This is an extract from Dr Filonov's book '20 Questions and Answers about Dry Fasting' This book has a wealth of information and I highly recommend purchasing it from [https://dryfasting.info/](https://dryfasting.info/) ​ What are the advantages of dry fasting compared to water fasting? In a...
HELP PLEASE!! Hi I'm currently in a 7 of 10 day water fast. I know they say start with a dry fast then go to water, but would it be OK to go to a dry fast for...
Why is Filinov (and apparently almost everybody here) recommending not to alternate water fasts with dry fasts? Or to start with a dry fast and then switch to water and not the other way round? I wasnt able to research...
Even though my goal was 30 days, atleast I beat my previous water fast of 17 days. I will try again. Maybe 4th time the charm to get to my 30 day water fast goal. I also, have concluded on...
Hi guys. I'm looking to do a dry fast with some added water fast days. My first dry fast ended around a month ago. I felt incredible, felt no pain, no thirst, no hunger, and an almost completely symptom free time...
Would this be a good idea? I saw some of you doing dry then switch to a water fast, so I'm wondering will it be fine to so vice versa?
Hey there! I am starting a water fast tomorrow. I am not too sure how long I will go. The longest I have water fasted is 4 days.. I find the first few days the hardest. I'm looking for at...
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?
Motivated by lecture-FASTING FOR SURVIVUAL by DR Pradip Jamnada, (World Famous Cardiac Surgeon) Starting my water fast to heal IBS daily stomach pain. #1 motivating FACT-No food will make gut use digestion energy to repair Gut damage. #2-...
Hello everyone, I would like to share my experience with a 5-day water fast and some of the benefits that I have not had before. I started my water fast 5 days ago. Before that, I made the last such...
Or vice versa? I think I read somewhere that it might be dangerous for the human body. So, if we start a dry fast, it should remain a dry fast until you end it. Or if it's a water...
So I have been doing regular 5.5-day water fasts with 1.5 days refeeds for the last 6 weeks. WF 8 pm Sunday to 8 am Sat, Eating window 8 am Sat to 8 pm Sun. For week 7 I have started...
(19,M) The only other kind of fasting I’ve ever done is intermittent fasting using a 16:8 and 18:6 method. I lost 120lbs using this method. I want to do a water fast because I’ve realized that I’ve gained...
The longest water fast I have done was 3 days long and I did it over a year ago. This whole year I have been eating myself to death. Just constant eating out, junk food, fast food, high grease, dairy...
I'm almost 48 hours into a 90 hour dry fast. I did a 28 day water fast back in January and a few shorter ones after that....up to 16 days. On the January water fast, I didn't do much...
Sadly, I have ended my water fast today. I was not prepared to go this long water fasting. This was my first time doing long term water fasting... I guess i was really naive about the whole thing thinking i...
Ive been on again off again with a lot of fasts but this time I’m not quitting for a few reasons reasons 1. I’m starting to notice a lot of health implication like heart burn and severe sweating. I think keeping myself...
Hey guys!! This is my first Reddit post and it's because I'm starting this water fast. I have done 2 other 3\-day water fasts and always broke them before I could reach day 4 so I'm setting myself a goal...
A water fast where the only liquid they consume is water, not where the only thing they consume is water. Do cereal and yogurt count?
We all know predators like Tigers, lions, cheetahs, wolves etc fast, that is no question. It is very rare for these types of animals to get kills and meals day after day, realistically it never happens. But the question is...
Three years ago, I did a series of 7- and 10-day fasts. I fasted for 70-days over 8 months, and reached my perfect weight again, after 20 years adrift. But those water fasts were so hard that I've never done...
Hey guys, I am planning to start a water fast the day after Christmas. I heard that Pink Himalayan salt, Electrolytes and Apple Cider Vinegar are good to take while water fasting. Any thoughts on that? How much to consume, how often? If...
Hi everyone! I would like to start off by saying I’m not telling you how to do a water fast or the right way to attempt it, I’m sharing my experiences and would like to meet people with the same...
Hello! As we all know, Filonov advises against alternating dry fasting and water fasting. But do you think it is really so dangerous? For example, what if I dry-fast for 3 days, then water-fast for one day, then dry-fast for...
