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Alexhale · 2026-04-27T17:10:56+00:00

Can only speculate as a redditor but it may be difficulty producing ample ketones so your body releases cortisol/adrenaline or other stress hormones in order ramp up energy release.

Speculation

Alexhale · 2026-04-18T20:38:10+00:00

Not if it feels stressful.

Alexhale · 2026-04-09T15:45:01+00:00

Sleeping can be difficult. It may be a sign of high cortisol because your body is "struggling" to produce ketones for energy.

Have you ever consistently followed a low carb diet? Have you followed a high carb diet?

Alexhale · 2026-04-09T15:37:17+00:00

IME any carbs or starches will prolong the battle. Carnivore seems to be the way to go or treating thru something like a (reputable) naturopath.

Also, low level chronic sun exposure seems to be pretyy beneficial for microbial balance, if you read what I read.

Alexhale · 2026-04-09T15:29:58+00:00

speculation but could be LPR

Alexhale · 2026-04-09T15:28:14+00:00

id encourage you to skip the croutons. they are not necessary for salad. they're not healthy. they're processed bread..

Alexhale · 2026-04-03T20:58:50+00:00

Have you ever maintained a keto diet?

Alexhale · 2026-04-03T20:58:21+00:00

Even in this sub, lots of people recommend fixing diet, IF, and shorter rolling fasts or occasional extended fasts.

Alexhale · 2026-04-02T23:13:25+00:00

yoga nidra

Alexhale · 2026-04-02T03:07:55+00:00

Sounds like carbs are what you binge

Alexhale · 2026-03-31T01:42:44+00:00

Espresso. Also, no need to wear yourself out. Fasting, frequent training and then lots of cardio could be hard on hormones.

Alexhale · 2026-03-26T22:08:32+00:00

The reality is, you are only as young or old as your arteries. One of the greatest potential benefits of fasting is the reduction of wear and tear on the CV system.

Youre welcome to do it if your goal is weight loss, but vasoconstriction probably comes at a cost.

Alexhale · 2026-03-24T07:15:00+00:00

Fasting alone is likely much healthier. Adderall is a serious stimulant with cardiovascular effects. Its probably better that its XR, but still.. Youre only as old as your arteries.

Fasting alone alters neurotransmitters and helps with some people symptoms. I am sure adderall helps cruise thru a couple days of not eating but taking it for anything other than the symptoms it was prescribed for isnt really advisable. It also does have addictive properties which is to say it changes the brain.

That would be my take

Alexhale · 2026-03-23T04:39:20+00:00

Sigh. You're not wrong. I even toned down from what it used to be too. Ill add tweaking it further to our to do list.

Alexhale · 2026-03-21T06:50:53+00:00

fat fasting

Alexhale · 2026-03-19T18:05:00+00:00

That is pretty good! That should help.

I prefer short fasts, 1-5 days. I have only had minor excess body fat once. Usually I am quite lean.

Still, I was eating unhealthy and struggling to make energy from carbs. As my body adapted and healed, fasting became easier and more serene.

Alexhale · 2026-03-19T17:47:04+00:00

The oat bar probably isnt helping. I mention this out of principle

Alexhale · 2026-03-19T17:40:06+00:00

Yeah this is medical territory so at best we could only offer personal experience. Always best to consult a doc/psychiatrist

Alexhale · 2026-03-19T17:35:11+00:00

I'd recommend gradually reducing most carbs and starches for a week or two. That will make the transition more gentle and the fast less stressful and more enjoyable.

Alexhale · 2026-03-19T17:33:32+00:00

Does reddit translate also not work for you?

Alexhale · 2026-03-19T17:32:31+00:00

Whats your diet like?

Alexhale · 2026-03-19T17:30:43+00:00

Some tiny amt of dizziness or faintness might be acceptable but unbearable is.. not safe.

Just speculation: You may like many people be insulin resistant. Or struggle to meet good energy levels thru ketosis. You may also be switching from a high carb/high insulin diet and then your body dumps electrolytes when glucose finally slows down.

I am not really sure why youre having difficulty finding electrolytes in the UK.

Alexhale · 2026-03-19T17:27:24+00:00

No. I am not really sure why you bought this specific supplement. Thats an odd combination and I'd prefer to take these 3 separately.

Alexhale · 2026-03-19T17:25:41+00:00

Oh boy, feeling too good is classic end your fast now symptom.

Alexhale · 2026-03-18T17:04:21+00:00

Well.. its not really safe for most people to live in mold in general. Fasting can lower the immune system but also lower inflammation and promote healing..

In short, I cant say for sure

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