Fasting Journal : 032619 EIF Week 02 Tuesday Fast

in fasting •  6 years ago 

It's almost 8:PM here and this is about the time I figure I have made it past any part of the Ghrelin circadian cycle for the day.

Today's fast actually went really well, I did run into some urge to fill my time with cooking, but nothing like a craving or hunger. I just like cooking and it helps to pass the time.

I haven't mentioned this in other posts, but I also do a daily 12-16 hour water fast. I make sure to drink a lot of water the rest of the time, but I stop at about this time at night and don't drink until far into the morning. Sometimes not until afternoon, like today.

I don't know if I buy the premise behind dry fasting, but I'm willing to try it out. Mostly I do the partial overnight fast so I won't wake up to piss every few hours. They say there is a hormone that regulates your kidneys while you sleep, to try to stop you from having a full bladder, but it's not working out for me these last few years. I should probably look into that.

Anyway, here in the next few weeks I might try a 48 hour dry fast to see what it's like.

Authors get paid when people like you upvote their post.
If you enjoyed what you read here, create your account today and start earning FREE STEEM!
Sort Order:  

I got through a 40 hour dry fast last week. It is pretty easy if you've already trained your thirst through ODAD. Just like coming off a long extended fast, you don't want to go too big drinking or eating when you come off a dry fast. Start with one cup of liquid then wait at least 30 minutes before the next one. You can swell up pretty fast and also be stuck with a full stomach if you don't take it easy.