Hello and greetings from day 5 of a water fast, I was always of the mind that there are no added benefits to dry fasting over water fasting and that in reality dry fasting longer than 24 hours is unsafe. I...
To introduce my context: I am not fat. I'm water fasting because I would like to get leaner and maybe show some muscle in a few weeks when I'm on holidays. I'm 23yo, 1,73m and 68kg. You could say I...
What if I started with 1 day dry fast to deplete glycogen in my liver quickly, then continue for 6 days water fasting? I think my body would go into forced ketosis after a day of dry fasting, and I'll...
My apologies if its disgusting to speak about this, as such I will do my best to be as clean with my words as possible. A long story short, I woke up this morning and instantly went to the restroom,...
I am SICK n TIRED of being sick n tired of my yo-yo dieting.. this stronghold food has over my life has got to end. I am becoming anti-social.. always feeling down.. constantly angry at myself. Just all around becoming...
I have done intermittent fasting and have done water fast for two days. Has anyone over here with pcod/pcos done a 7 day water fast? If so can you please let me know your experience.How did you feel and any...
So I broke my 13 water fast on Monday. Tuesday to Thursday I’ve haven’t been eating the best, high carb foods and sugar. Probably averaged 3000-3500 calories a day. I think I probably gained 4 pounds in those four...
I've already tried water fasting before you tell me to see if I like it, I did a 3 and half water fast before I broke it with pizza (I know, dumb, friends came over with pizza) is it okay?...
Hello, I am water fasting 16-17hrs per day for last 3 months and last weekend I did successful 5 days water fast. I am thinking of stopping water intake during my daily fasting. Would I have any benefits over water fasting...
I have been thinking of doing extended water fast , but when I look for electrolyte recipes I see components that I don't know how to get in my country , it's most likely unavailable in pharmacies because of lake...
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...
i've done 2 water fasts before: [First one](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/comments/un4q28/31m_sw_225lb102kg_cw_20084lb911kg_finished_my/) and [second one](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/comments/us7wm2/31m_sw_21495lb975kg_starting_second_1015_day/). These are the [electrolytes](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/comments/uemc1m/question_electrolyte_supplements_and_losalt_410/) I took last time and will start taking at day 3 or 4. Took a break from even checking my weight or even trying to keep it under...
Like now I’m currently on the 3rd day of a 5 day water fast. I wanted to go longer, but I know I’ll have to break it on Friday because I’m going to a party. I’ll start water fasting again...
So, for some context, I’ve been following a ketogenic diet for almost two months now. I’m kind of in a rut and want to do an extended water fast to break it up and facilitate weight loss. I...
TLDR: Easier than I expected. pretty similar to a 3 day water fast except for the terrible day 1 headache. Extending to 86-ish hours because it's going well. Refeeding? idk, so much conflicting info out there... Don't feel too bad,...
Hey guys! I’m currently on day 3 of my water fast journey. I’m feeling alright. Not hungry, and a lot of energy that I can’t even sleep. I’m not really dead set on going for 1 month because i’m really...
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...
Thanks in advance to anyone who reads this and/or has any advice. I decided on a whim to try my first ever prolonged (water) fast recently. I’ve been eating essentially one meal a day for a long time now, so going...
Hi Guys - Just wanted to ask if Spearmint Tea would be ok on a water fast. This is the tea: https://allabouttea.co.uk/spearmint-tea-bags I do believe it has some calories but probably <50 in total for a whole Jug of spearmint tea...
Just started my first water fast. Going for 7 days and I’m going on 22 hours fasted. Started wondering if there was an optimal water to drink (spring, tap, sparkling, warm, cold, hot, alkaline, purified etc.) during a water fast?...
Water Fasting to get ripped hopefully! Leaving for a business meeting with the wife and kids to tropical location and want to be in serious shape. Never been ripped in my life but as I approach 40 and realize this...
Should one Water 💧 Fast before starting a Prolonged Dry Fast.
Finally done with this long journey. I meant to do it for 28, but was in a position where I had to eat socially. I'm still proud though. I'll quickly get to the results. 21F 5'1" SW: 157.6 lbs/ 71.5 kg EW:...
I've been doing intermittent fasting again recently. Basically, what I do is just eat in the morning before my workout and that's it. But now I want to take things a bit further and go on a full water fast....
Nothing too stupid to ask, please feel free.
