5-day fasting?

mattalsosaid90 · 2020-07-07T08:11:48+00:00

I have done a 5 day fast before.

I went to the nutrition shop and bought a big tub of green veggie powder and one a day men's vitamin.

Took three shakes a day. One for breakfast, one for lunch and one after I worked out. I worked out normally with heavy weights and a little cardio.

Results were good I lost 12 pounds but if course it was not all fat. I felt good overall but nothing life changing. but unless you are super obese I really don't see a point going 5 days unless you absolutely have to cut weight as fast as possible.

It's a real mental fuck at times. I remember day 2-3 were bad for me. But if you're head strong on going for a 5 day, drink plenty of water and be ready to be a little on edge, warn loved ones and friends beforehand. Good luck

FormerBradFutureChad · 2020-07-07T14:34:21+00:00

The most I did was 60 hours.

I felt really good in terms of energy and focus, but the gnawing hunger sensation never went away. I meant to go 72 hours, but I couldn't do it. Not because I was that hungry, but because I needed to go to the washroom every 15 minutes or so and completely destroy the toilet with alien liquid shits and I was not about it (especially at work).

But holy shit was the Shawarma I ate after the fast the best thing I have ever tasted in my life.

Childe- · 2020-07-08T12:25:25+00:00

Hmm .. and thanks all. I have been on intermittent versions, but wanted to try the whole bang. There are a lot of alleged health benefits, but not that much research. The 5 day version does not burn that much muscle.

And yes. Human body is made for not eating for days 😉

Pink_Hanna · 2020-07-07T09:57:00+00:00

Intermittent fasting, cold therapy, and high intensity exercise are the only 3 scientifically proven methods to extend life.

That said, I have never tried fasting for 5 days. What is the purpose of that?

rpgedgar · 2020-07-12T15:52:11+00:00

What is your goal with the fast?

Childe- · 2020-07-19T13:46:16+00:00

It was interesting. Probably easier during work than vacation since your days are more programmed. Also, continued gym routine afterwards, and was able to lift with the same weights than before (hypertrophic plan).

TigerXtrm · 2020-07-07T08:11:57+00:00

Why? The human body is not meant to go 5 days without food.

BluzzKill · 2020-07-07T14:25:45+00:00

Muscle loss too likely, no thanks.

Title	5-day fasting?
Author	Childe-
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Date	July 7, 2020 7:19 AM UTC (6 years ago)
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