To satiate your now reinvigorated thirst for knowledge and stray off hunger, I’ll give you an easy guide to fasting for 3 days. I wanted to loose weight and then God started talking to me about fasting. But I so relate with the Coffee part. I’d suggest trying it but don’t expect to be able to do anything that requires a lot of effort. I felt great. Whatever I can give, I will. I lost 6 lbs but after breaking the fast and eating it was only 2 lbs which is online with what you say 0.5 lbs of fat a day. Congrats Raylene! Also regarding the 3day dry fast, am I too old to do that?? If you try to do those deliverance prayers and dry fasting without surrendering your life to Jesus Christ first, you will be in trouble (physically and spiritually). You saying you’re “accidentally” 45 hours into a fast made me chuckle. I would not lift weight during a 3 days fast. A little out of it but not unpleasant, very relaxed. It’s a pleasure to see such positive and encouraging attitudes here. I do find the grehlin affect to be really annoying in that I’m constantly feeling the food pangs. Note: I got advice about swimming in the ocean and extended water fasting by a guy who is very knowledgable health /natural health advocate. will blog, but I just wanted to let people know that YEAH WATER FASTING works. However, I will not go into the details in this article. Please do not put yourself on a three-day dry fast. The only problem is that I feel constantly like freezing and my hands are extremely cold which is unusual for me. Then, as I am doing five and a half days, I go to bed for my sixth night knowing that I can break the fast in the morning. Hello! For sure no coffee, which seriously causes inflammation. And even at 45 years old, you can still accomplish the will of Christ for your life. If you have any questions or have different experiences on your own fast, please share with all of us in the comments or on social media. © Sophia C. Terrelonge. You still remember your bowel movements from a fast you did 30 years ago?! Nothing else. Chris, loving your replies to the naysayers, Here here, I started my 3 day fast without reading anything, I read as I went along, on day 2 I read I can drink black coffee so I made one and it was the best coffee I ever had, I really enjoyed it and it’s helping me through, on day 3 now feeling good this morning X. Was only going to do a 24 hour fast, but I think I will attempt a 60 hour fast and end whenever I wake up Saturday morning. It is good to have prior experience with the shorter one-day water fasts. If you read The Obesity Code, you’ll see he gets some of his patients to do extended fasts over and over again so, depending on your health situation, that may not be too crazy. This boost happens when your body fully adjusts to fasting. And as for intermittent fasting, if I lived in a cabin in the woods by myself I’d probably have one big meal every day somewhere around the mid-afternoon because a) it saves time in meal prep b) it allows time to digest before I go to bed so I sleep better c) I can workout in the morning on an empty stomach, which feels best and d) it keeps me from feeling the need to snack, which happens if I get in the habit of eating 3 meals a day. I think not! helped a lot of ppl too. Although somewhat counter intuitive I think fasting could really help with my energy and general well being. Yes, you need to add night vigils. I went from 285 lbs down to 269.6! I have completed eight 3-day dry fasts over the course of a few years, with a few of them nearing the 4-day mark. p.s. Maybe b/c I used seasalt w/ iodine or didn’t drink enough water…hmm or maybe b/c my body needed those minerals. Funny, motivating, and helpful. Hey Ian, Considering it takes a day or two to get into a fully fasted state, it can benefit you to extend your fasts as long as you continue to feel good. Its a fast. Remember, you’re not undergoing this 3 days dry fasting as a walk in the park. It was a golf ball hitting machine to see which balls really go the farthest. Kim and I are actually investigating this for our next Unconventional Monthly. Amen, Jon! So when you step out in that realm spiritually, you need to be solid in Jesus Christ. I just wonder if I got all of the crap out. That’s awesome Valentina. Will post back if I clean out my garage, lol. Everybody wants to know the secret and I enthusiastically share, but few believe me. Then my husband made hot wings and Mac & cheese haha. Thanks for sharing your journey. I’m wondering if taking it easy makes water-only (and no salt) extended fasts easier, with less light-headedness like I experienced. Dry fasting: a total abstinence from both food and water for a defined time. That’s a good, and tough, question Janet! out of 70000 who are cured. Unfortunately, the breath smell is mostly coming from your lungs. If you are attempting a three day water fast for the first time, you will notice few reactions in the body which you should be prepared for. While it’s good that your children’s fathers support them, you need to be clear about the status of the relationship between you and each one (you mentioned two of them). Unconfessed sin will hinder your prayers. The second day I felt like my head was disconnected from my body (I couldn’t feel my digestive system at all). Lucky you. –That kind of skews things and you may get used to fast changes, but in general and normal health, that usually doesn’t happen. It is whatever you make it. My last meal was o sunday at 9pm, and went to the gym to do my regular workout without any problems. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS alkalinize urine before and again after TO PROTECT KIDNEYS AND AVOID KIDNEY STONES. Thanks for the input. anyways good luck on your fasting. Meals and or diet leading up to the 3 day fast can make or break the fast. Apart from my monthly 3 day fast, I usually do a 1 or 2 meals a day intermittent fasting protocol. Hey Ju. Just tepid water, less work and no hard exercise. I tried the 3day dry fast.. My mind feels clearer and more relaxed. It was tough. For anyone who is practical about it; if you want to drink coffee during your fast, just drink coffee during your fast. I enjoy the feeling of fasting, but nothing’s better than that first bite. I’ve been doing quite a few 3 day fasts so far and even did a five day fast once a few months ago. I thought something was wrong and I was refeeding with the wrong foods that made me have that kind of BM but now after reading these comments, it may be a common effect of fasting. BUT I think I’d be 90% cured in 3mo rather than 4-5mo, if I did that. I’ve also tried prolon and water fasting but not in the last year. If there’s ever a time to pray and praise your way through, then it’s during your 3 days dry fasting. I still haven’t had breakfast, just water and SUNLIGHT! You gave me goosebumps! When done incorrectly dry fasting can lead to dehydration and death in a few short days. How You Feel: Clear Minded. I’m glad you too have found some value in this post and everyone’s comments. That’s funny. Damn. Especially if you live in a tropical region – having at least one shower per day is vital! Anyone else found effective treatments? I’m happy to hear you made it through your first extended fast pretty smoothly. Today hasn’t been so easy. vaping’s better. Here are the testimonies of lives touched and changed. I’m on 41 hours of a hopefully 72 hr fast. I just finished a big salad to conclude my first 3 day fast. My experience on the last day is always the same no longer how long I fast: I start looking forward to that first bite. And with 5-days you get the advantage of more time in the autophagy, ketogenic, metabolism-resetting phase that you may not even get at all with a 2-day fast. I don’t think that’s accurate when one has lost over 100lb. Not mentally tired but not wanting to be physically active either. It helped with my chocolate and caffeine addiction. For examples, many Christians practice dry fast on certain days of the week or during certain days of the calendar. but I have heard and enjoy hearing about the health effects. That’d be torture, especially on your first over 24-hour fast. Hopefully it goes well for you, gets you rolling towards your goals, and we’ll hear back from you soon. I’ll get one for school, adhd, etc, but otherwise, nah I’m good. This is literally the first blog post I’ve read completely in a while! I tried years ago but was miserable. Whenever I fast now the goal will be to only drink when really necessary, ie.real thirst (dry mouth, etc) and if that means going dry for the first 2-3 days then fine. However, you normally break your fast with food and drink after completing each day. From what I’ve read, dry fasting might actually support electrolyte balance better, is a faster route to ketosis than water fasting, and burns even more fat as the body metabolizes a greater amount of fat to make water to replace what isn’t being consumed. Jesus Christ told me that I would only get my breakthrough by doing 3 days dry fasting. –Anyways messed up the dates above. 1 day of Dry Fasting is equivalent of 3 days of water fasting. I felt good. Maybe as a survival mechanism? I swear humans confuse me. also real life). gosh what a life sucker. and that went away. Hour 22 here, aiming for about 84…. I pray that you will come to salvation in Jesus Christ because I know that He loves you and He wants to give you a new start. Isn’t it weird how your hunger goes away? Way to go (and congrats on the strange shit)! As a Christian, I will answer the question in that perspective. All the best! A three day fast really is all the best for your health. No number 2 at all on day 2 of my 3 day fast. To celebrate (mourn? I’m currently 72 hours into a five and a half day water fast. Thanks for sharing your experience and motivating many of us. So be excited too! Wow Mike! Here’s the post with tips I learned and researched on acquiring tastes. It’s a fantastic jumpstart to a healthier lifestyle in any case.). Hallelujah! The safe and standard advise from a know-nothing non-doctor like me who’s not aware of your personal situation would be: Eat and try again another time, may a little bit longer and easier. If you exercise a lot while fasting or have an extra active metabolism (which is unlikely, since if you did you wouldn’t gain weight as easily) you might burn a bit more than half a pound of fat a day, but not much. I am 285 lbs and figured I need a reboot. Stage 3: Day 8-15. Thanks again will check out the books. How will I know thg its the voice of God or Jesus talking to me and asking me to fast. I had that when I was quitting sugar. I did a 10 day bone broth fast in the summer of 2016, two of those days actual fasting, and it was the beginning of a life changing Transformation. Thanks for making it clear that you don’t need to add salt and electrolytes together. So about 5.4 pounds so far and about 9 pounds less than my max weight of 341 pounds before my “prep” time of just eating less food. I hope no one else takes this advice. 