I’m a 270 lb female and I have a lot of excess body fat. I’m probably around 45-50%. I watched a video awhile ago of a morbidly obese man who just fasted until he was around his goal weight. I...
Day 14 update: last Weigh in-218 starting - 234 lost - 16 Now I'm not going to lie: I overexerted Myself on (about) day 11 and for the last few days have been out of Comission. As one who Pushes Caution. I've decided to...
Hey guys, I'm starting my 40 day fast today. (Monday 20th Feb 2023 and I'm going to end it on the 1st April 2023). Doing this for health/faith reasons. I'm writing this diary to keep myself accountable. Hopefully this inspires others...
Yesterday was my 40th day fasting! I broke my fast at 0900 this morning with a cup of chicken broth followed by 100 cal of chicken liver pate (homemade, just liver and salt), and 100 cal of chicken thigh meat....
I am doing a 40 day fast for spiritual reasons. For anyone who has done them how are your mental and physical energy levels on the fast. I am just going to walk and of course hydrate with electrolytes. ...
i've done a 30 day fast in the past but i started at a significantly lower weight and i lost 30 lbs (from 130lbs to 100lbs) now a couple years later my SW is around 170lbs. i'm starting my fast...
Hey all, I'm currently 17 days into my 40 day fast and I was just hoping to get some advice from people who have fasted for a long time before. Basically, I haven't lost any weight for...
Day 17 I feel good. My GKI has been <1 for the last 7-10 days. I use a Libra 24/7 glucose monitor to track blood glucose and a Keto mojo to track Beta-Hydroxybutyrate. At this point it's more of...
I wanna start 40 days fasting journey ❤️ So anyone here wanna go with me so we could encourage each other during that long road trip Or support me with ur expectations in the comments
Hello! I've done a few 10 day fasts before for health reasons. I'm attempting a 40 day now after preparing for a while. I'm doing this log as I haven't seen a lot of people do long fasts with my stats....
40 day water fasts are done by a lot more people than 15-16 day dry fasts Can it be almost equally similar in regards to the transformative healing potentials?
I am embarking on a 40 day water fast for spiritual healing but am curious to the physiological changes as well. It is really a blessing to see so many in this community push into starvation of the flesh in...
Hey everyone, I’m a 25 year old man who will begin a 40-day water only fast beginning this Saturday. I’m 5’10 and weigh 165 pounds & want to fast for the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits. I did a 10-day water only fast...
Good Morning Everyone! I just wanted to share a story about my weight loss with you in the hope that you guys can relate and hopefully be inspired! I started the year off at 309 lbs even. It was the heaviest...
Currently planning on doing a 40 day water fast in February for spiritual reasons. I’m 31 years old 6’1 190lb looking to weigh 200-205lb before I start. My main concern is electrolytes and if I should add them into my...
I really want to do a 40 day fast consuming juiced kale and seamoss and spring water only. I’m just a little scared of not being under any supervision. Plus this will be my first fast. Please any ideas?
I’m 5’6 260lbs so I got like a hundred lbs to lose at least. I figure that should easily last me 4 days and then some fung says you lose half a pound a day on a fast, so that’s...
Since returning to my hometown life has been rough. Due to emotional eating I went from 78kg to 100kg. 2022 was horrendous. As somebody who has always been in excellent shape (10% bf with abs for over a decade until...
Wanted to share this here as a gentle, healthy reminder that things can obviously be taken too far. This poor man attempted a 40 day dry fast and died during it (25 days in?). There’s no real context given as...
I completed a 21 day fast at the beginning of the year and want to do a 40 day fast next week to lead up to my birthday. Is too much extended fasting bad for my long-term health? I'm experienced in...
Is it advisable to do a 40 day fast with just water and electrolytes? I'm 113 kgs and 174 cm tall, I'm frustrated that I am not able to hold a fast for the almost 3 months now... I was...
I’d like to time it from March 1 to April 20
New to this reddit, but I have been fasting for several years. My longest fast to date has been for 14-days. This year, I’m taking on my longest water fast ever, 40-days. I am a 62 year old male, 5’-10” and...
