I’m a little over 2 months into IF with the goal of losing weight and have had varying results. My December and January were very good with results exceeding my expectations. February has been mediocre at best, and I’d like to try and squeeze out some fasting gains to make my weight loss for the month a little more respectable.
I stumbled a few days during the month, but I don’t think my “off-program” three days should have had as great of an impact as they did. I still think I ate less on those days than I frequently did before December ‘21.
I’m about 26 hours into my first attempt at a 48 hour fast. Does anyone have any tips for things that may help? I’ve seen some posts on electrolytes, and wonder if a teaspoon of sole water (himalayan salt water) would be helpful.
If this works out effectively, I might try to repeat. How often is too often?
For me I find that a short 48hr fast is typically fine with just water. You could do snake juice if you’re really needing something. I personally prefer to do bone broth (yes this technically will break the fast) however I find it more comfortable and I still get the weight loss I’m looking for.
Snake juice recipe 8 cups (2 liters) of water1/2 teaspoon (2 g) of Himalayan pink salt1 teaspoon (5 g) of salt-free potassium chloride1/2 teaspoon (2 g) of food-grade Epsom salts