like little food challenges. 😉 The other reason is that I've noticed my body puffing up since I started lifting heavier again. I know it's what usually happens at first when one changes their workout routine but still gets on my nerves. Plus, I've been consuming too much keto treats lately. Additionally, I think I've even been going way over my ideal daily calorie intake (though I still have no idea what my ideal actually is, honestly), and I think that doesn't help getting rid of puffiness. Long story short, I wanted to lose a couple of pounds of the excess water and see how my body responds to the egg fast.
I've decided to go on a 5-day Egg Fast (instead of just 3), but with one of the above rules broken (or ignored). I love working out in a fasted state in the mornings, so during the fast I will just consume green tea with a little bit of coconut oil and guarana every morning. It's not bulletproof green tea, but it's been my morning pre-workout routine for quite a while now, and I like it, so I'll stick to it.
What I find quite interesting, is the rule about consuming diet soda. Ok, diet sodas, they're low carb, sugar-free, and all that. But, if I were forming the rules, I would limit all the artificial sweetener and/or sugar alcohols (even erythritol) consumption to one snack per day at the most. That is because, for a lot of us, they cause fake hunger or even cravings. I don't drink diet soda often myself, but I guess they have the same effect (or not?) as sugar-free sweets. My explanation is that the brain gets the sweet taste but not the serotonin release after the intake, that is why it just wants more. But I won't turn all scientific just now. Still, need to start writing the science section of this blog.
So, on to my 5 days on the Egg Fast. I'll be writing about my well-being, losing pounds (or not), workouts, and especially the meals, plus the amount of eggs/fat/cheese consumed. Most of the recipes are taken from other blogs, and I'll direct you to them as I go.
I won't plan ahead too much. I'll take my time to choose and try out as many Egg Fast recipes as possible. It's going to be a week of working from home, and this gives me an opportunity to get familiar with some of the meals (keto recipes) I could make in advance on extra busy weeks.
If you wish, you can use this diary as a source for your Egg Fast meal plan. Or take it just as an interesting read from a fit person who's using the fast as an experiment rather than a way to lose a significant amount of weight. Of course, if you're on your own fat loss journey, my diary can still come in handy in practice. Hopefully!
Read about my Day 1. Or jump to Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, or Day 5. Note: You can find out about the overall egg-fast outcome at the end of my Day 5 post. Enjoy!
Does this sound boring? Not if you consider rewarding yourself with an egg fast friendly dessert.
Does it sound unhealthy? I guess it could be if you tried to attempt it cold turkey, not being keto-adapted first, if you have any medical issues (consult your doctor first!) or if you restrict the calorie intake too drastically.
It helps to know that eggs are very nutritious, they come with extremely healthy micronutrients, but it is also very handy to get some insight into what happens with the eggs as they age!
Get more helpful resources on the egg fast
- 5 Reasons Why Egg Fast Is Popular and Successful
- Egg Peeling Experiment: The Best Way to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
Hi
I want to start the egg diet.but for me if I eat egg I will get gastric.so I am planning to take eggs like 3eggs for 3times.
For this diet is to okay to take almonds Nd nuts .
Please consult your health care practitioner if you have health issues.
You are not supposed to eat nuts for the three or five days while doing the diet.
I need my coffe in the morning. Can I have my bulletproof coffee on this diet?
Yes, have your coffee! 🙂
Conflicting things I’m seeing......do I need to eat an egg within 30 minutes of waking or within the first 5 hours of the day?
Hi, Julee. Eating an egg within the first 30 minutes of waking is an arbitrary rule of the egg fast. I never followed it, though. I guess it's there to keep you from getting too big an appetite in the morning.
If you wait for 5 hours, that is already intermittent fasting, I would guess. Do what feels best for you, I personally like to exercise fasted in the morning and eat later.
Hello I need to know what else we can eat with the eggs, like snacks.. and can they be cooked anyway? Only 6 a day?