30 or 40 day water fast - Starting Today ( CW 285 / GW For fast 245 Ultimate Goal weight 185-195lbs) Height 6'2 Male ​ Will be starting my Journey of self healing. I was fairly fit and healthy in high...
I will update every day. 19/male. day one : a little bit stomach pain here and there, but every thing eventually was fine after a little bit of salt, i love the sense of it. Decide to sleep early today. day two:...
So I am on day 3 of my water fast, beginning on Sunday 20th May. The last thing I ate was some eggs, beans and bacon. I am planning on staying on this fast for 40 days, so I will break...
Hello everyone, Gris here from México. 37 Gay Male, living with HIV + as undetectable, being struggling with weight my whole life, depression, anxiety, suicide and drug abuse (Meth). I am stating a 40 days fast and I am align it...
I'm working to research the effects of water fasting on viral illness. Does anyone know if there are any sources regarding those who have cured themselves of something like HIV or Hepatitis C via extended water fasting?
23F. 185lbs. Looking for a water fasting friend to talk to and motivate each other. I started today and I hope to do a 40 day fast as I have successfully done 7/10/14 day fasts. Doesn't matter if you are...
Today was definitely the best day so far, I had a lot of energy and wasn’t thinking of food that much. I can’t believe its already 10 days, even this fasting has felt like an eternity, it also has gone...
So the most I have actually gone was 5 days but I truly cannot think of anything that I am craving anymore and oddly enough, being keto generally, I will usually crave MEAT during the initial days of the water...
Right now I am just in cruise mode, I never thought it was ever gonna be this easy. Sure sometimes , I think about food like any normal human should 😂, but I am feeling great overall. My body is...
I have gained a LOT of weight lately...100+ lbs. No history of disordered eating or health conditions, just loving food and eating when I'm bored. I'm ready to change! I want to fast for 40 days like Jesus did, for my...
day 1 - Feb 12th will edit to add every 5th day completed.
**DISCLAIMER**: I know people rarely do these when they say they will. I'm going to fast for 40 days except: *-on days 10, 20, and 30 I am having bone broth (for gut health)* I'll post a daily update to keep myself focused....
Check in: SW 233, CW 198 The past few days have been rough until I started supplementing with a multivitamin. Intaking 1-2 tsp of sodium and 1 tsp of potassium per day. Also 250 mg of chelated magnesium per day. I...
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Hi everyone! I am currently on Day 23 out of a 40 day fast. I have lost just over 40 lbs and I just wanted to share some of the things I have personally found on my journey: 1. You guys...
Hi, I'm new to fasting and just have some questions. I've been scrolling and reading some things posted and wanted to know what people mean when they say they want to do a 20 or 40 day fast. Is that...
Days 5 and 9 were the most brutal in terms of cravings so far. Funny enough though, I can honestly say it wasn’t connected to actual hunger. My stomach wasn’t telling me anything. It was my brain obsessing over delicious...
Hi all. I’m a pretty seasoned faster and on day 12 of what I hope to be a 40-day fast (record is 30-day water fast) that I’m vlogging daily about on YT. Past few days I’ve been enjoying winding down with...
It's been over a year since I completed my 40 day fast. It took a few more months afterwards to hit my target weight. My weight is creeping up and I'm at a crossroads. Life is so much better, so do...
Tl;dr Female hormones screwed up my life. Used to be #150, didn't like some loose skin (went from 200-150 in about 6-8 months previous to this, on CICO and strength training/soccer, about three years ago, after kids) so I purposefully went...
Hello, Has anyone here had success in shrinking a meningioma tumor with water or dry fasting? Or any kind of benign brain tumor? I'm open to trying some alternative methods to shrink this thing before going under the knife. I...
I once came across some information that said “a true water fast” is a fast that doesn’t end till your hunger returns. And that starvation doesn’t start till your body switches from fat to muscle for energy and before that...
Hello everyone, I need advice. I started my water fast journey about two weeks ago. My starting weight was 360 pounds, I’m now 342 pounds. I want to incorporate multiple 3 days dry fast within my 40 days fast. Is...
Still feeling pretty good, I don't have to break unless I want to. SW was around 195 and CW is around 170. I was thinking of breaking and doing another 14 day fast if I really felt like it later...
