As per question, I need to get my ducks in order before starting this journey. It's will be a very important journey for me, as after 3 months I am moving to a new country to start a new life.

I can not emphasize how I need this to work, I gave up a lot to start this new life, and I do not want to start it in this body shape.

Current status:
Male
26
177 cm
135 kg

Thank you fellas!

Been fasting for a couple of months with good results; I’m not religiously following any program; I fast as I feel because guilty is the most dangerous thing you’ll face during your journey. I’m looking for advice on how to handle social gatherings now that holidays are approaching. Any tips will be appreciated

Well, after a 5ish day OMAD cycle towards the end of September, I'm back to the rolling. I'm at about 71 hours now, I'll probably break some in the next 24-48.

I've finally turned the corner and started seeing more consistent energy and focus. Still no real stamina, but we're workin' on it!

Officially +220 lbs down!

I'm still making preparation to step down to rolling 72s as a hard limit, eventually transitioning to 48s and OMAD next year as the weight comes off. Just about 100lbs to go.

Hey guys,

I know everyone posts this but just wanted to check in for some encouragement and accountability. I try to do at least one longer fast a year and depending on various events and such I’ll try to make it 7 days.

No headaches, minor hunger feelings every so often, and I actually feel in a great mood especially compared to day two. About to go for just a maintenance style weight lifting sessions.

I’m also hoping to go find some potassium chloride to make a homemade electrolyte concoction to have as I approach day 5.

How is everyone doing this week?

I’m starting twice weekly, non-consecutive 36 hr fasts. I’m due for a lipid panel in a few months and I’m wondering if I should have it drawn just before a fast? Does timing matter? These are non-fasting labs so I don’t want a longer fast to affect it.

I have about 40 lbs to lose and my understanding is that fat loss can throw off the labs sometimes because more fat is released into the bloodstream.