Well, I did a fast of 6 days last month. No food just water. I was already keto adapted so I think for me it was easier because of it. But still, I don't think I will do it again. { I want to add that I am on no medications, and have no major medical issues. My daily work is farming so I exercise a lot. I would NOT recommend this for people who are ill or who are unable to walk a flat mile without losing their breath in 60 degree temperatures.}

But it was an interesting experience. I stopped feeling hungry unless I saw food. I was cold all the time. I was very much into ketosis cause my pee sticks were very dark. Everything seemed to go slower including me. I had to drink broth every day (while on low carb I only drink it every 2 or 3 days) to keep from being dehydrated even though I was drinking gallons of water.

That's one thing I feel Dr. Fung, and most fasting gurus, do NOT emphasize enough about straight water fasting. You have to watch your electrolytes and plain water ain't going to do that. You can see some people who record their fasting on VLOGS as they slowly become more and more dehydrated and suffer all the pain that comes with that. I scream at my screen, drink some broth or bullion or even ..gag..gator aide.

Anyway, I did lose a pound a day but it all came back when I went back on my low carb diet. But I have noticed those six pounds have again slipped away during these last 3 weeks. My hair which was gray has gotten more brown and my pierced ears have been trying to heal up. I also found that I had no arthritis pain after day 3. And if I stay away from artificial sweeteners, I have no arthritis pain now at all. The lose skin on my neck seemed to have tighten up some and though weight loss was nothing to write home about, my belly is now much smaller. But even 3 days after I ended my fast, I felt like I had run a marathon. My body felt exhausted and worn out. Now 3 weeks later I feel fine and energetic.

Anyway, I'm going to try fasting 2 days a week once a week now that all my easter guests have gone. I think intermittent fasting will be easier for me.

I am working up to doing a week. My daughter is sort of going to do it with me. I am going to water fast and she is going vegan. So far I am up to 24 hrs pretty sad right? It's so hard with 5 kids and husband who are hungry all the time!!!

Cadori wrote: »

I have coffee with a little half and half and coconut oil in the morning (~100 calories total) but don't eat food until 1:30-2:00. I'm done eating by 8 usually. I'm not strict about my eating window, but having 2 meals works best for me with keeping calories down.

I work out in the morning and while I'm fine to do it fasted, I have to do it caffeinated (45 minute drive to gym + 5 am gym start time), so I count my coffee as my preworkout. As the weather warms up I'd like to switch to iced coffee or tea which I'm fine to do without cream, so I may start a more authentic IF. It will be interesting to see the effect.

I have similar IF. No coconut oil just half and half. Really strict on my calorie count, workout routine, Mac portions but need more accountability reducing my 6 window. I break with late lunch ~2pm with protein shake and bar after workout.

I started my first 24 hour water fast, and so far just a headache, so I think I need some salt. I'm trying to work my way up to regular ADF, but that's definitely down the road.

I've started a new job and having trouble figuring out my meals, etc., so I'm just trying to wait as long as I can to eat so I don't do a specific time frame and just eating mostly cheese with maybe some crackers (I know) and egg salad. Working close with someone makes me fear the breath and pretty much intense smell the keto foods I like have. Oops, more than you asked.