I have been trying a fasting experiment that has changed my life.
(Not recommending anyone does the same just sharing my experience to encourage you to keep trying to get yourself better + sharing my experience because Fasting is AWESOME)
Day 45 of a life-changing fasting experiment I am currently doing. So far lost 40LBS and seem to be getting some muscle mass!
Here is my story: I wanted to experience all the benefits of fasting without losing muscle mass or anything.
Was 300lbs at the time 6’2 - 28years old (Fat)
My main goal was to lose weight (Lose only fat and gain control of my life). I thought I can replace actual food with only equivalent supplements (Pills or Powder) so that can benefit from being in a fasted state for a long time.
Talked to some smart friends of mine - I then identify the best supplements to replace Carbs, Fats, and Protein.
We replaced My Proteins with MAPS arguably the best way of consuming protein out there. As you know, A HUGE part of your protein turns into sugar and it’s not absorbed by your body. But Your body fully absorbs MAPS .. 10x Way more efficient than Protein Powders
We replaced My Carbs with Superstarch as I had heard Tim Ferris mentioning it as the best way to consume Carbs
Added Hi-Maize Resistant Starch as I had heard Joe Cohen of Selfhacked talk a lot about it as his favorite source of carbs keeping him energized all-day
We replaced My FATS with MCT Oil, Olive Oil, Beef Tallow, and Avocado Oil. I occasionally take Shots of Olive Oil +Lemmon during the day
Of course Not forgetting my electrolytes - I take fasting salts, and minerals and drink a ton of water and tea.
DAY 1- 3 - Challenging
It was my first time swallowing 100+ Caps of Supplements while watching my wife eating delicious meals. It felt bad, I was really tempted to just eat normal food, and also felt a little bit irritable. But Didn’t lack Energy.
Day 3- 12- Adapting
My body got used to the fasted state I found My rhythm and I stopped Craving Food.
Day 12- Day 21 Thriving
Feel motivated to get stuff done. I don’t need Coffee at all. I have an Infinite Amount of energy. Have Laser focus is almost too intense. Libido is to the roof!
I am also gaining muscles instead of losing muscle mass as I was expecting.
After day 21, I stopped counting the days and tracking, No hunger pans at all, no cravings, etc…
How do I feel?
Great, the best I ever felt in years. (Not exaggerating)
My Mood is super stable - smiling all day (Although the first 3 days I was super irritable)
Can focus and work longer hours- Feel like conquering the world
Joints are thanking me for these 40 Lbs off
Libido is to the roof- I am 28 this year so still young but I feel like 18 in that area
My relationship with food has completely changed, I am cooking for my kids, Watching my family eat dinner and I am completely in control of myself.
Experiencing the full benefits of fasting without any of the danger!
Realization
-Food is just a pleasurable way to nourish the body
-Your body works great in a fasted state
-It’s kind of expensive to stay healthy but 100% worth it
-Even led me to start a little side project because I spent a lot buying all these supplements etc - A Groupon for Health Nerds
If I go back to eating food, I will just eat what my body needs as food is just a pleasurable way of nourishing your body. Took me 28 years and a crazy biohacking experiment to realize this.
Will have some blood tests done at the end of the fasting experiment and share them here; Will also keep you guys updated as to how I am doing. Definitely life changing experiment - will keep updating - STAY FASTED!
(Not an ad I am a real person and this is a real story) see my before and after pics on TikTok or when I publicly posted about on Twitter
I’ve done plenty of fasts, but notable 19 and 21 days before (2x10 as well, bunch of smaller ones) and it’s mostly the sheer boredom and that empty feeling that is unbearable.
You do feel really, really good though during it, but those feelings are pretty rough.