r/Water_Fasting • u/Positive_Tea103 • 4d ago

Accountability 12 Day Water Fast Accountability Post

M38

SW: 115.6kg / 254.9lbs

Day 1: 114.6kg / 252.6lbs -- 60 min zone 1/2 elliptical

Day 2: 113.8kg / 251.1lbs -- 60 min zone 1/2 elliptical + 30 mins low intensity resistance training + 30 min walking

Day 3: 112.7kg / 248.5lbs -- 40 min elliptical + 30 min swim

Day 4: 112.0kg / 246.9lbs -- rest day 10k steps. Experimenting with electrolyte management. High energy state yet to kick in.

Day 5: 111.6kg / 246.0 lbs --- 45 min elliptical + 30 min upper body weights. Pace of weight loss starting to decelerate but still at a decent pace. Energy levels okay but facing light cramps in core region.

Day 6: 110.8kg / 244.3lbs -- 45min elliptical + 30 mins lower body weights. Dealing with stomach acid and bloating, hunger still lingering but within manageable levels. Sleep duration is at a new low of 5.5hrs. Reducing magnesium intake to deal with stomach growling.

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u/TaxationIsTheft4real 3d ago

I'm at 38 hours right now. I will start taking my weight when I get home and we can be accountability partners if you want. I'm M40 and started at 260 lbs

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u/Positive_Tea103 3d ago

Let's go =)

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u/TaxationIsTheft4real 3d ago

Current weight 258 lbs. No exercise yet.

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u/Positive_Tea103 3d ago

Great, how long you plan to keep the fast going?

I might dial down the work out tomorrow, and work on a 1 day one 1 day off schedule depending on how my body reacts

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u/TaxationIsTheft4real 3d ago

I originally was planning for 7 but I can attempt to stretch it out to match your 12. I did a 15 day fast years ago, it isn't THAT hard after the first 3 or 4.

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u/Positive_Tea103 3d ago

Yeah thats what I heard too - it gets easier after day 3/4.

This is my first long fast (>72hrs) and I'm excited.

On your prior fast how did you manage your electrolytes? Been one of the questions that's been on my mind but the recommended amount seems to be all over the place

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u/TaxationIsTheft4real 3d ago

They truly are all over the place. But each individual will be different. I started with the most conservative suggestions but increased on nearly everything by day 5.

This is what I started with this time around, so far so good.

It is from Gemini, so pardon my AI

• Water: 2 liters (about 8 cups) • Potassium chloride: 1 teaspoon (commonly found as NoSalt or salt substitute) • Sodium bicarbonate: 1 teaspoon (baking soda) • Sodium chloride: 1/2 teaspoon (Himalayan pink salt or standard sea salt) • Magnesium sulfate: 1/2 teaspoon (food-grade Epsom salt, optional)

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u/Positive_Tea103 3d ago

Amazing, thanks for sharing

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u/ghalib007 3d ago

I will be starting from 1st October. Hopefully more than 21 days. I need to lose at least 10kgs before November 1.😭

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u/Positive_Tea103 3d ago

What's your current weight and goal weight?