My 5 Day Water Fast (for my health)
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I didn't eat any food for 5 days!
Taking the lessons from my 7 day fast I did in 2020.
In this video I explain:
- the benefits of fasting
- my reasons for fasting
- my journey, results & conclusion
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Notes about this video. It is absolutely essential for me to share that I fast for 2 reasons: ● for cell repair and disease prevention. If you have not read about autophagy, I encourage you to look it up. ● I find fasting extremely beneficial for my adventures where food can be limited - rowing the Atlantic, long distance hikes, my recent trip living on a desert island. Fasting helps my body become fat-adapted which allows me to perform well in those kind of environments. Also, a note to say I do not follow the ketogenic diet (I tried it many years ago for many months). It doesn't suit me as I enjoy carrots, and beetroot, and other vegetables and fruits too much. I also found it anti-social (visiting friends for dinner etc) and my tummy wasn't happy (if you catch my drift 😉)
@bxbank
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Laura. I was watching your video while munching on a BIG bag of chips. I ballooned in the couple of days. Could be sleeping meds. Anyway, I started the LIFE app.3 days. To put that into the app, I have to press '+' 48 times? I can't put in duration anywhere? Weird, if not possible.
@bxbank
2 жыл бұрын
Also, can I have black coffee? I do find that having a lot of coffee does trigger ghrelin. But a long black a day OK? Do you drink coffee anyway?
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
@@bxbank Hey, you can adjust your start and end time on the home screen (where the arc is0) - there is a date and time at each end, can you see?
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
@@bxbank yes, you can have black coffee. I do not drink coffee, I do not like the taste. I tried one cup on this fast and it ended up in the plants 😆 Be sure to drink plenty of water though and not to rely on coffee if you do drink it.
@dawoodwaris
2 жыл бұрын
What surprises me is the elevated ketosis count even after 4 days of breaking your fast. So I was wondering if followed healthy keto diet after fast, might able to keep the ketosis high then. I tried to do 5&7 day fast couple of time and forced to break on the 3rd day as my work is quite demanding and stressful, experienced brain fog in between. Thanks Laura for your video, I will push myself to reach a 5 day next time, will take a life insurance before tha just incase.
The biggest thing to remember when fasting is All That Food that you miss ISNT going ANYWHERE !! Stick to what you set out to do. It will be there when you're done. Good luck to everyone ❤️
@DusanMilutinovic92
Жыл бұрын
from all the stuff I've read online, this is actually the best motivation. Thanks a lot :)
@CaptainJ22
Жыл бұрын
@Dusan :) I'm Glad this helps you like it helps me ! May your health be your wealth !!
@americanpatriot9155
Жыл бұрын
Good advice, thanks I needed that
@LacrimaPhoenix
Жыл бұрын
... you don't have any siblings or children, do you? ;oP
@CaptainJ22
Жыл бұрын
@@LacrimaPhoenix of course I do. I'm also in the Phoenix area
I feel bad for our society that has been conditioned that we will “die if we don’t eat. I have fasted for years and grateful it has been a part of my journey. The longest I have done is 42 days. (Water fast) It’s crazy to watch my body GET HEALTHY. My skin never clears up till day 14 because there is so much JUNK in our foods!!!!! It’s definitely different for everyone but there are so many benefits to fasting that people can’t comprehend. If you struggle. Just make sure you make it through day three. Stay focused for that. We teach our body how to function and sometimes we need to RETRAIN IT. Eventually you won’t be hungry and you can literally feel your body get healthier and your brain clearer along with more energy each day as you go forward. You got this. I will be 62 in February. I’ve been fasting since my late 30’s and it’s been the great secret to helping my body be HEALTHY!!!!!!Find out for yourself!!!!!
@iseeyouincolor
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this comment! What kind of water do is use?
@readJames48
4 ай бұрын
WTG!❤
@RisingEdge111
3 ай бұрын
Thank you.👍👏👏.
Day 7 out of 7: DONE! So happy, no more knee pain, high blood pressure no more, full of energy and my anxiety has dropped considerably!
@insansiregar6158
Жыл бұрын
Really? Is it safe?