3 day fasts should include only water. one 6 days dry fasting and one 7 days dry fasting. I am doing a 30 Day Fast and it is my second long term one. One question though! Those must have been epic… And then you broke it with ice cream before venturing out into the freezing cold. Blogs https://truth24-7gospel.com https://truth24-7health.com/Store https://truth-ambassadors.myshopify.com Good luck when the big one comes! I am 21 hours into a 66 hour fast and my experience is much like this. Thanks, Chris. Because you have a close relationship with each of them. As follows: How do I do that. I really appreciate your comment/insight. My husband just did 5 days and his carport was very creatively cleaned out by day 5. Hilarious post, loved it. I don’t recommend water fasting more than three days without supervision. As a Christian, I will answer the question in that perspective. About 3 months later a sudden revival broke out in a room where all the students met for their morning assembly. Also, if you disagree with anything from any of our posts, please point it out for all of our benefit. I’ve done juice cleanses before, but this is the first time water fasting and doing it while not having to go anywhere! Those visions were not realized. I drank some baking soda mixed with water a couple of times for the salts. The health benefits are well worth it. Good on you for powering through a water-only fast in spite of the temptations and challenges that come with having to cook for your kids! I’ve told all my friends and family who think fasting is crazy but want to lose weight and be healthier to read it. Unfortunately, there is not much information on glucose and fasting though it does not say don’t. It will also keep your spirit uplifted during the rigors of such an extended fast. I had never seen that before; then this morning I came upon your articles about DRY FASTING. I also feel great! Your pee should be normal-colored. Fasting is the only TRUE “paleo diet”, which is probably why it works as well as it does. Not sure how to do this? Got to where I saw no weight loss with water fasting and went to a 3-day dry fast and it worked well – about 5 pounds weight loss per day. It means in 5 days of dry fasting you can lose up to 15 pounds. Thanks, Piyush. So we may be like smartphones, but our fat acts like a gigantic portable battery we can only access when fasting. Wow, MNK. Don’t be sorry for “slamming” my post. In case of weakness, just a teaspoon of honey dissolved in water is allowed per day. Thanks for the comment, Bob… Bob Barker! I feel a bit light-headed, have a small headache, I have little to no energy, and I don’t have the sunshine-y disposition that others have by Day 2. The beginning of the revival here in Battleford was in 1947, when approximately 70 students gathered together to read the Bible and exercise themselves in fasting and prayer. Yummy? I’ve escaped upstairs just now to try and get away from the smell of the food. “Good luck” isn’t the right thing to say, since there’s no luck involved in not eating. Thanks for the blog post Chris. I’m on day 2 and can’t sleep, totally revved up, but not at all hungry. I did feel focused at times, but not supercharged as you mentioned. Why is honey (virtually pure sugar) just fine, while a dash of lemon juice in water, or green tea (both much lower calories than the honey) ‘ridiculous’? I played hockey on the 3rd night of a 5 day fast and had loads of energy and a mental clarity like I’d never experienced before…much like you were referring to. I’m currently 40 hours into a 3day fast which should extend to 80+, and what Mr Barker said is a little false, but not entirely. I wish I had read The Complete Guide to Fasting before I did this fast. You have a food and nutrition blog (keep up the good work, btw), so I’m surprised you haven’t read a complete blog post in a long time and have yet to try fasting! I remember keeping off about a pound of weight each time. I try to change it up by drinking black coffee and green tea (both iced and hot) along with water, but there’s just so much food that looks good to me. You’re definitely right. Next I’ll try 24 hr fasting a couple days a week and continue IF for the most days. And why’d you have coffee if you’re not a coffee guy? I have twice been to witchdoctors. As you type?! Princess Belemzy Ministries was live. All right! That must’ve been incredibly difficult. In light of the purpose of fasting as seen in Isaiah 58:4-7, I decided to go out and witness to people tomorrow (Day 3). Hey Chris! The gut to get a break from agitants, and the brain to get a break from stimulants. (And if not, that’s fine too. 2 of them. However, this kicked off a series of disturbing nightmares that felt quite real