WOOT! 21-day Fasting Journey accomplished! That's 504 hours fasted!! I feel great and I'm so proud of myself! I actually feel well enough to continue, so I'm going to extend my fast to 30 days. Am I starving? Am I weak? Do I feel awful or deprived or bored? Read on...! There's enough empirical evidence* and research-based studies to demonstrate how fasting is beneficial in many ways. Hormones are released initially, and then normalize, that provide a buzz of energy. I felt a little tired now again, but nothing too abnormal that kept me from daily activities or exercise. Hunger passes in 2-4 days, and really--the hunger is more in your head than anything else--a little mental fortitude and it passes with a glass of water or tea! The only "side effects" of this fasting journey were: a very, very slight headache or two at the beginning, and a small amount of hunger the first few days. The major side effects were: weight loss and clothing size decrease; increased mental focus and concentration; a deep inner peace; and time and space to apply myself toward inner work, self-awareness, and significant personal transformation! Overall, I lost 18 1/2 pounds total weight, BMI decreased by 3.16 pts., fat % of body weight decreased by 3.56%, and fat mass decreased by 13.62 lbs. It goes without saying that there was substantial water weight loss, but as a ratio of my overall body weight, the percentage of water weight remained the same: around 56-57% of my total weight, down to an average of 90 lbs. of total weight, from 102 lbs. at the start. Since I started my fast late on Monday night, Aug. 10, the official 24-end mark is tonight at 8pm. Wednesday, Sept. 9 will be 30 days = 720 hours! I've made it this far, and I'd like to lose another 10 lbs. while I'm on a roll. *For evidence, read the work (online and books) of Dr. Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Dr. Randi Fredricks, Stephen Harrod Buhner, Dr. Michael, Mosely, or search credible sources such as the NIH and other clinical research databases.
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