I’m going to try NOT eating for 7 days. Only water and some salt for brain and heart function.
Does anyone have any experience fasting? Want to give me some tips or advice?
This may seem drastic for some but there appears to be health benefits to it, and not having to buy food is a plus too.
Update:
Day 1 - I had bad hunger pangs and at the end of the night I had some pretty intense stomach cramping.
Day 2 -I’m very tired. I tried to stay in the sun which seemed to give me energy. I’m taking about half a teaspoon of Himalayan salt a day as well. If I close my eyes I can imagine the salt being soup or popcorn. I feel no more hunger right now, but it comes and goes.
Day 3 - Waking up is really hard; felt like I was hung over, and at the same time got hit by a hurricane. Felt a little nauseous, but I don’t think it’s anything to worry about. Really tired and feel a bit lightheaded when standing from a long held sitting position. I haven’t been getting much sleep. It’s very uncomfortable because my mind keeps on wandering and picturing various food dishes, which makes my stomach hunger. So maybe 5 hours of sleep last night. Mouth is very parched and I’m feeling dehydrated. I believe my sense of smell has strengthened, and I enjoy smelling food items that are in the fridge. Black pepper, coconut oil, mayonnaise, smell very good(that’s about all I have in store).
Day 4 - Same as day 3 minus the nauseousness.
Day 5 - I felt totally normal getting out of bed, in fact better than usual even though I’m still not getting as much sleep. Was feeling great and was giggling to myself all day for no apparent reason. Maybe it’s my brain pumping opiates to dull the pain of hunger?
Day 6 - Felt amazing getting up today. I’m still weak, but I also feel like I have a stronger grip when I pick a heavy object up, but it’s probably all in my head. I can feel my skin tightening around my forehead and cheeks, especially when I was lying down last night to go to bed. Sunlight has been my best friend over the past few days. It really energizes me. I can see why some people believe that you don’t have to eat and just live off sun and air (breatharians I think they’re called), I could sit in the sun all day and not think about food. All my hunger is gone and I just feel fantastic.
Day 7 - Only got 3 hours of sleep last night. Could not stop thinking about my first meal so it made me totally restless. Drank some Celery and carrot juice in the morning and that gave me some energy. Then about 2 hours later I drank a cup of my bone broth, and it was like I got a blood transfusion or something. My whole body got really warm especially my face and hands. So I’m feeling great right now. Still drinking/eating the broth.
I also tried some chocolate that was very dark( usually tastes bitter) but this time it tasted like sweet chocolate syrup. Everything tastes so wonderful:)
I will probably do this again in 6 months if I notice ant kinds improvements in my health that stay with me. Hopefully my immune system rebuilds itself I also like the idea of experimenting with a Ramadan style fast as well.