Partially inspired by the other fasting thread, the 2021 TBH Weight Loss Challenge, the desire to challenge myself personally, to retrain my body's eating habits, and the desire to kickstart ketosis, I decided on Sunday night to go on a 10 day modified fast. The only calories that I will be consuming will come from heavy whipping cream and MCT oil in my coffee.
I am currently on day 4, not eating since Sunday evening around 8 pm.
Day 1 was tough, but I felt the same. Just hungry. I was able to occupy my mind enough that it didn't bother me at the end of the day and I just went to bed.
Day 2 was the hardest so far. I felt sick. Headache, tired, and making mud the biggest things. Hard to concentrate at work, had to get up and use the restroom numerous times as I became empty. I checked to see if I was in ketosis but I don't think I was. The strips seem a different color, and since any moisture can ruin them and they were in a bathroom for 2 years, I think they are old.
Day 3 was an improvement. Mentally, I felt better. I had some more energy than I did previously. The hunger is still there, but I keep it to water and coffee. The scale said I was down 10 total pounds since my first weigh in for the 2021 TBH Weight Loss Challenge, and 7 total since starting the fast, which I am sure is only water weight and bowels emptying at this point.
Day 4 is today. I am not as tired, I have been taking Magneseum, Potassium and eating salt for electrolytes. I continue to have foul bm and my intestines gurgle... I feel "healthier" righ now. I feel leaner... But I should expect that with the volume that has left my body. I feel more flexible, but I am also having cramps. I took another pee test to see if I were in ketosis. It changed colors, as it would if I were in ketosis, but the color doesn't seem to match anything... I ordered new sticks to test.
Challenges are ahead for sure. I will be on a 2 day hunt with my neighbor on 1200 acres looking for a couple of does. There will be a ton of hiking involved. I am going to bring food in the event I can't handle thee amount off energy expended. I may double up on minerals too, and will certainly have plenty of water available.
Secondly, I will be golfing with dad next Wednesday, day 10. Not too bad, but I do love to drink beer with dad on the golf course. Will have to forego the beer this time.
With 6 days left and work plus activities occupying my time, I am confident that I can make it to day 10.
My plan is to gently roll back into foods with maybe 3 to 5 days of protein shakes with mct oils 2x a day, then 3 to 5 days of that plus veggies... I am not really sure of where I go from there, but taking it one step or challenge at a times.
This is a huge challenge, but big challenges bring big accomplishments.
I am currently on day 4, not eating since Sunday evening around 8 pm.
Day 1 was tough, but I felt the same. Just hungry. I was able to occupy my mind enough that it didn't bother me at the end of the day and I just went to bed.
Day 2 was the hardest so far. I felt sick. Headache, tired, and making mud the biggest things. Hard to concentrate at work, had to get up and use the restroom numerous times as I became empty. I checked to see if I was in ketosis but I don't think I was. The strips seem a different color, and since any moisture can ruin them and they were in a bathroom for 2 years, I think they are old.
Day 3 was an improvement. Mentally, I felt better. I had some more energy than I did previously. The hunger is still there, but I keep it to water and coffee. The scale said I was down 10 total pounds since my first weigh in for the 2021 TBH Weight Loss Challenge, and 7 total since starting the fast, which I am sure is only water weight and bowels emptying at this point.
Day 4 is today. I am not as tired, I have been taking Magneseum, Potassium and eating salt for electrolytes. I continue to have foul bm and my intestines gurgle... I feel "healthier" righ now. I feel leaner... But I should expect that with the volume that has left my body. I feel more flexible, but I am also having cramps. I took another pee test to see if I were in ketosis. It changed colors, as it would if I were in ketosis, but the color doesn't seem to match anything... I ordered new sticks to test.
Challenges are ahead for sure. I will be on a 2 day hunt with my neighbor on 1200 acres looking for a couple of does. There will be a ton of hiking involved. I am going to bring food in the event I can't handle thee amount off energy expended. I may double up on minerals too, and will certainly have plenty of water available.
Secondly, I will be golfing with dad next Wednesday, day 10. Not too bad, but I do love to drink beer with dad on the golf course. Will have to forego the beer this time.
With 6 days left and work plus activities occupying my time, I am confident that I can make it to day 10.
My plan is to gently roll back into foods with maybe 3 to 5 days of protein shakes with mct oils 2x a day, then 3 to 5 days of that plus veggies... I am not really sure of where I go from there, but taking it one step or challenge at a times.
This is a huge challenge, but big challenges bring big accomplishments.
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