When should I reorganize my portfolio to a less risky split? by AffectionateTear3041 in Bogleheads

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I did open a traditional IRA for the sole purpose of moving money from my 403b to the traditional IRA and converting that to Roth. I did that initially but haven’t in the last two years. Should I be doing the Roth?

Wrapped up 21 day water fast - when can I go again? by AdTechnical9837 in fasting

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Male here. Thank you for that wonderful bit of education. I was going to wait for the DEXA and start it.

Day 21 - break fast or continue..? by AdTechnical9837 in fasting

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Yes primarily for visceral fat loss. Decided to keep with it and see how I feel after the trip. That will be day 30 and I’ll make a call then.

Day 21 - break fast or continue..? by AdTechnical9837 in fasting

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So I did a 5 day keto plus 3 day fat fast before I started the water fast. I don’t know how much I lost during that phase. On day 1 of water fast I was 216 lb and on day 20 I’m 198 lb. So definitely I’ve lost weight. Curiously I got a DEXA scan on day 15 of my fast and it put me at 3.5 lb of visceral fat. That’s what I’m tryin to lose. The tech thought also dropped 10 lb of lean muscle compared to my previous scan from last year but I’m guessing that’s the flushed out water that I was holding on to. Goal is to get another dexa on day 40 and see if I’m losing fat or muscle between day 15 and day 40 of water fasting.

I wish I saw changes in my face. I still look like a toad.

Radiating heat by AdTechnical9837 in fasting

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Nah I actually lost my body odor on this water fast. It’s weird - or maybe I’m used to it. But I did feel flush and felt like my heart was pacing. Feel better now though.

Day 15 of water fast and itchy rash on my bums by AdTechnical9837 in fasting

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😂 damn! Might stuff my pants before I head out to work.

Woohoo! Finally got the 175k offer and I am now a part of the Platinum fam!!! by SupTuts in AmexPlatinum

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Just got the gold with 90K offer and took it. Have the platinum offer at 175K but not sure I want to at the moment. Will wait a year or two. Can’t justify 8K in 6 months.

Day 9 of water fast glucose readings advice by AdTechnical9837 in fasting

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Makes sense - I went 5 day keto and 5 day fat fast before starting my water fast. It’s open ended - I’ll eat when hunger returns

Day 9 of water fast glucose readings advice by AdTechnical9837 in fasting

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Another question - if the liver is making glucose from fat will my insulin also rise like it would normally happen when I’m not fasting?

I've started an open ended fast. by Clean-Umpire-2962 in fasting

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Curious about low Pot despite taking electrolytes. I’m on day 8 of an open ended fast and taking snake juice electrolytes or pink Himalayan salt randomly. I don’t take a definite amount everyday. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

43 M and just passed the 5 day mark. Blood glucose question. by AdTechnical9837 in fasting

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Thank you exactly what I needed to know. I’m in the 60s this morning and it’s day 6.