December 2018 ZORNFAST

#51

Just passed hour 72 and feeling good, except for a chill. Was a better day than yesterday (day 2). FBG at 74.

Walked brisk 4 miles with the hound today and had no ill effects so I just might be for-sure fat adapted. Weight also has gone down 5 pounds in past 3 days to 201.6. Only 1.5 pounds away from 200-pound milestone (-55). Just might get close tomorrow morning.

Big test will come tomorrow night or Friday when I cash in on this fast. Re-feeding will be a challenge. Got to fight that big uptick on the scale this time.

10 days ago I got down to 201.2 but couldn’t hold it down — too much
[spoiler]gumbo and hush puppies [/spoiler] at a restaurant.

Immediate goal is to go into Christmas Week at 198.

My 180 goal (-75) is a couple months away.

#52

I hadn’t intended to start a ZornFast until the weekend, but I never got around to eating last night…having planned my weekly (McGuff Style) lift in a DEEPLY fasted state, then have a protein heavy meal afterward.

I never got to the gym, due to an extra long orchestra rehearsal last night.

So.

No Workout, No Supper, and all the sudden, I discover I’m Mid ZornFast, somewhere around 38 hours.

It’s nearly effortless, (usually) but I did get a bit dizzy getting out of the Tub a couple hours ago. THAT NEVER HAPPENS. (Shrugs)

#53

Nearing the 93-hour mark and still feeling well. Hit that major milestone today at exactly 200.0 – a loss of 55.4 pounds since April 8. Fasting Blood Glucose 69. Heart rate 53 to 73.

Called my cardiologist and he was all congratulations and “proud of me” and wants to see me again on Feb. 13. Was very pleased with latest blood work. It’s good to have doctors who get it – both my cardiologist and my new VA primary.

Now the question is where to go from here. Four days just might be enough this time around. For once, I have had zero issues with light-headedness or weaknesses of any kind. Of course, the hunger still comes and goes but is much, much less today. I am tempted to go another day but why push it? I can always start anew this coming Sunday.

Re-feeding is now the issue. I’m coming off a long EF, for me, and I don’t want to pig out – even on keto foods. The next three days may be as tough as the last four as far as mental control goes.

Even got some non-scale encouragement today when I slipped into an of pair of jeans which must have thought it had been abandoned. I’m not skinny by a long shot but I have gone from a tight 46 to a “fitting nicely” 40. I don’t even own a pair of any kind of pants below 40. Might need a new Spring wardrobe after the New Year.

Onward to 195.0 … small steps is the way I’m approaching this.

#54

Way to go, Ben. Congrats!

(8 year Ketogenic Veteran) #55

CONGRATS On REACHING YOUR 200 MARK!
I may have mentioned this before, so excuse if a repeat. Part of the weight regain is water. Refilling glycogen, rehydrating (we usually become at least a bit dehydrated whilst fasting), weight of the new food in our gut counts too!! Don’t sweat the regain, most of it is inconsequential.

As a tip, some slow down their overeating by filling up with fiber such as [spoiler]chia pudding[/spoiler]. Always break your fast with a small amount of food, only one or two ounces of [spoiler] meat or low carb vegetables with added olive oil [/spoiler]. Then WAIT 30 to 60 minutes before eating a NORMAL sized meal. Do not break your fast with [spoiler] nuts or eggs (they can cause diarrhea). [/spoiler] Another strategy for hunger control? diving into “fat fast” foods only. Very high fat, almost zero carb foods and paying attention to eat fat to satiety. If you are like me, you miss flavors of different foods as much as the comfort of eating. Eat a variety to satisfy this, but only a small amount of each.
Happy feasting!

(8 year Ketogenic Veteran) #56

I have been blurring the food you are mentioning in your posts, but I do not have time to do it for everyone. I need to get you using our “blur spoiler” in here as we do not write about food in the fasting thread. Here is a tutorial:

#57

Ok thanks. Sometimes I do, sometimes forget. Now I’m going eat a few [spoiler]nuts[/spoiler]. Cut off the fast officially at 95 hours with some [spoiler]leftover gumbo[/spoiler]. :grin:

#58

Ben, as I recall, I’ve forgotten to blur my food a time or two as well.

I don’t happen to be one who is effected much anymore by being around food during a fast. But we are all different in some ways.

In fact during an EXTENDED Fast, sometimes I actually do more cooking than when I’m eating. (Not always…) I DO enjoy being around food, and often will make something for my wife while fasting, just enjoying the process, the smells and etc.

Weird, I know.
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I only made 49 hours this time…and broke my latest fast last night. And I might add, not particularly well.

(8 year Ketogenic Veteran) #59

HEY EVERYONE

The monthly four day Thursday through Sunday “ZornFast” starts this coming Thursday, December 20-23. Perfect timing for those of you who want to squeeze in one more fast before the holiday. I will be fasting Monday through Friday next week.

#60

Count me in!

I’m doing more and more EF’s in addition to my Regular 20/4’s and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.

(8 year Ketogenic Veteran) #61

NOICE

Always good to have company…

(KCKO, KCFO) #62

I will tag along on that one. Always nice to have the support.

We have a tradition of eating [spoiler]pizza[/spoiler] on Christmas Eve, this year, I’ll be making it ketoed. So breaking the day before is probably a good idea. I am trying to decide if I want to use [spoiler]Carl’s Fathead pizza crust or try a chicken and cheese[/spoiler] recipe that sounds really good.

#63

Sounds good to me, but can’t say that will be the only Fast I’ll do before Christmas. :slight_smile:

#64

perf timing ! :sparkling_heart:

#65

You’re doing awesome!

#66

Hi Brenda and fellow fasters. I’m going to join Brenda with 5 day fast but I’ll start with day 1 being tomorrow- Sunday. If I make it I’ll be breaking fast Thurs. dinner time. Wish me muscle! (Rather than luck).

#67

I’ve done two 4-day extended fasts each of the past two weeks with solid results. Time to change it up: Starting at 8 pm Sunday (today) I will fast 36-40 hours then eat Tuesday noon till 8 pm; then fast 36-40 hours then eat Thursday noon till 8 pm; then fast 36-40 hours till midday Saturday. That will get me set for the big 3-day feed of Sunday through Tuesday.

It is after that time that will test me big time. I am hoping I’ll have the will power to launch into another 3- to 4-day fast to New Year’s weekend. Not as big of a food test but still tricky with leftover sweets, egg nog, hot chocolate, etc.

And then after Jan. 1 it is fat slaying time again.

It’s a plan. Now to follow it.

#68

Keeping with accountability — since hitting milestone 200.0 lbs. Thursday, I’ve eaten well staying at less than 25 total carbs Thursday, less than a total of 42 carbs while eating out Friday night, then 28 total Saturday. I expect <25 total today. Protein was probably higher than it should be but I am fat-adapted and too much fat can be counterproductive.

Weight has risen only to 202.8 during refeed and I suspect 204 by Sunday. But not enough to offset the 7-8 pounds lost last week. Net fat losses of 2 pounds in a week of fasting is encouraging.

(8 year Ketogenic Veteran) #69

Yes I’m ready. Tomorrow I start another five-day fast. I am feasting well and enjoying many different flavors of foods today because that’s what I miss more than anything. The flavors The Taste the comfort of food. The official Zorn fast starts on Thursday through Sunday. I’ll be fasting Monday through Friday this week.

#70

Yep, I’m planning to start after tonight’s dinner as well. :slight_smile: … Happy Fasting