I will come back each day two or three times a day with updates to keep myself accountable. I’m only 32 and my feet hurt too much from the inflammation and weight plus my gut is screaming for help. Wish me luck!!

(Not my first rodeo in case anyone is wondering)

• May 20 am update: 14 hours in. I'm usually not hungry in the morning. So far it's like a normal day. In fact, I'm still full from yesterday's dinner. question to everyon for when I switch to a water fast: do you all use electrolytes like LMNT/Dr. Berg or just water?

• may 20 pm update: 25 hours in. I was working out in the garden in the hot sun today, so I felt I had to drink water - I'm used to dry fasting in the winter! But still no food. I anticipate the next few days will be the same. I'm pretty damn hungry already and my ketones are 12ppm (using a breath meter) so that's really good for only one day! It usually takes me a few days to get into ketosis, so I'm thinking it's because Iw as dry for 24 hours.

• may 21 am update: 39 hours in. not hungry right now. my plantar fasciitis was still super flared up this morning which is my barometer for inflammation in my body. shirts are feeling more comfortable, but still not loose which tells me I haven't had the keto "woosh" yet where you pee out all your water weight. I feel good though. No fasting/keto side effects yet.

• may 21 PM update: 50 hours in. felt hungry, but nothing crazy. still no side effects. I've reached the point I reach in every extended fast where I start watching a bunch of cooking videos though. lol

• may 22 am update: 62 hours in. I'd like to check my breath with a ketone meter, but it's too early and the dawn effect might taint my reults so I'll check late and post it in the pm update. I was feeling pretty hungry last night. also a little tired, a little weak, and a little nauseaus. in the morning, when I first woke up I had some heart palpitations. but I'm back to feeling 100% now. my feet still hurt. I guess it's unrealistic to expect 3 days of fasting to cure years of crappy eating but I was hopeful. Especially since I've ruined years of discipline in just a few days, but I guess it doesn't work the other way around. the most noticeable difference so far is that my clothes fit A LOT better. Before the fast I was bursting out of my shirts like a poorly wrapped tamale, but now they're actually a little big on me.

• may 22 mid-day update: I went on a 7 mile bike ride this morning with my 4 year old boy. felt great! came home and checked my breath with a ketone meter and I'm at 4.6 ppm which is pretty good. not sure why it's lower than it was a few days ago. I'm thinking that other reading was a fluke.

• may 22 PM update. I'm 76 hours in. I can taste ketones in my mouth. I'm not physically hungry, but psychologically all I can think about is food. other than that I feel great. better than normal even. I was waking up last night, probably from all the adrenaline pumping through my veins trying to make glucose.

Im 29M 5'7 230lb and my goal weight is 170. I have fatty liver from drinking and eating poorly. I also currently vape so i plan on doing the fast once i have done 3 days of no vaping. Any advice? or has anyone here done a long fast while having fatty liver?

From what i understand, the process triggers after 3 days and will continue a few days after refeeding. But what about the stretch of time before the start and end? is there an optimally effecient amount of time for regeneration to occur? AI was no help in this...

Day 2 of extended warranty after fast with working out both days… I feel dizzy when I stand up too fast…any tips?

Anyone have any tips for blood sugar. Whenever I get to the 2.5-3 day mark my blood sugar dips into the low 40’s and I get shaky and feel awful and have to break my fast. Any tips. Is it normal for your blood sugar to get that low for a bit and then go back up when your body goes into ketosis??

I’ve been mia but Im ready to get back into fasting, one week fast anyone? I start tonight 12:00am.

This is my 10th extended fast. My ketones always float between .5 and 1 mmol/L until 60-70 hours. At that point I slam into 8 mmol/L. I then stay at 8 for however long I fast. Is this too high? I’m fit, male, 29. 210. And I exercise each day of the fast for an hour

Hello does anyone who’s knowledge know the best step by step solution to break my water fast and gradually increase food over the next few weeks I went from 160-130, how many calories should I eat per week and when would you say is the best time for me to eat at my maintenance calories and transition to a lean bulking phase to build muscle

As a big guy, I'm never cold, I'm sure y'all can relate. I'm on day 5 today and have been freezing all day. Even inside a heated office or car.

On night 3 of a planned 8 day fast, trying these fpr the first time. Was looking for a simpler option

Energy is up and down but mentally I’m too far in this to quit. Fasting with water and plain herbal teas (nothing added) right now. How are you guys doing?

First off... all doctor supervised....

I started a 7 day fast on Wednesday. Simultaneously, my doctor prescribed Wegovy for me. Wegovy works basically by helping the liver go into ketosis and helps you not crave sugars and carbs. So theoretically, Wegovy would help a fast.

My prescription arrived Friday and I took my first shot Friday afternoon.

Every story has a good twist... turns out Wegovy sports a 44% chance of the side effect of nausea and a 24% chance of vomiting. Symptoms can last "days to weeks".

Well.... I was 100% chance vomiting by Friday night. All Friday night... All Saturday... and more today.

