November 2018 IF / EF Chat ALL WELCOME


(I came for the weight loss and stayed for my sanity... ) #263

I actually found it a lot easier to fast without hwc.
But for me it might be the hormonal thing due to my pcos.

I switched back to[spoiler] coconut oil[/spoiler] in my coffe in case of emergencies, but barely ever need it. (but yes for mixing purposes hwc is definitely more convenient)


(Allie) #264

Fasting is much easier for me without anything in my coffee (still on decaf) except the lite salt I add to it. Any fats at all stir up hunger for me, and I’m still dairy free so cream isn’t an option at the moment anyway.


(I came for the weight loss and stayed for my sanity... ) #265

Passed 24h. Slight headache even after salt. slight stomach growling. Had a long day. Goint to bed now hoping all will be better tomorow.

All fasting strengh to you beautiful keto people!


(Running from stupidity) #266

60 hours or so in. Would like to keep this going until clock-lunch tomorrow (84 hours or so), but also want to try making a recipe :slight_smile:

Have been having hunger waves, but hey, they pass! Who knew?


(I came for the weight loss and stayed for my sanity... ) #267

Just passed 32h still my head is a bit weird but other than that I feel fine.
The [spoiler]steak[/spoiler] with the candle next to my name indicates that came to the forums a year ago! Thank you all guys for the support and company :hugs::hugs:


(Laurie) #268

Hi, I figured I might as well check in. I’d always resisted the idea of fasting, because (a) I’ve been a ā€œbig eaterā€ for most of my life (including when I lost weight on Atkins), and (b) anyone I knew who fasted seemed to be suffering. But I did a 46-hour fast on Friday/Saturday and it was fine.

I’m currently doing another one. For now I’m going to do a 44-hour fast twice a week, and see what happens.

I can’t seem to handle salt. The amount of salt in canned or processed foods is (usually) okay, but shaking/grinding even a ā€œnormalā€ amount of salt on my food make it taste almost inedible. A while ago I tried taking 1 gram of salt (less than 1/4 teaspoon) in water; I was able to drink it, but it gave me diarrhea. I can’t imagine having the recommended-on-keto amount. I don’t experience keto flu, headaches, or any of the other symptoms of not enough salt. . . . By the way, I’m almost 66 and basically don’t sweat any more. When I have my blood pressure checked it tends to be in the low-normal range. Are there people who don’t need extra salt?

I have a few other questions and comments, but that’s enough for now! Thank you for the thread.


(I came for the weight loss and stayed for my sanity... ) #269

ISalt in water has that effect on my gut too.
I love to just let it dissolve under my tongue. I always craved salty stuff and I never have any trouble getting enough in though.

But I personally do believe that your body would crave it more if you’d need more. Do you feel any ill effects of fasting that point to an electrolyte deficiency?


(Running from stupidity) #270

About 72 hours in (Sat pm - Tues pm). Today I was pretty spaced (lack of sleep and depression playing up), so it feels like a cheat fasting day, TBH - I was kinda hungry a few times, but nothing major.

My wife gets home tomorrow afternoon, so I’ve got [spoiler]steaks in the sous vide[/spoiler], and I think I’ll have lunch tomorrow.


(Justin Jordan) #271

Fasting today.

The ADF has gotten easier. I can’t say that I like it, but the thinking of food and wanting to eat (without actually being hungry) part has gotten better. So I’m pushing it into next month, I think. I’m coming up on four weeks of it, so it’ll be interesting to see what the effect on my weight might be.


(Running from stupidity) #272

80+ hours in, and I’ll call it quits on this in a few hours. Have something small an hour or so before lunch.

I think I’m mentally ready to call it, although I feel as though I could easily push through a fair bit longer.

I also suspect I’ve wrung all the weight loss out of this fast that I’m going to get - down 3.8kg in 72 hours - so I am gonna quit while I’m ahead… (I know it’ll bounce, I’m just amazed at the quantum of the change.)


(I came for the weight loss and stayed for my sanity... ) #273

48h. Not hungry at all but i am quite short fused,

Was an emotinal rollercoaster but I managed, no biger hunger pangs, could all be fixed with salt.


(Running from stupidity) #275

:metal::metal::metal::metal::metal:

yes I’m out of likes again. stupid software


(Laurie) #276

No, not as far as I can tell. I have looked up the symptoms, etc. I feel great fasting, I feel great on keto, and I’m just really healthy except for carb addiction, overweight, and torn menisci (bad knees)!


(I came for the weight loss and stayed for my sanity... ) #277

daaawww… :heart_eyes: you can probably guess these mean a lot more to me than likes :star_struck::star_struck:

Hope you’re doing well? Rock on :metal::metal:


(Running from stupidity) #278

:slight_smile:

Fast finishes soon, wife is getting home from interstate, last night’s MASSIVE storm has gone, it’s all good :slight_smile:


(I came for the weight loss and stayed for my sanity... ) #279

so I would say don’t worry too much… don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. What works for others might not be perfect for you.
I always had salt cravings, my mum never let me have enough causing me to stuff my face with carbage… I could have lived on bacon butter eggs and olives if they would have let me.
my body just dumps all the minerals out if i don’t have the salt, causing muscle cramping.

If you don’t experience that, perfect.
Keep the salt in mind should you feel anything, if not, just go on as usual and keep listening to your body…


(I came for the weight loss and stayed for my sanity... ) #280

My problem: to much energy and no way to spend it.
Going from my desk job right to a course sitting all day this week… plus being surrounded by super sloooow people. Be it slow in a physical or mental way…
All those grain brains :scream: :scream:


(I came for the weight loss and stayed for my sanity... ) #281

58h… slept horribly tossing and turning… super groggy today but not hungry at all, so that’s a plus…
Day just started and I can’t wait for it to be over…

Update… They are talking about [spoiler]Burgers[/spoiler] at the office… staaahp…


(Jane) #282

9 hrs in so just started. Hubbie and I will fast together and break it on Thanksgiving.

Should only be a 40-hr fast so not anticipating any issues breaking it. Although with me doing all the cooking I may break mine a bit earlier if I have to taste something to check the seasoning.


(Jane) #283

This is the first time I’ve fasted at home with my husband. He always makes the morning coffee and I found out this morning he has a special ā€œfasting coffeeā€ he always brews when fasting.

It is very mild and easier to drink black w/o all the amendments we normally add.