OK…I have fasted for up to 4 days in the past, and have had success. I would now like to attempt a full week fast.
Day 1 - I just did water only because I had blood drawn at 1pm. I decided to go ahead and fast the rest of the day as this was a good start. Problem - had a terrible headache - caffeine withdrawal. I took 2 excedrin migraine, which helped, and drank a cup of coffee later that day to stave off headache.
Day 2 - I actually had my bulletproof coffee this morning (just one cup). I like to have coconut oil, butter and a little whipping cream in mine. Then followed that with black coffee.
So, I have heard many different forms of fasting from water only, to including bone broth, to including fatty coffee. IF I have my fatty coffee in the morning, I’m thinking I heard Dr. Fung say that would work for some people. Also…know I probably need some sodium.
SO…here are my questions:
- Will having a fatty coffee in the morning not be too detrimental with fasting? (Or…should I leave off the heavy whipping cream…which is what I did with my 4 day fast.)
- Is it OK to just have boullion instead of bone broth to replace sodium? If yes, once a day? Twice a day?
- I know some people have hot tea when fasting. Any types of teas to keep away from?
Just trying to see what others have been successful with. I know this is an individual thing, I have read the Fasting book with Dr. Fung & Jimmy Moore & have listened to Fasting Talk podcasts. It is a little overwhelming listening to all the variety of what others do. I guess what I’d like to know is what has worked for people on this forum?
Thank you in advance for chiming in!