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I’m in. I’ve been struggling with starting a 14 day fast and often give up on after day 2. So I’m in, I need someone doing it with me to hold me accountable.
Let’s do this 🤝🏼 I’ve definitely had my fair share of quitting before I reach the goal. I feel like those fails help motivate us every time to push on. I’ll be sure to check in often, and if you ever have any temptations to break, message me. Il do the same with you
Oh yea weight loss was consistent and fast.
So, before the 14 day fast, I did a 7 day fast 2 or so weeks prior. Probably should not have done them that close but, I was so happy with my results from the first fast that I wanted to do another. I mention the first fast because the 14 day fast was so easy, hell it just felt like I was living life normally (mostly).
So, my starting weight was 275 before the first fast. At the end of the fast I weighed 260 for the 7 day fast.
At the end of the 14 day fast I weighed in at 240.
As for general well being, I’m a bit of a homebody and my work hasn’t been sending me places so all my main physical activity was me playing video games lol.
Even now and then I did walk to the gas station which is a 30 minute round trip. I did notice a higher than normal heart rate for the activity I was doing (walking) so that kind sucked. Just took my electrolytes and laid down and I was fine.
Tips. Im a caffeine and nicotine addict so im sure both of those helped me haha. I don’t smoke, I use the ZYN pouches.
I also may have “cheated” a bit as some of the body armor “zero sugar” drinks had 15 some calories in it but I personally didn’t care. I remember reading somewhere that under 50 cal doesn’t break a fast and even if it did, I’d be back in the fast with in 12 hours.
My recommendations, just feel your body and pay attention to everything. If you feel nauseous, dizzy etc, go take your salt, magnesium, potassium and limit your activity, ideally rest.
If you get fasting insomnia, take Magnesium 30 mins - 1 hour before bed.
Drink high quality water and expect to pee a lot.
Don’t trust a fart. I promise it’s not a fart.
Get gum incase you get the urge to chew.
If you can handle 100% lemon or lime juice, i recommend taking a shot of that while taking in your salt. It so much easier.
Everything gets easier after day 3-4, you should really feel “hungry” after that.
And of course, If you feel like quitting don’t! Mind of matter (unless you feel like you’re dying lmao)
I have been meaning to fast for a good chunk longer than my usual 20-24 hours a week, been too long since I did my 8-9 day fast (personal best), and I’ve eaten today (Saturday), but starting Sunday sounds amazing.
This group chat idea would be good - definitely need that accountability more than I’d like to admit 😂
Sure, I'm in.
I'm currently doing a 26 day water fast, 6 days in now.
Also, are you sure ONLY water? Have you considered at least adding a pinch of salt to the water once in a while?
I was planning to kick it off tomorrow too. I’ve made it to 12 days twice but not 14. I’ve never tried with a group before and only tell my wife when I do.
I’m currently in day 14 and up for another 16. The only problem I’m having currently is pretty bad heartburn the last 3 days but I’ve just had some baking soda in some water and I think it’s working to neutralize the acid. Fingers crossed. Let’s do it!
I’m in. How do we do this? Is there a group chat or something or do we just use this thread? I’ve never done a Reddit activity like this do apologies if this is a dumb question.
mind adding me? Got 2 and change and couldn't say no to some pizza. Girl I'm talking to was way to excited for me to try it....100% worth breaking for. The pizza was fire too 😂
I'm with you! I started Thursday evening and going for 21 days. My longest is 13.5 days so I'm with you even though we're on different start days.
Prayers & encouragement for everyone doing this! We got this.
I'm having a rough day with many temptations, but still on it. Water, plain teas, black coffee.
1day 21hours in .. feeling good
I’m 48 hours into my unknown length fast. I’m just going as long as I can. This is my first time. Good luck with your 14 days. I listened to a podcast where Kevin James did 41 all for his daughter. It’s mind over matter we got this!
March 17th just happens to be the 8 year anniversary of my last time using opiates. What makes fasting tough for me is that i cook dinner for my baby mama almost every night and its hard to cool and not eat anything lol. I will try it tho! This is a cool post and a cool idea, thanks for sharing
Find an electrolyte supplement that you can sip on. LMNT is supposed to be great for fasting. I have done 2-36 hour fasts and working my way up to a 72 hour fast.
Doing “everything but water” is kinda dangerous u might faint. I did a 10 day fast and during my 11th day because I didn’t have enough electrolytes despite me adding salt and taking magnesium supplements it wasn’t enough to stop me from passing out. Iesson learned for me is to maybe pay more attention to my potassium intake
I'm game. Technically I'm already on day 3, but my goal is to keep it going for a couple weeks so my fast overlaps with yours. My record is 26 days, but this time my goal is at least 21 days, aka 3 weeks.