@mikedoyle7300
Жыл бұрын
Wow, good for you. I hope to feel the same way soon. Take care.
@nehishahirachan6810
8 ай бұрын
How much weight you loose?
@QueenXKnit
8 ай бұрын
@@nehishahirachan6810 didnt weight myself. I didnt do it for the weight loss.
@TzoHill
8 ай бұрын
@@QueenXKnitthat's amazing. Did you feel any difference between day 3 and day 5 . And also day 5 and day 7? Also how much weight did you loose and did it stay off? 🎉
for motivation guys remember all that food you wanna eat right now, you have eaten it before and it led you to this moment, if you eat it you're still gonna want to do the fast the next day so you might as well continue.
Im on a 21 day fast. Im at day 5. So far its been pretty easy. Im praying and calling upon Lord Jesus to help me through. Hes giving me a supernatural strength to get through. Im fasting to break the addiction of over eating. When we fast and pray, the chains of bondage are broken. Hallelujah, glory to God.
@craigfryer7167
18 күн бұрын
Amen. Very inspiring.
@teotao5422
20 сағат бұрын
"Renew yourselves and fast. For I tell you truly, that Satan and his plagues may only be cast out by fasting and by prayer. Go by yourselves and fast alone, and show your fasting to no man. The living God shall see it, and great shall be your reward. And fast till Beelzebub and all his evils depart from you, and all the angels of our Earthly Mother come and serve you." - Jesus, The Essene Gospel of Peace
I am on my 3rd week fasting and still run every morning for 45mn! I've been doing it for 10 years now and I feel great. After my medical results, my telomere age is 10 years younger! Never sick, never ill, no cholesterol, no high blood pressure! Don't forget to do breathing exercises and cold shower every morning!
@karlgustov9648
Жыл бұрын
Shaolin levels of discipline.
@hlove1402
Жыл бұрын
Serious question how is your mental health?
@LacrimaPhoenix
Жыл бұрын
I second that! Kudos to you! I initially watched this out of sheer curiosity. Your comment, however, makes want to give it a go. Even though I can't really imagine how on earth this is even possible. But yeah, let's find out, shall we?
@r.r5489
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can do it!
@jamescalifornia2964
Жыл бұрын
😳❗️3 weeks ...
I've been fasting because I'm a 2 time cancer survivor and am interested in autophagy and all the benefits that could be gained by fasting. The most I have done is 48 hours. Today I have started another with the goal of 4-5 days. Your videos are inspiring and healthful and I plan on watching them repeatedly, especially when I am struggling. And off for a walk I go!
@lorrainestokes336
4 ай бұрын
72 hrs fast was the right amount for the best results. Can't remember the cancer doctors name. 4days or more is not needed. Good luck with your health
@elwood10198
Ай бұрын
@@lorrainestokes336 The doctor said 72 hours is best for cancer patients (or those in remission)?
@HairGlitter
6 күн бұрын
There is a book I like to read while fasting called "fasting as a way of life". My mom has it. It's very inspiring
@elwood10198
6 күн бұрын
@@HairGlitter Who by?
I am on a 5 day fasting and today is day 4. I had a hard day yesterday but I woke up this morning and noticed that my hunger had gone. I feel energised and feel good today.
@ML-cu6wt
Ай бұрын
Thank you, I’m starting on my 5 day water fast on 21/5/24. I’m only used to doing 21-40 days 12hr fasting and 3 days water fast. It’s my first time to try 5days, after which I’ll move to 7days.
Well done! I'm 55 and been doing OMAD consistently for over a year. The most I've gone without eating is 50 hours. It would take great willpower to go 5 days. Hats off to you
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Hats off to you for doing OMAD, I would struggle I think. I am currently 18:6 IF and that is enough for me.
@LP-it9jy
2 жыл бұрын
well done for you on the 50 hours! My longest so far is 41 hours.
@jimmorrison4163
2 жыл бұрын
Your body stops hunger inducing hormones after 22 hours.
@9thebear
2 жыл бұрын
@@LauraTryUK well done on your 5 day fast. I’m right at the end of a five day fast as I write this, just 7 hours to go before I can eat again. I agree with the electrolytes, I have taken them every day and I still feel dizzy. I worked up to this by doing a two day fast every month for the last 7 months or so. I must have very stubborn insulin resistance perhaps. Anyway, good luck to all those who give it a go!
