Hello Everyone, Just wanted to add my experience of doing a fast for a week. Starting weight was 325lbs and the ending weight was 306lbs.
The first three days were a breeze to get through, day 4 was okay. by day 5, the hunger was too much for me, but I managed to pull through it. Days 6 and 7 were rough as I got tired of drinking water and refused to drink any more of it. The water would make me Nauseous. In Hindsight I should probably have stopped there but I managed to make it to the end.
Refeeding time: I ended up breaking my fast with a bone broth as everyone suggested. About an hour later I had a boiled egg with some avocado and a small piece of salmon. Probably the wrong move as I became instantly light-headed and weak. Went out and bought some electrolytes and they made me feel better! The next day I just had broth with boiled vegetables and they went down fine. The following day I was able to eat some chicken and rice and feel okay. Today Day 4 I feel good to eat at a regular capacity.
Notes: Today I weighed myself and unfortunately I weight 317lbs. I honestly don’t know how I put the weight on so fast. I probably ate a lot on the referring. Drinking electrolytes is important.
Reflections:
The mental clarity I got from fasting was insane and my mood was better. Fasting for a week is a challenge but I think I’m better suited for a shorter fast. Probably won’t try this again for a while. Fasting is great but I don’t think it fixes my relationship with food. I like to overeat and It’s usually not healthy food either. That’s a key area I need to work on, otherwise ill be stuck in an endless cycle.
325 to 319 is very significant fat loss for just one week. Be mindful that the bulk of what you lose when starting a fast is water weight. I don’t see anything to be discouraged by here and well done.
At a starting weight of 325, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Be mindful of that and set expectations accordingly to keep up the progress.