Hi, Denise. Everything is described in "the rules" of egg fast within this post. Of course, you can cook the eggs, why not. 6 is a minimum, not a maximum. You should eat according to your daily calorie needs. Snack on high-fat cheese. That is what egg fast is about. Nobody forbids you doing any other way but see if you can go 3 days with only eggs and fats (and cheese) and what happens. If you don't feel well, don't do it.
Hi. I was wondering about adding a tbsp or less of pesto to baked eggs with butter and cheese?
Hi, Christa,
Whatever suits you best. Do check the nutrient info, though. Pesto usually contains pine nuts which contain around 4g carbs per ounce. I don't think there should be a considerable amount of carbs in a T of pesto, to be honest.
Are miracle noodles allowed on an egg fast? I can’t seem to find any information on it.
Hi, Kristin.
Miracle noodles contain a whole bunch of soluble fiber. The point of egg fast is to consume moderate protein and high fats that come with eggs and healthy clean fat, and to not consume much fiber for 3 to 5 days. That is why you can see a quick water loss and weight loss. Any other way is not considered to be egg fast anymore. But none of us is here to tell you what is actually allowed or not allowed to consume.
Hi,
Are the Keto Snacks are allowed during egg fast? How about blak breakfast tea?
Hi,
Egg fast is about eggs and fats and some cheese which you can call a keto snack. You can modify it as you wish and see if it works for you. Unsweetened black tea shouldn't be a problem.
I wanna start an egg fast but m worried that the fat to be consumed with it will make my more fatty than I am already.
Hi, Imran. Maybe try focusing on getting in more protein with a couple of more eggs and minus a couple of Tbsp fat than the "rules" say. Do what feels OK and doable for you and see what happens. Happy New Year to you and yours!
I need coffee bad everyday....I use half and half and stevia..will that hurt me????
I don't think that should hurt! I think it hurts when someone restricts themselves too much from what they enjoy for too long. So a little half and half in coffee should be fine. But if you can survive without half and half for 5 days straight, to really get those carbs close to zero, that would be for you to decide. All the best.
hi planning to do egg fast. i take collagen every day and plan to continue label doesn't say how many carbs, 10 grams protein, 40 calories. i also take prebiothrive, a prebiotic supplement.30 cals,1 net gram carbs, 7 grams fiber. would appreciate your thoughts/comments...any thoughts on having a tablespoon of full fat or extra fat yogurt (i make my own) instead of cheese?
Hi, Shirley.
I wouldn't panic about any of these. I, myself, never go off supplements that I'm on before an egg fast.
If you consider that a T of your homemade yogurt is low in carbs, do it. I do, however, think that the egg fast is a lot about being psychologically (presuming you are physically in a good health) capable of restricting food variety for 5 days straight. When one starts taking things more freely, it is just not the same anymore. But if it works for you, I don't see a problem. When I undergo a protocol like this one, or sometimes AIP protocol, I don't allow any exceptions; For me, the fun is in feeling like a winner at the end of the "fasting" period, when I can say: " I did it!" instead of "I kind of did it" or "I did it but ... had diet sodas there and some carrots there and some beefsteak the other day ..." Not that there's anything wrong with any of these, it is just the good feeling of being highly disciplined for a few days. It's what works for me.
First of all, feel healthy and strong before trying, and don't undereat. In the end, it is mainly about taking in close to 0 carbs and moderate protein for all the excess water to flush out of your body. With added exercise, we can probably talk about fat loss, too ...
thanks- i make yogurt with fairlife milk or half and half so it is lower carb than regular greek yogurt. it is lower carb than cream cheese and i think a bit healthier and less expensive for me.
i understand and agree on the discipline thing. thanks again.
You are welcome, Shirley.
All the best to you and Yours!
Would it be ok to consume the Kirkland Almond Milk? They are 0 net carbs (1 gm carb with 1 gm fiber)?
Sure, no problem.
