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Thanks for sharing.

I've taken up 24 hour fasts once a week, and have seen a ton of benefits. From increased mental clarity, to weight loss, and body overall feels better.

I kicked it off because I'm big into taoism and it supports my practices.

You could try intermittently adding cold showers to support your weight loss. (The benefits of cold showers I've seen are a ton, and I'm not totally sold on that it is consistently good for everyone.)

Or you could attempt ketosis style diets on the days you are fasting. That would be as simple as when you are intermittently fasting, to eat fats only, instead of protein or grains.

Good luck!



Thanks! I've tried cold water baths in the past too but not with IF.

I should but from a weight loss maximisation objective, it appears ketosis is the way to go. Planning to start and document that beginning April.




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