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Unable to hold down a fast

I tell myself I will fast for at least 24 hours but I just can’t seem to hold it down. More of a mental thing or boredom, anxiety…There’s been times where I’ve fasted for 2 weeks straight but can’t get on a streak again. Any tips on how to overcome this and stick to fasting long term and multiple days in a row?

Answer

Theres no trick. If its boredom, find a way to ease your boredom. if its your anxiety, what is making you anxious?

I’ve been doing one or two 44 hour fasts per week, depending on my schedule. I just say to myself that I won’t be eating on Tuesday (for example). On wednesday i’ll eat when i’m ready, for me typically my eating window begins after work. And yeah, tuesday evening is the hardest part of that.

I’ve done longer fasts before, but I also know from experience that the hardest part is the first few days. Like a cold shower, it doesn’t become easier the more you do it. You just know what to expect.