Monk Fast

MinVisceral
MinVisceral Posts: 2 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi, everyone. Fairly new to myfitnesspal. Great resource!

I've been trying to do a once-per-week 36-hour fast (also known as a Monk Fast) to help me reach my weight loss goal. I've done two so far over the last several weeks. Not super hard, but definitely not easy. I try to start each fast after dinner on Mondays and try to fast until breakfast on Wednesdays.

If anyone is interested in trying out this type of intermittent fasting, let me know. We can share encouragement, strategies, etc.

Please note: Based on everything I've read about the Monk Fast, it is supposedly at the "challenging level" of intermittent fasting. So please read up on it to make sure it is a good fit for you.

Thanks!

Pete

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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,341 Member
    edited October 15
    Genuine question - where's the line between a 'fast' and 'disordered eating'. Does putting a name on it make a difference? Because if one of my friends said "I'm going to lose weight by not eating for a day and a half once a week", I'd be concerned.
  • pashin8nz2000
    pashin8nz2000 Posts: 23 Member
    I fast for 36 hours most weeks. I have to watch my other days because of lately I've been eating too much.
  • MinVisceral
    MinVisceral Posts: 2 Member
    Good morning, Pashin. I sometimes have the same issue. But I always feel great when I break the fast after letting my system rest for a bit! Fasting is not for everyone, but I've had good success with it. Hope it's the same for you!

  • xbowhunter
    xbowhunter Posts: 1,309 Member
    No thanks I lost the weight without starving myself in a dangerous way... :)
  • Hobartlemagne
    Hobartlemagne Posts: 603 Member
    I'm not sure that's Intermittent Fasting, but its definitely fasting.
  • Fast4Life24
    Fast4Life24 Posts: 17 Member
    I'm interested if you're still looking for fasting companions
  • BeeHives55
    BeeHives55 Posts: 3 Member
    Hey I'm in too.

    Monday-Wednsday works for me. I'm in Australia so my timing's may be a bit different, but I'll try to log here, start and finish times.

    Week 1
    Monday 18.11.2024
    Start time:
    End time:
    Total fast time:
    Comments:

    Week 2
    Monday 25.11.2024
    Start time:
    End time:
    Total fast time:
    Comments:

    Week 3
    Monday 2.12.2024
    Start time:
    End time:
    Total fast time:
    Comments:

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