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Thread: My 10 day water fast starts today

post 1583752281 07-12-2019, 08:43 AM
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do zero calories drinks break the fast?
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post 1583753241 07-12-2019, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted By Miscbob⏩
I see people making good gains from water fasts on a certain neckbeard site, been tempted to try it myself but not sure i have the willpower. Do it for me Ernie, dooo eeiiiitttt.

take before and after pics OP
Kinda mad I didn't do before and after DEXA scans, but they are expensive and this was kind of on a whim. My suspicion is that my loss of lean body mass will be minimal.

Day 3 and I still have hunger, but most people seem to say it goes away by day 4-5. Stomach still feels acidic. Energy is down, but not intolerable. Slept ok. Going to walk another 2-3 miles today. Feeling light and agile like a spider monkey.

post 1583754041 07-12-2019, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted By RainingBlood⏩
there is not a lot of people who believe very strongly in the health benefits of fasting. at all.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fasting-benefitsthere are. I agree with "fad diets" being pretty stupid in general but I don't really see this as being the same. All the listed benefits in that link have NCBI links attached.
post 1583755381 07-12-2019, 09:23 AM
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FYI fasting isn't a fad. Been around since ancient religions. There's a reason fasting is talked about in all the major religious texts.
post 1583766851 07-12-2019, 12:26 PM
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Opie, what's your weight at day 1 through 3?
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post 1583768941 07-12-2019, 12:57 PM
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Funny how many people still put stock in nutritionists and consensus in this field when they have proven to be completely useless and self-contradictory for 60+ years

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post 1583769481 07-12-2019, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted By umadbroski⏩
do zero calories drinks break the fast?
Would also like to know this
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post 1583772771 07-12-2019, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted By rahfulz⏩
Would also like to know this
Most people allow for water, black coffee, and tea. Artificial sweeteners can stimulate an insulin reaction which seems counterproductive to fasting, but I don't believe it has the ability to kick you out of ketosis.
post 1583795501 07-12-2019, 09:37 PM
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Dat dere feel of pure mental clarity after fasting for 3 weeks, srs
post 1583795761 07-12-2019, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted By umadbroski⏩
do zero calories drinks break the fast?
If your goal is strictly weight loss I'd say it's fine though generally not recommended. If you're fasting for benefits beyond weight loss then absolutely do not consume anything but salted water
post 1583795991 07-12-2019, 09:56 PM
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Coincidence is that I started fasting Monday evening. Except Ill be doing 48-60 hours and eat 2 steaks, burger Patty with egg and bacon, and a few wings once I'm ready to.
post 1583815921 07-13-2019, 10:29 AM
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Onto day 4, boiz. 80+ hours and counting. Ain't gonna lie, day 3 was tough for me. Just slept 12 hours straight. Stomach pain is mostly gone. I don't now if it's because I normally eat too much salt, but it's amazing how much less bloated I feel. Just going to relax this weekend, so that will make it easier.

Already have my meal prep done for next week.

post 1583816141 07-13-2019, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted By ErnieMccracken⏩
Onto day 4, boiz. 80+ hours and counting. Ain't gonna lie, day 3 was tough for me. Just slept 12 hours straight. Stomach pain is mostly gone. I don't now if it's because I normally eat too much salt, but it's amazing how much less bloated I feel. Just going to relax this weekend, so that will make it easier.
Day 2-3 are the hardest. The lack of bloat is due to the liver releasing all of its stored glycogen, which results in your body flushing out a large amount of water. The same explanation for the initial quick weight loss on an a very low carb ketogenic diet. This is also why some people supplement electrolytes.
post 1583816511 07-13-2019, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted By ErnieMccracken⏩
Onto day 4, boiz. 80+ hours and counting. Ain't gonna lie, day 3 was tough for me. Just slept 12 hours straight. Stomach pain is mostly gone. I don't now if it's because I normally eat too much salt, but it's amazing how much less bloated I feel. Just going to relax this weekend, so that will make it easier.

Already have my meal prep done for next week.

Do you have to work next week? I don't understand how people do this when they have to work and expend energy in any way.
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post 1583817371 07-13-2019, 10:54 AM
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Would seltzer water help with the initial stomach pain?
post 1583817381 07-13-2019, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
Do you have to work next week? I don't understand how people do this when they have to work and expend energy in any way.
Adrenaline levels increase, metabolism increases, and growth hormone levels go up 500%+. Stored fat provides the energy.