I’m new to this all and researching as much info as possible. Like a lot of people I gained heaps of weight over the last 2 years …I seemed to stay consistent on the weights and did minimal cardio...
Hey everyone - I been seeing alot of videos etc on fasting. I already intermittent fast subconsciously. I only eat 1-2 meals a day between noon-6pm. Won’t eat again til noon but am looking to try a 7day water fast… Is...
Hi! I really want to try a 10 day water fast. I need to lose about 50-60 lbs and figured if I do a few 10 day water fasts intermittently with OMAD lifestyle I should be able to do that...
I'm looking for someone willing to do a 5 day water fast with me so we can chit chat and motivate ourselves through it. I'm a 20 yo female and I did my last water fast like half a year...
started off at 315 pounds. I am currently down to 306 pounds. My new best friend has been my 64 oz swig savvy water bottle, highly recommend! First day was the hardest for me, as I was constantly craving all...
Hey everyone I'm pretty new here I'm just been lurking and reading posts. I'm not new to fasting I've done it before about a year and a half ago. I got pregnant and was breast feeding. I'm kinda of finding...
Hi everyone. I'm new here. I want to start water fast tomorrow for at least 3 days (tried IF and OMAD before) for weight loss as a starter. I am overweight and currently on accutane. But, I can't bear the...
I originally did weights on Monday, Wednesday and Friday which were also my feeding days. then the rest of the days I did water fasting. I did a dry fast yesterday and I was going to continue but I read...
I have been working up towards an extended water fast and I know that it has effects on the heart. I use nicotine pouches as I have been quitting smoking and those increase your heart rate. Should I be worried...
I realized it’s way easier for me to do a 24-hour water fast, then eat for maybe one meal, then go straight back into another 24-hour fast, than it is to do a 48-hour water fast. I assume I wouldn’t...
I’m curious, I wanted to start water fasting today for a week but I started my period today. It’s kinda heavy only lasts 5 days but can I water fast still, does it make any sort of difference in the...
Hi, I am currently planning on embarking on what I hope to be a 20+ day water fast for weight loss and overall a betterment of my mind. I am a 19 year old male with a high libido and a...
I've passed 48 hours, so far so good I've been steadily dropping a kilogram every day and I hope to keep it going, I hope I have the motivation to go through the 20 day fast. Looking for people who...
I'm one week into a water fast that, at the moment, I plan on going as long as I can. I'm taking a magnesium supplement, a multivitamin, a B-vitamin, my regular prescribed meds (adderall, lexapro, doxepin, xanax), the occasional tylenol,...
Hey, all. I am a lucky one to have [ocular herpes](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545278/) for the last year. I did a seven day water fast seven years ago, so this is my first water fast since my diagnosis of HSV-1 in my eye....
Ay so Im starting a 3 day water fast for clear skin and I need someone to hold me to it. If I feel alright at the end of it then Ill extend it.
I hope I’m not breaking any rules, this is my first post in this sub. I’m a 5’9” 160lb female and I’m moderately active. I want to start a 7 day water fast mostly for mental clarity and reflection and...
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...
I started my water about 80 hours ago. I actually didn't plan on doing a water fast, I basically didn't eat for a day(only drank water), and I though, well I'm already 24 hours in. I really don't have an...
A little about me, I started this journey at #262 lbs (6'1") and am shooting for a goal weight of #182. I am not obese, per se, but i do carry a lot of extra weight. My goal is to...
I'd been lurking on this sub for many months and tried my hand at intermittent fasting + keto with lots of success in the past, but my insulin resistance made it so that what little progress I made I would...
I am a few passed 50 years young. No known health issues other than a pot head cough. I had a go round with cancer in my late 20's but, i beat that shit down like the bitch that it...
Hey! I am planning to start a dry fast and then switch to water fasting. I have done a 7-day water fast before. However, I am a Muslim and Ramadhan is starting in 2 weeks. For those of you who are...
So I recently weighed myself the 22nd of this month, saw that I weighed 310.8 Lbs. This profoundly upset me. So I decided to start a 7 day water fast that started on the 23rd, but I plan to go...
I’ve done water fast last month for 5 days & the result was pretty amazing. Originally I was set for 10 days but Christmas came by. Since the holidays is over, I’m so ready for a 20 Day fast! Join...
