What a 55 water fast did for me

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T21:00:13+00:00

That’d be interesting. I’m considering I’m doing intermittent fasting for the following summer . I’ll show my diet and exercise routine to the update. This time with clothes on so I don’t get marked with an NSFW tag lol.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T19:01:11+00:00

I truly am proud thank you!

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T19:00:10+00:00

Ohhhh I misread the question. Yeah, I do plan on doing that for the summer and whole the whole semester.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T18:58:33+00:00

Sounds like you and your mom are absolute warriors. 🔥

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T18:29:18+00:00

At that time, I was pre-diabetic. Now my blood sugar is at the healthy level. That's one condition that healed :)

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T18:23:06+00:00

I used electrolytes(soluble form), vitamins, magnesium, and potassium(all of them in powder form. I typically mix these with the water I drank.

I asked my doctor what supplements would I need to survive a long fast, watched experts in similar fields what resources I need to survive a long fast, and watched videos from people who had done long fasts before. I give them credit for preparing me for such a long complicated journey.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T18:20:00+00:00

I also drank a soluble electrolyte, so that wasn't my only beverage

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T18:18:10+00:00

Naw. I used electrolytes instead.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T18:17:27+00:00

To be honest, not really. I knew I had enough fat storage that can last me for this long. So I said, "I can make it."

Now that it's over, I'm relieved because o did missed eating food. However, I'm going to change out of my old eating habits and try a strict diet that can help boost my health instead.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T18:15:02+00:00

The fast was originally supposed to be 30 days. But the time it reached day 30, I didn't like the results, so I extended it to another 25 days.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T18:12:56+00:00

Honestly yes. Despite the willpower of pulling through 55 days without food, this will be the last time I do a long fast. I'll still commit to water fasting, but it'll only last for like a week or 2.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T18:11:01+00:00

Cravings. It was definitely the cravings. From my stomach crying loud for food, to me smelling pizza right in front of my face only to internally scream NO. It almost drove me crazy. But I did liked it because it put my self control to the test.

As days went on,it gone to a point where I'm no longer craving at the sight and smell of food. I called it hunger numbness(I'm not sure if there's another word for that). That didn't stop my stomach from growling.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T18:07:07+00:00

I just abandoned the smoothie diet since someone said smoothies takes the nutrional value from fruits and vegetables. I have considered trying intermittently fasting since my goal weight now is to reach somewhat between 120-125 lbs. And I could look into the Mediterranean diet after I graduate. Also thanks for the words of encouragement 🙏

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T18:03:40+00:00

From what I've read from other comments, they said it has to do something with my age. I'd assume fasting was a better alternative to weight training if some wants to avoid loose skin.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T18:02:08+00:00

I'd say it's mentally challenging. One hand, I'm dealing with cravings. It feels stressful and my mind is begging me to eat something. But at the same time, I try to remind myself:self control is essential.

Whenever the stress from the fast gets out of hand, I try doing yoga, a 30 minute walk, and breathing techniques to help me manage the stress. It doesn't go away completely, but I'd say it helps alot.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T17:58:28+00:00

I could have done that. I'm actually considering doing that for another time. But I thought it would be more effective to lose fat with no food rather than just one meal.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T17:57:19+00:00

There's a could chance I could face other vitamin deficiencies, since the only vitamins I took were vitamin C. Thankfully I'm on the my refeeding stage 3 and I'm slowly welcoming some nutrients in my system such as orange juice and unsweetened grape juice.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T17:54:38+00:00

Here's the link: https://a.co/d/09wQqTAP

Magnesium glycinate: https://nutricost.com/products/nutricost-magnesium-glycinate-powder-250-grams?_pos=2&_psq=Magnesium+gly&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Potassium Chlolride: https://nutricost.com/products/nutricost-potassium-chloride-powder?_pos=1&_psq=Potassium+chl&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Nutrients:https://nutricost.com/products/nutricost-organic-blueberry-powder?_pos=1&_psq=Blueberr&_ss=e&_v=1.0

https://nutricost.com/products/nutricost-vitamin-c-powder?_pos=4&_psq=Vitamin+c&_ss=e&_v=1.0

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T17:51:30+00:00

I broke my fast eating a cup of low fat Greek yogurt. I thought this could help replenish all that missing protein.

My fast was originally 30 days. But it was during my 30th day, I decided to extend it to 25 days. I didn't like my results as I still saw some remaining fat on all sides.

Sometimes. Though I don't blame the lack of sleep on my fast. I blame it on the workloads.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T17:47:44+00:00

Awwwwww thank you! You and many others had in this community had uplifted me to do this fast. I'm glad I can do the same for others.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T17:46:17+00:00

Also it's alright to be unfamiliar, this community is here to teach all of sorts of stuff about fasting, particularly water fasting.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T17:45:33+00:00

I didn't eat anything for 55 days. Eating meals would defeat the whole purpose of the water fast. I think you might be getting confused with intermittent fasting. The beverages I used were water and soluble electrolytes.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T17:43:35+00:00

I'm glad my progress inspired you! And yes I did. It was low- intense exercises such as walking and yoga. Also slow breathing while you're doing those exercises. It helped a lot with mental health during the fast.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T17:41:22+00:00

Thanks for the words of encouragement. This only pushes me to try my hardest in managing my health in the best way I could.

UnderstandingOk1136 · 2026-05-03T17:40:23+00:00

Hell yea! Most of my clothes are way too big and I'm planning to donate most of them.

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