72 hour water fast

• Just completed a 244 hour water fast. Previously my longest fast was 50ish hours.

• Safe for me to do a 96 hour water fast?

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• Would it be beneficial to dry fast for the first 24 hours of each 72-hour fast?

• Going for a 72 hour water only fast

  I’ve done a 48 hour fast a few weeks back and had no issues. I easily do 24 hour fasts. Anyways, just wanted to let you people know and feel free to share any experiences or recommendations with...

• 36-hour fasts M,W,F or one 72 hour fast each week?

  Ignoring that one may be easier than the other (all dependent on personal preference), is there a benefit to one slightly longer fast over 3 ‘medium’ fasts? (Or vice versa)

• Diarrhea after a 72 hour water fast

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• 72 hour fast

  Hi all! planning on doing another 72 hour water fast. Who wants to join? Started around 2 hours ago. Wishing everyone here all the best!

• Day 1 of 72 hour fast

  Going to be hard/ but body and mind needs this. Wish me luck and any motivation helps !

• 72 hour fast

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• About to start a 55 hour water fast- shoot me your best tips/tricks!

• 72 hour fast once a week vs 2 48 hour fasts a week

  The reason I’m asking is because 72 hour fast I can lose 1-3 lbs depending. I lift/cardio 4 days a week I’m 5’8 around 190 lbs. if I estimated I’m 12-14 % bf, so I’m lean what would be faster?...

• Start my 72 hours dry fast with exercise?

  Basically just to deplete my muscle glycogen and excess water quickly. Is this safe enough?

• 72 hour fast and gym

  I’m about to do a 72 hour fast and was wondering can I go into the gym right after I break my fast or should I wait a day then go back in?

• How Much Time Between 72 Hour Fasts Is Optimal?

  Thank you in advance to any and all replies.

• Just completed a 72 hour water fast. Here’s how it went.

  Let me start by saying this was supposed to be a six day fast, not a three day fast. Low and behold it was an absolutely terrible idea to watch The Menu movie lol. Shocking. Anyways I couldn’t take it...

• 33 hours into a 72 hour dirty fast!!

  I am really excited I just felt so ready to do this longer fast. My body was definitely asking for it after 2 weeks of holiday eating. I am dirty fasting and having bone Broth, pickle and saurkraught juice and...

• Hour 50 of a 72 hour fast

  I. Am. So. Hungry This is the longest fast I’ve ever done, usually I do ADF for 36 - 42 hours but I thought I’d do a 72 hour fast to just say I did it, but on hour 50 this...

• First 72 hour fast , checking in

  Hi all SW - 245 CW - 345 GW - 190 M - 28 - 6ft 2 Been on keto on and off over the years decided need to hit it hard now to get healthy Been on keto since jan 1st lost...

• Is there a significant difference in autophagy in 65 vs 72 hour fast?

  So I’m looking to fast this weekend, but with my schedule it’s much easier for me to break my fast after around 65 hours. Is the difference significant, as I know autophagy peaks at 72 hours?

• Doing a 72 hour fast then doing a 36 hour and then a 20 hour for 4 weeks in a row?

  [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/10xj7pj)

• Water 💧 Fasting before a Dry Fast

  Should one Water 💧 Fast before starting a Prolonged Dry Fast.

• 72 hour fast

  I am using Himalayan salt for the first time and at almost the halfway point of my fast, it really makes a difference--just one crystal has an uplifting, energizing effect. I see how people can manage the longer fasts using...

• 72 hour fast question

  I'm doing a 72 hour fast. My plan was to go from Sunday at noon - Wedndsday at noon. This morning I had a doctor's appointment and I had to drink an ensure (protein / fat / carbs and 350...

• Did a 48 hour fast while my husband did a 72 hour fast.

  This was testing the waters to do a routine or perhaps a longer fast (but we want medical supervision for the longer ones.) I have some quirky questions: Anyone's sense of smell get sharper into day 2? I noticed it but...

• Is anyone fasting rn? Like a long fast. I'm on a 72-hour fast, 24 hours done.

• 72 hour hard dry fast

  Hi everyone- I just started a 72 hour dry fast. Main goal is to heal some digestive issues I’ve had. I did a 7 day water fast about 2 weeks ago and a 7 day soft dry fast 2 years...

• Starting my first 72 hour fast soon

  I’ve been doing fasts for a while, working my way up to this. Is there anything I need? I have electrolytes/sodium drops, idk if there’s something else that I might need. Also any tips? Thanks!

• 72 hour dry fast with sauna. Deathfast. Will post results

  Starting tonight. 165 pounds. Sauna in the morning one hour(with mini break in between) and at night one hour. Everyday of the fast.

