Hi all. I just did my first ever (un illness related) 20 hr fast. I know, not super long in the fasting world. I have been IF for over 2 years, but usually 14-16 hrs. Went keto about 3 months ago. Tried for 18hr fast on week 2 and got TERRIBLE diarrhea that was 100% fasting related. (Jury is still out on that reaction this time, (I just did refeed of a cauliflower coconut milk soup, hoping all is well!!) but I have has 2.5 months to adjust since I last tried longer than 16hrs.
So that light bulb moment…I loved the not being hungry part of keto, but hadnt really experienced energy or brain clarity…UNTIL I did the 20 hr fast. Maybe I just didnt read clearly before, but ( at least for me) it is the FASTING part that gives energy and clarity, not the low carbs.
I know, i know, at least 7 of you are reading this going "well duh’!!! LOL
Anyway, in case anyone else is in this camp, I wanted to post my experience. Also if anyone else has experienced the pooping results when they fast, i would love to hear how you combat it…any refeed things that help eyc.
Thanks for the input!!
OH and in case you havent watched anything to inspire your fasting efforts today, I just watched this (most of the stuff I already knew, but I love stories where people have visible results) Enjoy