#Share your daily fast story thread! 📃 ⏳ **Length** of fast (*start/end/total*) ❓ **Why are you fasting?** (ex: *weight loss, other health benefits, spiritual/religious reasons*) 📝 **Notes** (*How is it going so far? Any concerns? Insights to share?*)...
So yea is that okay?
Long term fasting tips are much appreciated!!!
So last year I tried doing fasting, although I mainly was doing IF since I always failed around the second or third day. I'm wondering if you guys have any tips, as this time is after losing 15 pounds, and...
I noticed on my 40 day water fast after a while distilled water became very bitter and uncomfortable to drink. But spring water was just as good as it always was. Why is that? I know truenorth center drinks distilled...
technically I'm starting after I'm done eating today
I’m on the carnivore diet for autoimmune reasons, and eat almost exclusively beef. So, I didn’t have any other options here. Maybe bone broth, but I didn’t have any. Anyway, I ate a small portion of beef every 1-2 hours...
Am I understanding this? I read about that really obese guy that didn't eat for over year. I'm not that big, but I sometimes look down at this extra flesh and wonder, "how long would it last me?" It's maybe 30-35...
I would be starting this today June 27th Ht 5”11 Female 240 lbs One mean after 5 pm Please motivation needed. Would you prefer I document daily? Let me know.
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Please reply to the thread with YOUR fasting rules. I am going to personally water fast with electrolytes for 3 days. I also will have black coffee as many as I want. Feel free to ask fasting questions and I'll see...
How much weight have you lost water fasting? I’m thinking of going for 12 days for weight loss and to cleanse my body for personal health reasons so it’s a win win if can stick to it
I don't want to mess my fasting schedule whenever someone wants a salad or pasta. You have to taste for seasoning though. My method is to taste, then spit it out. I wonder if that can ruin a fast?
Ive been doing weekly 72hr fasts for a few weeks in conjunction with a low carb-whole food diet and I’m absolutely loving it and am getting closer to my weight loss/fitness goals. I’m interested in trying a longer fast (7 days...
Hey all, wanted some advice... I'm 32 male with no health conditions; besides being on the heavy side... I'm 210lbs 5'10" , I've been reading some on the benefits of water fasting and I've decided to give it a...
Im looking for for inspiration so i want to know what your experience with a extended fast! Im currently doing a 6 days fast and i want to know if anyone has done something between 5-20 days fast? Doing this fast...
#Share your daily fast story thread! 📃 ⏳ **Length** of fast (*start/end/total*) ❓ **Why are you fasting?** (ex: *weight loss, other health benefits, spiritual/religious reasons*) 📝 **Notes** (*How is it going so far? Any concerns? Insights to share?*)...
I’ve been doing a lot of reading online about the 21 day water fast. Some people say to start with a 5-10 day fast. Some people say it’s difficult but it’s okay to jump straight to a 21 day water....
I am on day 19 of my 40 day water fast and the past few days it’s been getting harder and harder swallowing my potassium/magnesium pills. Today I actually vomited trying to swallow the pill, it was highly unpleasant. Does...
Jesus fasted 40 days and got magical powers (ok, let's face it, it was probably a young guy with depression and after he cured it people went too wild about it and imagined supernatural stuff), yoguis use it too, buddists...
I have been fasting with just water and black-coffee and I intend to keep it this way. But I wonder how many days I can go before the lack of protein starts being a problem. I'm 65yo, M, 78kg / 172lb
I’ve gained 5lb the past 4 months even though I consistently do IF for 18 hours daily. I eat during the same 6 hour time window, 2 meals daily. Started IF a year ago. Lost 13lb the first 8 months of...
Can anyone link me to reports or bef after pics of a long 10+ day fast? I am on a 40 day waterfast now.
I’ve done a 40 day and night water fast and my hunger never returned so I’m curious how far my body will go burning fat reserves till It hits complications?
I’m rebooting my YT channel to promote fasting. I’ve never done a dry fast, but I kind of hate how the rest of the fasting world refuses to even talk about it. It’s like they discovered a hidden truth that they...
