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Fasting Basics

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Zero News

What’s New in Zero: Accurate Calorie Counts, Updated Apple Watch App, and Three Free Meals

A rundown of eight recent Zero updates: a more accurate calorie-estimation model, new "Fix It" meal editing, three free meals for new users, expanded Fasting Zones, a rebuilt Apple Watch app, and global logging.

Mike Maser · Aug 10, 2026
Zero News

Quick Update: What’s New in Zero?

Back in January, I wrote a post about the several updates we made to Zero Plus. I promised to keep the updates coming as we build, and a lot has been delivered…

Mike Maser · May 6, 2026
Zero News

Meet the New Zero Plus

You know fasting works. It’s simple, it’s effective, and it has the science to back it up. But when it comes to the fueling part of the equation, that’s where things start…

Mike Maser · Jan 7, 2026
Health & Science

The Physiology of Fasting

The simple truth is every body responds to fasting a little differently. Genetics, health, lifestyle…all these things play a part. But for a healthy person embarking on a fasting journey, there’s a…

Zero · Dec 5, 2023
Health & Science

Is It Necessary to Reach Ketosis to Lose Weight?

The ketogenic diet is one of the most popular diets in the world. In recent years, it has topped the charts as one of the most often-Googled diets. Fans of the keto…

Katya Meyers, RD · Nov 7, 2023
Health & Science

Breaking the Fast Before the Feast

If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you’re gearing up for your big holiday feast with a big fast. Whether your fast lasts a few hours or a few days, you’re already…

Zero · Nov 22, 2022
Member Spotlight

Susana Lost 90 Pounds and Sent Diabetes Packing. Here’s How.

By Susana Holloway as told to Allison Goldstein “Fasting has just been an absolute life-changing, life-saving thing.” Meet Susana My name is Susana Holloway. I am 48 years old, and I live…

Zero · Jan 3, 2022
Q+A's

How to Manage Side Effects of Fasting

Do side effects of fasting (headache, moodiness, etc) become more manageable over time? Asked By: Cheyenne L. Yes! In the beginning stages, fasting can certainly present challenges. The most common side effects…

Kristi Storoschuk · Apr 16, 2021
Q+A's

When Should I Start my Fasting Timer?

When should I start the fast timer? I want to press ‘go’ straight after eating. But it feels like a bit of a cheat to start the fast timer on a full…

Kristi Storoschuk · Mar 23, 2021
Q+A's

I Want to Try Intermittent Fasting. Where Do I Start?

I’m new to fasting. I want to start tomorrow. How do I do that? Asked by: Mara R. First, a warm welcome to Mara! We are so excited for you to kick…

Kristi Storoschuk · Mar 18, 2021
Health & Science

How to Stay Hydrated While Fasting

When it comes to fasting, a lot of emphasis is placed on what we eat (or don’t eat), which makes it easy to forget about another crucial element: staying hydrated.

Zero · Jul 26, 2019
Health & Science

Exercise and Fasting

Though people fast for many different reasons, fasting and exercise are often undertaken together.

Zero · Jul 6, 2019

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