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
@@9thebear absolutely smashed this. Went in with a plan. 7 hours to go - love it!!!! I'll be thinking of you for your first meal 🤤
I hit my brick wall at around day 5-6 but 7-8 onwards is like a rocket and I could go on forever. 20 days is my record so far but looking to do a 40 dayer before xmas... I'm on day 5 now of a planned 7-15 dayer but might just turn into my 40 dayer :) The best trick is not to set a number of days just get into the fast and if 3 days feels enough so be it... if the fast feels good keep doing it!
During my 5 day fast, I'm in my 89th hour. So far, so good.
The new moon Sunday the 10th of March, Monday the 11th the start of RAMADAN, what a time to start a fast, I'm in, I work with a few Muslims, and I am type 2 diabetic, from afro carribean descent, I told them I am joining them in their fast, and they will give me all their support. Good luck to all during the month of Ramadan.
@williamscoggins1086
3 ай бұрын
@winstonjacobs198 how are you hanging in there? I’m on day 4 going into day 5
@winstonjacobs198
3 ай бұрын
@@williamscoggins1086 appreciate that, my muslim colleagues break their fast around 6pm, I work in retail, I don't break it with them, I just carry on till I reach home around 10pm, and have a pre made small bowl of soup.
I'm 61 and I just finished a 5 day water fast so today was the first day I could eat. I wasn't eating a lot of calories before the fast, and I was eating low carb too. I walked 3 miles every morning, and often took a shorter walk in the afternoon. The first 4 days were no problem, I didn't feel super hungry and drinking water eliminated the feeling. The fifth day was very difficult. I had very low energy and was much hungrier. But that fifth day was very warm, almost 90 degrees, and the other days were only in the 60s-70s, so I blame it on the heat. One thing I want to warn people about when you start eating again is that you need to eat very low or no fat and build up until your body can handle it. Otherwise you'll be having a lot of diarrhea every time you eat.
@whokilledjr3719
7 ай бұрын
Once you start suffering low energy like that you should start eating, hence ending your fast at 4 days. Listening to your body is key and you’re likely making yourself worse if you persevere for more than you can handle
Well, seeing Dr. Fung in the middle of the video was surprising. Well done!
I just completed my 5 day Water-Only fast ( no electrolytes), with a little common salt added - every other time I have water. (I do have a lot of water, so supplement whatever sodium is lost in urination, by adding common salt ). I will continue for another 2 days to make it a full week of fasting. No issues- no headache, no hunger, nothing. So much less work - no going to toilet to poop, minimum brushing and lot of time as none is spent on eating and cleaning up. I am not advising anyone to do what I am doing, as I am not a doctor. Only sharing my experience.
@ROYinka
5 ай бұрын
Well done on your fast ! My longest fast was 72 hours . It was tough though . It’s not the hunger but the boredom and sometimes I struggle with weakness . However I don’t know if it’s a coincidence but every time I use electrolytes I get a headache at some point during my fast and I don’t use them I’m ok .
With a low-carb diet and intermittent fasting twice a week for 24 or 36hrs, I healed my body of T2D and insulin resistance. I can appreciate the emotional response after not eating for so long. The sensations can be overwhelming, and the deep sense of euphoria is second to none!
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Wow Thomas - absolutely fantastic on healing yourself - you are an inspiration! 🙌🏼
@alines301
11 ай бұрын
@thomaskeets3194 Thank you so much for sharing! I'm looking for healing IR and my kidneys with intermittent fasting and also I'm on a keto diet.
@thomaskeets3194
11 ай бұрын
@@alines301 , If you stay committed and persevere, you’ll see the desired results. It’s recommended to do a “clean-keto” diet, Wholefoods only, nothing from a package and no refined inflammatory oils. Healthy fats only. All the best on your healing journey.
@suzieb841
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience, you have inspired me ❤😊
Watching this again during my 5-day fast! 70 hours in…hunger pangs have not subsided yet but hoping to feel better tomorrow.