whenever I woke up. When we are in a season of fasting, we should also be generous to the less fortunate (verse 7). Aw shucks, thanks Anupriya. Praise the Lord! I realized meal planning, discussion about meals, snacking, cooking, clean-up, maybe dessert….takes up a big part of my evening! –Happy 2020. I woke up feeling great, felt great all afternoon, until I drank some herbal “Get Charged” tea which I have all the time normally. Christians are not aware of what they can win by fasting. I just want to tell you that fasting is wonderful. Honestly, I missed the ritual even more than the food itself. I want to accept Jesus Christ as my savior. As if I was high on Adderall,  I hadn’t felt more focused in ages. When I came across Bob I thought, “Here we go. I do hope so! I also have tried a few 24 hour fasts and swear that I notice slight changes to consciousness near the end that I’m eager to see through for longer durations. Thank-you for what you have shared , Sophia. lean or leanish 17-19% bf by 21. near dead, a medication (SNRI, misdiagnosis). So thank you once again for your blog spreading the benefits of fasting and your website sure is interesting as we travel quite a bit and into unconventional lifestyle. I was not watching movies that were not rated family-friendly, and I only listened to gospel music. -7 days fasting. Your email address will not be published. Anyways, that saved my life. For example, he writes that if I had had some bone broth I might not have felt so lightheaded. This will surely help me. Add prayer to fasting, and you can readily see the result: The flesh loses ground while at the same time your spirit gains ground. Accessibility Help. Nice post btw! And last night, in my home, my dad received salvation and accepted Jesus as His Lord and Savior! These three days are also the stepping stone required to move on to even longer fasts (such as the 7-10 day water fast and more prolonged fasts), in which the deepest healing can occur. 49 hours is a great start! I am a huge fan of Jason Fung’s book and heard multiple interviews with him. haha the best part is doing this alone in a room with absolutely no temptations/obligations to be anywhere! Thanks for your post. This stage includes dramatic improvements in mood and mental clarity and is the stage seasoned fasters look forward to the most. That is a must for me, and I think it is very healing. I don’t feel particularly hungry so wondering about doing 4 days but I’m so looking forward to eating (I’m involved with a bakery and there are a few products waiting for me to try! Either way, it’s funny. I’m not a doctor, but I also didn’t have one most of my adulthood, and come from a fam of docs (specialists), etc, I’m doing well, without their help. No more cooking, dishes, or chewing for 72 hours. I have read that when taken to bowel tolerance it can fight all kinds of illness. Now I’m worried I sabotaged my autophagy process by eating salt, as it was the main reason I was doing this fast. the “shit” thing. Most importantly, you will receive instructions on breaking free of such bondage and how to maintain your deliverance. Great post! Day 1 was fine… I felt a little dreamy & spacey. What do I do then? 19 of 72 hours down…fingers crossed. I also attempted a salt water flush morning of day 2, but it’s been 4 hours almost and no BM. ***Note. So now I need to hear Holy Spirit- where does dry fasting fit in what I am to do. Could it be that your strict water fast has you a tad grumpy? As I knelt exhausted by my bedside to ask Jesus for deliverance, I heard Him speak. I fasted 24 days without any food and drank only water. Really enjoyed the article. Can a husband and wife complete the 3 days dry fasting together? Anyways, fasting right now just a few days to lose a few lb. Great article, I plan to start my 1st 3day this Sunday. It’s frankly a big distraction so that you can’t focus on Jesus. one 6 days dry fasting and one 7 days dry fasting. Canna-water fast. I usually don’t have my garage cleaning until after I eat my first meal. No ADHD medicine, hence crazy paragraph structure. I don’t want to be too too obsessive, but I find it odd that bod pod has shown things like 17% body fat, 18-21% bodyfat and even 12-15% bodyfat (when I was clearly less lean). A quick Google search tells me feeling cold while fasting is super common. I dont have the hunger pains but still feel hungry. Although I tried to share all the knowledge I have, Jesus Christ is the ultimate source of all wisdom. I did try some Kettle & Fire bone broth day 1, while good, I really didnt desire it day 2. Thanks again Chris and I just thought that I would share my weight loss and detox journey with you!!! I hadn’t thought of it, but agree. It is the glucose problems that caused me to research and came across your thread for a 3 day fast as medically a three day fast actually cleans out the garage of all the dead white blood cells and causes the body to regenerate those cells for healthy ones which in turn serves as a repairing agent for other inflammation and other problems that the cells can help with. I’ve lost 6 pounds already so I love this. i was planning on ending it. –Note: 1 more thing that’s pretty important. I do see where somebody might think that consuming anything