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What is the hardest day of a 3 day fast?

Day 2 Our stomachs haven't been growling and we felt surprisingly satiated after a cup of tea at 4 PM. But, we weren't holding our breaths. From what we've heard, Day 2 is usually the hardest on a 3-day fasting journey. This seems to ring true even during a longer 7-day or 14-day fast.

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Here are a few frequently asked questions that we were asked while broadcasting our fasting journey on our Instagram page. Have more? Please reference our fasting page or comment below and we’ll get them answered.

Is there anyone who shouldn’t fast?

Men and women have been fasting for millennia for health and religious reasons. Both men and women see similarly great results when fasting, yet there are a few groups who are not recommended to fast by doctors. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are not recommended to fast, as their mineral intake requirements are higher for themselves and their babies. Additionally, anyone with a history of anorexia or who is malnourished (often generalized as groups with a BMI of 18.5 or below) should avoid fasting as well. Finally, people on medication, particularly type 2 diabetics on insulin or blood sugar medicines, should first consult with their doctors to modify the medicine dosages during the fasting period. For people who take daily medicine with food, consider a 24-hour fast instead so that the medicine can be taken along with your one daily meal.

Will I lose muscle if I fast?

No, studies show that muscle mass will not be depleted when exercise and workouts are maintained. In fact, weight lifters were some of the first athletes to experiment with fasting and timed eating to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass. During fasting, human growth hormone levels can more than double, which preserves muscle and strength. Our bodies are smart enough to know that fat burns before muscle.

What happens to bowel movements during fasting?

This is an interesting question and one that many people ask since your poop can teach you a lot about your health. It gets crazy how much stuff gets cleaned out. Well, this is a detox after all. While we didn’t personally experience anything out of the normal, we’ve heard of stories that the body continues to clear out even after days and days without food. During longer fasts, expect to go to the bathroom less frequently and continue to drink lots of water throughout to aid in digestion. Remember Angus Barbieri, the guy we mentioned who fasted for 382 days? His bowel movements happened every 37-48 days. Crazy.

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What should I eat to break a 3-day water fast?

What’s interesting about this question is that many doctors have varied, and often opposing, opinions on what foods to eat. Doctors all tend to agree on broth, soup with cooked vegetables, nuts, non-starchy vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, avocados, cultured yogurts, small portions of protein (chicken, fish, and eggs are mostly named), and fresh fruit juices. Things to avoid include simple carbohydrates, high sugar foods, alcohol, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, and dairy.

What should I eat before a fast?

Fasting should fit naturally in your lifestyle, so don’t overeat and binge before a fast. Ideally, you would eat a high protein, low carb meal to minimize glucose availability to kick you into the fat-burning ketosis stage faster.

How long and often can I fast for health?

There’s no upper limit to fasting, as the longest fast lasted for 382 days with Angus Barbieri in 1965. Also, there’s no “best” fasting schedule, and some research suggests that mixing it up is beneficial for your health. Just like a good workout program, variety avoids plateau and strengthens the body. Fasting includes intermittent fasting, alternate-day fasting, and extended fasts over 24-hours. For fasts over 3-days, supplement with electrolytes, bone broth with salt, or miso soup. It’s a good idea to have your doctor supervise a longer fast as well. Longer fasts (7-14 days) are typically performed by people with large weight loss goals, developed insulin resistance, have fatty liver disease, or who have type 2 diabetes. Shorter fasts of up to 1-3 days are seen more among people looking to detox and lose moderate weight. From our research, fasts under 48-hours can be done weekly while longer fasts can be done every two weeks with intermittent fasting in between.

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