• People fasting 72+ hours: What metabolic state are you in? What's your diet?

  I'm curious what your dietary and metabolic preferences are, as fasters. What's your preferred diet, what are you eating most of the time (and especially between fasts), and why? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/10ps67l)

• starting a 72 hour fast… any advice or experience you can share?

• Will anti-fungal medicine make it too risky to fast for 72 hours?

  I’m on quite a high dose of fluconazole and I’m worried how the interaction with my liver will go when I try to fast for 72 hours. Since both have some sort of affect on liver enzymes, not sure how...

• Thinking of doing rolling 24 hour dry fasts with water in between..

  Is that a bad idea? And would I lose the same weight as if I'd kept dry fasting a couple days longer?

• Which is better, two 48 hour fasts, or one 72 hour fast?

  So, I have been on a health journey since June of last year, and have been doing really well so far. I am basically always doing at least one meal a day style intermittent fasting. I occasionally add...

• Cant seem to break the 24 hour fast and achieve 72 hours or more

  Need advice on how to get the first 72 hours. I've been trying to achieve it for days but I usually fail after 24 hours. Like if my last meal was 6pm yesterday, I would get insane cravings 6pm today....

• Water fasting for 12 hours (until insulin levels have levelled) and then dry fasting for 24 hours?

  Weird question, but does anyone do this / know any reason it’s a bad/ good idea? I already water fast for 36 hours 3 times a week but thinking of mixing in some dry fasting once I’m in ketosis (about...

• 1 hour left of my first 72 hour fast results

  I'm pretty sure I've lost about 10lbs. Is that normal? I was at 312 and now I'm around 298. I was strict keto omad with 23 hour fast prior to 72 hour fast. I'm about to break my fast with...

• How often should I do 72 hour fast for immunity and tissue rebuild?

  I regularly do an 18:6 before ever reading up about fasting I want to reset my immune system coming into winter so doing a 72 hour fast within next 60 days seems logical I also have aches/pains in leg for a few...

• Has anyone on here for advice for a 72 hour fast?

  I’ve been doing keto with IF for about 2 months now. Did a 48 hour fast and felt great. Hubby and I want to do a 72 hour fast starting tomorrow- we got a big salad and ribeye steaks planned...

• First 72 hour fast — Quick Question!

  Hi all, I’m doing my first 72 hour fast. It was a spur of the moment decision and I probably haven’t prepared as well as I ought to have done. My last meal was at 7pm last night, although I had...

• Rolling 72 hour Dry with 1 day refeed OR Rolling 48 Water Then 48 Dry with 1 day refeed?

  Optional info about my goals: I'm a 23O pound, 5 foot 10, 30% body fat, 32 Year Old Man & hoping to get to 15% body fat (maybe lose 70 lbs) before I start exercising to maximize "Newbie Gains" to build...

• what's the weight loss difference between water fast, dry fast, and snake juice fast?

• 72 Hour Fast

  Hi all! I am new to fasting and have done a 24 hour fast before no problem (just hungry ya know) and I was wondering if it’s safe to do a 72 hour fast? I think it would be a cool...

• 72 Hour Fast

  Started a 72 Hour fast yesterday. Goal is to only consume black coffee and water. Any suggestions to help me succeed? ( I am a daily IF 18:6) https://preview.redd.it/nrpbmsjypbja1.jpg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=2a65f39924121ceefb3dd811bb87051ba079d936

• Looking for 72 hour fasting buddies, I’m fasting to cure chronic Illness !

  I think my other post was taken down by mistake but I have had Long Covid since early 2020 and I’m 27 F. My chronic fatigue and illness keep ruining my life and I’m so determined to heal myself, I...

• Do you start losing muscle mass on a 72 hour fast?

  How many days till you start losing muscle

• Anxiety and depression- Fasts over 72 hours

  I've done a few extended fasts, but never got past 67 hours. I'm especially interested in the effect of water fasting on anxiety and situational depression. Does this work for anyone?

• 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...

• 72 Hour Fast Complete!

  I've only recently got into fasting and did a 24 hour fast recently and have now just completed a 72 Hour Fast. It was real hard and long 3 days, I needed alot of mental strength and had to turn down...

• Planning a 72 hour fast this week. My next step up from a 48.

  My main goal is autophagy. I'm not too concerned about BF on this one. I have my green tea, black coffee, Zevia pop and sea salt and other minerals. Can anyone suggest anything else for the fast that won't disrupt the...

• How much fat can you lose on a 72 hour fast?

  So I’ve currently doing my first 72 hour fast after hitting a Plateau in my weight loss journey. I know you lose a lot of water weight when doing this but how much fat can I expect to drop?

