Everything feels normal so far. I don’t eat breakfast anymore, but my health and diet habits have become a little bit less of a focus recently. Yes, a 48 hour fast is so worth the struggle! Get your free goals guide below, or browse through the 6 portal pages after the guide form. One other thing is while fasting, you are allowed to drink water, tea and coffee – these are 0 calorie drinks which are very helpful in keeping you “full” and your mind off of food. In addition to benefits of 48-hour fasting, there are some additional advantages that a 72-hour fast offers. The concept of fasting is a part of so many cultures and religions that it is hard to discount its significance, even without the recent scientific evidence backing it up. Please consult a real doctor if you have concerns or interest about this subject. It was 5:30 AM, and I was so excited talking about my fast during the fast. The Mastermind Within is a blog all about helping YOU unlock your full potential, earn more money, and live the live you deserve. If I did, I would have been a lot more cautious and would have sought out medical advice before engaging in a fasting period of any duration. It took a consider amount of willpower to avoid heading downstairs to fix myself a bowl. During a fast for over 24 hours, glycogen is consumed, and the levels of insulin are reduced. November 13, 2018 at 8:29 pm . Why is this narrative pushed? Also, a lot of times I’ll eat just because I’m bored or anxious. “But I could never skip breakfast!!! What compels anyone to purposely go without food for two-days?

Granted I don’t do monster workouts when I’m fasting so I don’t trigger the hunger pains but I still do longer intensity workouts and I try to keep my activity levels.

. Something which is overlooked when fasting is it’s a lot easier to kill time if you are sleeping. Eating earlier and going to bed earlier can make this even easier – finishing dinner at 4 PM, and going to bed at 10 AM can lead to a short fast during the second day! Especially if you are following an intermittent fasting meal schedule. The idea is you make sure to drink at least 4 bottles worth of water per day. 48 hours seemed like a long time to go without eating as I had never gone much beyond a day between meals. In fact, it was the day after I broke the fast that I felt the best. Reflecting on the 2 day fast, I was worn down but hanging in there. Throughout college, I had the full meal plan and continued to always eat breakfast until 2015. Hey Keisha! When I laid down in bed, thoughts ran through my mind… “what would I feel like when I woke up? Let’s dive into each of these tips for completing your first 24 hour fast in more detail. Reply. Hi! Later in the morning, I had a meeting and focused in on some work. I was very hungry both days around 11 AM. Be aware that if you drink a lot of black tea and coffee you may need to drink even more water to compensate for their diuretic effects. You may notice the fancy bottle I use in the picture.

Aside from I wanted to make sure I suffered no side effects (see below). So, from my personal experience, I assure you: the benefits of a two day fast outweigh the discomfort you’ll feel when your body is detoxing. Most of all, it feels good for me. What happens to our bodies in a 48 hour fast? You need to eat 6 small meals a day. As an avid runner that’s overcome a serious back injury, ChiRunning® is a natural fit for me. I do think it’s crazy how the human body can adapt for the better – even after being conditioned by the media that sugary breakfasts are the most important meal of the day…. Thank you so much! I also masturbated once. Once you are confident you can do a 24 hour fast, then I’d recommend eating dinner a little bit earlier and if you are nervous about the fast, make it a big meal! On the other hand, you can go a long time with not thinking about food if you are busy and actively engaging your mind and body.

After fasting, I feel more focused and ready to tackle the next tasks in my life. Ratchet that time up to 24, 48 or more, and you (theoretically) should be removed of many of the toxins you’ve accumulated. I’m confident I could do a 24-hour fast at any point in time, while I will need to do a bit more preparation and planning for the 48-hour version. Fasting is the way to go, I’m 45hours out of 48 and then I get to eat. It’s been proven to help the immune system and acts as a bit of a cleanse. Importantly though you cannot add milk to your tea or coffee.
I’ve started doing 30 minutes of cardio every day for the last 30 days between the 15th and 17th hour of my daily fasts and have lost about another 5 lbs. It wasn’t until Tuesday evening that things started to get a little weird. One of my worst fasts ever came when I had nothing going on during the afternoon at work. The simple fact is I was thinking I would do a 48-hour fast but the logistics of this made it a little difficult. All of us fast while we sleep, but if we extend that fast out a few more hours, that’s where some magic starts to happen. Something which is overlooked when fasting is it’s a lot easier to kill time if you are sleeping. As it was my first multi-day fast, I considered 40-hours long enough. And that can only be a good thing when it comes to my overall health. I would end up binge eating when my hunger pains became so great that I would go into over-consumption mode. Erik!!! Thank you Amy for the comment!! Getting outside of my comfort zone has shown to bring growth, and I decided I would skip breakfast the next day. Drink some water and see if you are still “hungry” and “can’t go without breakfast”.

Your email address will not be published. The Mastermind Within participates in the promotion of various affiliate links and programs, including, but not limited to: BlueHost, Amazon Associates, SoFi, ActiveCampaign, and Fiverr. I'm Erik, the creator of The Mastermind Within blog. Prior to take these actions, I would find myself going through substantial hunger and mood swings. So for 60 hours, I was in. As I didn’t need to think about food, I had more time in the day as there is no time planning your meal and then actually eating it. And those are usually the most productive days around. If you eat at 5 PM the night before, go to bed at 11 PM, and wake up at 7 AM, you only have 10 hours of fasting left before hitting the 24 hour mark. Required fields are marked *. By restricting the time we are eating, our bodies are able to focus in on cleaning out our cells which will lead to detoxification. Things got easier (but not easy) around 40 hours into the fast. The hunger pains started after 20 hours and my stomach was making some interesting noises in the evening.
Intermittent Fasting. Being self-aware is incredibly important for success in this world, and being healthy rather than fainting or becoming sick because you tried to push through is a better scenario. September 1, 2019 Exercise and Health, Personal Development and Lifestyle 22 Comments. If you decide to do a 24 hour fast, it will be a lot easier if you can stay busy and occupied throughout your day. “48 hours without eating, Erik?? Glycogen is stored in the liver, muscles, and fat cells in a hydrated form (three to four parts water) associated with potassium (0.45 mmol K/g glycogen). Second, again, think back to our ancestors (hunter gatherers). When you think about fasting, you probably think about people who are starving and are suffering on purpose for no reason. In other words, I'm having the same feeling I have right after having my teeth professionally cleaned. Ever since graduating college, I’ve been looking to experiment and explore new ways to live my life to the fullest. After doing some research, and watching an interesting documentary, The Science of Fasting (available on Amazon Prime), I decided to give it a shot. Staying busy will help you get through your fast much easier.

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I was feeling a little bit chubby and tired in the middle of August. I am a school counselor and personal trainer. Growing up as a child, my parents always told me I needed to eat breakfast. As I mentioned in the introduction, I’ve been challenging my own eating habits the last few years. I didn’t want to throw in dealing with the effects of caffeine withdrawal as well. OMAD is all we really need. Unfortunately, what didn’t occur during the second day was a period of intense focus, an awakening, an out-of-body experience, or natural high, that people report feeling while fasting. You will certainly want to drink more than you would normally.