6-day Autophagy Fast

[S11m]

I am not expecting any of you to join me - but this might be of interest.

I have been doing a 100-hour water fast every month, but I do not need to lose weight, so I do not need the calorie restriction of a water fast - and I do get low on energy on a 100-hour water fast.

I do not have diabetes or any of the non-communicable diseases for which a low-carb or keto diet would help.

Autophagy is the main benefit I expect to get out of a fast... and, according to Dr Mindy's chart above, you get autophagy up to at least 125 hours.

To autophagy fast you need to keep your protein below 20gm a day.

I fasted early last month, and the cafe that does take-aways is closed this week.

So I had a normal breakfast and an early lunch on Thursday, starting my Autophagy fast.

On Friday I had a normal cereal-free and meat-free breakfast and yoghurt and cream for an early lunch, starting a water fast.

I will eat nothing on Saturday and Sunday, and yoghurt and cream on Monday Tuesday. On Wednesday the cafe will be doing take-aways again.

According to the chart, I will not get a great deal of Autophagy in the last day - but I will see how it goes.

I strained an (acromioclavicular) ligament in my shoulder at Easter, and I think autophagy has helped it heal - and I hope the fast will also help.

I fought off CoViD, I think from mid-November to mid-January, and I have had both vaccinations - the fast will benefit my immune system, but I am no longer very susceptible to CoViD.

[Subtle_badger 16Kg IF 72hrs]

Cheering you on from the sidelines!

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Very best of luck👍

[Subtle_badger 16Kg IF 72hrs]

How is it going?

[S11m Volunteer 70lb IF20 in reply to Subtle_badger]

It is going fine - I completed the three-day water fast today - and will complete my 6-day autophagy fast on Wednesday.

[Dianenonebutme in reply to S11m]

Ok when you start you next fast I will do it with you- just let me know in advance

[S11m Volunteer 70lb IF20 in reply to Dianenonebutme]

Hi - I usually fast the first weekend of the month.

Have you done any extended fasts?

Have you been Intermittent Fasting?

Have you read the "Welcome Newbies" FAQ?:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

[Dianenonebutme in reply to S11m]

Hi S11m

I have done a 10 day water fast, (longest) 3 day dry fast and small water fast 3-7 days. - I often intermittent fast, it’s a way of life.

I enjoy the feeling of fasting and I feel renewed afterwards

[S11m Volunteer 70lb IF20 in reply to Dianenonebutme]

Great - do you fast just because it makes you feel good - or for weight loss, autophagy or what?

[Dianenonebutme in reply to S11m]

I fast for both weight loss and health, it clears my head and I loss weight in the process

[Dianenonebutme]

How is it going?

[S11m Volunteer 70lb IF20 in reply to Dianenonebutme]

I have just completed the 6-day autophagy fast.

I am feeling great - I expect to feel great for at least a fortnight.

I do not need to lose weight, but I was 6lbs below my target weight yesterday.

[Dianenonebutme]

Hi S11m

I have been fasting for years and I like your approach. I have done 10 day water fasts and two day dry fasts.

When you next plan to fast let me know and I will join you- I love fasting

[S11m Volunteer 70lb IF20 in reply to Dianenonebutme]

I hope and expect to join the gang in about a month.

I don’t know if they are going to fast around the first Sunday of June or the 30th of May.

[Dianenonebutme in reply to S11m]

Hi S11m

We are fasting on Sunday