I did a hardcore water fast for 11 days a while back. After the first day I really wasn't hungry. I found myself missing the ritual of eating in a nostalgic way. There's a big hole in your day where you normally would spend time eating. I finally quit on day 11 as it seemed like I wasn't drinking enough pure water and my kidneys felt like they were knotted up. Energy remained good, as did my mental clarity. I might try it again with better electrolytes and hydration.
Something may have clicked in my metabolism after that. Several months later I found that I could easily lose a half a pound a day by limiting my night time meals to only unsweetened juice in any quantity. My body just downshifted and decided that 186 was preferable to 216. I've hovered within a pound or two of 186 ever since with no effort at all.
Another good water fast may take my average weight down into an even better range.
For me, days 1-3 are hard, with day 3 being the worst. After that, smooth sailing! Funny how just warming the water, or adding a squeeze of lime with sea salt becomes an exciting taste experience!
I did a hardcore water fast for 11 days a while back. After the first day I really wasn't hungry. I found myself missing the ritual of eating in a nostalgic way. There's a big hole in your day where you normally would spend time eating. I finally quit on day 11 as it seemed like I wasn't drinking enough pure water and my kidneys felt like they were knotted up. Energy remained good, as did my mental clarity. I might try it again with better electrolytes and hydration.
Something may have clicked in my metabolism after that. Several months later I found that I could easily lose a half a pound a day by limiting my night time meals to only unsweetened juice in any quantity. My body just downshifted and decided that 186 was preferable to 216. I've hovered within a pound or two of 186 ever since with no effort at all.
Another good water fast may take my average weight down into an even better range.
For me, days 1-3 are hard, with day 3 being the worst. After that, smooth sailing! Funny how just warming the water, or adding a squeeze of lime with sea salt becomes an exciting taste experience!