other than “water” would not be true to a fast, but let’s not forget that both tea and water are infused water essentially. Bit like an oil change really but not as fast with an ever ready drain bung. I felt anxious and nervous. He’s on many forums. I was enjoying your article while I am at a 25 of 72 hour fast. followed by a bunch of online computer work. You really need to get your health checked out. Its definitely doable if your not weak minded. Thanks for listening. Your posts help a lot and are huge motivators to keep going. Or maybe your highest level of science is building a mouse maze in second grade. I couldn’t stop touching it with my hand. Why? Not thirsty or any signs of hunger, whatsoever. Hopefully you guys hear from me again . The process of ketosis releases chemicals during respiration, including acetone, etc. You’re doing a 3-day fast alone in a room?! -or if you have the money/ go to a fasting clinic. Thanks for sharing, Dan. I did two sea salt flushes during a 10 day water fast and I’d say it was a really important part of the fast to cleanse your body. My problem is if I see it works well for me I’ll want to do it more often. This is why you feel nauseous during your fast. I’m wondering if you got it after retiring to celebrate (or tell ex-colleagues to stop bothering you about work), or if you always had it as an aspirational thing. So i think evereyone has a different experiece while fasting ( its been really easy for me and its my first time fasting), and i believe everyone should try it at least once. Sections of this page. So I began to pray for him as a person and all areas of his life (I still do this). I eat a Paleo/anti-inflammatory diet. Have done 2 fasts prior to this one and it seems to get easier each time. I constantly prayed to Christ for strength. I have ADHD, supposedly bipolar II. Now I know u may know of autophagy and how it works but if you understand how it actually appears in a 4D model on the microscopic level, your mind will literally be blown. You will also receive clear revelations about the secrets of your life and lineage. Even though you may have gone for revelations and solutions, because the source of their power is from the devil, then it creates major problems. I may only be nearly cured, but still life is livable and I’m often happy… (though bipolar ii/adhd are kind of a bitch. Today is Wednesday and im in my final 10hrs. That is the way to get the main benefits from fasting. You can only expect to lose around half a pound (220g) a day while fasting. Only the you can expect constant energy and even bowel movements, daily, I had it till day 4, two-three times a day! Immediately after eating, I had my first bowel movement since Day 1. It’s not just the blood pressure, but also your reproductive health as you believe you may be about to start menopause. The second kind of fast is a "regular fast." This is about week 3 of that kind of habit and much like how you said you felt , I feel not only very focused but determined to better myself even if it means limuted or no “luxury ” activitys, as the drive for improvement brings more joy. Perhaps fasting after the holidays would be beneficial and will give me an opportunity to enjoy the holiday feast guilt-free. Hunger pains only hit hard the first day. screw them anyways. The night of day 2 was the hardest (probably the transition into autophagy) whilst most went well with the slight up and downs. Great comments, all. Interesting article and posts. Whatever the case may be, you probably still want to know how to actually do it. but whatever, take what you can get. Will keep your points in mind. Hope so. Glad to be back alive. Sorry to slam your comments with this, which you can feel free to delete after you read it, but seriously – why? Oh yeah, I’m interested in your fresh breath!! Wish me luck and I’ll report back my results. So too did my hearing and sense of smell, which felt strangely super-powered. Great. Of all the podcasts, diet books, and articles I read about fasting, this one was by far the clearest, most compelling, and most helpful. It’s my first and I’m nervous! Thanks for The Fast 800 book recommendation. Hi Chris and thanks for the great post. From what I’ve understood and read, what’s important is to have minimal meals, not snack, and not eat right before sleeping. MIND BLOWING TESTIMONIES & ANGELIC ENCOUNTERS AFTER OUR 3 DAYS DRY FASTING. I’ve read Dr. Fung’s books and they’re great. Just a few more hours to go, but feel so good i may extend. Amen! How smoking on cannabis while 3 day fasting with only water.? You then increase your dry fasting and eating days to two each, then three each, and so on until you reach five straight days off. Avoiding the intake of all food and water can be dangerous under many conditions. It had me wondering, half seriously, whether nose plugs would help. Still waiting on someone with evidence not prejudice. Body reactions and experiences during a Three day water fast. I’m happy to hear the experience was amazing and sad that it didn’t end so, um, smoothly. Lately whenever I would clean the house and Bibles come in my face, u remember thinking “auh, this book is just taking up my space, I will just close my eyes ams throw it to the bin one day soon” .