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72 hours into my first soft dry fast, am I cheating?

I haven't had any issues besides light headedness and raised heartrate, about to end my first 72 hours. My method is: Constant wet rag/socks around feet, soles absorb water well Water spritzer to keep skin moisturized Wet rag on head while I sleep, to control temperature Glass of water on desk to keep my hand in, until it turns prune-y, then I remove. Humidifier next to bed Only taken 1 shower so far. absolutely no water has gone past my lips. Following the phoenix protocol. Is this too much? Am I cheating, or will I start feeling the negative effects after day 5? No hunger or thirst pains at all.

Answer

Even as far as soft dry fasts go, yours I would describe as extra soft lol. I don’t think you’re likely to see all the same benefits of an actual soft dry fast much less a hard one, you might be cheating yourself somewhat and essentially doing a water fast