Hello Everyone, I hope you all are doing great. I am a vegetarian and I also eat eggs (but I do not eat meat) I am currently on a 30-day water fast and that will come to an end in 6 days. Since it...
So I've been doing dry and water fasting for a while, and from my research and dr. finlovs book dry to wet is the way, and wet to dry is a no-no, but recently, I learned that it was only...
is there a difference? Its not for religious reasons. I just want to try it bc I can lose weight and maybe reset my cravings for food when Im stressed. And maybe reduce inflammation. Im on day 4...
I have been doing Ketosis \(carb cycling every 1\-3 weeks..\)and intermittent fasting \(16/8 and for the past few days 22\-24 hour fast\) for the past 7 months, and will be trying a 3 day water fast over the 3 days....
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 ?
I am currently doing an extended water fast. I just want to make sure I am doing this properly. I’ve read articles and listened to podcasts and believe I am but would like some input on my plan below. I...
I'm starting my 3 week water fast, any mess ups will be put in this post, my starting weight is 227 I'm going to be taking a multivitamin and drinking water only, wish me luck 😏 UPDATE: today was going to...
Hi guys! So I’m looking to start a water fast. I would like the duration of this fast to be at least 7 days. As corny as it sounds, I’m doing this for spiritual purposes. I’d like to teach myself...
I recently finished a 5 day water fast. The goal was 7-10 days but I stopped early. I'd like to go at it again this month to finish the goal... The 5 day fast was quite easy actually, felt great the...
hi everyone, today is my day one of water fasting. i'm very stressful and desperate about my appearance at the moment, which is why i decide to go for this "extreme" diet. posting this for accountability! i'm starting at 170...
I've done short fasts before(going up to 72hrs). And I do IF regularly. I've never done an extended water fast. Will I be ok just drinking spring water and taking 99mg potassium supplements? I know I need to get magnesium....
So I just completed 14 day water fast, I broke my fast with the water of vegetables/chicken soup, a tiny chicken piece, parsley and a small mushroom piece. The burn was negligible when I was eating the soup, mushroom and...
Hi. Been doing intermittent and extended water fasts for a while. Only done a few dry fasts, a couple 24 and 48 hour ones. I was curious as to your thoughts of doing intermittent dry fasts within an extended water...
I want to water fast for weight loss, I tried it for a day but drove for a total of 6 hrs and had a head ache towards the end of the day, and also felt very nauseous. How do...
Hi everyone, I’m new to this subreddit and I’m currently on day 3 of a water fast. I’ve gotten some good advice here already; I originally bought Liquid IV and then realized it’s not great for water fasting, so I...
I just wrapped up a 42 day water fast and have been using water fasting, intermittent fasting, keto, OMAD, etc on the way down. I'm documenting my journey on my youtube channel at if you want to subscribe and/or...
Leading up to this I did mostly keto, and a lot of intermittent/several day fasts. I only ate the 5th and 6th of this month. I want to do a 7 day dry, follow by 7 day water...
I am thinking of losing some weight and fasting this week... Will it be better to do 5 days omad or 3 days water fasting? Which will make me lose more weight? Which one do you guys prefer? Water fasting...
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I'm currently on day 7 of an extended water fast and I plan on continuing on to finish my first 31 day fast. I've done multiple 10 day fasts before in the past and for the month leading up to...
I've just finished a 7 day water fast where I drank about a liter of water per day, every other day I'd mix salt into it. I felt fine, didn't have any issues and think I'd be able to do...
Starting weight: 315 pounds. Current weight: 298 pounds. Today is day 5 of my water fast. Today, I have officially beat my record of 5 days of water fasting! I feel absolutely fantastic! I feel really good! No tiredness, no fatigue,...
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...
Hello, fellow fasters, I hope you're all doing well! I'm a 34-year-old man and I've decided to start water fasting again starting today. My goal is to lose another \~20 KG and reach a weight of (below) 85 KG (Current weight...
Hey so I started a dry fast with a water fast at first, and then after 10 hours I took my last sip of water and transitioned over to a dry fast. My question is, I've done 1 day dry...
I've been keen to give DF a go, but I'm worried about how I'll do with not having electrolytes to stop me feeling shitty. I've done snake juice water fasting on and off for quite a while ago. I see...