Thank you for sharing your 5 day water fast! This is one of the best videos I have seen on it and really encouraged me to push through the fast I’m currently doing.
This kind of determination is such an inspiration for me
I've just recently started watching your videos. I absolutely love your mindset. I was almost 72hrs into my fast when I came across your 7 day fast video. You are so cheerful and your food always looks amazing! I was inspired to fast 87hrs and I feel wonderful. Also, your life story is incredibly inspiring. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
Thank for being forthright about the reality of hunger in our world and the privilege that many of us have to not worry about food.
I cried when you sipped the soup! I'm doing 5 days starting January 17 and this was very informative and inspiring. I just love your attitude and can't wait to join you in "the Friday dance" at the end of my experience. I'm doing it for spiritual reasons, and eager to see those aspects. THANK YOU!
Absolutely love that you re-visited this experience, taking the lessons learned previously. You go girl! ✨
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! I watch that last video back and there are so many things I wish I could change. So I made another video 😆
@5CRALREADY
Жыл бұрын
@@LauraTryUK lovely
Laura, You are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I stumbled onto this video of yours on New Year's Eve as I had stared a 5 day water fast earlier that day. I really like your style and personality. You have courage and such a sweet honesty about you. I REALLY like how you say: "I just want to be happy and live a healthy life" as it resonates with me! You have a GREAT outlook on life & a dear heart! I'm avidly watching more of your varied, fantastic videos because of your energy, and because I admire you so much. THANKS FOR BEING YOU, and helping others by making your videos. Al from Canada
I love you so much right now! I just sent your video to my baby daughter. She has recently been diagnosed with MS, and her doctor is recommending some treatment about knocking off defective White Blood Cells. I, her daddy, have been fasting 5days, every three months since 2018. I am currently on my 19th one! I find your video inspirational, and authentic. She called me to try this, and is using her MS as a motivation. She know it may not work, but she is a proud puppy!! As she is on day 4, her motivation needs a little help(just feeling a little low) Thanks for sharing, you make the world a better place!
What an amazing video. I just discovered your channel, and it is CRIMINALLY underrated! Sharing this wherever I can. Thank you for such detailed and intricate video.
I love seeing your weekly groceries! I love your healthy habits and feel so inspired by them. I would love to see more about your healthy eating that supports all your activity.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Hey C, thank you! It's a common request to see an eating habits video so will bump that up the list.
I’m 24 hours in to my 72 hour fast. I wanted to do a 5 day fast but I have lunch plans this week 😂. Love your videos, they’re so inspiring.
@chrism9294
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂. I felt your lunch plans. I swear there is always a birthday, holiday, or some type of get together that is in the middle of an otherwise perfectly good time to fast.
I'm at the end of Day 2 and needed a little inspiration and encouragement and found you. Thanks for sharing this journey.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Axel how did you get on?
@axelwilde1081
2 жыл бұрын
@@LauraTryUK I did the 5 day, and the reason why I do it is kind of the 'factory rest'. I have really bad IBS and every couple of months it helps to just let my gut relax and rest.
You are the best British KZreadr i have come across. Thank you for being so determined and inspirational x
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
You are soooooooo kind 💖 thank yooooou!!! 🙏🏼
I’m watching this as I start my first morning. Thank you for this amazing video xx
Well Done, I do a 18/6 each day (with the odd day off for events) and once a week I was doing a 48 (Tuesday PM to Thursday PM) but recently stopped the weekly 48 as I got into crossfit and felt I need to eat a little more. Dropping the weekly 48 hasn't seemed to show any benefit so I'm thinking of adding it back in. This video inspired me to try a 3 day to start with, ease in gently, aiming a a 5 day at some point. To anyone reading who doesnt fast yet, all I can say is it changed my life for the better in many ways.
Congratulations, Laura -- Keep on, keeping on! ✌🏼
Such a wonderful video. Thank you for being so utterly open and truthful so refreshing
I’ve used the LIFE fasting app for years and love it!
Well done Laura. You inspire so many yet again and it's something that I will consider but probably yearly.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard. I think yearly is a good plan. I am currently every 18 months.
