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wannabe-skinny-kitten · 7 months
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October diet. Anyone in?
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herwellnessjourney · 8 months
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First 24 hr fast!
I've been wanting to incorporate fasting back into my lifestyle since January and today is the first day that I successfully completed a 24 hr fast! I had to prove to myself that I could say no, that food wasn't the answer for every inconvenience or negative emotion, that there are healthier ways to handle my every day stressors. I plan on taking 3 days out of the week to fast for the next 6 weeks so wish my luck! And if you know of any alternate day fasters, water fasters, people/blogs that do IF or OMAD, please let me know!
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nycnomad · 1 year
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I just did my longest fast in a WHILE!
Since the new year, I’ve been doing alternate day fasting, so: 40-hour fast, eat a meal or two for a day, 40-hour fast, eat a meal or two, and so on.
But I kept reading on the fasting subreddit how this basically makes you do the hardest part, the first 24 hours, over and over, so people don’t consider it optimal.
And I remember that in 2019, J and I were doing three-day fasts all of the time and LOVED it! We’d fast for three days and then meet some friends for a night out in NYC where we didn’t worry about calories or money because we had three extra days of both saved up. The dream!
So after we ate dinner on Tuesday, I set a goal for us to not eat again until Saturday morning. And it was shockingly easy! We used Key Nutrients electrolyte powder to stay hydrated and keep from getting cramps (the orange flavor is my favorite), and we kept busy with walks on the beach and YouTube stuff, and we just . . . didn’t eat.
I honestly only felt ~really~ hungry a few times, and gulping some water fixed that. It was mostly just annoying to not be able to look forward to the taste of food! I didn’t need it, I just wanted it because it’s delicious. I told J we really need to develop a non-food vice we can enjoy while fasting, like shopping or gambling. 😁
But the super fun part was getting to walk down to our favorite cafe on the beach on Saturday morning and reward ourselves for 86 hours of “hard work”! Our stomachs had of course shrunk, so we just shared a couple of things. Like that AMAZING peanut butter pie on the right!
And now I’m in the middle of a 72-hour fast. I feel so productive and just wanted to write this to remind myself that it’s NOT HARD and I REALLY ENJOY IT! Hoping my future self will re-read this if it ever feels too daunting. 🙂
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blkgrlchasingfit · 4 months
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35 hours into this water 💧 fast
I'm feeling a little congested but otherwise I feel fine 🙂. I'll keep you posted as I go along.
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youngandvain · 1 year
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21-day water fast - the beginning
i have committed to doing a 21-day water fast, with the goal of fixing my relationship with food, getting rid of my overpowering sugar cravings, and marking the beginning of a new approach to eating.
i will be documenting this process here.
please be aware that fasting can be dangerous, especially for underweight, chronically ill or pregnant individuals. i have done a lot of research before attempting this and i have previous experience with prolonged fasts (my longest fast yet has been seven days). if you do fast, it is absolutely necessary that you supplement electrolytes.
here are my stats on my first day of fasting:
height: 165cm
weight: 73.3 kg
waist: 80.5 cm
hips: 113 cm
chest: 98 cm
thighs: 66 cm
upper arms: 28.5 cm
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wellthatsclever · 9 months
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54 hours into a 114 and if you think hunger pangs are the worst thing about fasting you'd be wrong. Hunger pangs happen for maybe 20 minutes a couple times a day. The worst part is actually boredom. You don't realize just how much food is used as amusement and time-passing until you can't.
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demon----dean · 1 year
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This year in review -- the best thing I did for myself
The end of the year is nearing, so I am looking back a bit and wished to share my experiences with water fasting.
If you are reading this and thinking I am crazy to fast regularly, then no shade, I myself was VERY sceptical about it all. But if you are even a bit interested, I would say give it a shot!
I feel like it's really easy in our society to get into a toxic relationship with food or worse yet -- I didn't really think deep about eating, I just did it. So cue this spring when due to stress and life events piling up I found myself binging a lot. It was a vicious cycle where I struggled to see a way out, it felt hopeless. One day I would do wonderful but then end up erasing all my gains after an emotional low.
So I felt physically awful and my weight was at an all-time high. I had heard about water fasting before, but now I really drove into reading about it and watching others experiences. It seemed crazy. I had been taught all my life we need to eat three times a day or at least once a day to stay alive! But here were people not eating for days or weeks and doing just fine. I was intrigued enough to try it out for myself, just to see if any benefits would actually come from it.
It is usually recommended to start with short fasts and build your way up, but I went for a week long fast because, well, I am me and I really wanted to experience it all. :D And oh boy, was it a rollercoaster! The first day was relatively easy, but day two I felt restless, and my thoughts kept drifting to food even though I tried to keep myself busy. And this is where the life changing part for me comes in because the water fast forced me to face my relationship with food. To really think about it. Was I just eating because I was bored? Because I was offered food? Was I truly hungry? Or just eating to give myself a dose of dopamine?
I had never really though so much about why and what I eat. It really gave me a chance to take a pause from the cycle and step back to see the big picture. I ended up going a little over a week on water only -- eight days after I began, I ended my fast with some delicious broth. It was from the easiest soup with frozen meatballs and frozen vegetables, but let me tell you -- it was amazing. I cherished every sip.
