01/10/2023
After watching “Limitless” with Chris Hemsworth on Disney+, I was inspired to do a fast. He did 96 hours (4 days). I wanted to start with a 72 hour. My experience was very interesting (to me 😆).
After 24 hours, I felt fantastic. After pushing thru the initial meal time rituals, I wasn’t really hungry. I had a ton of energy-so much that I could not sleep Thursday night (this is due to the ketones). That added a challenge for Friday at work. I still was not hungry though. I just felt tired. I made it thru Friday feeling ok and slept thru the night. I woke up Saturday very fatigued even after sleeping 7+ hours. I got up to get ready for work and felt like my life was slipping away 🤣. I had a full day of massages and training, so at 61 hours and 12 mins, I broke my fast.
I ate oatmeal and a chipotle double chicken salad and then my regular cheat day Sunday.
I then decided to try a 24 hour fast Sunday night. This was much easier!
My plan from here is to try to do 16:8 (16 hours fasting/8 hour eating window)intermittent fasting every day and a 24 hour fast after my cheat days each Sunday.
It was a great learning experience and a good test. I encourage all who are interested to read up on the benefits of fasting. It really helped with my inflammation and I dropped 9lbs. My app informed me of the different stages I reached. It made it more fun for me to try to reach each milestone and helped motivate me. “Life” is the free fasting app I use.
