Some background: I've been doing some combination of IF and OMAD for probably around a year now. Extended fasting (24h+) is relatively new to me; I probably started incorporating them around 5 or so months ago. I don't remember what...
#INTRODUCTION Hello there! I am a faster, although infrequent, I am *slightly* experienced. My experience may be a little different then yours as I have **anhedonia**. I have done **plenty** of water fasts before and I usually always start them...
I searched about dry fasting on twitter to see people's experience. But all I saw was hundreds of tweets being negative about dry fasting. They say it's dangerous... They say water fasting is better and dry fasting is useless and...
I very well do enjoy dry fasting. I typically do a hard dry fast (No contact with water, not even on the skin once). My concern comes from long hard dry fasting, how long can one actually go without risking their...
**I want to dry fast for 10 days, but is it scientifically safe to do?** I have dry fasted for two or three times, each one lasting 3 days. My longest water fast was January of last year, 7 days,...
Why is Filinov (and apparently almost everybody here) recommending not to alternate water fasts with dry fasts? Or to start with a dry fast and then switch to water and not the other way round? I wasnt able to research...
I completed my 4th day of dry fasting at 6pm today. So far, I feel fine and no problems, and I am hoping to continue the dry fast and complete a full 7 day dry fast then go into a...
I believe that dry fasting can bring great benefits, however I am not sure why people dry fast for longer than 3 days. I heard rumors that 3 days without water could negatively affect health. If people dry fast...
**Preface**: I lifted my above Title words from Dr. L. A. Shchennikov, the Russian physician who patented his dry fasting methods. As per August Dunning's book, *The Phoenix Protocol*, Shchennikov conducted many 7 to 10 day dry fasts and even...
This is an extract from Dr Filonov's book '20 Questions and Answers about Dry Fasting' This book has a wealth of information and I highly recommend purchasing it from [https://dryfasting.info/](https://dryfasting.info/) ​ What are the advantages of dry fasting compared to water fasting? In a...
Hey so I started a dry fast with a water fast at first, and then after 10 hours I took my last sip of water and transitioned over to a dry fast. My question is, I've done 1 day dry...
Hello, tomorrow will be my 7th day of hard dry fast; i wonder if going hard longer will be any beneficial? I heard that soft dry fast is better in long term and i am currently going for 14 days...
I was just curious about this method of fasting as extended dry fasting isn't something I can fully commit to but also want the weight and effects. I've seen some posts talk about it but very vague so ig I'm...
Does anyone have experience dry fasting with Sjogren’s Syndrome? I am about 48 hours into a dry fast and am getting extremely dry. (As you would expect with Sjogren’s Syndrome) I was hoping my body would react well and the...
One of the biggest benefits to dry fasting is that it prevents loose skin. At least, I know that extended dry fasts do. I'm unsure if doing rolling 48 or 72 hour dry fasts continuously throughout the year will be...
Hello! I just wondered if anyone here was an IDF kind of faster vs. the extended dry fasts? If so, how often do you intermittently dry fast, for how long, and have you noticed any benefits to it? I tried...
Im 540lbs i need to lose weight extremely fast. I heard that losing weight too fast is bad but boy i need to shed some pounds as fast as possible.
I just want to say.. I've started my first extended dry fast just recently, and my god has this been one of the most incredible experiences of my entire life. I originally have been water fasting since a decade ago,...
TLDR: Easier than I expected. pretty similar to a 3 day water fast except for the terrible day 1 headache. Extending to 86-ish hours because it's going well. Refeeding? idk, so much conflicting info out there... Don't feel too bad,...
This may be motivational for the people in this sub (and again for myself), which is why I'm sharing this. About 8 years ago, I went through a very emotional and uncertain time in my life. I had broken...
I began my first extended Dry Fast on Friday, 1/15 @ 10:00pm. I did a 36-hour Dry Fast and had a horrible headache most of the time. I would like to go for 7 days, but I don’t know if I can....
I am part of many fasting communities and they even ban posts regarding dry fasting saying it's a dangerous form of fasting etc... So I just want to know why there is so much hatred towards dry fasting.
Does anyone here do a small dry fast once a week/fortnight? I’ve been thinking of doing one 36-48hr dry fast per week. I workout 3-4 days per week and was wondering if I still needed to consume protein on my...
The title is a bit of a misnomer...what I mean is this: Has anyone done intermittent dry fasting where you dry fast for 20 to 24 hours, then have a re-hydrating period where only water is consumed for a few hour...
