tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post8069161574610046155..comments2024-03-09T09:22:49.890+02:00Comments on Inhuman Experiment: How to Deal With the 5 Most Common Difficulties of FastingJLLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200324973565346888noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-36630907861246507082016-01-31T03:28:19.926+02:002016-01-31T03:28:19.926+02:00Smoke that dank kush so you get the muchies and st...Smoke that dank kush so you get the muchies and start eating again. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-51106193355365669482016-01-26T09:49:52.394+02:002016-01-26T09:49:52.394+02:00I've recently started eating only one meal a d...I've recently started eating only one meal a day on a strict ketogenic diet. It's just so easy to go the long periods without food when you've eaten a lot of good fat the meal before.<br />My previous fasting experiences were a lot of effort, back when my body fed on glucose. I'd feel grumpy and lack energy quickly. Now I just don't think about food, no cravings whatsoever.<br />Let me tell you that it's one hell of a liberating experience. I feel light. Food really isn't something to derive your life pleasure from; it's too little pleasure for too much trouble.<br />I' highly recommend a high fat, low carb diet for anyone interested in intermitent fasting or longer fastings. Research carefully, though, and be prepared for some changes in your body and mind.<br />Being free from the prison of taste feels truly amazing! Blessings to all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-70557894484713251212016-01-16T18:32:19.165+02:002016-01-16T18:32:19.165+02:00Coffee is without a doubt no good.specially caffei...Coffee is without a doubt no good.specially caffeine. you are resetting your body so to speak. so you do not want to intake anything. people are even say well eat some chicken on the side. lol these are toxins. for inner source life coaching I wouldnt take anything provided by GNC.I will have to say I know alot about what I am saying on that issue.They add stuff to supplements that is not actually good for the body. if you can, learn about your veggies and fruit. Gmo free>> that is. while some issues and bodies have different reactions. people will always claim that this worked for them but in depth even though they feel clear they arent really aware. for the last comment about be careful for fasting. I dont think you were aware of what you are doing. learn what your food does. and do alot of work learning. doesnt mean you will be good at it but it will help. if you got addicted to it maybe thats just you? I see majority of people talk about health and wow people go to these schools and have no clue. they will fight over what they learned and not learn anything. keep an open mind. school teaches what they know or want you to know. so learn about chemicals ups and downs and all around. keep an open mind. but always learn and find out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-48117999401818607612015-06-25T03:28:49.702+03:002015-06-25T03:28:49.702+03:00I would like to exercise a strong word of caution ...I would like to exercise a strong word of caution to all of you who fast or are interested in fasting. It is dangerous and addictive. I started fasting in High School and developed an eating disorder, which I still struggle with to this day. Please, exercise caution. The feeling of being in control while fasting may give you an emotional high, but you may find yourself pushing to fast longer or more often and your thoughts may change to be focused on your body weight or figure. This can lead to fainting or dizzy spells, change in metabolism, nutritional imbalances and depression.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-47109580219552623902015-01-29T14:24:44.662+02:002015-01-29T14:24:44.662+02:00For years I thought I had CFS. Eventually I found ...For years I thought I had CFS. Eventually I found out I had Hashimoto's. If you can, have your antibody levels tested and see if you have any sort of autoimmune disease. Also, look into paradites that could play a part. If you drink tea or coffee, put NOW Green Wormwood complex into it to do a cleanse. Also try L-Carnitine for energy. That's the only supplement that has ever helped me, and I used to work at GNC and had access and knowledge of all supplements. I have had the most benefit overall from fasting. I started with Intermittent Fasting and worked up to Warrior Diet Fasting. Currently I'm on the third day of my first three day fast. I recommend taking it slow like that, but I believe it will be very beneficial to you because it does allow the body to heal. Best of luck to you, and if you wan to talk more you can email me at innersourcelifecoach@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928587065487362809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-25662351750264063272014-12-17T04:48:45.100+02:002014-12-17T04:48:45.100+02:00For cfs, try dhea. 25mg a day has brought me back ...For cfs, try dhea. 25mg a day has brought me back to normal in a few months. Also take fatigue to fantastic formulation. You can buy both on amazon. <br />Cheers<br />BruceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-82903120735945662922014-12-12T08:15:33.295+02:002014-12-12T08:15:33.295+02:00Dry mouth: Saliva production is mainly stimulated ...Dry mouth: Saliva production is mainly stimulated by food. Therefore, no food=no or very little salivating. Thus the explanation as to why this problem goes away as soon as you break your fast. Lack of saliva is also a reason as to why bad breath typically occurs during fasting. This may sound counter productive (especially during the first few days of a fast when the hunger is at it's worst) but think about your favorite foods. Concentrate on thought of it's taste, it's texture. This will have your mouth salivating in no time. I'm doing an extended fast and from my personal experience, dry mouth subsides around the fourth day. With the topic of coffee, if your looking to do a long term water fast but your having difficulties getting through the first few days, go ahead and drink coffee in the beginning. At around day 4 the hunger and the tiredness suddenly switches off and you'll no longer need your coffee crutch. At this point your able to easily go on a full blown water fast/detox and you'll achieve the enormous health benefits that come with it. Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11192396660332689183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-18603162201528394702014-10-19T19:21:36.376+03:002014-10-19T19:21:36.376+03:00Hi, if you google chemolieve and prolon you will f...Hi, if you google chemolieve and prolon you will find a company based on the clinical trials with fasting of Valter Longo. He found that using certain food concentrates for phytonutrients works better than plain water, according to clinical markers. <br /><br />Also, I have a question. I have severe, long term CFS. I have to lie down most of the day. I would love to try fasting as I've tried many things and nothing worked. I can't even take many supplements as my liver detox system is compromised. Also I'm 5'6" and 116 pounds. I wouldn't want to lose more than 5 pounds though I could stretch it to 10 if I knew it would help. <br />How do you know when you're too sick to fast? I am concerned with whether my body has the energy for the process. I'm able to walk 1/3 mile several times a week, and if I had to I could do a whole mile, though I would pay for it later, so I'm not completely disabled. Any info on this would be appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-64323489681559059562014-07-17T16:46:12.743+03:002014-07-17T16:46:12.743+03:00I am more thirsty. Before my fast starts, I drink ...I am more thirsty. Before my fast starts, I drink a lot of water and I say that I'm full but the real thing comes when you half way through your fast or more. You become really thirsty. Plus its also hot over here which makes it a bit more tiring. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-84269675041615772502014-06-05T19:48:13.503+03:002014-06-05T19:48:13.503+03:00First day of my fast yesterday, I spent 6 hours in...First day of my fast yesterday, I spent 6 hours in the gym and because of my seriously low energy levels (running only on fat burners) I could only burn around 1500 calories on the treadmill along with other machines and weight lifting etc.... The second day i could only burn around 700 .... Today is my third day and can I even stand up without wanting to pass out? Nope. Fasting alone is ridiculously easy compared to intense exercising at the same time. I'm just hoping to reach ketosis alot faster than I would fasting alone. Definitely not going to the gym today though, I really would pass out. Going tomorrow though, but not setting myself a mandatory calorie goal to reach.<br /><br />the scale reads an 8lb loss which i obviously know is mostly sodium/water weight but I am already seeing slight results and feeling better about myself :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-5445890651039692222014-01-31T12:18:51.996+02:002014-01-31T12:18:51.996+02:00I agree, I had some coffee and now I'm feeling...I agree, I had some coffee and now I'm feeling VERY hungry (on my 3rd day of a water fast), I was fine up until then. I find it preferable to drink hot water if I start to feel a little peckish with two drops of lemon juice in it (for taste), I'm not even sure if I should be having lemon juice... How many liters of water am I supposed to have a day and how much is too much (I'm so thirsty - dry mouth syndrome mentioned above - that I drink loads of water, maybe 4 liters a day sometimes more!!) I just hope I'm doing this right..............Donénoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-67455886122663050352013-08-15T01:50:42.589+03:002013-08-15T01:50:42.589+03:00"Why are they recommending not drinking coffe..."Why are they recommending not drinking coffee? For fat loss, I see no problem -- in fact, I think coffee is probably helpful."<br /><br />Caffeine is a natural insecticide. The plant makes it for this purpose. In large enough doses it is fatal. Among many other phsyiological changes, it stimulates the release of adrenaline and places a significant load on the liver. Its comedown induces carbohydrate cravings. If you drink coffee on a fast, you may experience accelerated fat loss, but you will negate much of the healing and cleansing process, and you will probably be plagued by hunger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-75746003061142535852013-08-15T01:44:57.929+03:002013-08-15T01:44:57.929+03:00You failed to mention boredom. For me, it is the n...You failed to mention boredom. For me, it is the number one difficulty. The desire to entertain one's self with food can be an immense mental obstacle, even for those who are not addicted to food. The desire to eat is not just about curbing hunger. It is about being social, obtaining a feeling of satiety, for many it helps with sleep, it releases endorphins which make one happy, and it is delicious and pleasurable. It is also a perfectly good excuse to take a break from daily chores. All of these benefits are lost on a fast. Everybody who undergoes a fast would benefit from knowing in advance that they are going to be confronted with intense boredom, and that they should mentally prepare for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-46560126965545236992013-06-27T23:08:38.856+03:002013-06-27T23:08:38.856+03:00David Jubb has two teas a day. No more than 2tbsps...David Jubb has two teas a day. No more than 2tbsps of honey a day. With that little liquid it's easier in terms of feeling good. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-75949707855938753022013-04-14T10:05:14.650+03:002013-04-14T10:05:14.650+03:00Its 11:59 pm. I am so awake right now I feel like...Its 11:59 pm. I am so awake right now I feel like I've taken metaphetamines. All I want to do is go to bed. I drank over three liters of water today and my mouth is insatiably dry. I started eating at 4pm and have had two very large meals, 2 protien shakes, and 3 snacks. My calorie count is easily over 2500 and I feel like I am starving. <br /><br />Help!