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Why did I gain weight after fasting?

Short answer

Short-term weight gain after fasting can be food, water, salt, or eating-window calories—not always fat.

Step by step

1
Start with a sustainable fasting window.
2
Keep the eating window balanced instead of extreme.
3
Track how your body responds over several days.
Example

Use trend data, not one dramatic day, to judge fasting.

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Why did I gain weight after fasting?

Short-term weight gain after fasting can be food, water, salt, or eating-window calories—not always fat.

Safety note: Educational only. People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, have diabetes, take glucose-affecting medication, have a history of eating disorders, or feel unwell should speak with a qualified clinician before fasting.

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