• What I lost in almost 72 hours of hard dry fast.

  Hovered around 252/253lb and 248lb sometimes, and after almost 72 hours of dry fasting, no water contact, I am 140lb. Almost 5 hours to go I think to reach the 72 hour mark. I don't move I just sit...

• What’s the best time of day to start a 72 hour fast?

  Best time of the day to start a 3 day fast?

• Hi guys. First time doing snack juice and im currently 52 hours in my 72 hour fast.

  Im 25 kg overweight with pure fat. Discovered this snake juice diet few months ago but i didn't give it a try because i found this Cole guy too gimmicky for my liking and his SJ recipes just seemed...

• Can I drink bai antioxidant water on a water fast?

• First ever fast - 72 hours - Need some mental strength

  Ive attempted fasting before but I usually only last 16 hours or so before I decide to give in and eat. It doesnt help that I live with my family and they always make some very delicious food or order...

• not losing weight on 72 hour fast?

  I literally lost .4 lbs during three day water fast. I even gained weight from day 1 to day 2. Three days out of that 72 hr fast, I gained 3.6 lbs. I also did two 48...

• question about multiple 72 hour fasting & refeeding

  So im moving to a schedule of 72 hour fast-1 refeed day-back into 72 hour fast, repeat. does my refeed day sort 'reset' all my nutrients so i wont have to be concerned with refeeding super carefully like one would after...

• Did my first ever 72 hour fast today..

  I did 60 hours and I wasn't sure if I could continue so I went to work. And, I have noticed that after a long fast -- if I eat anything - about 1 hour after eating -- no matter...

• Starting 72 hour fast!

  I am six minutes in! I’ve never made it the full 72 hours before. Wish me luck and/or join me. Thank you!

• 72 hour fast with cardio?

  I do 16:8 or 18:6 fasts M-F with the occasional 24 hour fast thrown in on Mondays. I want to do a 72 hour fast for the benefits such as autophagy and insulin sensitivity. However I work out a lot,...

• How safe is a 72 hour fast?

  I'm about 30 hours in since I last had food and I want to challenge myself to see how far I can take it. But I don't want to push myself to the point where I could cause permanent damage...

• I completed a 72-hour fast on Saturday afternoon

  I [posted the other day](https://reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/comments/ws55xs/30_hours_into_a_fast_now_and_i_feel_a_calm_i_dont/) when I was a good 30 hours into my fast. I started this fast on Wednesday at 3:51 pm. I finished it on Saturday at 3:54 pm. I am proud of myself for completing this fast. The...

• Lifting during 72 hour dry fast

  I'm beginning a 72 hour dry fast. It won't be my first, but the first I'm doing while also having been strength training. I'm worried about losing muscle mass, and also I just hate sitting around not doing anything. I'm...

• What not to do after a 72 hours dry fast - avoid diarrhea

  Earlier today I finished a 72 hours dry fast and decided to eat a big meal. Not a full blown meal like OMAD which aims to fill all the micronutrient into a single sitting, but a big respectful meal. Well 2...

• First fast ever. 17 hours in, trying for 72.

  The only speed bump I've run into so far is I tried to go to the gym and do some cardio on the elliptical machine. I had no energy and felt really nauseated. I only stayed on for 7 minutes...

• Long walks & _ hours of fasting daily. Results?

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• Going for a 48 Hour fast. Last feeding window is tonight. Fasting Tuesday and breaking on Wednesday.

• 72 hour fast

  Im thinking of doing a 72 hour fast to bring in the new year and I’ve been doing a lot of reading on how to break fast (have a protein rich meal and avoid carbs). One thing I have seen...

• is it safe to fast and workout at the same time? (60-72) hour water fast

  so ive done 60 - 90 hour water fasts in the past, havent done it in over a year. but i never worked out during them, so im curious is it safe for ur muscles and tendonds/ligaments to exercise while...

• First day of water fast. It’s only been 3 hours and I’m so hungry. How will I survive?

• What should I eat after the conclusion of a 72 hour fast that ends in the evening?

• 72 hours fasting

  Im new to this and i have some doubts… I’m planning to do a 72 hours fasting to see how I feel and as a challenge to my self.. I exercise a lot, some times like 4/5 hours a day,...

• Is 13 hours fasting enough to begin fasted cardio and achieve increased fat burned?

• Seeking advice from people with periods/cycles that do prolonged fasting - 36 or 72 hours

  I plan to do a regular 36 hour fast for weight loss and mental health - maybe once a month or every two months not sure yet - until I reach my GW. I have 11kgs to lose. Any recommendations...

