Hey guys, I wanted to share my experience with 36 hour dry fast and show you the results of how my body reacted. I am simply sharing my journey as so many of you asked me for this video. DRY FASTING FOR 36 HOURS - NO FOOD, NO WATER. Dry fasting? Does that mean not even water? For how long? Won’t I be thirsty? Fasting is when you willingly avoid food intake. I’ve done several videos on fasting to help you navigate which one of these fasts is right for you. You can find them on my Youtube :)
Fasting can help you lose weight, reset your gut microbiome, regenerate old, injured tissues, give you a massive influx of stem cells, and help your brain grow new neurons.
Dry fasting, or absolute fasting, restricts both food and liquid. It doesn’t allow any fluids, including water, broth, and tea. This is different from most fasts, which encourage water intake. At first glance, this might sound torturous. But let me walk you through the benefits of dry fasting and you might just find that this is the most powerful fast you can do.
The first thing you should know about dry fasting is that people have been dry fasting for centuries, primarily for religious reasons. The Muslim faith, for example, encourages dry fasts from sun up to sun down during Ramadan.
The second thing to know about dry fasting is that when it’s done for short periods, it can be incredibly safe and even more effective than a longer water fast. So what are the benefits?
1. Dry fasting lowers inflammation in your body
2. Dry fasting helps you grow new brain cells
3. Dry fasting balances cholesterol levels
4. Dry fasting lowers blood sugar levels
5. Dry fasting prevents Osteoporosis
How long should you dry fast?
I think this is a really important question to ask. Dry fasting is not a fast you should do for a long period of time. I recommend to that you start with a 12-hour dry fast and then work up to a 24-hour dry fast. If you are experienced you can do 36 hours.
How do you prepare for a dry fast?
I recommend that in the days leading up to your dry fast, you increase your hydration. Just be mindful to add in a few extra glasses of water each day. This way you don’t go into your dry fast dehydrated.
How do you break your dry fast?
Dry fasting is a more intense fasting experience for your body so my first recommendation is that if at any point in your dry fast you feel dizzy, light-headed, or like you are going to pass out, it’s time to break the fast.
As with all fasts, I highly recommend you have a coach or health professional oversee you during a fast. And as always, listen to your body when fasting, especially dry fasting.
Other ways to lose weight
While fasting has some benefits, there are other ways to lose weight, if that’s your goal. These methods are more likely to produce lasting results without the risk of complications.
Eat healthy. Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and lean protein. Replace refined grains with whole grains and avoid added sugars to promote weight loss without omitting essential nutrients.
Drink water. Staying hydrated controls hunger and supports your body’s basic functions.
Exercise regularly. The best exercise program for weight loss includes both cardio and weightlifting. Cardio burns more calories each session, while weightlifting builds muscle, increasing caloric burn at rest.
You should NOT dry fast if:
- You are under age of 18
- You have medications that you take
- You get migraines or headaches often
- You never fasted before
- You have other health problems