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-45376758530778673292012-11-14T23:31:21.259+02:002012-11-14T23:31:21.259+02:00I always have problems with dizziness & passin...I always have problems with dizziness & passing out - on a water only fast or a 100% juice only fast - I have lupus and MSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-71360471330534960262011-11-02T00:33:34.140+02:002011-11-02T00:33:34.140+02:00My two best tricks for amelioriating the difficult...My two best tricks for amelioriating the difficulties of fasting are consistency (doing the same fast every other day), and contrast hydrotherapy, which helps with the body heat issue.<br /><br />I take a 6 minute shower every day that goes in 1 minute hot / 20 seconds cold cycles. I swear it has all but eliminated my sensitivity to temperature fluctuations (until about 45 degrees, then I start noticing the cold), even while fasting.<br /><br />The reason seems to have to do with the activation of brown fat, which is responsible for body heat generation through the metabolism of fatty acids. I'm not sure about that, though.<br /><br />By the way, a lot of bodybuilders recommend a style of intermittent fasting, which apparently helps stimulate growth factors. Check out (for example) <a href="http://carbbackloading.com" rel="nofollow">CarbBackloading.com</a>, which was created by a bodybuilder with an MS in Physics. I found the "free report" interesting.nthmosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241248641661243071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-29777943428315531182011-09-26T18:28:42.917+03:002011-09-26T18:28:42.917+03:00I've always done more frequent if in the form ...I've always done more frequent if in the form of meal skipping since I went primal/paleo; right now I'm skipping lunch. Cup of black coffee instead. <br /><br />When I tried a 24 hour fast, the hunger wasnt an issue, but I was very, very cold! Everyone was wearing t- shirts while I was wrapping up in knits and shivering! That was the only problem I ran into there.Millahttp://www.keepcalmandgrokon.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-63919173623146198982011-05-22T12:14:57.588+03:002011-05-22T12:14:57.588+03:00@Jamisona20,
Who is "they"? Why are the...@Jamisona20,<br /><br />Who is "they"? Why are they recommending not drinking coffee? For fat loss, I see no problem -- in fact, I think coffee is probably helpful.<br /><br />- JLLJLLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01200324973565346888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-4829497844905183202011-05-22T04:28:43.877+03:002011-05-22T04:28:43.877+03:00I don't mean to be a snot, but I've done q...I don't mean to be a snot, but I've done quite a bit of reading about fasting and I don't think they usually recommend drinking coffee during a fast. Although it might be not so bad if it's only a one day fast.AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15359818821538939532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-81208992584208143302011-02-15T22:26:15.283+02:002011-02-15T22:26:15.283+02:00I definitely go through a very similar cycle to th...I definitely go through a very similar cycle to the post you linked to when I fast for 24 hours. I also eat pretty closely to a paleo/low-carb diet. I do eat more fruits lately (like, some a small package or two of berries a week, and maybe an apple a week - also, a bar of 85% dark chocolate a week), so maybe that's had some hunger inducing effects? <br /><br />I do notice an almost spontaneous intermittent fasting occurring when I am extremely low-carb (less than 30g/day for a week or so). Before learning about the benefits of IFing, it freaked me out so much I would force myself to eat more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-26016688727519804242010-09-29T22:03:00.399+03:002010-09-29T22:03:00.399+03:00I think that the dry mouth is related to the keton...I think that the dry mouth is related to the ketone production.Goeringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334999813941718833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-54069656806851290982010-03-23T21:43:21.789+02:002010-03-23T21:43:21.789+02:00@Anonymous,
For appetite control it might indeed ...@Anonymous,<br /><br />For appetite control it might indeed work (not sure about the fat mobilizing thing; do you have a study for this?), but I would hesitate to take both, since I would be afraid of getting massive jitters. But of course, if you're very tolerant to the effects of caffeine, then it might be a viable option.<br /><br />- JLLJLLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01200324973565346888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-48438593492906815952010-03-22T15:51:28.356+02:002010-03-22T15:51:28.356+02:00I'm thinking of doing two 24 hour fasts (Tuesd...I'm thinking of doing two 24 hour fasts (Tuesday and Thursday). To control hunger, what are your thoughts on taking ephedrine along with coffee? It's supposed to be incredibly fat-mobilizing and works very well in suppressing appetite. Would appreciate feedback!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049415900026167371.post-16421706067022197012010-02-24T01:40:19.599+02:002010-02-24T01:40:19.599+02:00I've gotten brain fog during IF myself before,...I've gotten brain fog during IF myself before, and now after prolonged CR, my lab results are reporting below-normal testosterone, T3, T4 hormones. Now, the brain fog is more persistent, and every time I've started fasting, the depression and fog will get to the point where it severely hurts my ability to function. I think it's T3/T4 related for me. T3/T4 levels can fluctuate during the day and perhaps that's what might happening when <i>you</i> fast, just not as drastically. JLL, have you tried ordering lab/blood work for yourself? Would you be willing to share your lab values?websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08943125982785108922noreply@blogger.com