Skin benefits 2 weeks in
185 lbs (at first; now 177) 5'11 18 year old male
I started ADF because I wanted to lose some weight. Sticking to a slight calorie deficit is quite annoying to me, so I thought fasting might be easier.
But the biggest benefit as of right now is my SKIN. I've had acne every day for the past 7 goddamn years. So many different creams and serums just to have a constant 30 pimples on my face... and after my first, second, and third fasting days it's gradually diminished to a steady 0-2 pimples. (With no other skin care, mind you.) Unbelievable.
And ironically my eating days largely consist of foods that are considered inflammatory, including hamburgers, milk, tuna, bacon and a good amount of chocolate and diet soda. (Yeah I should probably work on that soon, but anyways...)
This routine has really grown on me and it feels quite natural. I didn't even get that hungry on my last fasting day lol. I'm so looking forward to future benefits, especially weight loss. ADF is a godsend!
Posted Jun 6, 2026, 9:29 PM UTC