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I Want to Be Healthier

I did a 48 hr fast last week and felt amazing afterwards. I started a 36hr fast last night. Even though it sucks while I'm doing it, the benefits afterwards are so worth it. Wish me luck!!
ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F
I started intermittent fasting June 20, and I love it. I clean fast 18-20 hours a day and did a 24-hour fast two weeks ago. I feel good, am sleeping better, have more energy during the day, my skin looks healthier / brighter complexion, and I don’t have heartburn any more. Plus, I’ve lost five pounds so far. IF for the win! 😊
ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F
@AnarchoMetalchic My schedule is busy but fairly consistent M-F. Weekends are a bit crazy, but I figure it out. :) My husband is doing it too so that helps. I like the flexibility of the lifestyle. It works for me, and I feel great! I don’t know that I’ll do longer fasts but maybe. Drinking sparkling water with a sprinkle of pink Himalayan salt helps when I feel hungry. The 24-hour fast wasn’t that difficult. Is it really hard doing longer?
AnarchoMetalchic · 36-40
@ChampagneOnIce Ehh kind of. For me, the first 24hrs were hell and then day 2 was easier for me. I would just get 10-20 bouts of hunger pangs and then they'd go away. But I was basically starving for those first 24hrs. LOL
ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F
@AnarchoMetalchic Well, good luck! Hopefully, you’re fasting clean. It helps. Try the salt trick if you haven’t already. The electrolytes help. :)
LJW35 · 41-45, F
I intermittent fast twice as week -it is hard especially when other people are stuffing their faces!
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
If you are doing frequent fasts (weekly) they should be shorter.

Fasts for longer than a day should be no more often than every other week
AnarchoMetalchic · 36-40
@JoeyFoxxCorrect.
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
lovingdead · 31-35, M
Good luck, not always easy but challenging yourself is good.
Beatbox34 · 31-35, M
All the best
MayaHope · 41-45, F
What are the benefits?

I’m just trying to eat less and move more.

But eating a lot less and moving a lot more
AnarchoMetalchic · 36-40
@MayaHope https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fasting-benefits#section4

My mind was SO much clearer, I had a crap ton of energy, and overall felt great!!
MayaHope · 41-45, F
Okay could be worth a try

I have done the intermittent fasting before @AnarchoMetalchic
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AnarchoMetalchic · 36-40
@SW-User I never go to the doctor, and I'm in great health so far! :) Fasting is AMAZING for your body!
Notanymore · 36-40, M
How'd it go?
AnarchoMetalchic · 36-40
@Notanymore The first 24 hours are HELL, but by day two I actually felt great! No hunger pangs, my mind felt clearer than it ever has, I wasn't groggy or tired, it was amazing!
SW-User
Good luck

 
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