Refeeding

I just finished my third lengthy fast, this one six days.

My second fast lasted a full seven days. I lost 19 pounds, got down to 455, kept that weight for several days…and then I binged on a Friday, which led to bad eating most of the next week. After another binge the following Friday, I decided “no tomorrow; fast starts now.”

I started the new fast at 475, basically where I started the last time. And I ended at 455, basically where I ended last time.

I started measuring blood glucose and ketones during the last fast. I saw my blood sugars get below 100 a few times toward the end of the last one, but I never measured below 100 on this last fast. A few times in the low 100s, but averaging in the 110s.

I continue to read all I can about fasting. Ideally, fasting occurs while fat adapted. It’s harder when you’re not. Although at my current weight, the body is eager to shed excess. My three fasts have all begun immediately after eating a carb-heavy meal.  I don’t recommend it, but the alternative – kick the carbs BEFORE you “start” – hasn’t happened, and isn’t likely to happen. I’m doing the best I can.  My fasts have given me a few days of NSNG eating before the cravings return.

My plan is to start another fast Sunday night. I tend to eat better with my wife than I do at work, so if I can get through tomorrow  safely, I should enter the next fast in a better position than I started the last one.

I gained back everything I’d lost after fast 2; I want to see if I can push the needle past 455 on the next one. I’m going to continue limiting my fasts to 5-7 days. Five pounds to go and I’ll have a 10% loss.

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