Hey folks! I post a lot about fasting - I do think that fasting is a heavily undervalued tool in our health toolbox. But I wanted to address one common question I get - why do extended fasting (why suffer) if you can get the same benefits from exercise or diet?

Actually, not really - extended fasting has its own effects and benefits that are completely unique to fasting. Here is my list

• Deep ketosis up to 5-8 mmol/L - vs 0.1 on a normal diet and 0.5-2 on keto. Ketones act as signaling molecules affecting appetite, clarity, and energy
• Autophagy activation - 5x in animal studies after 48 hours and stronger and more continuous mTOR suppression than calorie restriction or exercise
• Gastrointestinal rest - digestive workload near zero vs 3-5 activations a day
• Metabolic switching - liver glycogen depleted after about 24 hours, forcing a full shift to fat and ketones
• Insulin suppression - drops 50-70%, and blood glucose stabilizes at 60-70 mg/dL
• Appetite recalibration - hunger peaks at 24-48 hours and then fades, helping separate real hunger from just habits

But to be fully objective, exercise dominates fasting for muscle gain and strength, VO2 max, bone density, and functional aging. The mortality data behind regular exercise is hard to beat. And diet covers what fasting never will - micronutrients, gut microbiome support, and long-term consistency So, fasting, diet, and exercise are not competing - they complement each other.

And again I do believe it's one of the most undervalued tools in our health toolbox 😊

Rolling Ws
Only eating on Wednesdays at 12 and 6-8pm
And weekends Saturdays and Sundays 12 and 6-8pm
The rest of the day water fast rolling!
Who’s with me!
Will make a group chat
Serious and accountable people only

The thing, i am struggling is. thinking about bigger picture...( end goal) please any advice would be amazing. I also work 6 days week. Should you avoid events until you dont achieve it? in a month is it possible to do 40 lb? please any feedback advice.. please would mean a lot.

First 24hrs water fasting im planning on going for a week to begin with and continuing depending on how i feel.I did do i couple 3 days water fast but never for a week. If anybody wants to do it with me, that would be great. It would be great to have a partner or someone to have check ins with!! My goal is to be more healthy overall. Wish me luck!!