Hi! Question: would you recommend OMAD and an egg fast done simultaneously? (Just a 3 day thing to kickstart)
Hi, Brenda. I've got this question before, and my answer remains that I don’t dare to advise on this one as I’ve never tried it myself and, as of today, don’t know anybody who has.
But if you can handle the number of eggs and the fat amount that you need for the one meal, I don’t see why you wouldn’t give it a try. At the end of the day, it is important how you feel doing what you’re doing or eating the way you’re eating.
Hey, I am going to do this egg fast. My question is can I use almonds as my healthy fat, and if so how many should I eat?
Thanks Brian
Hi, Brian. If you use almonds, you are going to consume a considerable amount of carbs, especially if you eat almonds instead of all the healthy fats you are supposed to eat.
I really can't say how many you should eat, as it is your choice to do an almond version of an egg fast, and only you know how you are going to react to it. One cup of whole almonds has around 30 grams of carbs and 70 grams of fat. If you consumed 5 Tbsp of butter daily, you would get in around the same amount of fat and almost no carbs. The whole point of an egg fast is getting in pretty much only fat and protein for a few days. I suggest you use an app like MyFitnessPal to track your intake and macros.
Hi there i love your site! Did the egg fast 5 days then over the weekend 2 egg meals and keto dinner. Did it again for 5 days . Had no carbs and sugar for 3 weeks but still not in ketosis.... i dont understand?...n
Hi, Annerie! Thanks for the question.
What makes you think you are not in ketosis? If what you have written in your comment is true, there is no way you are not in ketosis.
If you have been measuring your ketone levels with urine strips, you must know that this method is very unreliable. That's because only certain types of ketones are in urine (blood meters are thus more reliable), plus, ketones in urine usually show up at the beginning of keto dieting because the body hasn't utilized itself to efficiently using them.
In the end, what really matters is how you feel and what results you can see in your body and mental state.
Stay consistent, and all will be fine. 🙂
What are your thoughts on consuming a high quality bone broth (8-16 oz/day) while on the egg fast protocol? I am trying to jump start my system (possible hashimito’s) so i have been gluten free for a couple of months and just added bone broth to my daily consumption...also hoping that collagen works a little magic on the skin (primarily affected organ). Also, well written with good descriptive comments so that someone can understand what might be expected. Thank you!
Hi,
Thank you for the comment! I think bone broth should do no harm. On the contrary, even. I see it as a good source of fat and protein (collagen) that one could easily implement into the egg-fast routine. The egg fast has arbitrary rules anyways, so I see no limits in trying out what works for you as an individual. If you are looking into losing weight, I would still watch that the calorie intake doesn't go over your daily needs because of too much "hidden" liquid fat ... I, for example, make my bone broth quite fatty. 🙂
I just checked the label on the broth I use and it it lists 0 fat. I do not make my own as I have no local source for the bones. Thank you so much for the quick reply and insight. Thinking of trying this after the Halloween festivities. I have promised a baking frenzy and while I convert everything to gluten free, it is still a feast of buttercream, sweet potatoes (brownies), and honey, powdered sugar and almond flour.
Can i do egg fast with OMAD?
Hi,
I don't dare to advise on this one as I've never tried it myself and, as of today, don't know anybody who has.
But if you can handle the number of eggs and the fat amount that you need for the one meal, I don't see why you wouldn't give it a try. At the end of the day, it is important how you feel doing what you're doing or eating the way you're eating.
So i been on Keto for 3 weeks now and lost 36lbs. I have some slip up every now and then and i'll do beef and butter fast or 48 hour water fast and jump right back in ketosis. My question is can i do the egg fast for three days followed by a 24 hour fast? I know you're not a doctor just wanted an opinion. ☺☺☺
Hi,
If you feel strong enough to do it, I don't see why not. Doesn't sound like a completely irrational food restriction time-wise. I would say that for me a 24-hour fast after the egg-fast could be a bit challenging, though. I'd personally handle the fast easier before the egg-fast to jump into a relatively deep ketosis quickly and then support it for a few days by consuming only eggs and fats. It is just my subjective opinion so you still have to answer the question yourself. 🙂
Keto-Judy, I'd like to get more information on how you've been able to accomplish such great success in a short amount of time? Where can I find your posts on what you ate, exercise,netc?
plz guide aht ur taking i mean ur diet plan
Judy please tell me your diet. I need to lose weight for surgery agd your results are what I’m looking for. What do you do?
