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re: Doing 3 Day Fast Dr. Berg on YT suggest
Posted on 5/24/25 at 8:55 pm to PoppedRiser
Posted on 5/24/25 at 8:55 pm to PoppedRiser
Seems silly to make yourself miserable because some dude on YouTube it’s good.
You should try the fast I invented. Get really sick and get admitted to the hospital for 7 days. Get hooked up to all kinds of stuff so your movement is very restricted. Take one #2 where the nurse has to help you, so you’re humiliated and embarrassed more than ever in your life. Resolve not to have to take another #2 the rest of the time you’re in hospital so you don’t eat for 7 days. I lost 20 pounds and it worked great.
You should try the fast I invented. Get really sick and get admitted to the hospital for 7 days. Get hooked up to all kinds of stuff so your movement is very restricted. Take one #2 where the nurse has to help you, so you’re humiliated and embarrassed more than ever in your life. Resolve not to have to take another #2 the rest of the time you’re in hospital so you don’t eat for 7 days. I lost 20 pounds and it worked great.
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Posted on 5/24/25 at 11:37 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
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AcTuALly
Am I wrong?
Posted on 5/25/25 at 1:20 am to Lou Loomis
Multiple studies and traditional medicine both do not lie. Fasting has significant benefits allowing your body to heal up and recover, however, there may be a nuance that it's not for everyone.
I'm on day 2, pretty much 48 hours in and I haven't lost any weight. Been hydrated. Energy levels feel a bit down cause I did some hard physical tasks, but overall I'm okay. Hoping I feel better in the AM once I'm rested.
The sleep really wasn't all that great last night, I guess I'll see how tonight goes. If I'm not feeling light and peppy, I'm probably gonna cut it at 60 hours and not go full 72.
I'm on day 2, pretty much 48 hours in and I haven't lost any weight. Been hydrated. Energy levels feel a bit down cause I did some hard physical tasks, but overall I'm okay. Hoping I feel better in the AM once I'm rested.
The sleep really wasn't all that great last night, I guess I'll see how tonight goes. If I'm not feeling light and peppy, I'm probably gonna cut it at 60 hours and not go full 72.
Posted on 5/25/25 at 1:29 am to lsunutinno
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Fasting isn't drastic. And the studies/literature out there is vast and pretty difficult to refute at this point. Many of the heathiest and in shape people in the world fast because of the health benefits it offers beyond living an already healthy lifestyle.
This.
It's hard to refute, all cultures have been doing it for various reasons, often religious, but it clearly stems from the fact that it probably carried health benefits. And modern studies do show that.
I typically do intermittent fasting most of the time, basically eat one big meal daily and I'm also keeping my sugar and carbs intake very low. I'm not craving any carbs or sugar after 48 hours but I really want eggs, nice fat ribeye steak, avocado, and some a nice salad with lots of olive oil. Maybe even have some spicy pork sausage to top it off or bacon. frick yeah.
Posted on 5/25/25 at 2:13 am to PoppedRiser
Doing a once a week 24 hour fast. All I’ll say is I feel like a fricking badass
Posted on 5/25/25 at 5:00 am to PoppedRiser
I did 120 hours last year. I do 16 to 20 many times a month, so maybe that makes it easier.
I may do 168 (7 days) this year.
I may do 168 (7 days) this year.
Posted on 5/25/25 at 8:00 am to PoppedRiser
Push through. Don’t worry about anything more than getting through the day you’re on. Add some sea salt to your water so you get the minerals your body needs.
I did 3 days a few months ago, and never experienced an “energy spike”, for me it was about autophagy and killing off old cells that might cause cancer one day.
Youve come this far… you can do it!
I did 3 days a few months ago, and never experienced an “energy spike”, for me it was about autophagy and killing off old cells that might cause cancer one day.
Youve come this far… you can do it!
Posted on 5/25/25 at 8:12 am to mytigger
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for me it was about autophagy and killing off old cells that might cause cancer one day.
On average, your body naturally loses and replaces 50 to 70 billion cells per day. You don't need to fast for this to happen naturally.
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Posted on 5/25/25 at 12:36 pm to mytigger
Thanks.
Honestly I feel pretty decent. Thank you for the tip on salt, I coincidentally had some low carb gatorade that had sea salt in there, man I'd never drink it when thirsty because it tastes like liquid yogurt, but it hit the spot yesterday.
Honestly I feel pretty decent. Thank you for the tip on salt, I coincidentally had some low carb gatorade that had sea salt in there, man I'd never drink it when thirsty because it tastes like liquid yogurt, but it hit the spot yesterday.
Posted on 5/25/25 at 12:41 pm to Ace Midnight
I think the hard part is first 2-3 days, then you are basically on cruise control.
Oddly enough, I've lost very little weight even though I did physical work and sweated out a lot of liquid. Wild, my body is pretty set on not losing any mass. That's fine cause I'm not fat and my prerequisite was to avoid losing muscle mass.
Like you, I also do intermittent fasting 18-24 hours separating meals. I do think it helps, cause you're only skipping 3-4 meals in 72 hours and not 8-9 meals you're used to.
