Readit NewsIrregular to say the least. Sometimes there's a big meal/event and I just gorge on crap - end up with stomach pains. Other times it's a regular lunch at home: lots of veggies, whole grains and protein (this has better impact on stomach).
I've found that there's a sweet spot as to fasting length: too soon (say a day) and I feel really hungry, so calorie count probably doesn't add up as I eat more than I 'saved'. Wait too long and the something similar happens (starving), my ideal spot seems to be ~3 days and breaking the fast with a 'regular'/not-eating-out meal.
I don't supplement for the fasting, from what I've read ~3 days isn't long enough to warrant that. Just lots of water and some salt (iodized) if I'm doing 4 days. Usually headaches may show up at the end of the 3rd day but that just tells me I'm not hydrating properly (also piss color helps get feedback on this).
May I suggest using Celtic sea salt instead of iodized or Himalayan? It really helps with absorbing the water into mucus membranes. It also has a bunch of other special properties.
Weird that you are getting downvotes.
I don’t understand why either. I simply answered a question with my routine.
I tried for more than 3 months and it did not help me lose or keep a specific weight. In my case, doing 16:8, 20:4, 22:2 type of fasting didn't work bc I was famished by the time I had the meal.
What I've seen in my fasting and weight logs, is that doing multiple day fasts helps me keep weight off. The problem I've had in the past was not transitioning to a 'maintenance' schedule.
I'm doing 3 days of water+coffee (this is my third week). Last time I tried this in 2021 I lost 25 pounds (195->175) in 2 months. My plan now is to transition to 2 days a week once I've lost the weight.
What is your diet like when you come out of fasting? Are you refeeding for a few days and restoring electrolytes before you go for a heavy meal?
Yes. I intermittent fast every day from 2pm until noon the following day. I allow myself a 2 hour eating window (22:2) per day. This 2 hours involved me eating a decent amount of a mostly raw vegan diet. I do still cook sweet potatoes, rice and broccoli. I also eat beans and some nuts. I drink 32oz lemon water and 32oz of celery juice each AM.
I fast for 2-3 weeks quarterly. Water only.
When I am sick for any reason I start fasting immediately.
What has this done for me? My weight is finally where it should be from decades of abuse. Autoimmune conditions and diabetes are under control.
I posted a while back that my sleep was about 2-4 hours nightly. Over the last 5 or so months that has increased to 6 hours a night.
Edit: I drink at least 1 gallon of water per day.
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