FastEasy: Intermittent Fasting

If you’re new to fasting, this app will be helpful in choosing an option that works for you and learning about the biomechanics of the regime so you can proceed safely and hopefully reach your goals. I am not new to fasting, but was intrigued by the offer of half off the monthly rate. While I was researching the app, that offer timed out and when I went to pay for it, it had switched back to the full rate. I now was invested so proceeded to use the app to start an intermittent fast. In the first day I was disappointed that it only tracks steps, hydration, weight and the hours you need to wait to eat. They give you recipes to try when it is time to eat, but the nutritional components that really add to the success of fasting are overlooked by not helping you track them: calories, fat, protein and carbs. I quickly realized it would mostly be a timer for me. There’s a lengthy refund policy, which I read and made sure I adhered to in case this now double the price app didn’t live up to my expectations. After the obligatory 14 consecutive days logging my fast, I contacted the company to request a refund. They responded quickly, but will neither honor a full refund, nor a reduction in that monthly charge citing the necessity of sending them a screenshot of the half price offer. That happened 18 days ago! Done with this app. I have a timer on my watch that costs nothing. Again, not for seasoned fasters.

I found this app about 6months ago and started. I have lost 60lbs!! I’m a 37yr old female. Start slow, it takes a few weeks for the hunger to go away completely. I’ve tried so many of the recipes and only didn’t like a few. I’m not a very good cook and like stuff you can make fast so there are lots of choices. I have never felt so good my entire life! I have so much energy which is kinda the opposite of what you would think. I have a thyroid issue so I gained a bunch of weight due to that. I had a really hard time losing weight likely due to that so I can’t say if intermittent fasting was my success or the fact the doc got my meds right. But I do know it has changed how I feel on a daily basis. I’ve continued using the app even though I’m about done with my weight loss. It helps me remember to drink more water, I do use their exercises sometimes and of course the recipes. Haven't had any issues with the app itself, always works. It has everything all in one place instead of using multiple apps. If your looking to give IT fasting a try, this app is the best!!

I was excited to try IF and I came across this app. I looked into the subscription options and thought $40 for three months wouldn’t be bad. I thought is has a lot of interesting ways to keep track of your eating and fasting times, hydration, activity, steps along with a lot of insights to keep you motivate and informed. So I went ahead and purchased the app and subscription on my iPad Pro. The app said compatible with my iPhone and my other iPad. After installing I went through the series of questions the app asks to get to know me and my lifestyle. I thought I would start on Saturday morning. Everything looked fine until I realized you can’t manually add your steps and exercise, you need to have a Apple Watch and sync them. And the biggest problem with the app is whatever device you start on is the only one it will work on and I don’t carry my aPad pro around with me. (The FAQ section suggested signing out of the iPad and sign into the iPhone and click Restore Purchase. I have tried that a few times and it only works on the iPad) Cons; the app has a lot of catching up to do to really be worth the $40 for 3 month price tag. I did all this research already and didn’t have to pay for it. Once they fix some of these issues I’m sure it would be worth some of the subscription price. As for the progress after 1 week I have lost 1/3 my projected goal weight. The app has kept me motivated but frustrated at the same time. Logging in my hydration I need to find my iPad to do so. Advise; If you purchase the app subscription, do it on the device you carry with you!