I enjoyed your video, watching it in the middle of my own 5 day fast. I'm on day three and was looking for something to take my mind off of the fact that I'm not eating. Your video gave me that and more. And I did download the app, as well, even though I'm already in the middle of a fast. I think I'm going to make fasting a regular part of my life moving forward and so I look forward to using the app.
This is a really quality video ! Your production skills are really impressive x
You’re such a sweet being, I love the appreciation for flavours at break fast! It’s always a joy to watch your videos, your mom and you seem to have similar connection as my mom and I 🤗 I’ve been doing intermittent fasting, for spiritual and physical health. However, you’ve inspired me to try a 5 day fast so I’m preparing for it by the end of this month. I’m going to make a hypnosis session for myself so I can keep my energy balanced during the fast (hopefully) !🤗🙏❤️
Hello Laura! I am struggling with health issues and just general unhappiness about my life and downloaded the life app and your video is in there! Just wanted to let you know! 😊❤
I'm on day three of my water fast. This video is really helping me
The Fungster!!! Dr Fung is the BEST!
Amazing work Laura well done
I've done a lot of juice fasting. I was too scared to dive into water fasts at the start. But I did do 36 hours of water fasting half way into a 33 day juice fast. Its a continued learning curve of what works for you as a person, and researching what is both safe and beneficial to your body. I've always felt better after, and that I've learnt a lot about ME. Which to be honest is the most important thing.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
I really love this comment, thank you. It's able trying things and seeing what works and suits us and our lives 🙌🏼
@patriciaboyd2681
3 ай бұрын
If you were drinking juice , so you were doing some cleansing not really fasting.
You're good at explaining things. It's good to know we can go without food sometimes as it has a big power over us.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Summer 🙏🏼
@newdayeats5912
2 жыл бұрын
I agree that Laura explains things well!
Laura you're an amazing human and I love all of your videos. They are so informative and you're great at explaining the technical stuff that can sometimes otherwise be hard to understand. Thank you for everything! Keep up the great work.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Ben, thank you soooo much for your lovely comment 🙏🏼
I miss fasting so I am going to plan one. In 2023, I lost -40#'s with fasting. Thanks for re-igniting my passion for fasting!
I alternate day fasted during 2020/21 and lost 83 pounds! I felt better, and my eating in general got better. I stopped for a while and gained 10 pounds so decided to get back in to the ADF recently. I did a 84 hour fast in 2020 as well, but always fancied a 5 day fast - so this video came at the perfect time! I've completed 76 hours so far, not hungry, little bit heavy headed but feeling good! I will definitely get through to Friday 8pm (the end of the 5 days) and can't wait to have a chinese soup to break the fast! Your videos are inspirational and I for one look forward to your next one!
@gingernightmare9152
2 жыл бұрын
When you are not fasting you are gaining weight??? I've been doing ADF for one month. Very afraid to ever eat again.
@leonidas540bc
2 жыл бұрын
@@gingernightmare9152 hi no it was my fault I got in to bad habits over the last summer and let it slip. Eat carefully and always use fasting as a tool and you will be fine. I finish my 5 day fast in five minutes! I'm cooking a Chinese mushroom soup to start the refeed. Keep up the good work- fasting is amazing in so many ways x
I'm watching this video after coming off of 5-day fast myself. I admire your dedication at the end. I couldn't quite do it myself, my first meal beef Caldo and shrimp nachos 😊
Bravo Laura, an outstanding job in every way. All the best and thank-you.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Allan
This was awesome to watch,I have started doing intermittent fasting,and 24 hour fasting,thanks for all the tips to fast longer.
Just watched your previous fasting vid as I am currently mid fast myself. Was wondering about electrolytes myself so this is right on the money for me. Thanks for posting.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Hey John, thanks for the nice comment. What did you decide with electrolytes?
