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post 1696864853 01-24-2024, 05:20 AM
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Who wants to do a 48 hour fast with me?

I started last night at 5pm. I’m allowing tea, coffee, seltzer. Anyone? It’s muscle sparing.
post 1696865033 01-24-2024, 05:25 AM
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post 1696865413 01-24-2024, 05:34 AM
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Easy I’m in
post 1696865463 01-24-2024, 05:35 AM
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Not this time but soon. I’m doing IF today.

Keep us updated on your progress.
post 1696865553 01-24-2024, 05:37 AM
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I'll pass this time. I'm putting fasting on hold for me for awhile.
post 1696865733 01-24-2024, 05:43 AM
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Did 72 hrs with my brother a few weeks back. Easy peasy, we just texted each other for accountability.

Ate late yesterday around 9 so won’t be joining this time. Will prob do 18 or so today.
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post 1696866023 01-24-2024, 05:49 AM
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My goal is two 48 hour fasts a week. I’m going to have a magnesium drink every night as well.
post 1696866073 01-24-2024, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted By GuineaDago585⏩
Not this time but soon. I’m doing IF today.

Keep us updated on your progress.
I've been doing IF again for the past 2.5 weeks. Whats your schedule like? I'm doing 17:7. 7pm cut off with nothing again until 12 the next day. I only eat twice per day, 12 in the afternoon and 6 in the evening. Mainly beef, dairy & eggs.
post 1696866103 01-24-2024, 05:51 AM
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I don't know what muscle sparing means but no thanks jeff
post 1696867093 01-24-2024, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted By IPoopStandingUp⏩
I don't know what muscle sparing means but no thanks jeff
A lot of people won’t fast because they’re worried about burning muscle, but this is not the case with a 48 hour fast which in my opinion is ideal because after 36 hours you tap into the fat stores only. You also release human growth hormone, and there’s a ton of health benefits, but nobody has to worry about losing muscle on a 48 .
post 1696867243 01-24-2024, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted By redmelly⏩
A lot of people won’t fast because they’re worried about burning muscle, but this is not the case with a 48 hour fast which in my opinion is ideal because after 36 hours you tap into the fat stores only. You also release human growth hormone, and there’s a ton of health benefits, but nobody has to worry about losing muscle on a 48 .
What would a non muscle sparing fast be? Longer than 48?
post 1696867573 01-24-2024, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted By IPoopStandingUp⏩
What would a non muscle sparing fast be? Longer than 48?
From what I’ve heard after 48 you could be facing a little bit of muscle wasting, but before 48 hours you shouldn’t have to worry about it. Someone who knows more about this than me could probably correct me on this if I’m wrong.
post 1696867643 01-24-2024, 06:35 AM
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post 1696867713 01-24-2024, 06:37 AM
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Not going to do it, but I'm always amazed people can sleep while extended fasting. It hypes me up so much that it feels like I'm fully caffeinated the whole time.
post 1696867823 01-24-2024, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted By CellyTech⏩
I've been doing IF again for the past 2.5 weeks. Whats your schedule like? I'm doing 17:7. 7pm cut off with nothing again until 12 the next day. I only eat twice per day, 12 in the afternoon and 6 in the evening. Mainly beef, dairy & eggs.
My feeding window is 1-8pm, anything goes in between although I am considering cutting carbs significantly full time. Beef dairy and eggs are a fantastic combo brah. You must feel like a machine by now.
post 1696867963 01-24-2024, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted By jreacher⏩
Not going to do it, but I'm always amazed people can sleep while extended fasting. It hypes me up so much that it feels like I'm fully caffeinated the whole time.
That’s why I’m taking the magnesium drink at night. It’s called Calm. I think it’s like 10 calories.
post 1696868023 01-24-2024, 06:46 AM
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I break my fast tomorrow at 5 PM and I think I’m going to have a steak with broccoli and butter.
post 1696868343 01-24-2024, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted By messomi⏩
I did a 20 hour fast the other day but I drank 1 red bull.
That's okay, whatever gets you through it. You still got the benefits.

