What is the longest fast that you've completed?

(Zu) #113

I have done a 30 day fast, a 28 day fast, dozens of 3-10 days fasts both wet and dry, I have just finished a 14 day fast and 6 years of intermittent fasting every other day. I have broken my fasts on all sorts of things. Tiny drops of salt or lemon over long periods of time works best. Cucumbers are a good low carb first food option. and avocado is a nice way to get back into fats as well as turmeric bulletproofs

#114

So that was a while ago, I just saw this post. :slight_smile: How did that 7 day fast go?

(KCKO, KCFO) #115

Since my original reply in this thread I have done a couple of 4.5 day fasts. That seems to be my limit. I am at goal weight and I am doing them for HGH and autophagy, not weight loss, but to help maintain what I have lost.

(Charndra Pile) #116

I’ve done a 7 day fast. It wasn’t a strict water fast - I ate a small amount most days (like tasting food for dinner etc), so perhaps a Very Very low calorie fast, less than the 50 calories said to break a fast.

What happened? I reset some of my hormones. For the ladies in your mid forties who are experiencing long periods - my 18 month long period ended a couple of days after that fast, and have now re-set to normal. From one or two days off a month to panicking that I was pregnant!

My gynaecologist was really interested. I’d been waiting for an appointment since April, even had it moved forward from end of October to the end of July after a visit to Emergency I was losing so much blood (my blood level was 3, is now at 105).

Very thrilled.

My insulin resistance? Still a frigging disaster. I’m joining the Human Carnivore Trial for the low insulin, utter simplicity of a traditional high fat diet. I did this in January, and a lot generally due to my incessant loss of iron, but need MORE to combat this insulin resistance. I understand a two week fast would really help, but that is my next psychological barrier (as the week long fast was!)

As I enjoy participating in science (pretty much), I’m using this as another chance to re-set those hormones. I know it worked for some, I know it can work for the rest, especially as I’ll be intermittent fasting (as usual) and feasting / fasting cycling in there as well.

Happy Fasting, everyone!

(Charndra Pile) #117

Hi Bettyvee,
YES! When I am really out of sorts hunger-signal-wise (You know what I mean!) ANYTHING passing my lips triggers my insulin.

On those days, I dry fast until 16-18 hours when my insulin does a big drop, and that seems to do the trick. I’ll then drink some water, salt and ACV and do the same the next day. Then, I am past that horrible ‘peck, peck, peck’ feeling.

Technically a soft-dry fast, as I still shower and wash hands and teeth as needed.

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(Mberg) #118

What is turmeric BPC? (I know what BPC is)

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(Carolyn Gephart Wilson) #119

Hi, I’m new here - joined primarily to see how people are breaking their extended fasts while still staying in ketosis.

I’m on day 46 of a Fung style modified fast. ( A little heavy cream in coffee once a day and a couple of cups bullion with added Himalayan salt). I also take my regular supplements which include a high quality whole food multi-vitamin, Coq10, Fish oil, and magnesium. Also take an electrolyte supplement and phosphorous drops a couple of times a week. Current plan is to go to day 80 (providing I continue to feel well) and then reassess.

I started out already in ketosis and with about 70 pounds of excess fat. Starting weight was 194 lbs. height 5’5" with a small frame. Current weight is 166 lbs., so I still have a good 40-45 lbs of fat reserves on board.

I’d love to hear how others have done with fast of 4 weeks or more. . .

Here’s to ketosis, fasting and better health!

(Zu) #120

Lol sorry I meant turmeric latte,
Turmeric, cinnamon, butter, coconut oil, optional sweeter cream or milk… Hot water.

My mistake but it’s sooo good! And extremely healthy

#121

Fatzo,
Would you mind sharing your recipe for the turmeric latte? It sounds like it would be good.

(Zu) #122

Ok… So i get a 1 lt coconut jar that is empty lol… this is my drinking vessel. HA!

I put about a flat Tbsp or slightly rounded tsp of turmeric…
then I go to town with the cinnamon, as much as I’m feeling jolly,
then if i feel festive enough I add stevia (green type… works well with any type)
Then I add hideous amount of butter (1-3TBS) and the same of coconut oil…
Add hot water and stick blend that thing!

I have been known to add a ridiculously good dash of cream or sometimes fulfil milk…

Its so good, and better than BPC,

I do the same with jasmine green tea and roasted dandelion - Im so done with coffee!!

PS If you have a spare vanilla pod -even a used one, add it in and steep!

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#123

This one, 111 hours, completed at 0930 this morning…bacon, eggs and butter :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

(Mberg) #124

Oooh that sounds good

#125

Day 46…fantastic. I could only do 7 days and then I started feeling not so good.

#126

Thanks Fatzo! I will have to try making this. I bet it would especially be great on cold mornings.

(Zu) #127

Um every single morning really… I pack in in a 1L jar, put the lid on and take it in the car too… I no longer need to eat for long drives - too full from my latte!

(Zu) #128

here is a pic today of my BP green jasmine tea

(Carolyn Gephart Wilson) #129

Knowing when to stop is crucial. 7 days is a good long fast. What kind of changes did you notice post fast?

I’ve done 7 - 10 days multiple times, but this is the first time I’ve ever done a truly extended fast before. Tomorrow will make 7 weeks. So far I’m feeling well most of the time - just realized my potassium levels were low, contributing to feeling tired for the last few days. Popped an extended release potassium this morning - problem solved!

#130

I had fatigued and achy muscles and felt weak. I took a multi, magnesium, sodium…but it didn’t help. And the couple lbs I lost I gained back, so extended fasts don’t seem to work well for me. I like IF better, and think it helps my IR better. I think my hashimotos Thyroiditis is the biggest factor in me not being able to sustain a longer fast. I wish my body was normal because I would love to accomplish what you have accomplished, :slight_smile:

(Carolyn Gephart Wilson) #131

I had good results with IF, but it wasn’t quite enough to reverse my IR - was still dealing with central obesity. (Plus a tendency to regain easily.)

With Hashimoto’s you really need to pay attention to what your body is telling you - I would suspect a long fast might not be a good idea.

Maybe try 24 hour fasts 2-3 times per week and see how that works(?)

#132

That sounds like the best solution. And I’ve found I actually feel better with higher protein and lower fat. That’s what I started last week. Along with 16/8 fasting. I’ll add in a couple 24 hr fasts and see how it goes. I used to consistantly fast exactly that way, but felt I was gaining fat and losing muscle. So now I’m doing protein/fat 2:1 and I feel good. I lost 2 lbs in the last 2 weeks, fluke? We’ll see. I haven’t found my sweet spot yet, but heck, I’m gonna keep trying :slight_smile: