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I'm starting a 40 day water-only religious fast today. This post will be a source for videos on Water Fasting / Dry Fasting, and other Fasting related information.
Having completed multiple 14+ day fasts, here are some tips for success.
1. The first rule of fasting is don't talk about fasting. People in your life are retarded and will freak out if you go more than a day without eating.
2. Drink more water than you think you need.
3. Think of fasting like going into hibernation mode. Lie down, relax.
4. Distract your mind. I usually listen to audiobooks, youtube videos, etc. Time flies when you're having fun.
5. Never break a fast during a "healing crisis" AKA when you start to feel like you're going to die. Suck it up, buttercup. You'll still be alive tomorrow and you'll feel much better.
6. If you have a food craving, write it down and tell yourself you'll eat it tomorrow. It's an old Buddhist trick. Repeat the lie as necessary.
7. Full of energy? Go for a walk, or do chores around the house.
8. What about electrolytes, fiber, etc.? Don't worry about it. Drink water. People have gone up to 6 months without supplementing their fast with electrolytes and other commonly suggested bullshit. Just drink water. Seriously. It's that easy.
Danger signs:
A. If you feel a burning sensation in your throat like you have a flu / cold, stop the fast immediately. That's the signal from your body that you're starving.
B. Insomnia. Fasting will naturally make you sleep less. But if it gets to the point where you can't sleep at all, break the fast.
How to deal with a healing crisis:
I. If you feel like your stomach hurts and you need to throw up, drink a lot of water until you throw up. Go for a walk. Wait 15 minutes. Still feel like shit? Drink more water, throw up again. Go for a walk. Rinse and repeat. You're going to feel great after you throw up. This happens to about 15-20% of people who fast. Your body is producing too much stomach bile, usually happens after the first week of fasting. Purge it and you'll feel like a god when you're done. Some people report this happening two or three times before their bodies adjust to the fast.
II. An old wound starts hurting? Don't be a pussy. Your body is cannibalizing the injured cells to make room for new cells. It won't hurt in another day or two.
III. Tongue goes white and tastes like metal? Brush your teeth and / or use mouth wash.
IV. Have a body rash? Don't scratch it. Take a shower. Some people have reported flakes of metal coming out of their skin. Don't freak out. Take a shower.
V. Feel like you're seriously going to fucking die? Don't be a pussy. You won't. Drink water and sleep through it.
F.A.Q.
Q. It's been X number of days and I haven't taken a shit?
A. That's normal. Most people need to take a shit around day 3-5. Then they go a few weeks between shits.
Q. I feel like I have to fart?
A. Never trust a fart. Go to the bathroom.
Q. Why does everyone recommend enemas during a fast?
A. Because they're the cocaine of fasting. Makes you feel like a god afterwards.
Q. How do I break my fast? Won't I die of refeeding syndrome? Will chocolate kill me?
A. You aren't going to die. Eat whatever you want. You're going to eat less than you think you will. Make sure you have a toilet nearby, because you're taking a trip to shitsville.
Having completed multiple 14+ day fasts, here are some tips for success.
1. The first rule of fasting is don't talk about fasting. People in your life are retarded and will freak out if you go more than a day without eating.
2. Drink more water than you think you need.
3. Think of fasting like going into hibernation mode. Lie down, relax.
4. Distract your mind. I usually listen to audiobooks, youtube videos, etc. Time flies when you're having fun.
5. Never break a fast during a "healing crisis" AKA when you start to feel like you're going to die. Suck it up, buttercup. You'll still be alive tomorrow and you'll feel much better.
6. If you have a food craving, write it down and tell yourself you'll eat it tomorrow. It's an old Buddhist trick. Repeat the lie as necessary.
7. Full of energy? Go for a walk, or do chores around the house.
8. What about electrolytes, fiber, etc.? Don't worry about it. Drink water. People have gone up to 6 months without supplementing their fast with electrolytes and other commonly suggested bullshit. Just drink water. Seriously. It's that easy.
Danger signs:
A. If you feel a burning sensation in your throat like you have a flu / cold, stop the fast immediately. That's the signal from your body that you're starving.
B. Insomnia. Fasting will naturally make you sleep less. But if it gets to the point where you can't sleep at all, break the fast.
How to deal with a healing crisis:
I. If you feel like your stomach hurts and you need to throw up, drink a lot of water until you throw up. Go for a walk. Wait 15 minutes. Still feel like shit? Drink more water, throw up again. Go for a walk. Rinse and repeat. You're going to feel great after you throw up. This happens to about 15-20% of people who fast. Your body is producing too much stomach bile, usually happens after the first week of fasting. Purge it and you'll feel like a god when you're done. Some people report this happening two or three times before their bodies adjust to the fast.
II. An old wound starts hurting? Don't be a pussy. Your body is cannibalizing the injured cells to make room for new cells. It won't hurt in another day or two.
III. Tongue goes white and tastes like metal? Brush your teeth and / or use mouth wash.
IV. Have a body rash? Don't scratch it. Take a shower. Some people have reported flakes of metal coming out of their skin. Don't freak out. Take a shower.
V. Feel like you're seriously going to fucking die? Don't be a pussy. You won't. Drink water and sleep through it.
F.A.Q.
Q. It's been X number of days and I haven't taken a shit?
A. That's normal. Most people need to take a shit around day 3-5. Then they go a few weeks between shits.
Q. I feel like I have to fart?
A. Never trust a fart. Go to the bathroom.
Q. Why does everyone recommend enemas during a fast?
A. Because they're the cocaine of fasting. Makes you feel like a god afterwards.
Q. How do I break my fast? Won't I die of refeeding syndrome? Will chocolate kill me?
A. You aren't going to die. Eat whatever you want. You're going to eat less than you think you will. Make sure you have a toilet nearby, because you're taking a trip to shitsville.
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