Hello. 6 eggs are the minimum. You should consume enough according to your daily calorie needs/goals. Only you know what those might be.
It might be helpful to know that 6 eggs sum up to around 430 kCal and if you combine them with 6 T of butter, it all sums up to not much more than 1000 kCal. That's not enough energy for a day for anybody. Additional calories depend on whether you consume cheese or not, or whether you have more eggs and fats than the stated minimum.
So, yes, you should consume enough, and if that means having 4 eggs for breakfast, why not.
If I do the 6 eggs, 1T of any fat.... suggestions, please, and 6oz of ff
cheese for 5 days and have a cup of black coffee... how much weight and inches are normal to see...even if it’s a guestimate, so I can know what to expect. TIA
Hi, can I eat avocado for fat instead of butter or coconut oil?
Hi. You can eat avocado but that won't really be egg fasting anymore. While avocado is fatty, it's not pure fat, and the point behind egg fasting is having no carbs, hi fats and moderate protein.
I think it works for the same reason any keto diet does, getting the body adapted to draw energy from fats rather than any other nutrients like carbs.
Can u drink 2 tbs of apple cider vinegar diluted with water before each meal on this diet??
Hey, Mack. I don't see a problem with this. In fact, recently, I have a T of apple cider vinegar diluted in water every morning no matter what my diet is.
For the morning do you eat the 2-3 eggs and drink the Bullet proof coffee or just one or the other ?
Both. But I only put a T of coconut oil in my green tea, didn't make the "real" bulletproof coffee.
So I did it for 5 days but not following it to the T. I ate salad and one night i mixed the eggs with ground beef and need less to day i dropped 5 lbs. I did not drink the bullet proof coffee (as coconut oil makes me sick) I drunk regular coffee with my sweet cream cold stone creamer. Maybe if i followed it exactly i would have lost more.
Hi, I am not Keto yet but am interested in doing it. I have been reading and gathering info and recipes before I start. Anyway, I’m wondering if I could start with the egg fast. Is that ok? Or should I not? Will it work if I do...?
Egg fast might be too radical to begin with. I’d suggest just cutting all non green veggies carbs out for a few weeks first. And take in enough electrolytes.
I started with the egg diet for 2 weeks, it sucks but if you can get though those weeks you should have no problem after that. that start Keto diet it will help you to start managing what you eat. I start Jan 4th and as of today I'm down 40 lbs.
What egg diet
Think Teri meant the egg fast
Is it ok to eat cream cheese when on the egg diet
yes of course, even many egg fast recipes have cream cheese. Just take care of the quantities
Hi..I just want to reduce my weight with egg fast. could you please provide me the details about daily plan and how many days we need to follow??
I do this every couple months. 6 eggs a day for 5 days. I only boil them but you can scramble or fry if you like. I have 2 for breakfast. 2 with a raw salad (no dressing) for lunch. And 2 for dinner. I also mix a teaspoon of butter and some sriracha for flavor and I dip. Altogether I lose about 8 lbs in 5 days.
Hi
My husband and I did the egg diet for a week and both lost 10-11lbs. We stopped for a day and wanted to go for a second week. However it’s day 3 and I haven’t lost anything! I’m so discouraged! Also it’s harder for me to eat the eggs. I can hardly eat the 6 eggs. Maybe I’m not eating enough?Should I keep going? Also I’m starting to get a fever and sore throat but I’m not sure if it’s related to the diet or the weather. Thanks for any feedback!
Hi, Jenny.