Why would fasting result in an immediate decrease in energy expenditure? The conditions that would naturally result in a fasted state would require activity in order to eat.
post 1583817671 07-13-2019, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted By DizzySmalls⏩
Adrenaline levels increase, metabolism increases, and growth hormone levels go up 500%+. Stored fat provides the energy.

Why would fasting result in an immediate decrease in energy expenditure? The conditions that would naturally result in a fasted state would require activity in order to eat.
Because I know how I feel when I go very low cal or do very low carb diets. I have no energy whatsoever and getting through the work week is hell, even without exercise.
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post 1583817821 07-13-2019, 11:03 AM
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How close to cracking have you come Ernie?
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
Because I know how I feel when I go very low cal or do very low carb diets. I have no energy whatsoever and getting through the work week is hell, even without exercise.
Very low calorie diets disturb the progression of changes that occur over the course of ~4 days of fasting. The metabolic effects aren't the same. Eating 500 calories per day for example would be detrimental. See Minnesota starvation experiment.
post 1583818701 07-13-2019, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted By DizzySmalls⏩
Very low calorie diets disturb the progression of changes that occur over the course of ~4 days of fasting. The metabolic effects aren't the same. Eating 500 calories per day for example would be detrimental. See Minnesota starvation experiment.
lol When I say low cal I mean 1200 cals.
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post 1583819471 07-13-2019, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
lol When I say low cal I mean 1200 cals.
how tall are you?
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
Do you have to work next week? I don't understand how people do this when they have to work and expend energy in any way.
Yeah but it should be a relatively quiet week and I plan on sleeping 10+ hours every night.
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Originally Posted By FFailed⏩
Its actually pretty fascinating how long some people are able to not eat at all. I feel like the average person can barely skip 2 meals before thinking they are starving.

GL OP
I am hungry just reading this post. This engine doesn't run only on water.
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Originally Posted By 3basic5me⏩
how tall are you?
5'2
Originally Posted By EoR⏩
I am hungry just reading this post. This engine doesn't run only on water.
lol right?! I'm with you.
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Originally Posted By EoR⏩
I am hungry just reading this post. This engine doesn't run only on water.
There are tons of women, neckbeards on reddit, and twinks on youtube who've done 10+ day fasts. People who won't touch a weight because it's hard and are otherwise addicted to cheetos, starbucks, and mcdonalds. Are you telling me, as someone who lifts and eats well, that there's no way you can accomplish the same? Come on, buddy.
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Originally Posted By ErnieMccracken⏩
There are tons of women, neckbeards on reddit, and twinks on youtube who've done 10+ day fasts. People who won't touch a weight because it's hard and are otherwise addicted to cheetos, starbucks, and mcdonalds. Are you telling me, as someone who lifts and eats well, that there's no way you can accomplish the same? Come on, buddy.
typical gluttons...when will they learn, people say they are starving after missing one meal, here I am thinking I was almost 2 weeks without a bite loling, no willpower is why ernie, they don't like the unknown, the feeling of euphoria will come later in the fast, godspeed
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Originally Posted By xAmericanIdiot⏩
How close to cracking have you come Ernie?
Originally Posted By ErnieMccracken⏩
There are tons of women, neckbeards on reddit, and twinks on youtube who've done 10+ day fasts. People who won't touch a weight because it's hard and are otherwise addicted to cheetos, starbucks, and mcdonalds. Are you telling me, as someone who lifts and eats well, that there's no way you can accomplish the same? Come on, buddy.
Answer the man OP.
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Originally Posted By ErnieMccracken⏩
There are tons of women, neckbeards on reddit, and twinks on youtube who've done 10+ day fasts. People who won't touch a weight because it's hard and are otherwise addicted to cheetos, starbucks, and mcdonalds. Are you telling me, as someone who lifts and eats well, that there's no way you can accomplish the same? Come on, buddy.
Doesn't it depend on the level of body fat you start with too? I imagine a ten day fast for some 260lb neckbeard would be much easier than for someone who is already pretty lean and in shape.
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Just ended my ~6.33 day fast. It's incredible how appetizing food is on that first meal back, like euphoria.
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