Just the words "dry fasting" and "wet fasting" are deceiving. It implies that the fasting period is the important part without mentioning the recovery. The real work and the real progress comes after we fast, when we **recover**....
hi, i’m just wondering how dry fasting actually works? from what i know, water is required for all cellular processes including metabolisation of fat stores so wouldn’t it be counter productive? also, after your body is deprived of water it...
I’ve done many, many water fasts and dry fasts. Longest dry fast i did in the past was was 87h, but i broke it with solid food and soda lol 😅😂 Nothing bad happened…I didn’t feel bad at all. The...
I’ve done many shorter dry fasts - longest was 98 hours. Also done multiple water only fasts - longest was 21 days. I read in Filonov’s 20 Questions about combined fasts. He recommends a 4 day hard dry fast and...
[https://www.healthline.com/health-news/why-dry-fasting-can-be-unhealthy](https://www.healthline.com/health-news/why-dry-fasting-can-be-unhealthy) The article says: **"A diet fad known as “dry fasting” recommends people get their daily water intake from fruits and vegetables and not from the tap."** My question is: Does anyone in the dry fasting community really recommend this? I thought dry...
Hello and greetings from day 5 of a water fast, I was always of the mind that there are no added benefits to dry fasting over water fasting and that in reality dry fasting longer than 24 hours is unsafe. I...
Hey friends, I was interested in checking out dry fasting, more specifically because I want to combine it with sensory deprivation and the complete lack of requiring any consumable content appeals to me. I do have experience with water fasting...
Hi All, How long does it take to flush all the bad toxins stored in the body during a dry fast? I have embarked on two dry fasts in the past month (3 days and 3.5days) in which the most recent...
I figured it would be nice to have one thread where people post their dry fast experience and how much weight they lost. It would be great motivator for everyone
Would this be a good idea? I saw some of you doing dry then switch to a water fast, so I'm wondering will it be fine to so vice versa?
Is it realistic to dry fast 12-16 days? I am experienced in water fasting and dry fasting. I find dry fasting easier to maintain than water. Was curious if maintaining a dry fast for 12-16 days while also working part...
Hey Snaker 👋 Having hella hard times with dry fasting headaches. Any tips?? I prefer dry fasting over SJ because it's sooooo much easier for me personally. In terms of suppressing hunger. Plus, I need to tighten up arm and inner...
Hey guys, I need your advice and guidance. I´m trying to heal my skin issues. I have done a 7 day dry fast in september and since then I´ve been doing 2 or 3 day dry fast every week. So...
Just started my fast 11 minutes ago. I lost 9 pounds during a 48 hard dry fast back when I had covid earlier this month. I'm taking leave(vacation for navy folks) for 16 days but I'm just relaxing in my...
Hi guys I've just completed my 2nd dry fast and I'm not pleased with the results. My first dry fast was around 1.5 months ago. I did 70 hours with no food or water. I felt great, my digestive system cleared up,...
Hey all. I’ve been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease known as ankylosing spondylitis. I’ve been exploring dry fasting as a way to make endogenous stem cells to try and help pain and inflammation. Only issue is I want to be...
Hello, Has anyone here had success in shrinking a meningioma tumor with DF? Or any kind of benign brain tumor? I have the Phoenix Protocol book, haven't read the whole thing, but I'm open to trying some alternative methods to getting...
For water fasting it was very easy for me to exercise. Even on my longest of 15 days I was exercising to 60-70% of my max intensity. I am pretty new to dry fasting. So far have done a few 16-20...
How many of you dry fast for other reasons than fat loss? I would like to dry fast one day per week, but still going for muscle gain. Is this possible?
I haven't found any research concerning taking aspirin, which thins blood, and then going into a state of dehydration. I've been concerned about my blood getting too thick during dry fasting, and especially after having covid which can cause blood...
What if I started with 1 day dry fast to deplete glycogen in my liver quickly, then continue for 6 days water fasting? I think my body would go into forced ketosis after a day of dry fasting, and I'll...
Hello all! I've been lurking around for a while but this is a first post. I'm currently on Day 5 of my first ever dry fast (I am an experienced water faster.) I'm quite keen on doing n=1 experiments with my...
To keep this short, I'm thinking of dry fasting as long as I'm comfortable with (ideally 9-11 days) and transitioning into an electrolyte water fast and would love for some experienced dry fasters to just correct me, add or take. Preparation: Fasting...
i did dry fasting twice ( 2 days ) and i broke the fast with peanut butter banana milkshakes. it felt great to eat again and the food had lots of flavor. but after i went to sleep i had...
