Intro – fasting is changing my life

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lazyrice

10:39 pm
29 Sep 18
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For 10 years I’ve been slipping, till it got to the point I was sleeping 16 – 18hr a day, had bone pain, burning skin, migraines with aura, CRUSHING fatigue, panic attacks, constant heart palpitations, skin rashes, IBS and bloating.

Went to MANY doctors and spent a ton of money (no insurance). They diagnosed me with everything from Kleine Levin syndrome, Lupus, CFS, Hyperparathyroid, to depression.

Final doctor said I was fine and should stop testing – only issues were high cholesterol, and high blood sugar numbers (105 – 115), but that was due to being overweight and never leaving bed, and my diet.

Came back home from hospital (abroad) depressed. I KNEW something was wrong, but all the medical tests were good. I had visited specialists, had over 60 tests run in 2 months.

Finally, on a forum someone said maybe I was hypersensitive to sugar, and my pancreas was ‘sleeping’.. I needed to lose weight, stop the sugar, eat better.

I started fasting immediately. Not out of conscious choice, just because I was TOO AFRAID to eat anything, I had no idea how to eat healthy. After the first 24 of not eating. AMAZING things started to happen:

– Clear headed, no brain fog
– More energy than I’ve had in 15 years (even insomnia)
– Less IBS and bloating

I’m on my third week now, and just found this forum. Hoping this can work as a support group.

However, the fasting routine I’ve gotten into is a little different.

I eat only one time a day, Mon – Friday.. (from 7-8pm) then fast for 23hr. On Saturday and Sunday I eat relatively normally.

I don’t take in ANY sugar, or white carbs, any processed foods or packaged goods.

I’m a little worried if this is healthy, I don’t want my metabolism to stall because of the 5 day in a row fasts, but this is what feels natural and good to me. Also – love the weight loss.

My blood sugar is coming down, my weight is dropping, I’m feeling great – except I guess a few issues related to releasing toxins etc.

I also can’t work out as much as I used to (30min elliptical / weights). I find during the week it’s 10 min max..

Any feedback on this strategy is very welcome.

Thanks for this forum!

fasting_me

1:57 pm
1 Oct 18
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Gosh, lazyrice, that’s an amazing story! So happy to hear that your weight is dropping and that you have more energy.
Since you asked about opinions on your eating regime, the only question I have is: What are you eating in that hour? I hope it is lean protein/Omega-3 fish/vegetables/fruit. With so many hours of Fasting, you need to maintain good nutrition when you do eat. This is working for you now, but is it a pattern you can maintain for the rest of your life?

You say you can’t exercise as much as you used to. How long ago were you doing the 30-mins of elliptical and weights? You have been at this WOL for 3 weeks. Do you mean that 3 weeks ago you could do 30-mins and now you can do only 10? Depending on how much weight you have lost, your body might need some time to re-adjust.

‘A few issues related to releasing toxins’ What does that mean? Your liver and kidneys deal with your toxins 24/7. What else is going on with you?

I’ve been Fasting 2 days/week for 5+ years. We eat 600 calories on 2 days/week, every week. We lost the weight we wanted to lose and have kept it off. My doctor thinks that I am very healthy for 69 years old. I’m here to support you and answer your questions.