I am in my third day of fasting and feeling pretty good I haven’t really felt tired or weird in general - my feet are a bit cold at things point - I have 2 more days to go! Wish me luck! Your videos are so inspired I watched your 7 days fasting and always wanted to try it.. Fasting has changed my eating habits ans overall health. I feel so much better mentally emotionally and physically I also feel stronger , better mood fasting is amazing I💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
I am impressed you feel so good on day 3. How did it go for you? Thank you for your lovely comment Harold 🙏🏼
@haroldstott22
2 жыл бұрын
@@LauraTryUK yes Laura! I saw how hard it was for you on second and third day I guess everyone is totally different by my four day I started to feel weak and super slow motion lol but I made it through, that first meal after prolonged fasting tho!!! HEAVEN!!!! I remember how good you felt I got goosebumps!!! Lol so good it took me like 2 more days even while eating to feel myself completely… Fasting is a whole new level of living. I love it .. thanks Laura por your comment i hope you are doing amazing big hugs to you and lovely family God bless you all .
You’re a rockstar!!
Great video. Downloaded the fasting app! Thanks for sharing your experience and learning. Hugs from Victoria BC!
I really love your content, It's detailed explanation.. that motivates me to try.. I salute you for your determination ton get healthy and fit.. watching here from Philippines.
I love that you don’t follow a keto diet, and enjoy your fruits and vegetables. Im a bit like that too, I’ve tried keto and carnivore but I can’t stick to it because I like my vegetables, salad and fruit. I’ve settled more on low carb, and a bit more protein and moderate or low fat, and now getting back into the fasting. I love your reaction to eating at the end, there’s nothing quite like it, when you have those first few mouthfuls, food never tastes so good after a long fast. Thanks 😊
Great job. Love the videos. And you Mum must be a saint!
Wow! Siim and Jason input, thats great!
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
so cool, ah!? I was thrilled when they both said yes to being in the vid.
Really nice video, I am 56 and have been on one meal a day (omad) for a year or so, works well for me. Struggled on a 5 day fast so omad is the way for me ..
I am on day 5 of a water fast, I have done them before for longer, however, this time since day 3 I have not felt great, my eyes feel strange, low energy and head feels a bit detached. Usually I would have expected to feel ok by now. Looking forward to tomorrow. Amazing that you talked with Jason Fung. love your videos.
@giseleverlaine1156
10 ай бұрын
I felt the same but I have been taking electrolytes and feel much better
Very nice that you put mama T in your videos.
Thanks for this video, it had cleared so many questions in my mind about water fasting! This is the best video out there regarding Water fasting!
I conducted an experiment: I wanted to compare my hunger pangs. fasting hunger vs after eating junk food hunger. I fasted for 7 days, only unsweetened tea, black coffee, and water for 7 days. a 1/2 hour after i broke my fast (burger and chicken biscuit sandwich) i was hungrier than i was all seven days of fasting. hunger after eating junk food was significantly greater than when fasting 7 days.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more. Thanks for writing it.
@darukona7218
2 жыл бұрын
that s normal, you ve been starving LOL
@cookiebozo
2 жыл бұрын
@@darukona7218 LOL, my point was in 7 days of "starving" i was not as hungry as i was after eating junk food. something about the junk actually makes you hungry after eating it.
@FM-mb2lu
2 жыл бұрын
For me hunger and indigestion feel similar.
@cookiebozo
2 жыл бұрын
@@FM-mb2lu that is unique
i can barely go 5 hours without food...5 days!! Kudos, truly inspiring. I will hopefully one day try this
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Shervin... Hi! 👋 So cool to see your name here. I know you will be good at this. It's all about the autophagy 💪
@ShervinShares
2 жыл бұрын
@@LauraTryUK autophagy FTW
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
@@ShervinShares OMG!!!!!!! Look it up!!!!!! Argh! I am excited for you!!! Like, literally, magic! 💫
@ShervinShares
2 жыл бұрын
@@LauraTryUK 🙌🙌 FTW = for the win! Hehehe
Wow you managed to get on the line with Dr Fung? Thats amazing! This has been motivational thank you for sharing
Your video is absolutely amazing!
I started out wanting to do a 72 hour fast, but since my friend is fasting for ten days I've decided to increase my fasting time to five days to keep him company for a little extra time. My longest fast prior to this was 46 hours into a 48 hour fast. I learned from that experience to drink more water with electrolytes and to take 1/4 tsp salt twice a day. I have remained active for the first two days - walking and weights, but may take it a bit easier today and tomorrow judging from your video, but I'll see how I feel. I'm excited to go a little longer, but my sleep has been terrible, so hopefully that improved. 57 hours in!