First of all, make sure you feel alright when attempting this radical diet. I don't think fever and sore throat are a result of the diet but I would rather recommend taking care of yourself with proper nutrition first when feeling unwell. Do the diet when healthy, please. Second, it is not meant to be a long term diet so give it another try for 5 days in a month or so. Not eating enough can result in weight-loss stall.
Jimmy Moore was the founder of the original egg fast
http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/tag/eggfest
Hib there, I am currently on day 5 and I just finished the fettuccini, it was surprisingly delish! I cut half the sauce tho as I am not much of a sauce person.
My question is; today I have had belly pain after each consumption of eggs:( during my workout I had a weird taste in my mouth as well....I almost had other food to just make myself feel better however I didn't.. ..I want to complete this...as well as day 6,7...etc....impossible that the fat is upsetting my gut?
I have only lost approximately 3 pounds...however I rid my water weight prior to doing this...I feel leaner...my bowel movements have decreased significantly:(
Anyways I enjoyed all the different egg flavors...so did my kids!!
Thanks so much!
Debbie
Hi, you might’ve fallen sick but can’t say if it’s egg related or not. Hope you are feeling better already.
The weird taste in your mouth...sounds like you were in Ketosis. Your body was consuming your fat.
I smell ammonium ( ketones) when I work out.
HI Robin wanted to thank you for all of your help my husband is on the keto diet with me he has lost 70pounds I lost 35 pounds my question is does a man need more carbs and protein then a women he lost that much weight in about 4 months we did the egg fast once we are starting it today do you suggest more food for him
Hi. There is really no way to say without having a lot more information. If you are concerned, let him see a health/nutrition professional. Otherwise, Google "keto calculator" and try to get some idea of what he needs based on age, weight, activity, body fat % ...
I'm just going to jump in if it's ok: Yes, men over all require more protein, carbs and calories because of their naturally occurring higher ratio of bone & muscle mass as compared to the average woman. How do I know this? I concluded it when I was calculating my body fat percentage and played with the facts I entered. What gave a result of 27% body fat for me, gave a much lower body fat if I changed the gender to male! (No I'm not a transgender). Try it yourself & you'll see! Thank you "My Sweet Keto" for posting this diet! It's helped me get past a slow loss plateau I've been on!
I been on the egg diet for 18 days with lots of veggies and fruit and chicken. I lost a total of 15 pounds do far. I drink a lot of water and tea. good luck to all who try the first week is the hardest and than it gets better!
When you eat the eggs do you do bacon Cheese chicken and fish or just eggs water and tea??
Hi, Diane! Basically, egg fast is just eggs, cheese (not necessarily), water, tea, coffee, coconut oil, butter, and such. Pretty much eggs and pure fat.
Does taking statins effect the egg fast?
As I am not a doctor or a pharmacologist, I cannot answer this question. In any case, I'd say anyone with a significant medical condition should consult their physician before undergoing any radical change in their diet.
OMG this makes me feel so much better about my current diet. I'm going through SIBO hell right now, waiting to hear from my GI specialist. The only things I can eat are eggs, butter and coffee, it seems ( and MCT oil). Usually I can eat meat too, but cut it out when things get really bad. So now I can just say I'm on an "egg fast". 🙂 I do adore scrambled eggs, but after a while I yearn for something a little different. I'm eager to check out your recipes. Knowing how long doctors take off around the holidays, this might be one loooooong egg fast.
Hang in there, Athena! And happy holidays to you and yours! 🙂
I love hard boiled egg diet and lost 10lbs in 2 weeks but dread peeling them until I purchased this new product called the Egg Stripper which peels 5 hard boiled eggs in under 10 seconds . At first I was skeptical but it truly works and made my dieting more enjoyable and less work
My goal is to lose 25 lbs
I tried many diets and this one works the best low carb
That was a really helpful post. Thanks!
