I had previously done a 48 hour fast back in December. Then wanted to try 3 days. Tune in to hear about why I did it, my experience, and tips if you want to try a fast.
Didn't mention: but Redmond salt crystals are a great thing to suck on to suppress hunger.
72 hour fast notes
My why: I am fasting for

Spiritual reasons 

Mental clarity
Personal reasons
Focus on spiritual over temporal
Trust myself
Build discipline 
Push myself - do hard things - test myself 

Health benefits

Increased focusability at work and in general
Ketosis to reduce inflammation and decrease risk of disease 
IMMUNITY white blood cell activation 
Anti aging
reset my immune system 


MY STATS AND JOURNAL
Day 1: definitely felt pretty hungry 1-24 hrs, had a headache and felt light headed. I did a moderate cross fit workout and sweat a lot. and played light tennis.

Day2: hard to get up, felt weak, but then once up with electrolytes felt fine and then felt super focused and had less hunger pains around 24-48hrs.

Day 3: Due to lack of sleep (my mistake) I felt more distracted, stomach growled 2 hours from breaking. I was def pale and cold, but mind is clear/no headache or light headedness. I could stand fine.

Took glucose and ketones finger prick

Glucose: 45
Ketons: 5.3


GKI (Glucose ketone index) Score: 0.47
Highest therapeutic of ketosis and says very difficult to achieve without doctors supervision 

https://betterme.world/articles/72-hour-fast/
Neurological boosts

Improved memory
Better concentration

Decreases risk for disease

Reduced inflammation
Reduced blood pressure
Lower heart rate
Less fatty liver
Decreased atherosclerosis
Cancer prevention

Aids in weight loss

Increased insulin sensitivity
Increased lipolysis (fat-burning)
Decreased leptin (better control of hunger)

Promotes longevity

Anti-aging effects
Autophagy (cellular cleansing)


Tips
- Drink electrolytes multiple times a day. I take Redmond ReLyte.
https://redmond.life/collections/re-lyte-hydration
- Drink lots of water
- I drank herbal non sweetened tea
- I drank 0 calorie sparkling water (Nixie was yummy)
- Use the LIFE app to track your fast
- It helps to do the fast with others
- End starting slow, like sipping bone broth, eat a little, wait an hour then eat a little more.

Can I work out while fasting?
- yes but listen to your body and be careful if you feel lightheaded or can't stand. Hydrate a TON.


"When you break your 72 hour fast, go for healthy fats, such as Avocado, salmon, steak, etc.. And like anything, use this diet along with a healthy lifestyle overall, and you will see a significant increase in your well-being and quality of life going forward."

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