My FASTING diary

[Boost]

I have been eating so much junk recently that its time for a change
I feel lethargic and bloated, holding a lot of water (especially in my face)
Sleeping all the time, complexion going downhill
Terrible workouts.

For the next few days i will not eat anything. I am going to be drinking water and taking in some dietary fibre (psyllium husk) to keep regular bowel movements and hopefully just detox my system.

I will keep this thread updated on my mood, and physique changes etc.

Current weight : 217 pounds
 

[Boost]

Its 8:20 pm here.

Looking leaner already.
Starving at the moment, but resisting the urges.
I have had tons of water today, and around 30 grams fibre

Complexion looking abit better also.

energy levels have not been too bad. No urges to sleep (I usually take a nap during the day)

Hoping to make it through the night

[Tapeworm]

This is an awful idea.  You're jumping from one extreme to the other. 

If you're starving, eat something.  High protein, moderate fat, low carb high fibre.

[Boost]

This is an awful idea.  You're jumping from one extreme to the other. 

If you're starving, eat something.  High protein, moderate fat, low carb high fibre.

I like the challenge.
Both mental and physical.
I have come VERY close to breaking the fast (had food in my hand at one point)
Apparently after a few days your energy levels SKYROCKET.

[wavelength]

I like the challenge.
Both mental and physical.
I have come VERY close to breaking the fast (had food in my hand at one point)
Apparently after a few days your energy levels SKYROCKET.

Do you work, Boost?
Serious question, I couldn't concentrate on zero cals.

[Boost]

Do you work, Boost?
Serious question, I couldn't concentrate on zero cals.

I'm at University and not too busy for the next few days so i thought i would give it a try.
The weird thing is i feel i have the same or MORE energy than i do when eating loads of junk.
My energy levels have stayed constant all day.

When i am eating rubbish, I have highs and lows, and the lows lead me to nap in the middle of the afternoon for an hour or two.

The intense cravings last for about 30 minutes and then its all good.

I feel very alert

[Tapeworm]

I like the challenge.
Both mental and physical.
I have come VERY close to breaking the fast (had food in my hand at one point)
Apparently after a few days your energy levels SKYROCKET.

It's not a question of willpower.  Starving is simply the most effective way to lose muscle.  Your testosterone level will drop sharply too.  It's a bad idea.

Your energy levels will skyrocket because you'll be running on cortisol and adrenaline.  Neither of these are going to do your physique or longterm health any favors.  If you're feeling lethargic and tired all the time, putting your system under the stress of starvation is the worst choice you can make.

[Boost]

It's not a question of willpower.  Starving is simply the most effective way to lose muscle.  Your testosterone level will drop sharply too.  It's a bad idea.

Your energy levels will skyrocket because you'll be running on cortisol and adrenaline.  Neither of these are going to do your physique or longterm health any favors.  If you're feeling lethargic and tired all the time, putting your system under the stress of starvation is the worst choice you can make.

i like the idea of "cleansing".

I have been pumping my body full of garbage food for months,
my digestive system needs a break. I am sure i won't lose too much muscle, but i am looking forward to dropping alot of water.
I hold ALOT of water, puffy cheeks etc.

It's goodbye to the shortcuts,
hello to the grind.

Nobody ever said it would be an easy ride.
 

[Rimbaud]

How long are you planning to fast for?

[Necrosis]

It's not a question of willpower.  Starving is simply the most effective way to lose muscle.  Your testosterone level will drop sharply too.  It's a bad idea.

Your energy levels will skyrocket because you'll be running on cortisol and adrenaline.  Neither of these are going to do your physique or longterm health any favors.  If you're feeling lethargic and tired all the time, putting your system under the stress of starvation is the worst choice you can make.

cortisol and test should increase the day after, and drop the day off.


intermittant fasting is pretty healthy, this is not IF, but im sure this wont affect his body negatively over the long term. It may have some health benefits.

[Mega Man]

I did the lemonade fast a few times for 10 days, and let me tell you, It cleanse you body big time, especialy you digestive system! You feel great afterwards. I water fasted for 3 days a couple times also.

Fasting is a great cleanser and spiritual journey as well!

Jesus, elijah, and mose are the only 3 that fast 40 days without food and water, and they just happen to be the only three that appeared on the mount of transfiguration.....no coinicidence.

Fasting.....something magical happens with this practice......your mind becomes super sharp and more connected to GOD as well

[webcake]

I did the lemonade fast a few times for 10 days, and let me tell you, It cleanse you body big time, especialy you digestive system! You feel great afterwards. I water fasted for 3 days a couple times also.

Fasting is a great cleanser and spiritual journey as well!

Jesus, elijah, and mose are the only 3 that fast 40 days without food and water, and they just happen to be the only three that appeared on the mount of transfiguration.....no coinicidence.

Fasting.....something magical happens with this practice......your mind becomes super sharp and more connected to GOD as well

oh brother...

There's a releigon board you should be on...

[Mega Man]

Hmmm....let's see....I'm talking about "fasting" in the "fasting" thread......NO....I'm pretty sure Im at the right place!!!!!

[mass 04]

yes, but Jesus looked like a tiny tit.

[Tapeworm]

yes, but Jesus looked like a tiny tit.

And he was always preaching that crap about spreading the other cheek.

[Boost]

5pm here

horrendous day!
Spent all day on my feet

NO food all day, very little water.
Energy levels of a COMA patient

Almost fainted while climbing a flight of steps.
Heavily dehydrated (Piss was luminous orange)

butttt...

It's goodbye to the shortcuts,
hello to the grind.

Nobody ever said it would be an easy ride.
 
 
Climbing into my bed now, completely exhausted....at 5pm

[Emmortal]

You should at the very least be keeping yourself well hydrated.  Drink a ton of water man, you're gonna end up in the ER.

[Necrosis]

You should at the very least be keeping yourself well hydrated.  Drink a ton of water man, you're gonna end up in the ER.

YES. not drinking water with some electrolytes is stupid. Fasting is not done without water and even then its pretty brutal. Most people do veggie juice fasts to obtain some nutrients.

[wavelength]

Don't kill yourself boost, it ain't that serious!

[Mega Man]

And he was always preaching that crap about spreading the other cheek.

Never heard that one before...that was pretty funny!!!

[mass 04]

Should we alert the authorities?

[loco]

I have been eating so much junk recently

I like the challenge.

How about this challenge instead?  I challenge you to stop eating junk and start eating healthy.     

[Boost]

Should we alert the authorities?

Lol,
I broke the fast last night. Was really miserable throughout it TBH

Back to the JUNK for me 
It tastes too damn good to give it up :

mmm
Cheesecake anyone?

[wavelength]

Lol,
I broke the fast last night. Was really miserable throughout it TBH

Back to the JUNK for me 
It tastes too damn good to give it up :

mmm
Cheesecake anyone?

Good stuff boost, glad to have you back!

[Tapeworm]

How about this challenge instead?  I challenge you to stop eating junk and start eating healthy.