Here's some hunger hacks I use:

- 1/4 tsp of cinnamon in my coffee. It helps to suppress the appetite by stabilizing blood sugar levels .

- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar in a glass of water.

- Take a long nap if you can.

- If I'm feeling like sh*t I take a couple of sips of pickle or olive juice. Only sips because any more will make me feel nauseous.
post 1696868533 01-24-2024, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted By redmelly⏩
That's okay, whatever gets you through it. You still got the benefits.

Here's some hunger hacks I use:

- 1/4 tsp of cinnamon in my coffee. It helps to suppress the appetite by stabilizing blood sugar levels .

- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar in a glass of water.

- Take a long nap if you can.

- If I'm feeling like sh*t I take a couple of sips of pickle or olive juice. Only sips because any more will make me feel nauseous.
I thought that was kinda cheating either way I don't see myself going over 24 hours.

and plus I almost fainted once I was boxing on an empty stomach the whole day and didn't work out so good.
post 1696868573 01-24-2024, 07:06 AM
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I just did one from Sunday evening until last night.
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post 1696868753 01-24-2024, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
I just did one from Sunday evening until last night.
Awesome. What did you break your fast with?
post 1696868813 01-24-2024, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted By messomi⏩
I thought that was kinda cheating either way I don't see myself going over 24 hours.

and plus I almost fainted once I was boxing on an empty stomach the whole day and didn't work out so good.
Are you low-ish body fat? Boxing takes a lot out of you (my brother did it) and I can see that happening. The answer is electrolytes / salt water. I see why the Red Bull was necessary. If you need little tools (other than food or high calorie drinks) to get you through it I do not consider it cheating. If someone would otherwise bail completely on it, use those little crutches I say.
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Originally Posted By GuineaDago585⏩
My feeding window is 1-8pm, anything goes in between although I am considering cutting carbs significantly full time. Beef dairy and eggs are a fantastic combo brah. You must feel like a machine by now.
Yea brah its going good so far. Thats my normal eating habits for the most part, but for about 6 months prior to this I wasn't training properly and my diet was a mess. Eating w/e the fuk I wanted, sweets, chocolate, cola etc. Past 2.5 weeks have been strict with very few carbs, 4 litres of water per day & training 6 times a week. Fairly noticing the difference already. If you're doing IF you're best off cutting carbs back and upping beef intake in place. It'll help you stay full for longer and allow you to stretch your fasting duration.
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Originally Posted By redmelly⏩
A lot of people won’t fast because they’re worried about burning muscle, but this is not the case with a 48 hour fast which in my opinion is ideal because after 36 hours you tap into the fat stores only. You also release human growth hormone, and there’s a ton of health benefits, but nobody has to worry about losing muscle on a 48 .
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post 1696869653 01-24-2024, 07:31 AM
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I'm in, lets go for 30 days OP
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24 hour fast on the weekends crew for the last 2 years. When you get to hour 20, go for a run. A mile or two in you'll feel your body empty every ounce of glycogen it has to complete the run. That post run fully depleted fasted high...hnggggg
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post 1696870163 01-24-2024, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted By PhiloSquid⏩
I'm in, lets go for 30 days OP
I think after 7 days there's declining benefits and it can actually be counter productive. I'd rather do shorter, consistent ones, longer term.
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Originally Posted By redmelly⏩
Awesome. What did you break your fast with?
Balsamic braised chicken thighs, couscous and roasted green beans.

What are you breaking yours with?
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post 1696874663 01-24-2024, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
Balsamic braised chicken thighs, couscous and roasted green beans.

What are you breaking yours with?
I think steak and broccoli with a good amount of butter.
post 1696875293 01-24-2024, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted By redmelly⏩
I think steak and broccoli with a good amount of butter.
Yum! That sounds so good.

While 48 hours is a lot easier than a 5 day fast, the 2nd day in is always the hardest where I'm most hungry. So 48 hour fasts are tough. I may do one every week. Prob same Sunday night to Tuesday night.
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