Hello! I’m new this forum. I’ve been reading as much as I can. I’ve done IF for a while and my goal this time is just 48 hours. I’m halfway there. I’ve tried to stick to water and black coffee. I was feeling particularly stressed and drank a diet soda. Will this have a big impact? Why is it frowned upon?
First time fasting
Baytowvin
(TJ Borden)
#2
Many artificial sweeteners can cause an insulin response. If it can fool your tongue, it can fool your pancreas.
In general it’s best to find one that has a minimal effect for you, but durning fasting especially, causing an insulin response pretty much negates the point of fasting for many.
NinMD
#3
This is why I won’t even drink flavored waters (unsweetened) when I fast. I sometimes drink unsweetened tea, but am wary of that too.
Keigan
#4
Don’t stress, just continue forward.
Go two days and claim victory. Then next time do it without the diet soda and maybe a bit longer.
Four days is a magical milestone when fasting, at that point the body has reached a peak within autophagy and continuing the fast is super easy,
Congratulations!
Nicole_Gale
(Nicole Gale)
#5
Thank you! Everyone is so supportive. It’s so nice. I’m at 34 hours right now and I feel so good. I do miss my coffee will a little cream and a splenda. But just because I really enjoy my morning cup!! But I’m going to keep pushing through.
Thank you everyone!