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Fasting Beyond 72 Hours: Muscle Loss, Dry Fasts, and What Research Actually Says | The Reset Ritual

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Fasting Beyond 72 Hours: Muscle Loss, Dry Fasts, and What Research Actually Says Prolonged fasting—especially beyond 72 hours—raises questions about muscle preservation and the safety of practices like dry fasting. This article delves into the scientific research to clarify these concerns and help you fast smarter and more safely. Muscle Preservation During Extended Fasting Contrary … Read more

How to Mentally and Physically Prepare for a 72-Hour Fast (And Go Beyond 36 Hours) | The Reset Ritual

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  How to Mentally and Physically Prepare for a 72-Hour Fast (And Go Beyond 36 Hours) You’ve mastered intermittent fasting, maybe even pushed to 24 or 36 hours—but every time you try to go further, something holds you back. Hunger kicks in, motivation drops, or the psychological weight of “not eating” becomes overwhelming—especially when you’re … Read more

How Long Should You Fast? Short vs. Extended Fasting Explained | The Reset Ritual

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  Intermittent fasting isn’t one-size-fits-all. From 12-hour fasts to 72-hour extended fasts, each duration offers unique benefits — and potential risks. But how do you know which fasting length is right for your goals? Whether you’re aiming for fat loss, metabolic repair, or deep cellular detox, this guide compares popular fasting windows (12, 16, 24, … Read more

Troubleshooting Your Extended Fast: Real Fixes for Sleep, Digestion & Energy Crashes | The Reset Ritual

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  Troubleshooting Your Extended Fast: Real Fixes for Sleep, Digestion & Energy Crashes Extended fasting—typically defined as going without food for 48 hours or more—can be a powerful reset for your body. Many people turn to 3- or 5-day fasts to promote autophagy, improve metabolic health, or break through weight loss plateaus. But while the … Read more