Hi- so i had great success on my first Egg Fast (EF) for 6 days (very little cheese) and kept it basic (Lost 7lbs total). Then i restarted a couple days later but added up to 4oz of cream cheese for variety and lost no weight/inches over 4 days. Then i switched to dairy free and still no weight loss over 4 more days. I’m at same weight from the end of my 1st egg fast. Only diff is i ate maybe 6 eggs/day 1st time and eat between 6-10/day.
Should i go back to Keto for a few days and then try again? I didnt think I’d stall while on EF (also it was woman time of the month), but what the heck? Is my body too used to eating eggs? unsure what to do and why my body that was doing so well on the EF before is rejecting it now. Any advice would be appreciated!!
Can you have fish oil capsules instead of oils?
Omega-3's are never a bad idea. Might be a "little bit" more expensive, though. Besides, I, personally, have can not tell you if consuming a few Tbsps of fish oil a day is OK. So do try some butter besides fish oil.
Thanks so much for the quick reply! You're right about being patient -- i like instant gratification like most.
Thanks for sharing your egg Fast experience. I think I'll wait a little like suggested. Also, I'm curious how much weight you lost after your first 3-5 day egg fast? And if u gained any weight when u reintroduced food? You mentioned results but not how much...if you dont mind since only 1 person shared the numbers before and after.
You are right, I didn't explicitly write about the results. So, at the end of Day 5 post, you can now find a few sentences about my results. 🙂
Hi - something simple is exactly what i want. Im no chef or have time to hangout in the kitchen all day making meals. I have an egg cooker (BEST purchase ever - steams up to 7 eggs and they taste better!)
I've been doing the strict Keto diet for 2.5 weeks using an app to keep track of my macros/calories but stuck. I think i should maybe wait a week since as a woman our "time of the month" causes water retention/fluctuations and maybe That's my "stall" but maybe not.
Is it too soon to try the Egg Fat Fast? I'm probably NOT fat-adapted yet (usually 3-5 weeks). Also, did Atkins for a couple weeks (dropped my water weight) prior to changing to Keto diet. Since, I lost 5 lbs in the first week and nothing in the last 1.5 weeks. I need to lose 60 lbs to reach ideal healthy weight. How often is it safe to do this diet? Im not even sure if i can do it but i will try 3 days first.
Thanks for your help in advance!
Hi, Susie!
Congrats on what sounds like a nice start of a keto lifestyle!
My strongest advice is to remain patient and make sure you don't lose too quickly. In that regard, I'd wait a few more weeks on "just" keto before trying egg fast. You can, of course, try it out anytime you wish but do stop if you feel it's not the time yet. When you try it, make sure you get in adequate calories. Restricting too hard can lead to rapid fat loss but not in the long term.
You are right, the woman's cycle plays with us a lot. Due to hormone fluctuations, it often makes no sense to compare your results week by week but rather month by month.
Keep eating healthy and enough plus some exercise and on the long term there should be some nice results.
Best regards!
I believe the science behind the egg fast would be similar to the low carb theories by Dr. Atkins. He describes in detail why low carb diets work, but not specifically about just eggs. it looks like a very low carb and fairly high fat diet, which goes along with his theories. I'll be trying it over the next 5 days. 🙂
Agree. I wrote a little bit about the subject here: 5 reasons why egg-fast is successful.
Good luck with your 5-day journey! 🙂
I tried doing the egg fast today. I lift almost every day. i ended up having 10 eggs and I was STARVING. Still am. What can I do to not feel this way??
Hello, Jay!
Without knowing you, your body, and your usual eating habits, I am not eligible to say, really. But I could still guess and say: consume more eggs (large eggs, if possible grass-fed, and omega 3 enriched), add more fat, maybe another piece of cheese ... Let us know how it goes!
Hi Jay: Have you tried adding more healthy fats? (Butter coffee + a little protein powder) I've noticed on the Keto diet (vs Atkins), the fats gets rid of the hunger pains you're describing. I want to eat more out of habit than hunger... Good Luck! You prob can eat more eggs since you're burning so much exercising?
