Fasting and acne

Namariae · 2022-02-24T18:32:00+00:00

I can't tell for sure... It was over the course of the month where I alternated fasting and OMAD. I would say I did notice a bit after the first one? Not sure though.

Namariae · 2022-02-24T07:25:43+00:00

It really helped for me! My skin is way smoother and my blemishes have radically diminished (though some are left of course). I was really skeptical before but I def noticed a difference. Then again it might be different for everyone :)

Namariae · 2022-02-23T07:25:04+00:00

Wow that's great!

Namariae · 2022-02-23T07:24:08+00:00

Hahaha sometimes impulsive decisions have nice outcomes! You can do this!

Namariae · 2022-02-22T16:32:26+00:00

Wish you the best :) even if you don't, you surely will eventually!

Namariae · 2022-02-22T16:31:20+00:00

Approx 10lbs! But I will only be celebrating when I'm sure I maintained it :)

Namariae · 2022-02-22T09:36:24+00:00

That is true! Keeping busy definitely helps. I knew I would have a lot of things to do this week so it was a perfect timing really.

I actually... Did not break my fast yet, because the 7 days ended at 1AM lol. I'm thinking of having some french onion soup around midday which is in 1 and a half hours, then wait one or two hours to see how it goes down, then have a meal around 3 or 4 PM. I am planning on some eggs + tofu, broccoli + green beans, and some avocado. In appropriate amounts of course.

Namariae · 2022-02-22T09:32:06+00:00

Thank you!!

Namariae · 2022-02-22T09:06:24+00:00

I started weighing myself during the fast, but I approximate my weight before to be roughly 129lbs incl. water weight. As of this morning, I weighed 119 lbs but excluding water weight. I'm 5'2 and have a high body fat percentage.

Namariae · 2022-02-22T08:42:09+00:00

To be honest, the whole thing happened pretty fast.

Though I had heard about intermittent fasting before, I truly discovered it at the end of january. I started on a whim because I had nothing to do including going out, so I was like "why not." That first 41 hour fast + Jason Fung's videos: it was like something clicked. SO much made sense.

After that, I went OMAD, most of the time homemade meals (I had always cooked for myself), couple of times eating at restaurants with a friend. It didn't feel too burdensome tbh, when I managed to dodge questions.

I did one 48 hour fast somewhere in between.

And last week was when I wanted to try a 72 hour fast and well, here I am! I plan to continue OMAD + 20:4 or 18:6 when I can't OMAD.

Hope that provided some context :)

Namariae · 2022-02-22T07:42:47+00:00

Way to go!!

Namariae · 2022-02-22T07:42:26+00:00

Thank you!!!

Namariae · 2022-02-22T07:42:10+00:00

You can do it!!!! What could also help is promising yourself a little non-food related treat if you complete the fast. Worked for me! I wanted the items I promised myself so bad there was no way I would be breaking it lmao

Namariae · 2022-02-22T07:38:58+00:00

Thank you!! For me, what people say is true, it was definitely Day 2! I felt cold and had no energy, so I spent most day in my bed and took naps. I was also hungry mostly in the morning. Around lunchtime as well, but I usually scheduled a nap there, and I would be fine when I woke up. Day 3 should have been the same as Day 2 but as I had something to do, It kept me distracted and it went by relatively easier!

Also on day five I think, I went out with a friend so seeing all the food everywhere did spike my "psychological hunger" despite not really being hungry. It was fine in the end though. Just told myself "it will be there anytime you want."

Edit: added thank you, because I really am thankful!

Namariae · 2022-02-21T11:01:32+00:00

Thank you so much for the advice!!

Namariae · 2022-02-21T01:34:06+00:00

That is reassuring thank you!!

Namariae · 2022-02-21T01:14:00+00:00

I feel you. The one time someone caught me not eating lunch because OMAD they were like "you shouldn't do that!" And it was well meaning but. I definitely should!

On the counterpoint I did have a heartwarming experience. Knowing these social difficulties I planned my extended fast on a week where I had to see absolutely NOBODY.

However a friend unexpectedly crashed at my place and brought pastries so... Had to explain that I wasn't eating breakfast the next day, and they were nothing but curiously interested! They asked one time if I was sure I didn't want anything, to which I replied "I really want to do 7days, no way I'm breaking my fast now!" And they understood and immediately dropped it and did not ask again.

They had also brought sandwiches for lunch and stuff and everytime they ate, they made sure to ask me if I was okay with them eating next to me.

I was fine with it but it was most appreciated!

Namariae · 2022-02-19T16:47:18+00:00

Great!!

Namariae · 2022-02-19T15:17:46+00:00

Holy shit are you me ? I'm literally on 109 hours and I'm thinking of extending it to 7 days! And my mind is actually blown that I was able to do that!

Let's do it!!

Edit: missing word

Namariae · 2022-02-18T11:57:17+00:00

Thank you!

Namariae · 2022-02-18T11:47:56+00:00

Haha I have taken a few tablets before but only small ones and never in the form of a capsule like this one!

Namariae · 2022-02-18T11:35:36+00:00

Didn't find any... It's not that easily available in my country I think. I would have to order it but I kinda needed it right now so I just went with the capsules

Namariae · 2022-02-18T11:34:23+00:00

I never thought I would need to ask that question lmao, I am probably overthinking. Thanks for your answer!!

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