I have been fasting for about 7 days .I am not hungry at all but all I can do is think about food .in the next year I am thinking about starting about vegan cooking show while I try different...
I intend to begin a 30-day fast next week. 40, if I can manage. The question is, how do I keep from feeling sick? My body settles in and I don’t feel hunger after day 3-4. But around day 24...
I have been doing ~40-42 hour fast weekly for the past 4 months. I also practice 16:8 IF at least 5 days out of the week. Skipped 1-3 40 hour fasting days overall due to life and, I use...
At first I said I would break after 9 days, then 10 days, now I'm pushing it to 11 Days :D On the home stretch - wish me luck! I'm curious - is there a point of diminishing returns when it comes...
It is day one of my water fast. I was planning for 10 days, but I think because it’s my first time I may just do five. If I’m feeling okay, I’ll just add on another day. So far the...
I am 500 lbs, I want to do this fast to lose weight and to not get as much loose skin when I do. I've done a previous 21 day water fast in which I lost about 40 lbs, and...
I completed eight 40+ hour fasts over the last twenty days. I was primarily eating every other day, the only exceptions were Fridays and Saturdays, I ate back-to-back on those days because of social events/obligations. I've also transitioned to eating...
So I want to start off by saying I have not seen a doctor nor am I a medical professional. I am however a big fan and true believer in the power of fasting. Please don't tell me to see a...
Are you starting a new fast this week? We'll be posting this thread every Sunday, at the beginning of every calendar week, so you can check in and tell us about your plans for a fasting this week!
I just tried to do a 72hr fast and made it to 60 hours. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I’m 190lbs male 35yo. Ive been eating keto for the past 3 months. I thought I could handle...
Every time that I am around this point, my body is just done. Day 5 is hard. Day 6 is impossible. I am fine before that. It's constant nasuea, vomitting, and weakness. I can't really keep much water down. Drinking...
I am going on a long fast of 30 days, and plan on taking Pure Encapsulations Copper Glycinate. This is the only brand sans the bulking agents and Magnesium Stearate, and uses cellulose (which is indigestible by the body anyways)...
Hello everyone, I am a 20 y/o male and I am fasting for 40 days for religious and health reasons. Is lemon water (water with the juice of a squeezed lemon) acceptable for a water fast ?
Hoping not to lose too much weight, this is mainly for the health benefits, I normally do 3 day dry fasts every so often, this is my first week long fast, is it safe for me to transition to a...
I've bought into the science that when you deprive yourself of water, your body makes water (like a camel) from your fat. The more fat you have...the longer you can go. I have read multiple studies that indicate sodium, potassium,...
Want to lose 80lbs this year Im a 5’8 female and I weigh about 215 lbs. I want to get down to 135 this year so I want the water fast to be a push in the right direction. I’m planning...
It may be a dumb question since you can just take electrolytes while fasting but did someone here ever tried fasting without electrolytes?
Hoping to gather a few "older" peeps to keep momentum and spirits up! I haven't summoned the courage to start yet... Have you?
I want to try OMAD but wanted to know if I should count calories for the one meal? I assume the IF is 23:1 or similar? Can those who do OMAD share what they do to make is sustainable for...
I have a close family member who was recently diagnosed with a severe, nasty kidney disease (advanced IgAN with crescentic glomerulonephritis). The Doc wants to put him on corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, but those seem problematic for a lot of reason...
What prompted me to write this question was an old news that said an old man died trying to fast for 40 days. I kept thinking of the possibilies why that happened.
Disclaimer: This is NOT to freak anyone out or spread paranoia. I was/am a huge supporter of water fasting, but really think it should only be done with the support and advice of medical professionals after what happened to me....
F23, 400 lbs, I don't have a set day to stop my water fast but I'm thinking around 40 days, I'm 1 week in and have only been drinking water. When should I start drinking the juice? this Is also...
# Weight Loss (What you came here for) lol * Starting weight of \~215lbs (5'10 M) * Current Weight of 201.8lbs (Officially overweight and no longer obese!) * \-13.2 lbs of weight lost # Diet * Trying to stick to 40% Carbs 40% Protein &...