Oddly enough, I've lost very little weight even though I did physical work and sweated out a lot of liquid. Wild, my body is pretty set on not losing any mass. That's fine cause I'm not fat and my prerequisite was to avoid losing muscle mass.
Like you, I also do intermittent fasting 18-24 hours separating meals. I do think it helps, cause you're only skipping 3-4 meals in 72 hours and not 8-9 meals you're used to.
This post was edited on 5/25/25 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 5/28/25 at 6:57 am to Lonnie Utah
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See above. Glycogen isn't a sugar. Organic Chemistry 301 and Biochemistry 401.
Are you trolling?
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Yes, glycogen is a carbohydrate. It's a complex carbohydrate, specifically a polysaccharide, which means it's made up of many simple sugar molecules (monosaccharides, in this case, glucose) linked together. Glycogen is the primary way that the body stores carbohydrates, primarily in the liver and muscles, for later use as energy. Here's a more detailed explanation: Carbohydrates: A broad class of organic compounds, including sugars, starches, and fibers. Polysaccharides: Complex carbohydrates made up of many monosaccharides linked together. Glycogen: A polysaccharide that serves as the storage form of glucose in animals, including humans. Glucose: A simple sugar that is the body's primary source of energy. Storage: When the body has more glucose than it needs for immediate energy, it stores it as glycogen, primarily in the liver and muscles. Energy Source: When energy is needed, glycogen is broken down to release glucose into the bloodstream.
This post was edited on 5/28/25 at 6:59 am
Posted on 5/28/25 at 7:11 am to PoppedRiser
I am not a Dr nor am I fasting.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 7:22 am to Proximo
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Why ? To lose weight?
Maybe he’s trying to get his body into autophagy to kill off the bad cells floating around, although a three day fast might be better for that purpose.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 7:26 am to Allthatfades
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I really don’t understand this or why people would make themselves miserable trying to do it.
Because humans evolved in situations just like this. Feast and famine, days between real meals.
It’s certainly not what a child or teenager should do, but as an adult it’s probably very good for an individual to do this occasionally
Posted on 5/28/25 at 7:52 am to PoppedRiser
I made it 24 hours for my colonoscopy and that was horrible. I don't think I could make it 72 hours unless I was locked in a cage.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 7:56 am to DrewSimp82
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Yes, glycogen is a carbohydrate. It's a complex carbohydrate, specifically a polysaccharide, which means it's made up of many simple sugar molecules (monosaccharides, in this case, glucose) linked together. Glycogen is the primary way that the body stores carbohydrates, primarily in the liver and muscles, for later use as energy. Here's a more detailed explanation: Carbohydrates: A broad class of organic compounds, including sugars, starches, and fibers. Polysaccharides: Complex carbohydrates made up of many monosaccharides linked together. Glycogen: A polysaccharide that serves as the storage form of glucose in animals, including humans. Glucose: A simple sugar that is the body's primary source of energy. Storage: When the body has more glucose than it needs for immediate energy, it stores it as glycogen, primarily in the liver and muscles. Energy Source: When energy is needed, glycogen is broken down to release glucose into the bloodstream.
I would try to explain the chemistry to you, but I don't think you're smart enough to understand. So I'll just say this.
All SUGARS are carbohydrates. But not all CARBOHYDRATES are sugars. This is where your confusion lies.
Sugars are made of 6 carbon RINGS with oxygen and hydrogen molecules. They are monosaccharides. When you start linking sugar molecules together with glycosidic bonds, they are no longer sugars. They become polysaccharides or long CHAIN molecules. They have a totally difference chemical structure, yet retain the ring shaped sugars as a backbone. Think of it like a zipper. The rings are the teeth being held together in a long stands. These are molecules like dietary fiber and starch. They CAN BE converted back to sugars by use of enzymes like amylase, but they aren't "Sugars".
So the biochemical reason WHY we don't store sugar in our bodies is that sugars are highly water-soluble. As a result, they place a significant osmotic pressure on the cells. Our cells take in water to maintain osmotic balance. If cells stored large amounts of sugars directly it would draw in large amounts of water and would cause our cells to swell and burst. Compared to sugars, glycogen is osmotically neutral and doesn't cause out cells to take in water through osmotic pressure.
And didn't chatgpt this answer like you did.
This post was edited on 5/28/25 at 8:15 am
Posted on 5/28/25 at 10:57 am to Oilfieldbiology
Anti fasters are a weird bunch. If you can’t do it just admit you can’t, but to flat out deny the benefits is asinine.
Posted on 5/28/25 at 11:31 am to PhiTiger1764
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You sound like you have some experience doing this. Question for you and others, how long have you been doing this?
The 72 hour fast has flooded my twitter timeline lately and I am very interested in the purported benefits of a gut reset.
I fast for 36-48 hours twice a week. Fasted for 5-7 days many times. Started about 5 years ago. Im in a large online group of thousands who fast for various reasons. Some to lose weight. Some for spiritual reasons. Some started because they were diagnosed with cancer & they say it helps recovery.
I'd recommend easing into it. Eat one healthy meal a day for a couple weeks. Cut carbs out of your diet. Then try a water fast for a couple days. Otherwise you will feel like complete shite the entire time. Its like anything - the more you do it the better you get at it.
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