I been thinking of trying the egg fast...not a fan of cheese... can I just do boiled eggs with real butter?? And water and hot tea with liquid splenda... or will I be missing something I need?
Hi, Cherie.
I think egg fasting without cheese could be a wonderful little journey as long as you get enough calories and protein. Track and eat more eggs if needed. I would guess not many people could bear through a 5-day cheeseless egg fast, though. 😉 Let us know how it goes for you!
I've been following your blog for a while now. I am considering this fast, so I've been searching for literature on how to transition from the egg fast to keto. I want the full details before embarking on this. I am already fat adapted.
Care to share your experience?
Hi, Shiku. Thanks for following!
If I understand correctly, you have been keto for a while (fat adapted) but want to try out egg fasting, looking for a way to transit from the fast back to your casual keto eating?
My experience is, it is best to make it one non-egg fast meal a day once you've finished the egg fast. For example, on the first day after the egg fast, make one dish that would be your normal keto dish and keep the rest of the meals as if egg-fasting. On the second day after the fast, make two normal keto meals and the rest is egg meals. And so on, depending on how many meals a day you usually consume. I've never taken more than two days of transiting back to my usual eating.
Hope this helps. All the best!
Can you do an egg fast if you are not on a keto diet?
If you run on carbs, you might experience some keto flu symptoms during an egg fast. This means it might be more difficult for you to bear eating only eggs and fats than if you already were fat adapted. Otherwise, I don't see why not. Clicking through adds on this site might help, though. Just kidding (couldn't help it).
Hello, I'm Brandie what's a good protein.? N how much per meal?
If you have ever read 'Fiber Menace' you will know that fiber is not necessary. I haven't touched fiber in over two years and my guts are in better health than ever 🙂
Hi, Sarah!
Good for you! No, I haven't read Fiber Menace yet, and I shall. So you get in no veggies at all?
Hey. I was just wondering how much coffee is allowed to drink during the day?
BR.
Hi, Uros!
I guess you can have as much as you can handle. 😉 I mean, when and if I decide to egg fast, I do not alter my coffee consumption. On the serious note, I am not a medical expert to tell anyone their daily allowance of coffee, so if you have any medical issues and/or experience any weird health symptoms after coffee consumption, talk to your doctor.
But if you just wanted to know if coffee alters egg fast results, my guess is, it might lead to a bit higher water excretion since it is slightly diuretic.
Hi I had a question about the coffee can u have it with milk and sugar or just black please help!!!!!!
You can have your coffee whatever way you wish.
You're not supposed to have any sugar on an egg fast.
Obviously. But if someone asks about having sugar despite reading all the info on egg fast and keto, I can't help but let them do whatever they wish.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It was an interesting and informative read. I've started my first egg fast today after following the keto way of eating for the last 4 months, good to hear that there will (hopefully) be positive results! I'll definitely be trying out some of your suggested recipes.
Hi, Pariss! You are welcome, and I thank you for stopping by! Good luck with your keto and egg-fast journey. If you feel like it, you can share your experience at any time!
Do you know if I can eat more oil than a 1:1 ratio of eggs? I'd like to have a bulletproof tea through the day but I don't want to eat eggs if it's not time and I'm not hungry.
Hi, Eloise! That's how I like enjoying green tea with MCT as well. 🙂
I don't see a problem in getting in more Tbsps of healthy fats than the number of eggs, but I do suggest being careful not to eat too little throughout the day as fats might make you feel full but your body still needs enough protein.
Hi. I don't think my comments are getting to you so not much till I know
Hi, Dian
I've seen your email. The thing is, I am not a doctor; Thus, I'm not giving out any medical advice. My field is neuroscience research and creating recipes. Wish you all the best with improving your health. Hopefully, some of my recipes can be of support doing so.
Is it ok to do a combination of fasts?
I was thinking of doing a Juice fast x Egg fast together.