So…I’m 69hrs into my dry fast and I’m feeling great! I’ve been intermittent fasting 16:8 with occasional OMAD for the last two years on and off again. I’m also Muslim so I’m not unfamiliar with dry fasting (Ramadan). I will say that this is the first time I’ve dry fasted over a 24hr time period. Ever. I also have no experience with water fasting.
Reasons why I’m Dry Fasting:
I have skin problems that I wanted to fix and also possible SIBO (digestive issues just in general) that I’ve been dealing with for years. I stumbled upon this subreddit after looking up remedies for my problems and was amazed by the benefits and how many people have corrected their health with dry fasting.
Current Results:
Just to give some background I’m a 21yo F, height is 5’8. My starting weight was 161lbs and as of this morning I am 151lbs. The eczema on the left side of my face has started to disappear as well as my rosacea acne. I will say that I’m breaking out just a bit on the sides of my cheeks but I heard that could just be my body ridding toxins. My vision is better as well and I swear I can hear better too!
Overall thoughts:
Honestly, I feel amazing. The way I feel right now is so liberating and also experiencing very peaceful vibes as I type this. The mental clarity is not something I went in this for, but I’m not complaining!! I would definitely do this again and possibly even longer next time.
I will be back with results after I break my fast and update how I’m feel after my refeed, but if any of you have any questions or advice I’m all ears :)
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Yeah, pretty cool isnt it?
My breathing issues dissappeared,
my injured muscles seem to be growing back,
my sweettooth is complegely gone,
my sense of smell is back and strong,
Acne gone,
Scars smoothen out,
its easier to think,
its easier to speak,
its easier to move,
its easier to see,
eye floaters went away,
I dont get hangovers,
I dont get whiskey dick,
Im not anxious at all,
And its easy to pack on muscle from training,
Everything bad got better;everything else got easier
But Ive done a lot of 3+ days of dryfasting. Thousands of hours deep in total.
Im in better health in my twenties than I was as a teenager
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Amazing! I’m fasting right now. Currently at the 82 hour mark. I’m trying to go for 5 days but might do 6 or 7 depending on how I feel.
My longest fast was 5.5 days but that was 2 years ago so this fast has been a struggle but I’m still on it. Last night I woke up with an intense craving for water and pop (soda).
My biggest motivation to keep going on is how slimmer I look! I don’t own a scale so I’m not exactly sure how much I’ve lost but damn, my face and my tummy look so much slimmer. I’m also doing this for a mental reset on how I eat food. I’ve been stuck on eating junk food that I needed to stop. I feel you, last night I had the biggest struggle with sleeping but eventually fell asleep but not for long.