Does a more powerful type of fast exist, that transcends a dry fast?
Frst 7 day dry fast went from 220 to 203. Second 7 day dry/water fast went from 208 (from eating on my 1 day break) to 199lbs but I had reached 203 lbs by the second day so the 208lbs was...
I want to do a 3 day or 4 day dry fast. I always hear people saying they did like a 7 day dry fast, but I’m hesitant to do it because I’ve always heard that you can only survive...
Hello. I am new to dry fasting, but am an experienced water faster. My goal is to overall become more healthy, however I definitely could lose some weight. I have shed quite a bit water fasting but get very discouraged...
I’m getting ready to embark on a journey of 9! 9 Days dry. In April I dry fasted 7 days and then drank water for 11 days thereafter, so I fasted a total of 18 days in April. This month I only...
I have a wedding next Saturday and my suit is just a tad bit too tight. I’m always doing 16:8 and keto, but it hasn’t been doing much lately. I’m thinking on Friday I will water fast, but stop drinking...
Hi all, I finished my first 72 hour dry fast this week and am feeling super hyped about it and eager to incorporate dry fasting more into my lifestyle (my main goals are weight loss (60 lbs to lose) and...
I'm currently doing weekly 5.5 day water fasts, my eating window is 8am Sat to 8pm Sunday. I've done this for 12 weeks earlier in the year and it was great. This time I am about to complete week 6...
I love dry fasting. It clears my skin, reduces inflammation, whitens my teeth, eliminates any joint pain. I’ve tended to do alternate day dry fasting in 2 week blocks. However, I’m pretty sure that it gives me a uti every time. I’m desperate...
Hello! Right now, I am 74hrs dry fasted! And honestly feel much, much better than I expected to feel! Im dry fasting primarily for weight loss but also to heal scars and quite strong skin issues that I’ve had since...
I started at 5pm. Slept well, got up at 4am for work. Showered, brushed my teeth and gargled with Listerine in case of fasting halitosis. Went to work, did just fine. Got a little bit of a dry throat, but...
So here’s the thing I find I can be successful in losing weight over time doing intermittent fasting it is far less invasive far more enjoyable and I don’t have to go without food which quite honestly unless you are...
I want to dry fast and don’t want to give up on my current exercise regime or pause it. Will just drinking a little bit of water during exercise fuck up the whole fast? My interpretation is that I’ll sweat...
I've bought into the science that when you deprive yourself of water, your body makes water (like a camel) from your fat. The more fat you have...the longer you can go. I have read multiple studies that indicate sodium, potassium,...
Feels great for health, not good for weight loss.
I'm almost 48 hours into a 90 hour dry fast. I did a 28 day water fast back in January and a few shorter ones after that....up to 16 days. On the January water fast, I didn't do much...
Hi guys. I'm looking to do a dry fast with some added water fast days. My first dry fast ended around a month ago. I felt incredible, felt no pain, no thirst, no hunger, and an almost completely symptom free time...
Long story short I have suffered from severe colitis and after trying everything for 5 years (started at 18) I last year needed 3 surgeries to remove my colon and create a jpouch. I have done a lot of water fasting...
My business partners meet me over zoom and I’m wondering if it would be feasible on there. Let me know your experience!
I would like to understand how long it takes for the body to enter into ketosis when soft dry fasting. At this point i have been dry fasting for just over 36hrs. I understand that by this time i should...
F, 33, 148lb, 5'9" I am skinnyfat and I have bad cellulite on legs and glutes. To what extent can dry fasting remedy it? How long/what intervals would work in my case? I can get to about 125 before...
Longest was 4 and half days for me but I can't go longer than a day now. I need motivation!
I would like to tell you about my latest experience of slightly modified dry fasting. I love coffee and I love dry fasting. This time I was unable to eliminate caffeine a few days before the start of my fast (not...
I'm on my first dry fast now. I've previously done a number of water fasts. I have completed 48 hours dry so far. I am planning on getting water around the 60 hour mark. At that point I was thinking...
I am following NDS … where they recommend to do almost 16-18 hours of dry fast.. followed by green juice (detox).. followed by normal food where they recommend to eat only raw plant based food or fruits.. no meat, no...
Reading a page online, one dies without drinking and eating after about 10 days. Since so many do the dry fasting, I wanted to know, what is the number of days that actually sends a person off?.
so its well known that when you do a water fast since you drink a lot but do not eat you deplete minerals fast. thats why its advisable to take elettrolytes like magnesium potassium and sodium during your fast, and...