So after I had realised my body would actually tell me if I was truly hungry or not, I allowed myself to do more intermittent fasting. Often times I wouldn't eat for a few days. Most of the time I had one mealtime a day, and I was content.
I just checked my fasting app (I use Life app, but there are others out there) and it is telling me that if I take the sleep time out of there, I have still fasted for a month this year. For one month out of the twelve, I ate nothing. My bodyweight has dropped 6kg since June, which might not seem a lot, but I am feeling the benefits of being lighter and more energized.
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I highly recommend reading "Complete Guide To Fasting" by Dr. Jason Fung (https://goldenaudiobooks.club/jimmy-moore-the-complete-guide-to-fasting-audiobook/) before doing any water fasting and of course just doing your research in general to know the dos and don'ts.
I feel like I have really learned a lot this past year, about how eating is such a social act (cue me drinking only water while out with my friends at a burger place in summer :D) but also about myself and how much resolve I can find if needed. Fasting truly is a mind over matter game, it is a journey, and I'm glad I embarked on it.
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humanslifejouney · 1 year
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iamwaterfasting · 2 years
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So this is how it goes:
After so many months I decided to share again about my process.
In my first post i was 200 lb and now i am 188 lb.
I can fast for 3 days by only drinking water, i wish i could fast more.
My problem is the refeeding day, i always eat too much. And i feel shame again.
Tomorrow May 4, i will star again a 3 days of fasting. Wish me luck.
Any tipa for the refeeding days?
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I’m going to try and fast ( with electrolytes ) properly
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mortalitys-shadow · 6 days
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Has anyone done low water fasting (1-2 cups water) vs dry fasting?
I don't see a lot of people dry fasting here on Tumblr
I intermittent fast, sometimes with water, sometimes soft dry.
I'm working on building up to 3 day soft dry fasts.
Most of my fasts lately have been soft dry intermittent, allowing myself to eat and hydrate in the evening.
I've read that day 3 dry fasting the body starts getting the most benefits so I hope I can achieve 3 day soft dry soon.
I'm tempted to allow myself 12 oz of water a day but I know that's not a true soft dry fast and I don't want to lose out on the benefits.
I've noticed people tend to do 1-3 days dry with 1-2 days water and flip between the two for extending their fasts. Some manage to dry fast for extended periods of time, I'm struggling to get past 2 days soft dry lol
I think I'll try low water fasting over the next few days and see how it goes though I'm very likely to end up just intermittent fasting whenever dinner rolls around 🫠 😂
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harmandip · 14 days
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Ayurvedic fasting techniques
Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine from India, does include fasting as a part of its health practices. Fasting in Ayurveda is seen as a way to cleanse the body, improve digestion, and balance doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). Here are some Ayurvedic fasting techniques: Types of Fasting in Ayurveda: Water Fasting: This involves consuming only water for a specific period. It is…
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DOES WATER FASTING HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT?
In recent years, water fasting has emerged as a popular method among those seeking to lose weight quickly. Unlike other diet plans that restrict calories or certain types of food, water fasting requires individuals to consume only water for a specific period, which can range from 24 hours to several days. Proponents of water fasting claim it not only aids in rapid weight loss but also offers detoxification benefits and improves metabolic health. But what does science say about these claims, and is water fasting a safe and effective way to lose weight? Let's dive into the evidence.
Understanding Water Fasting
Water fasting is a type of fast that involves abstaining from all food and beverages except water. The duration of a water fast can vary widely, with some lasting for a day and others extending up to 40 days, although prolonged fasts should only be undertaken under medical supervision. The primary goal of water fasting is to induce a state of ketosis, where the body begins to burn fat for energy in the absence of glucose from food. This process can lead to rapid weight loss, as the body consumes its fat stores to sustain itself.
The Weight Loss Mechanism
Short-Term Weight Loss
Initially, water fasting can lead to significant weight loss, much of which is water weight. When you stop eating food, your body uses up its glucose reserves stored in the liver and muscles. Each gram of glycogen (stored glucose) is bound to about 3 to 4 grams of water, so as these stores are depleted, the water is also released and expelled from the body, leading to rapid weight loss in the first few days.
Fat Loss and Metabolic Changes
After depleting glycogen stores, the body transitions to burning fat for energy, leading to fat loss over time. This metabolic switch not only contributes to weight loss but may also offer other health benefits, such as improved insulin sensitivity and reduced inflammation. However, the rate of fat loss can slow down after the initial phase, as the body adapts to the fast.
Health Benefits and Risks
Potential Benefits
Detoxification: Fasting proponents argue that abstaining from food allows the body's digestive system to rest and detoxify. However, the body is naturally equipped with organs like the liver and kidneys that are effective at removing toxins without the need for fasting.
Improved Metabolic Health: Some research suggests that fasting can improve markers of metabolic health, including blood sugar levels and cholesterol profiles, though more studies are needed to confirm these effects.
Risks and Considerations
Nutrient Deficiencies: Prolonged water fasting can lead to nutrient deficiencies, as the body is deprived of essential vitamins and minerals found in food.
