Originally Posted by Hammock Parties:
i bet you have a nice beer gut
Eh. I’m working it off. 6’2” 220. My goal is to be at 205 in 4 months. I ride peloton and weight train at the home gym. I’m down 7lbs since dec 18th. [Reply]
Short term fasting, a few days, is fine. I personally like intermittent fasting.
Week long fasts are simply not needed. The better health benefit for many people doing these are to simply stop being overweight for years (or decades) at a time. That, however, takes way more discipline than a week long fast. [Reply]
Originally Posted by lewdog:
Short term fasting, a few days, is fine. I personally like intermittent fasting.
Week long fasts are simply not needed. The better health benefit for many people doing these are to simply stop being overweight for years (or decades) at a time. That, however, takes way more discipline than a week long fast.
Yeah, there are a few different types of fasting. Sort of have to find out what works for yourself. I enjoy the 10 day fast but I couldn't get comfortable with the 6-18 after trying for a few weeks. Seems 3 simple meals a day works for me. The one meal a day looks interesting but I haven't tried that.
In the documentary medical doctors are recommending 2-3 week water only fasts and the results speak for themselves. Arthritis and high blood pressure are reduced. One of the fasting patients talks about how he takes much less daily medication after he started fasting every year. He looks to be in his 60's. [Reply]
Originally Posted by scho63:
Do you have a goal in mind for this period?
Is it to jump start a sustained weight loss program?
Just wanted to shed some weight?
Gets much easier as time passes.
DAY 9 and I feel great!
My goal was to do my yearly fast/cleanse. Had a my first son last year and gained some weight along with my wife. Being home because of Covid didn't help me stay active as well. She shed the weight off after giving birth and I did not. New years rolled around and I wanted to get back to my normal weight. I, like you just happen to start my fast to kickstart my goal. I do a yearly fast anyways and might as well be now. My goal is to get back to my regular weight of 200lbs. I'll get back to my active workout routine after my fast.
Yes, It does get easier as the days go by. For me it was day 5 where I felt enlightened. I fell very spry, happy, and energetic. When I say energetic I don't mean I'm going to run 3 miles but it's more of a wanting to get little things done that are on my honey do list. It's like I'm focused in on wanting to get all the small tasks around the house done. For example today after work I will be fixing my slightly dripping faucet in my bathroom. Needed to be done and now I feel like doing it.
Scho63 how have your experiences with fasting been? [Reply]
Originally Posted by Eureka:
DAY 9 and I feel great!
My goal was to do my yearly fast/cleanse. Had a my first son last year and gained some weight along with my wife. Being home because of Covid didn't help me stay active as well. She shed the weight off after giving birth and I did not. New years rolled around and I wanted to get back to my normal weight. I, like you just happen to start my fast to kickstart my goal. I do a yearly fast anyways and might as well be now. My goal is to get back to my regular weight of 200lbs. I'll get back to my active workout routine after my fast.
Yes, It does get easier as the days go by. For me it was day 5 where I felt enlightened. I fell very spry, happy, and energetic. When I say energetic I don't mean I'm going to run 3 miles but it's more of a wanting to get little things done that are on my honey do list. It's like I'm focused in on wanting to get all the small tasks around the house done. For example today after work I will be fixing my slightly dripping faucet in my bathroom. Needed to be done and now I feel like doing it.
Scho63 how have your experiences with fasting been?
I've read that the best way to break your fast is with a bag of pork rinds. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Eureka:
Scho63 how have your experiences with fasting been?
All positive with several learning experiences.
1. When you end the fast you need to eat small healthy portions to start and give you body time to adjust. Be careful of too much greasy or fiber at first as you will have massive gas and bloating. Also stay away from greasy foods for at least 2-3 days
2. You need to do a salt water cleanse every 5 days or so to evacuate your bowels. 1-2 tablespoons of regular salt in a 12 oz glass of lemon or lime water drank quickly will bring all the fluid to your intestines and you will need to be by a bathroom within 30-45 minutes. Very important to keep drinking fluids!
3. When your ready for more serious exercise you better eat protein and some carbs. Roasted turkey and a baked potato are a great start.
4. Always keep an eye on the color of your urine. Starts getting yellow or darker drink more fluids. If it's totally white for several trips in a day or longer be careful not over hydrated as that is not good for electrolytes.
Our bodies are incredible machines and stop eating rids a lot of toxins and waste. We also have so many chemicals in our food supply it's terrible.
Unless you eat 100% organic it's a win-win. [Reply]
Been to numerous Raider games at OCO and always epic. Both fans get along great except the few that get out of hand secondary to too much alcohol mixed with idiocy. No team fans have the market on that.
Good thread. This has inspired me to start the 18/6 fast and I am on day 3. Feels good. My meal window is from noon to 6:00PM. 10:00am I begin to get cravings but nothing crazy. Looking forward to the video. Someone mentioned a salt water cleanse........sounds interesting. Is that only done with the long duration fast or is that also done as an occasional cleanse? [Reply]