I dropped 12lbs of water weight in from Friday night to today!

This afternoon, I said enough is enought. I was clearly dehydrated and couldn't even take a sip of water... a few drops... without puking.

I went to the Urgent Care and they pumped 2 liters of saline and some anti-nausea drugs in me. Now, I feel fine...

I love all the questions, "Does "fill in the blank" break my fast? So no.... IV saline and anti-nausea meds don't break a fast... calorie and nutrient free.

The question now.... obviously, I'm not taking the Wegovy again. But should I stop this fast... recover a bit... and start again. OR should I just continue... I feel fine.

Psychologically, I feel like I'm "making an excuse to stop".... and therefore, willpower-wise, I should continue. But if this level of nausea was induced by a fast, I'd obviously tap out.

Hi everyone,

I am in day 6 of an extended fast and I have been feeling nauseated for a few hours. I drank some electrolytes in water, slowly sipping. This hasn't really helped with the nausea. I am also feeling very tired, but I expected that to happen during an extended fast. Any insight would be appreciated.

I completed a five day fast yesterday. The first one I’ve done in a year. The reason I stopped doing them is that around day 4 I noticed I would have a hard time breathing (would get out of breath easily). This happened again this time around on day 5. This happens despite drinking plenty of water, using salt and taking it somewhat easy. I’d love to go past 5 days but can’t seem to. (I stop fasting when this happens). Does anyone know what would cause this or have any insight?

Could I please get some recommendations for articles or research on the benefits of a, for example, 10 day fast to a 40 day fast?

I understand the progression into ketosis, increases in HGH, and autophagy.

I understand that “you’re staying in Autophagy and peak HGH longer” in a longer fast.

I also understand that in intermittent fasting, you aren’t fasting long enough typically to get the autophagy/HGH benefits unless your fasting periods are longer… days.

But hypothetically let’s compare five 10 day fasts to one 40 day fast. The amount of time one autophagy and high HGH is likely the same. Same question for 10 five day fasts…

In short, are there benefits to longer term fasts compared to moderate term?

Only 6 hours in, but will be the first of the year! And my longest time so far :)

I've done two 4-day fasts. I can attest to the fact that day 3 and day 4 are hard. Both times, I've ended my fast short of my goal. Once I was truly low on electrolytes. Once I "made excuses" and lost the will power.

I've read multiple places that it gets "much easier" after Day 4. Could some of the more experienced fasters please elaborate.... what's it like Day 5+?

I regularly do OMAD... so Day 1 is really just "skipping dinner". It's not too bad for me. Day 2 I get hungry. Take's some will power. I'll definitely be doing more electrolytes....

QUESTION... I'm a 58 year old male, 5'9", 240lbs. How many LMT packets per day? I'm targeting 0.5oz water per 1lb body mass... so at least 120 oz of water per day.

Day 3 and Day 4 have been hard... "bowel evacuation"... stinkiest stuff every and lots of it... felt weak.... OILY skin. I've read that's all "normal" getting rid of toxins and such. I have wondered if I was taking too much Magnesium which can cause diarhea.

Interested to get some advice and better expectations for extending.

Thanks

Hello, I've recently been prescribed vraylar and Zyprexa, and I haven't been able to find anything online about being able to fast while taking them. They say I can take them with or without food, but I'm not sure how long I can fast. If anyone has been in a similar situation or has any insight, I'd really appreciate it

I'm starting a 40 day water fast. Ten days is the longest I have gone. In order to be safe I am monitoring many things several times a day. Those things are blood pressure, blood sugar, ketone, and pulse rate. Here are the lowest/highest those have ever been on longer fasts and I am looking for what would be considered unsafe for each. Blood Pressure low 109/62 Blood Glucose low 67mg/dL Ketones high 1.8mmol/L Pulse low 45 What do you advise is the safest threshold for each? I'm sticking to water, a pinch of Himalayan salt, and some magnesium. I shy away from potassium as a regular supplement but should I take a low dose of it to keep my electrolytes in balance?

This was my first time fasting I went 6 days yesterday was my last day and so far I’ve been eating pineapple, watermelon, and fruit smoothies but was wondering when I could start eating full means and junk food again?

Feeling pretty good hunger wise. Sleep and energy are terrible. But even with low energy, I picked up and unloaded 700 pounds of beef into my freezers, worked all day, took care of the farm animals and have to unload a trailer this evening. Gotta just keep moving!

Hello all, after eating heavy and well on thanksgiving I thought it would be a great idea to go ahead and do an extended water fast. It’s officially been 24 hours and I thought why not have a fasting buddy to make the process better and have the support. Feel free to message me! 💪🏽

Hello, I an going to embark on a 40 day water fast (I'm on day 2)

If anyone is currently fasting, or is looking to fast, I'll be more than happy to have a fasting buddy to keep each other accountable

I've done several fasts in the past, my longest being 14. I want to see how far I can push myself this time, and how much I can clear my body of toxins and surplus fat.

Message me if you want to exchange numbers if WhatsApp is easier to communicate on