gojiberra
· 5w
How do you start or decide when to do it and keep at it?
I do this every three months. I usually lower my carb intake for 1–2 days beforehand, which makes the first day of fasting much easier. During the fast, I drink only water and coffee, and I supplement with salt, potassium, and magnesium glycinate.
You can do it without supplements, but in my experience, you’ll feel a bit more tired & weak if you skip them. The worst period is usually between 16 and 24 hours in. After that, your body fully switches into ketosis, your energy levels stabilize, and hunger decreases significantly. From there, it’s mainly about staying well hydrated until you reach 72 hours.
When breaking the fast, do it slowly with easily digestible foods such as avocado or vegetable soup. Then gradually return to your normal diet over the next day or two.