@sidjohnson1776
10 ай бұрын
I got the same problem sleeping, 3 days past 7 days planned
Well, I just started my 2nd 7 day fast. I did one last year and it was helpful. During the past year I learned that it does not take that much time for health gains to be lost. My last 2 months had been bad, and I feel very unhealthy. Hopefully, in 7 days' time I will regain the health I fought so hard to improve.
Really sweet words at the end, we have choices where others don’t.
Congrats on making it to day 5. Great vid. Thank you!
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Larry 🙏🏼
I'm on day 5 and 13lbs down. I drink water, electrolytes and chicken bone broth. I'm cranky and hungry but mind over matter.
I usually have one complete fasting day a week with Nothing at all to eat for about 36 hours. I find it keeps me feeling energised and healthy. Each week feels different though, some are hard and some easy. The longest I've done is 3 days. I'm fasting tomorrow because I am 5 days in to having COVID and I want to get in to autophagy to clear the virus up and any damage it has done. My symptoms have gone now apart from some fatigue. I might give a five day fast a try and have a full detox.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I used to do a fast each Wednesday (I think it was about 2017) I think I stopped because I was training hard for an event. Snap on the COVID, that's why I did this one. Hoping that all those junk virus cells were abolished. I wish you well! The post-fatigue is pretty awful. Also check out the 5 Day Diet by Patrick Holford, that was an interesting read and experiment. Good for cell repair too but can eat.
@bigglyguy8429
2 жыл бұрын
Well it's been 5 days, how did it go Froggy?
@mikeandcheryl
2 жыл бұрын
@@bigglyguy8429 I did two days then my wife went to visit her friend for the weekend and I was lulled out early by the prospect of beer and curry......😁 I do one day a week anyway. The reason I was going to do 5 days was to shake off COVID but the day after I posted on here I found all my energy levels had returned and all my symptoms had definitely gone. Yesterday, I managed a 27 mile walk without any discomfort or tiredness today
@oliviamartini9700
2 жыл бұрын
@@mikeandcheryl Shouldn't you be quarantining?!
@arsicpedja
Жыл бұрын
@@oliviamartini9700 no need for 2 week, 1 week is enough with new strains of covid.
I love watching your videos. They are so wholesome, honest, down to earth and inspiring. I love your take on life and that you don’t glamorise it! So many videos like this seem to be all glossy and unrelatable. Anyway, you’re awesome 😎
Well done, lass! Well presented; informative; nicely shot. Thanks for the inspiration.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much An 🙏🏼
I started to do 5 days fasting every semester after seeing your 7 days fasting! Tbh I've seen many fasting video but that vid is the first female prolonged fasting vid I've watched! For me it's not that hard because I'm used to fasting because Cw://religion don't read if you're overly sensitive to beliefs I'm a Muslim. One of the thing I'm most grateful for being a Muslim is that every year (Ramadan) I got reminded how lucky I am that I have the choice to not eat while some people out there were struggling and don't have that option.
brilliantly put together covered every base and angle. Subbed and will be binging your channel. I've been OMAD carnivore since new years day. As of today 110 days hit 5 st loss. Had intended to include some 48hr fasts ; have in past; but stuck OMAD as feels right. Weight loss has slowed and plateaued a few times. Considering doing ADF maybe need to just get a few 48s in first. Goals are alot more weight off and fitness health and life improvements .
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thank you for the sub. It's great to hear you are making changes and finding what's right for you 🙌🏼
This is a well-documented experience and beneficial for someone like me who is just beginning her fasting journey. Thanks :)
Loved every minute. Think I'll give fasting a try. Thanks for such a super inspirational and informative video Laura.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
You are so sweet Curly, thank you! I am pleased you liked the vid.
Another great video, LT. You're so wholesome and engaging and I ruddy love you. I'm doing OMAD again, but the portions and calories have crept back up. And so has my gut. I'm due a longer fast and you've inspired me. Got a funeral tomorrow, so I'll start back with some 3-dayers from Wednesday.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
wholesome, what a great word 😀 Crumbs to OMAD - if I did OMAD my meal would be so big it would take 6 hours to eat 😆
@stewartlees5692
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr Wylis, can I ask you what is OMAD?