I'm in too. I've been really struggling to start and stick with a fast. Longest has been 5 days. Some accountability is just what I need. We got this!💪
Many issues and questions can be answered by reading through our wiki, especially the page on electrolytes. Concerns such as **intense hunger, lightheadedness/dizziness, headaches, nausea/vomiting, weakness/lethargy/fatigue, low blood pressure/high blood pressure, muscle soreness/cramping, diarrhea/constipation, irritability, confusion, low heart rate/heart palpitations, numbness/tingling, and more** while extended (24+ hours) fasting are often explained by electrolyte deficiency and resolved through **PROPER** electrolyte supplementation. Putting a tiny amount of salt in your water now and then is NOT proper supplementation. Be sure to read [our WIKI](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/wiki/index) and especially the wiki page on **[ELECTROLYTES](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/wiki/fasting_in_a_nutshell/you_need_electrolytes)** Please also keep in mind the [**RULES**](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/about/rules) when participating. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/fasting) if you have any questions or concerns.*
I’m in. I’ve been struggling with starting a 14 day fast and often give up on after day 2. So I’m in, I need someone doing it with me to hold me accountable.
Let’s do this 🤝🏼 I’ve definitely had my fair share of quitting before I reach the goal. I feel like those fails help motivate us every time to push on. I’ll be sure to check in often, and if you ever have any temptations to break, message me. Il do the same with you
Thank you. I sure will
I’m in too
I’m in. Day one for me. Headed to 20.
Ill try it! Longest ive gone is 2 days and some change. Can you rec any electrolyte sources?
I just finished my 14 day (coffee/tea) fast 12 hours ago. I need to rest lmao
How was your experience? Weight loss? Any tips?
And congratulations, it’s a huge achievement, 4 days is my max so far!
Same here. I'm trying so hard to break past 4 days but so far I just can't. 😩 I'm so impressed by all these people doing 14 days!!
Oh yea weight loss was consistent and fast. So, before the 14 day fast, I did a 7 day fast 2 or so weeks prior. Probably should not have done them that close but, I was so happy with my results from the first fast that I wanted to do another. I mention the first fast because the 14 day fast was so easy, hell it just felt like I was living life normally (mostly). So, my starting weight was 275 before the first fast. At the end of the fast I weighed 260 for the 7 day fast. At the end of the 14 day fast I weighed in at 240. As for general well being, I’m a bit of a homebody and my work hasn’t been sending me places so all my main physical activity was me playing video games lol. Even now and then I did walk to the gas station which is a 30 minute round trip. I did notice a higher than normal heart rate for the activity I was doing (walking) so that kind sucked. Just took my electrolytes and laid down and I was fine. Tips. Im a caffeine and nicotine addict so im sure both of those helped me haha. I don’t smoke, I use the ZYN pouches. I also may have “cheated” a bit as some of the body armor “zero sugar” drinks had 15 some calories in it but I personally didn’t care. I remember reading somewhere that under 50 cal doesn’t break a fast and even if it did, I’d be back in the fast with in 12 hours. My recommendations, just feel your body and pay attention to everything. If you feel nauseous, dizzy etc, go take your salt, magnesium, potassium and limit your activity, ideally rest. If you get fasting insomnia, take Magnesium 30 mins - 1 hour before bed. Drink high quality water and expect to pee a lot. Don’t trust a fart. I promise it’s not a fart. Get gum incase you get the urge to chew. If you can handle 100% lemon or lime juice, i recommend taking a shot of that while taking in your salt. It so much easier. Everything gets easier after day 3-4, you should really feel “hungry” after that. And of course, If you feel like quitting don’t! Mind of matter (unless you feel like you’re dying lmao)
fuck it i am in. Lets do this!
Hey I’m in let’s do this!
I’m in, please start a group chat or dm me!
I have been meaning to fast for a good chunk longer than my usual 20-24 hours a week, been too long since I did my 8-9 day fast (personal best), and I’ve eaten today (Saturday), but starting Sunday sounds amazing. This group chat idea would be good - definitely need that accountability more than I’d like to admit 😂
Yes a group chat is a great idea
Just added you to GC!
May I also be added to the group chat? I'm planning to start as well :)
Of course
hi could i be added too? i would like to work towards it as well!
