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Daily Fasting Check-in!

* **Type** of fast (water, juice, smoking, etc.) * **Context** of fast (start, end, day x of y, etc.) * **Length** of fast (8 hours, 3 days, etc.) * **Why?** What you hope to accomplish with your fast * **Notes** How is it going so far? Any concerns? Insights to share? Be sure to check back often as comments get posted throughout the day. Sort comments by "new" to be sure the newer comments get some love as well.

Answer

Type of fast (Regular 18-6 IF with less carbs) 1 day of week is my no salt day, I eat all fruits during that. I also plain to complete 12,000 steps every day with some light GYM from next week

Context of fast (start - 2 PM, end 8PM)

Length of fast (18 hours, currently on DAY 5)

Why? What you hope to accomplish with your fast

I want to lose 50 lbs access weight


Notes How is it going so far? Any concerns? Insights to share?

I had strong determination this time. After a vacation trip (in which I gained 8-10 lbs). I decided to do IF this time with more determination. have done 16-8 few years back.

I am only worried about hair loss. Will this diet and also sudden change accelerate my hair loss?

During eating window, I am taking centrum multivitamin, vitamin d3 (I have less) and b12(almost borderline). Should I take anything else? I am also applying minoxidil.

Any suggestions to combat plateau and hair loss in the future?

Answer

Type of Fast: 20:4 IF

Context: 8PM-4PM

Length of Fast: 20 hours

Why: Weight loss

Note: I have lost 8 pounds in four days (today is day 5). I drink 73 ounces of water daily and eat between 800-1200 calories daily depending on appetite after fast.