@MrWylis
2 жыл бұрын
@@stewartlees5692 One Meal a Day, mate.
I am 61 and currently doing two 36-hr fasts per week. Hopefully that's enough time to get cell repair going! Your other video inspired me to keep going~~it's really not that hard (it was harder for me doing the 5:2 where I ate some calories on the "fast days"~~much easier for me to abstain and just get through the day with water and such). Thanks for your wonderful videos!
Ha! I've been enjoying your videos for a while and just joined. glean so much useful information from you and am adding, bit by bit useful things to make my life better. I'm 70 years old, a 2 time cancer survivor looking to be more disciplined in my life. I had already been doing intermittant fasting, pretty active, and have been a walking experiment most of my life. Aurophagy is where it's at and started a 3 day fast, but I'm open to a couple more days, as I am fully retired, and 3 days is a basic goal, I've done 48 hrs and want to flex my fasting muscles. I'm not a fan of cold showers, but will do once a week. again, thank you.
Very well done video and great way to apply the lessons learned from the first time !!
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scott. It was really important for me to take those lessons and see how it was.
I think you're an amazing human being I intermittent fast couple of times a week most I've done is 24hrs. The main thing that I've found is not so much getting hungry its I don't want my wife worrying that I'll make myself ill by extending into a longer fast.Your video has given me inspiration to try to do 48 hour fast in the near future, thanks and well done on your achievement 👏👍
I am on Day 3 of my 5 day fast and I love how I feel; no brain fog, joint pains gone, sleeping better, but perimenopause symptoms are still there (hot flushes).
@MGobin54
8 ай бұрын
High dose vitamin E (1000mg) will help with the hot flushes. It will take a few days to subside. I took 2,000mg day 1, 1000mg day 2, 2000mg day 3 & then from then on the usual 1,000mg. By day 4hot flushes gone. Hope this helps
Besides the amazing content, your Editing is awesome!!! Great video
Great video Laura, really loved the way you presented the information. Have only managed a 48hr fast so far, but my joints felt reborn and singing voice sounded so clear. Look forward to watching more content from you. ATB Steve
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, amazing to hear about your singing voice! I can relate to the joints feeling revitalised.
Awesome video Laura and massive respect for actually cooking food while doing a fast! During my fast I couldn't even talk about food without having a mental breakdown 9:35 😂
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! Kinda of a little extra test during the fast to make it more difficult 😆
@Hollie0981
10 ай бұрын
When I have to cook for my family while fasting, I find it helpful to block off my nose and just breathe through my mouth. That smell do be hard to deal with sometimes lol
I'm so thankful that science has moved us away from "you NEED to eat everyday for health" myths ❤
very inspiring and informative! Congratulations on succeeding on your goals!!
I just started my first 7 day fast yesterday. Thanks for your video
great stuff :) im doing the same. a little longer but for me personally that seems to work the best. i really feel a difference at the end of week 2. food is just everywhere these days. ads to make sure you snack from waking up till you sleep. its great to see videos like this & seeing peoples positive journeys.
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the lovely comment Roland 🙏🏼
love to see people trying to fix their bodies, im starting at a young age so I will never really have to much problems:)
@Pink_Noodle
Жыл бұрын
It's good for people to get there however they do, hopefully you can set an example for others in your life to follow
I really enjoyed this one! Thank you! I feel inspired to try the fast, and the Life app
Amazing 👏 work. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I have started my 1st 3 day water fast :-).
I watched your seven day fast video and it inspired me! I’m on day three, four days to go. I feel great! On the end of day two I got an intense headache that lasted 15 hours until I took some headache medicine. Other than that it’s been surprisingly manageable! I feel a bit shaky at times and a little weak/generally not feeling good but over all my energy seems higher than usual.
I really enjoy your stories. I’m starting a fast now, after ending one at 36 hours the other day. This time I hope for 48 hours.:)
@LauraTryUK
2 жыл бұрын
I wish you all the best Frost.
Ha! Dr Fung's cameo is awesome! Im a new subscriber to your channel, keep up the good work!
I'm fasting right now and this helped me along, thank you!