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how to do long fasts — a thread
a disclaimer: my longest fast was 5 days or 136 hours
hopefully this thread helps, but take it with a grain of salt. i also believe that eating under 50cals during a fast does not break it
*also do not fast if you are trying to get, or you are pregnant.
hopefully this thread helps, but take it with a grain of salt. i also believe that eating under 50cals during a fast does not break it
*also do not fast if you are trying to get, or you are pregnant.
MAKE SURE YOU ARE OUT OF A BINGE CYCLE:
trying to fast to end a binge cycle will most likely result in the binge cycle becoming worse. you can high or low restrict before starting a fast, just make sure you are not binging continuously.
trying to fast to end a binge cycle will most likely result in the binge cycle becoming worse. you can high or low restrict before starting a fast, just make sure you are not binging continuously.
BEFORE ENTERING A FAST:
try to stay away from sugar as much as possible and diet drinks as well. this will help reduce cravings from the start. also a little tip is to do it with a friend! this will help keep you motivated.
try to stay away from sugar as much as possible and diet drinks as well. this will help reduce cravings from the start. also a little tip is to do it with a friend! this will help keep you motivated.
NOT A PUNISHMENT:
fasting is NOT a punishment for binging/overeating. think of it as something good for your body, there is also a lot of health benefits.
fasting is NOT a punishment for binging/overeating. think of it as something good for your body, there is also a lot of health benefits.
WHEN TO SCHEDULE A FAST:
do it on days/weeks that you know you are not busy/less stressed. if you are overworked and fasting, things will not go well for you (learnt from experience). you should also schedule it in advance which helps a lot!
do it on days/weeks that you know you are not busy/less stressed. if you are overworked and fasting, things will not go well for you (learnt from experience). you should also schedule it in advance which helps a lot!
IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING:
if you feel sick break it immediately. if it’s just hunger, drink something like;
-sparkling water or flavored water
-coffee/tea
-BONE BROTH!! (this helps so so much)
whenever i get too hungry i’ll eat a couple raspberries(1cal each) or a rice cake.
if you feel sick break it immediately. if it’s just hunger, drink something like;
-sparkling water or flavored water
-coffee/tea
-BONE BROTH!! (this helps so so much)
whenever i get too hungry i’ll eat a couple raspberries(1cal each) or a rice cake.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF:
please don’t forget to take your vitamins i promise you they are NOT going to make you gain especially while you’re fasting. also do the pinch of salt in water to get some electrolytes in.
please don’t forget to take your vitamins i promise you they are NOT going to make you gain especially while you’re fasting. also do the pinch of salt in water to get some electrolytes in.
EXERCISE:
don’t do any hard physical activity because you will pass out. if you are doing anything and feel lightheaded, either break the fast or consume something very small. i recommend going on walks or do some yoga/stretching.
don’t do any hard physical activity because you will pass out. if you are doing anything and feel lightheaded, either break the fast or consume something very small. i recommend going on walks or do some yoga/stretching.
DISTRACTIONS:
here is a good thread full of things to do! (you are going to need them) https://twitter.com/babyythin/status/1290137880250273794
here is a good thread full of things to do! (you are going to need them) https://twitter.com/babyythin/status/1290137880250273794
HOW TO BREAK A FAST:
you are going to either plan when you are going to break it, or if you feel sick. you should eat something easy to digest first, so stay away from;
- carbs
- fiber
- too much sugar
you are going to either plan when you are going to break it, or if you feel sick. you should eat something easy to digest first, so stay away from;
- carbs
- fiber
- too much sugar
END OF THREAD thanks for reading this thread, hopefully it helps somehow! if you have any questions just ask me on my cc: https://curiouscat.qa/turkeysandwich