• What makes you lose weight faster water fast or dry fast or is it the same ?

• Question about glucose on 72 hour fast

  So I'm in the middle of a 72 hour water fast (including black coffee + tea), I'm on hour 44ish, and i've been regularly checking my blood sugar and it's consistently been 103-106 regardless of time of day. Today I...

• Can water fasting force your body to menstruate?

• Share your experience with extended fasting (72 + hours)

  Hi! I want to do a 72 hour fast soon and I would love to hear your experience and if needed some tips. The longest I fasted before was around 48 hours and that went pretty well. I only got...

• Should you work out while water fasting?

  I’m going on my first water fast for 3 days and was wondering if it would be dangerous to work out while fasting. My main goal is to lose weight but at the same time I don’t want to faint....

• Any theories on why I had bowel movements on day 11 and 13 of a water fast?

• Immune system flare up after 72 hour fast?

  I had covid in 2020 and have suffered long covid for 1.5 years and although I’ve gotten a lot better I still get fatigue and autoimmune issues, I tried a 72 hour fast to really seal the deal on that...

• How do you guys do 72-hour fasts while working?

  Hey Everyone, How do you guys manage to do 72-hour fasts, work your typical 8-hour shift, and work out? I’m looking to get back on track, but recently accepted an offer that’ll require me to be in-office. Additionally, the gym is...

• First time attempting 48 hour fast-What's the scoop on sparkling water?

  I'm currently 19.5 hours into my first time doing a 48 hour fast, and feeling pretty good! I used to practice OMAD very regularly and had great results, but fell off the wagon in the last several months after a...

• What are the benefits of a 24 hour fast?

  I’ve been intermittent fasting for a few years now and I’ve enjoyed doing so. Would like to try extended fasts for 24 hours or even more. What are your recommendations?

• 49 hours in to my 72-hour fast

  So this fast was a bit accidental. Lol. 34 yo female, 5’8”, 180lbs. I was dx with the Vid last Thursday and have felt like utter crap since then. Started feeling better after day 4. Decided that maybe I could...

• How often can 48 - 72 hour fast be done safely?

  I usually do 24 hour fasts, five days a week. Basically OMAD. I believe this to be safe long term. I feed on weekends. I have done two 48 hour fasts in the last 9 days. Most places say it...

• I’m currently 58 hours into my dry fast..

  I’m wondering should I stick it out to the 72 hour mark or can I drink some water and still reap the benefits >~< currently at work and it’s hard y’all lol

• Just finish my 36 hours water fast. Here's my experience.

  29/11/2021 I ate my last meal on Sunday afternoon (4 chicken legs with rice and a banana) around 4pm and ended up eating again today at 7am (7 eggs with butter, a banana, a slice of Syrian bread and lemon water). During...

• Do water fasting means abstaining from juices also? If that is so, then fruits also?

• Would it be dangerous to fast just with salt and water?

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• Hi im new at intermittent fasting! can anyone give me some tips? do I have to drunk a lot of water?

• Fasting Partner for Upcoming Water 14-day water fast.

  If you're serious about fasting, feel free to message me. I am looking for a partner who seeks motivation and advice throughout the process. &#x200B; Fast starts on: 08/28/2022- 09/11/2022

• Water Fasting or Dry Fasting?

  Anyone tried dry fasting? Is it better than water fasting? Which is better for weight loss? Thanks

• Threw up and shaking at 60 hours during a 72 hour fast

  I fast 22:2 a few times a month, this is my first long fast. I’ve felt great up till now. I woke up this morning shaking with my heart feeling like it’s pounding out of my chest, I had my...

• 24-hour Water and Dry fast Questions and advice?

  So I've been doing dry and water fasting for a while, and from my research and dr. finlovs book dry to wet is the way, and wet to dry is a no-no, but recently, I learned that it was only...

• Metabolic changes after 72 hours of fasting

  I had 2 RMR tests done to see how my metabolism changed. Figured I'd post here! 26M/5'11"/SW250/CW205/GW170 The tests were taken around the same time of the day, in the morning. Test 1 was done on a Monday and I had...

• Rotating dry fasting and water fasting for 30 days… DF 7 days rehydrate 1 day …

• 72 hours dryfast to carnivore to 72 hours dryfast again

  Hey there! Sorry if it's been asked already, I tried searching for it but couldn't find anything. I want to do the title : 72 hours dryfast, into carnivore for a few days to stay in ketosis and then...

• 135h and 5 minutes over a 120 hour fast

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• 72 hours

  How much weight loss should I expect from 3 day water fast. Going to the gym 2x per day. 5’10 M 220.