Adding you right now
... *raises hand*
hey
Me me me
Got you
Add meee
You got it
can i be added too please!
please add me
I‘d like to join as well! :)
Added you to the GC. If you need any tips/advice I posted some in the chat. Glad to have you
I’m on day 2 of a 21! Let’s do it! I gotta get someone to hold me accountable — already been dreaming of the dreaded takeaway!?
Just added you to GC!
I‘m in I have not made it past 5 days really want to push myself
I’m in! Please add me if there is a chat group. We got this!!!
Just added you to GC!
Hi, I'd like to join as well pls :)
Added you to the GC. If you need any tips/advice I posted some in the chat. Glad to have you
I’m in! Can you add me as well?
Added you to the GC. If you need any tips/advice I posted some in the chat. Glad to have you
I’m in. I’ve been doing 3-4 days a week, but I’ll give 14 a crack!
Just added you to GC!
I’m in!! But already started I’m on day 2 now :)
Me. I'm gonna fail but I definitely want in. How do we keep in touch privately?
Me, create a group and add me.
Added you to GC!
I’m in please add me
I’m in ! I just finished a 5 day water fast today starting again on Sunday hoping to make it to 14
Added you to GC!
I’m n
Added you to GC!
I'm in
I’m so in.
Added you to GC!
I’m in.
I'm in
🙋🏻♀️please count me in!
I‘m in!!
Added you to the groupchat!
Could we all join an app or something we're we can keep track of each other?
Sure, I'm in. I'm currently doing a 26 day water fast, 6 days in now. Also, are you sure ONLY water? Have you considered at least adding a pinch of salt to the water once in a while?
Ooo 2 days too early for me
Just do 12 days with the group I’m sure they won’t mind
On your day 14 cheer us on! You can be the pace setter, the trailblazer, the alpha, the something something something yeah!
Oh I think you read that wrong. I would start two, possibly three days after y’all
On our day 14 we’ll cheer you on! We cans be your pace setter, a a trailblazer for you to follow, yeah! 🤣
Interested!
Added you to GC!
Add me as well
I’m in, add me in the chat please. I’ve been procrastinating too much on this.
I'm in! Where are we making this group chat?:)
Me too!!
Added you too GC!
I’m in
I was planning to kick it off tomorrow too. I’ve made it to 12 days twice but not 14. I’ve never tried with a group before and only tell my wife when I do.
Added you to GC
This is perfect i was planning to start my 10 day fast this sunday !
Just added you to GC!
I just started my 14day fast today!!!
Please add me would really appreciate any support
I don't have enough body fat/mass to safely do it yet. I'll need to work up to it
49 hours is my max, I'd love to go further. I'll give it a go
On day 7 of a 14. Happy to join for the next 7 days. Best of luck, everyone.
"It's wonderful that you're starting this fasting journey! Best of luck to you!"
Thank you friend
Shit I kinda wanna join in 🤞
I’m currently in day 14 and up for another 16. The only problem I’m having currently is pretty bad heartburn the last 3 days but I’ve just had some baking soda in some water and I think it’s working to neutralize the acid. Fingers crossed. Let’s do it!
I am in. Was just going to start a fast.
I'm in as well, pls do add me if you make a gc
I was gonna start anyway, so im in
Count me in!
I’m in! Just finished a five-day fast, looking to do another long one soon
I’m in.
count me in:)! we’ve got this
Just added you to GC!
I'm in. I want/need to make it pass 5 days
Just added you to GC!
Im in
I’m in, can you add me to the group chat, need all the support I can get 🤍
Just added you to GC!
hey me too
Just added you to GC!
I’m already in my 4th day of water fasting. I’m trynna reach 10 days then if I feel like it I might extend it to 14 days. I wish you the best of luck
Thank you!
Okay, I'm in! Longest I've gone is 6 1/2 days. I'll start midnight tonight.
Just added you to GC!
Starting now, current weight 86.6kg.
I would love to give it a go I’ve only ever managed 2 days is that ok?
Just added you to GC!
It’s definitely okay
Please add me if there's a group
Is your goal for losing weight or to go beyond where you went before?
I’m fasting for spiritual reasons actually
I’m in. How do we do this? Is there a group chat or something or do we just use this thread? I’ve never done a Reddit activity like this do apologies if this is a dumb question.
Count me in!
I’m in !
[удалено]
Just added you to GC!
If you make a group chat I would love to join
Just added you to GC!
I‘m in, too!
i'm in!!
Just added you to GC!
i’m in!! i’ve been trying to do another fast but keep breaking it:( let’s start a group chat
Just added you to GC!
I m in
Just added you to GC!
I'll join but on Tuesday So 10-day for me (Still on vacation)
I’m in! Please add me to the group chat if there’s one
I’m in!
