54F 5'6" HW: 298 SW: 240 CW: 233
Just completed my first ever extended fast for healing more than weight loss. Am trying to get rid of a foot ulcer that has been hanging around for FIVE FUCKING YEARS! That, and I am trying to reverse PVD/PAD. Was never diagnosed with diabetes but am sure I was right there.
I started immediately on OMAD zero carb/carnivore after I had two heart attacks the beginning of this year (weighing 298 lb). Last week I started the 7 day fast at 240 lb. Went down to 231 lb and after 24 hours and a refeed I am 233 lb this morning.
Besides the bonus weight loss, I feel fantastic from the fast! Like some switch got flicked inside. Everything feels like it's working smoothly again, not so sluggish and difficult. Not easy to explain but those who know, know.
The only thing that is concerning is my blood pressure has risen by 10 points. Why would that be?
Today I start "one on-one off" fasting. I think this is called a rolling 48. Not sure, but that's what I am doing for the remainder of this week and then on Monday I will start the next 7 day fast.
Any advice from seasoned fasters and veterans is very welcome.
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I’ve seen a lot of success with rolling 48s sprinkled with extended fasts. Sounds like you’re on the right track though I don’t have an answer about the blood pressure. I think in general that will probably decrease with the more weight you lose.
I am also 5’6 and started around 300. I lost then gained then lost some and ended up around 245 in June this year. I’ve maintained 195-200 since September and I’m back on track to lose now. You are doing amazing and I hope you find fasting to be as helpful as I have!