I’ve had quite a year fixing my skinny fat situation. Between mostly protein and good fat when I do eat along with exercise, I’ve gotten to about 16% body fat and noticeable but not impressive muscle development. My goal is...
Hello, I'm new here, I'm a middle aged mom. Did several water fasts and two 5-6 days long dry fasts before. I started 20 H ago with an idea of having a water fast. So far however it's been a dry...
So I want to start off by saying I have not seen a doctor nor am I a medical professional. I am however a big fan and true believer in the power of fasting. Please don't tell me to see a...
I have been on semen retention and plan to stay celibate until I achieve my life goals. Obviously the 3 most prolific ways of obtaining more life force energy is through semen retention, fasting and meditation. But does dry fasting...
I did one 72h hard dry fasting walking twice a day for 6km each walk(1h). Started at 189,377 lb / 85.9kg, lost 11,045 lb / 5kg on my refeed I had about 2500 calories (my maintenance is about 1800) my...
So I broke my 3.5 day dry fast today with electrolytes, bone broth, coconut water and two smoothies. I was wondering if I could continue this cycle of dry fasting, liquid refeed, and dry fasting again. My body stores too...
I’ve attempted another dry fast and didn’t get past 42 hours. Here’s what happened. First day I was thirsty but not unbearably so. But o was tired as hell. I mainly laid down but I needed to work. Surprisingly I...
Good Evening r/DryFasting I plan to do a 21 day fast soon and wanted to look into making it a dry/ wet hybrid fast. I have dry fasted in the past. Did a couple 2 days and 1 5 day. Was...
Hey everyone, I just wanted to ask a few questions about dry fasting. After a prolonged dry fast(3-7 days) how does one rehydrate themselves and then start eating again? What is the best protocol? I’ve seen some people mention on...
What do you think is the best? Fasting for a fortnight or more at a time (dry fasting and water fasting in alternation) or dry fasting for two to three days and then breaking the fast followed by another dry...
Seems most people want to lose weight but I am not interested in that at all, rather I'm concerned with healing diseases/chronic illness with dry fasting. Primarily I am aiming to get rid of my meniere's disease by dry fasting...
Hi everyone! They say that you can not target specific areas of the body to lose fat and also that you are born with a certain body fat distribution, so it is genetically determined and therefore can not be changed. So...
Hey everyone, I recently did a 48 hour dry fast for the first and i felt amazing after. I want to push myself to do a 5 day fast but I’m not completely sure if it’s a good idea. If...
Starting another dry fast. I want to do another dry fast. I am already in day 1. I would like to do at least 6 days and push it till my body tells me to stop. So at least 6...
Hello, I’m 26 years old male and I’m Thailand. 3 days ago got a scooter accident. It’s nothing too serious, no broken bones. Many small injuries and my elbow has to be sewed today. Hopefully I can get out of the...
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...
Hi My Fellow Fasters, As the title says. My friends wife was diagnosed with cancer. Has anyone here battled cancer and cured it using extended dry fasts? My friend is hesitant and doesn't necessarily believe in dry fasting. It seems...
This is my first reasonably long dry fast! I have tried to dry fast in the morning before, but never made it past 10 or so. I haven't had water since last night right at 10:30, so I...
40 day water fasts are done by a lot more people than 15-16 day dry fasts Can it be almost equally similar in regards to the transformative healing potentials?
Hello all, Today marks the first day of my 12-day dry-fasting journey. My previous experience: 1. Many 7-day water fasts. 2. Done at least three 5-day dry fasts. Felt great and always felt like I could keep going. I wrote down many reasons to pursue...
Hi everyone. I just finished a 67 hr dry fast and decided to break it yesterday because I was feeling really sluggish and had to be able to work and get my kids to soccer and other activities. ...
I read the Phoenix book and it stated 11 day dry fast is the optimal to cure most chronic illness. I have only done 5 day dry fast and couldn’t do 7 day. If you are on the lower weight...
So I am trying to lose weight as efficiently as possible. I ran a 3 week water fast in 2020 and have done a few 7-14 day fasts in ‘21 and ‘22. Info I’ve gathered - Dry fast = more efficient...
So i did a dry fast for 52 hours, it wasn't my first time, but this time i had planned i will do dry fast 2 days and on the third day I'll drink water and have food too (1400...
I have a bit of energy at the start of each dry fasting day but I'm dead after 3 hours of work.