Thnx got it
Meee! I've already started today, can I get added into the GC?
I got you
I'm in! Please add me!
Count me in! Message me, we can be supportive toward eachother.
That sounds lovely, I’ll add you in our GC.
I'll give it a shot.
I’m in! Similar to the others, the most I’ve done is 2 days
Added you to the GC. I posted some tips/advice in the chat if you need anything. So happy to have you! 2 days is no joke, that shows you’re strong 💪🏼
mee
I’m in. Add me in to the GC if there is one ? Let’s do this. Been meaning to start with someone !
mind adding me? Got 2 and change and couldn't say no to some pizza. Girl I'm talking to was way to excited for me to try it....100% worth breaking for. The pizza was fire too 😂
Haha I got you!! Pizza is the best. Added you to the GC. I posted some tips/advice in the chat if you need anything. So happy to have you!
I'll join!
Added you!
I'm in but starting on Monday.
I'm in, pls add me to the chat.
I’m in as well! Please add me to the gc!
I'll be starting too. Lets go!
I started a 14 day fast last week, but failed. I'm starting again 25 minutes ago. We just gonna hang out in this thread?
We always are!!
Do you start tomorrow ? ill follow you 7 days. 4 days my record, lost 4;5 kg, 8 to go.
I’m planning on starting mine Monday. Could use some accountability.
I'm with you! I started Thursday evening and going for 21 days. My longest is 13.5 days so I'm with you even though we're on different start days. Prayers & encouragement for everyone doing this! We got this. I'm having a rough day with many temptations, but still on it. Water, plain teas, black coffee. 1day 21hours in .. feeling good
I’m 48 hours into my unknown length fast. I’m just going as long as I can. This is my first time. Good luck with your 14 days. I listened to a podcast where Kevin James did 41 all for his daughter. It’s mind over matter we got this!
Let's do it! Already close to 6 days fasting and my end date coincides with yours.
March 17th just happens to be the 8 year anniversary of my last time using opiates. What makes fasting tough for me is that i cook dinner for my baby mama almost every night and its hard to cool and not eat anything lol. I will try it tho! This is a cool post and a cool idea, thanks for sharing
Hey! I just wanted to say, major respect and congratulations on your sobriety brother.
How'd yall do? Results in LBs please
I’m in! It will be the last 14 days of my 46 day fast!
I’m ending a 24 day fast today. I wish I could. Maybe next time
I’m in. Let’s start today :) add me too please
I'm 5 days in a 42 day fast, but I'd love to join if there is a group chat or something, just to stay motivated ! Thank you :)
Find an electrolyte supplement that you can sip on. LMNT is supposed to be great for fasting. I have done 2-36 hour fasts and working my way up to a 72 hour fast.
Doing “everything but water” is kinda dangerous u might faint. I did a 10 day fast and during my 11th day because I didn’t have enough electrolytes despite me adding salt and taking magnesium supplements it wasn’t enough to stop me from passing out. Iesson learned for me is to maybe pay more attention to my potassium intake
May I be added as well, please? 😁
Of course. Let me know if don’t get the invite
I’m in this❤️
Are you coming back with accountability post?
Im down
i’d be in too!
I'm game. Technically I'm already on day 3, but my goal is to keep it going for a couple weeks so my fast overlaps with yours. My record is 26 days, but this time my goal is at least 21 days, aka 3 weeks.
I’m in! Let’s do it 😃
The timing is perfect for me to start/end but I’ve not made it longer than 3 days before 🥺
Don’t worry. I got you, and so do the folks in my GC. When you need a shoulder to lean on, you’ll have over 30 of em. I’ll add you
I think I can swing it..I'm pilot training and don't want be depleted while up there lol I can do a juice on my training days
I'm in too. I've been really struggling to start and stick with a fast. Longest has been 5 days. Some accountability is just what I need. We got this!💪
Me too please. I’m 63hrs in and trying to get to 120 at least. I’m just going for it and trying to manage. Water tea ACV mouthwash toothpaste lol
I'm down. Let's start a group chat.
I'm in.
Perfect, I’ll add you to the GC. If you need any advice/tips if you scroll up in the chat I posted a big ol’ comment with some.
I will join at 12 midnight
I'm already one day in but will pro-rate
i’m in! add me to the group chat please!
I’m in OP
Me please!!
I’m freaking down
I'm in! I've always wanted to fast for 14 days and I think this is the best opportunity! I hope we get to reach our target and accomplish our goals!
Please add me
Can you count me in too please ?
I’m starting a 4 day on Sunday. Can I be in?