There are so many benefits to a water fast. Here’s a ChatGPT response:
A 72-hour fast, where no food is consumed for three consecutive days, can have various potential benefits, though it’s important to note that extended fasting should be approached with caution and ideally under medical supervision, especially for those with underlying health conditions. Some potential benefits include:
1. Autophagy: Extended fasting can trigger autophagy, a cellular process where the body cleans out damaged cells and regenerates new, healthy ones. This process has been associated with improved cellular health and potentially reduced risk of age-related diseases.
2. Improved Insulin Sensitivity: Fasting may help lower insulin levels and improve insulin sensitivity, which is beneficial for blood sugar regulation and may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
3. Mental Clarity and Focus: Many people report heightened mental clarity and focus during extended fasting, possibly due to the body shifting from glucose to ketones (produced from fat stores) as its primary energy source, which may provide a more stable energy supply to the brain.
4. Reduction in Inflammation: Some research suggests that fasting can reduce markers of inflammation, which is linked to a variety of chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and autoimmune disorders.
5. Weight Loss: Fasting for an extended period leads to a significant caloric deficit, which can result in weight loss. Additionally, the body taps into stored fat for energy during prolonged fasting, potentially leading to fat loss.
6. Improved Heart Health: Some studies suggest that fasting can improve several risk factors for heart disease, such as lowering blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglycerides.
7. Hormonal Regulation: Extended fasting can trigger changes in various hormones, including increasing the production of norepinephrine and growth hormone, both of which can enhance fat loss and muscle preservation.
8. Gut Rest and Improved Digestion: Fasting allows the digestive system to rest, which may help with gut health, improve gut lining, and balance the microbiome, potentially reducing issues like bloating, indigestion, or food sensitivities.
Day 3/31
31:38 minutes on the treadmill burning 313 calories & going into my 61st hour of a water fast. 💪
It’s fair to say that Ontario is not what it once was sadly.
I literally had a car coming at me with them driving the wrong way on the 400 last year. Luckily I noticed and stayed in the right lane! 🫣 It was a pretty surreal and shocking experience.
This is adorable and so cute!! ☺️
Congratulations!! This is wonderful! ☺️
Wow that looks delicious! I was looking for a new way to eat ground beef and I think this is it!! Thanks for sharing. Your wife deserves a massage! What a dinner! 🎉
It’s so interesting to see kids have similar interests and explore it. I’ve only witnessed it with my niece and nephew but look forward to one day have my own children.
Beautiful!! & such a nice experience for your son!
Samesies!! Life is sweeter when shared! 🧡💜
Absolutely!! I stayed in for 2 minutes and possibly 3 minutes. After the first time I was hooked and couldn’t get enough!
Omg lol not me sir! I hightailed it to a warm cabin to sit next to a hot woodstove fire and held a cozy cup of tea in my hands to warm up! I didn’t care about putting pants on but as soon as I had a hoodie on I was out of there!
I want to beat my record of 63.5. I’m aiming for 72 which is set to end at 2:15am (a late night snack before my fast created a late start for me) so I could possibly reach longer. I’m going to listen to my body and see what I can do!