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I was just fasting for a bit (9 days straight)

It’s great for a total reset and detoxing everything out...

But honestly, I didn't have the patience for the refeed phase (which is supposed to last as long as the fast itself). Even though I didn't go totally overboard, I still ate way too much, too fast, and now everything feels incredibly heavy. I know I should've stuck to just juices first, then maybe some yogurt and fruit on day three, then toast and stuff like that. It feels like my digestive system has just completely stalled out. What do I do? 🤔

Any recommendations for a tea that might kickstart digestion?

Laxatives and liquid stuff are on standby... then we take it slow 😁

dovla05 said:Maybe try a liquid laxative if you can get one... then just take it easy 😁

Ugh, "take it easy"... easier said than done.

I honestly don't know how women obsess over their waistlines this much. 😁

Starving yourself is actually way easier—once you get past the first couple of days, the hunger pangs just fade. The real nightmare is trying to stay "healthy" by snacking on yogurt and carrots all day. That's the hardest part for people trying to diet. 😁

Balkanijan Pig said:Eating absolutely nothing—once you get past the first few days of hunger—is way easier than trying to choke down yogurt and carrots. That’s the real struggle, I guess. 😁

True, true... 😁

You just need something to piss you off enough to give you the runs. 😁

Maybe some feminist blog? 😂

frozenangler9 said:You need something that’ll stress you out enough to give you the runs. 😁

Not gonna work for me—when I get stressed, I just end up eating more. 😁

Balkanijan Pig said:It’s no good—whenever I get stressed out, I just end up eating more.😁

Then maybe try snacking on some dried prunes instead. 😁

I think I heard something about some herbal mountain tea once—who knows when or from whom? Honestly, I don't really know, I'm hardly an expert.

Just head to a CVS or something, they'll tell you what you need.

You’re way too young to be posting about this.
If it doesn't clear up, see a doctor...

Try diamond pose and some abdominal breathing...
Maybe a light coffee...

shadowgardener12 said:You’re way too young to be worrying about this stuff.
If it doesn't start looking better soon, you should probably just go see a doctor...

At what age would it actually be considered "normal"?

Even though, honestly, I know everything would be fine if I had just stuck to my workout routine...

I guess so. Not sure how you managed to miss that, though... even if small setbacks happen sometimes.

The thing is, I don't know what it does for you specifically. You aren't old enough yet for all that junk to start building up in your system...
Once those toxins really settle in... after you hit 40...
But hey, you can still try it now. Just wasn't your first time doing this, was it? Jumping straight into 9 days? Maybe start with 3... or just a week...

Fair enough, respect.
You're vegetarian, right? Makes things a lot easier for you...

It’s not the first time...

Honestly, I didn't have any major issues with the meds. There are just some side effects... you expect the occasional bout of dizziness or feeling weak, and if it sticks around, you just stop taking them anyway.

This part was totally on me, though. I let myself get carried away (kind of like how things go later on, if you know what I mean 😁) when I went to the grocery store for the first time. I ended up staring at everything in the fridge for a week straight, barely eating anything more than two pieces of toast, an apple, and a yogurt a day. 😁

shadowgardener12 said:Diamond pose and deep abdominal breathing

I feel like we're heading straight toward some intense medicalized nonsense🙄

As long as it doesn't turn into full-blown doctor-speak. I'm not a fan, especially those advanced versions involving all that complex tongue-work and specific mudras.😁

Maybe just stick to something simpler, like a quick enema instead?🤔

Me?
Was she there? 😁 😬

Geez, Auntie, you are being way too nosy! 😳 🙂 😁

So, how many pounds did you actually drop in those nine days?

Hey there,

I couldn't find another thread or anything similar discussing this specific topic, so I figured I'd just kick off a discussion right here. My feed is absolutely flooded with ads, catchy headlines, "wellness" guidelines, and all these trending stories about fasting... but honestly, none of that is what I'm looking for. What I actually want to dig into is the real-world benefits, the actual prep work involved, and people's genuine experiences with it.
Lately, I've been experimenting with shorter windows—like following the moon cycle or trying out the 16:8 method (which some people definitely count as fasting), but I’m really interested in stepping things up and attempting a full 2-3 day fast, or maybe even longer.

For me, this isn't about jumping on some bandwagon or doing what's "cool" right now. I want to actually educate myself on the science behind it first, and then move toward trying those multi-day fasts every once in a while, or whatever the standard recommendation is.

I'd love to hear what you guys think! Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences, advice, and thoughts.

When I first read Richard Booth35's post about how his godfather hadn't eaten or drunk anything, I honestly thought, "Wow, people really will post any nonsense online and expect others to take it seriously."

And then it turns out he actually *was* drinking something?!?

I just don't see the logic in putting your body through extreme dehydration. It’s definitely not doing any favors for your kidneys, your circulatory system, or your heart. If your blood gets too thick because you're dehydrated, you're looking at a real risk of a heart attack or a stroke—which isn't exactly a health hack.

What would actually be beneficial is if we all just cut back on the junk and improved our food quality daily. Let's face it, most of us overindulge way too much.

Honestly, I find posts like these from the last few days to be pretty useless.

From what I’ve been reading, a ton of people dive into fasting even if they don't have any underlying health issues or weight concerns. They claim it just makes them feel better overall—both physically and mentally—and they rave about the benefits.
The real question for me, though, is the logistics: how do people actually prep for it, deal with those inevitable energy crashes, and just "survive" the process? That’s the part I’m actually curious about...

I’m not talking about fasting strictly for weight loss here. I've seen plenty of discussions on here about the dreaded yo-yo effect, which can happen to anyone. It even happens to pro athletes who are just trying to drop a couple of pounds to hit a specific weight class before a big competition..

I honestly have no clue how they prepare themselves or find the strength to stick it out—maybe someone here can weigh in. I was talking to a guy recently who said he does it strictly for religious reasons and hasn't even considered quitting. It’s like he’s genuinely terrified of divine retribution or something.

Personally, I don't have that kind of grit when it comes to stuff like this. I don't think I could endure it because I just don't see the point, and without a clear "why," I simply wouldn't have the motivation.

I’ve done this a few times now, maybe up to 15 days at most. Honestly? It’s been nothing short of incredible. It feels like a total deep clean for your system, so I'm definitely planning on making this an annual thing.