Muscle Loss: While the body primarily burns fat for energy during a fast, it may also break down muscle tissue for protein, especially during longer fasts.
Potential for Weight Regain: Once normal eating resumes, there's a risk of regaining the lost weight, particularly if healthy eating habits are not adopted.
Safety and Precautions
Water fasting is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain health conditions, such as diabetes, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should avoid fasting. Before embarking on a water fast, it's crucial to consult with a healthcare provider, especially for fasts lasting longer than 24 hours. It's also important to ease back into eating gradually after the fast to avoid refeeding syndrome, a potentially fatal condition caused by the rapid reintroduction of food after a period of malnutrition.
Conclusion
Water fasting can lead to rapid weight loss, primarily from water weight and fat loss. However, it also carries risks and may not be a sustainable weight loss method in the long term. While there are potential health benefits, they must be weighed against the risks of nutrient deficiencies and possible muscle loss. Ultimately, adopting a balanced diet and regular physical activity is the most effective and safe strategy for long-term weight management and overall health.
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nycnomad · 1 year
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I’ve been fasting! I’ve been doing alternate day fasts where I eat dinner one day, skip a day of eating, and then eat the day after when I feel like it. It usually ends up being 40-42 hours of fasting. If you’ll notice above, I even fasted through Christmas. 😁 
I really just like doing it. It’s a mental struggle to know that I have to go a whole day without eating, and I do get hungry sometimes. But it’s fun to think about what I’ll get to eat the next day, and the health benefits are legit. When I get hungry, I just drink water. It works. 
But oh man, I made the mistake of mentioning my fasting to some “normal” girls from work the other day who have become my IRL friends. I told them I was at T.J. Maxx looking for lampshades, and one of them told me not to sleep on the snacks there. I said I didn’t even look because I’m fasting. Should have known better!
One of them said, “Fasting is no good, silly,” and the other said, “Be nice to yourself!” And I get it, these are women who diligently do their cardio and carefully consider whatever miracle cure the celebrity of the moment is hawking. But I really like looking into alternative ways of eating and hormones and hunger signals and all that. You know, weird girl stuff for weird girls like us.
I always say this, but I wish I was the embodiment of how much health and diet information I have and am interested in. It’s hard to be like, “Trust me, I’m doing a good thing,” when you’re the fat friend. I know what’s good for me; I just often ignore it when I’m off having a good time. 😁
But I told them that fasting is good for blood sugar, metabolism, and fat burning, and there’s some evidence in rats that it prevents cancer, and they left me alone and moved on to how we should do plastic surgery instead of diets. God bless.
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dissociated-me · 2 months
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It’s only about calories.
No, no. It’s also about balanced protein and carbs, fat should be avoided.
No no no you also need all the vitamins etc.
No no no that isn’t enough protein for your weight at all, you ate one chicken breast a day for a decade and that’s it? Anaemia, helllo?? You necessarily need 9 amino acids in your diet. Those 9 can help you make the other 11. You also need bunch of vitamins. You need at least a specific amount of protein from all kind of different sources, and carbs, and a bowl of salad or veg a day and healthy fats. You need one serving of oily fish a week (more than that can be troubling and metals may toxify your body giving you anger issues). More beef to stave off anaemia and of course lots of water.
It’s really difficult to keep track of amino acids: which protein u must consume and not repeating meals. Imagine not knowing about this , avoiding fats, eating fat free/low fat alternatives and using false sweeteners or drinking Diet Coke, not knowing that Diet Coke causes bone pain and those other sweeteners and preservatives mess with your hormones… making your system haywire, dopamine hit after unhealthy food, hello? Will we ever be happy without those guilty pleasures?
Then you figure out that you learned all of this, you pretty much know how you should feed to get what your body needs and to fix you, and yet, then you realise heathy diet is actually so expensive and just at this moment when u have an idea of how to do it you are jobless and can’t afford to. Is this a universal joke? Fifteen years you are oblivious, you think you know what u are doing and that the system is so simple, that you effed things up with false easy solutions (drugs, cigs, diet stuffs, prescription antidepressants combined with the rat race office work, and don’t forget the all encompassing toxic relationships).
And now, when you think u know better, u may be stuck having half the money u need for food? Maybe a perfect time for the Alternate Day Fasting regimen, which is 36h fast followed by 12h eating (healthy to best of my knowledge and personal resilience to avoid the unhealthy but dopamine satisfying).
I’m on my second monk fast and I’m going through some psychological turmoil. Toxins (toxic emotions) are being released from my fat stores? Hence this post.
Hope you take the time to diet smart, not hard, like I was hitting my head on the wall for years not knowing why can I never have enough willpower to lose weight? Think of me 14 years ago… doing 1k jumping jacks in the middle of the night and 1h bike every day which back then seemed like the longest daily ride in the world, with no loss result (tho obviously fitness and other body positive results). Isn’t this the definition of insanity?
(I forgot to mention calcium and probiotics)
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wellnessuniverse · 3 months
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The Power of Water Fasting: Understanding Its Advantages and Risks
https://wellnessuniverse.fit/water-fasting/
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