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
Your First 3-Day Fast: Can You Take Supplements and Drink Coffee While Fasting? Getting ready for your first 3-day fast? You’re not alone in asking key questions like: Can I drink black coffee? Should I keep taking supplements? What happens if I feel dizzy or tired? In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly … Read more
Fasting in Perimenopause: What Women Over 40 Should Know for Safer Results Fasting has become a popular wellness tool for weight loss, gut healing, mental clarity, and even longevity. But if you’re a woman over 40 and feeling like fasting is harder than it used to be—or that it’s backfiring—you’re not imagining it. As … Read more
Fasting During Your Menstrual Cycle: What Every Woman Needs to Know Intermittent fasting has powerful benefits for energy, weight loss, and mental clarity—but women need to approach it differently than men. Why? Because a woman’s hormonal environment changes weekly. Syncing your fasting routine with your menstrual cycle can help you avoid burnout, hormone crashes, and … Read more
Autophagy 101: How Long You Need to Fast to Trigger Deep Cellular Cleansing Intermittent fasting isn’t just about weight loss—it can also trigger one of your body’s most powerful detox systems: autophagy. This natural process allows your cells to clean out waste, repair themselves, and potentially extend lifespan. But how long do you need to … Read more
Best Foods to Eat After a Long Fast: Refeeding Safely Breaking a long fast isn’t just about eating — it’s about refueling your body wisely to maximize the benefits of your fasting journey. Whether you completed a 24-hour, 48-hour, or even longer fast, strategic refeeding is essential for gut health, metabolism, and recovery. Why Refeeding … Read more
(ADF vs 5:2 vs OMAD – What the science says) If you’ve already tried 16:8 fasting and want to take your results to the next level, Alternate Day Fasting (ADF) might be exactly what you’re looking for. Backed by science and used by thousands, ADF is a more advanced approach that can deliver deeper … Read more
OMAD: One Meal a Day – Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices OMAD, or “One Meal a Day,” is an advanced form of intermittent fasting where all your daily calories are consumed in a single sitting. While it sounds extreme, OMAD has become increasingly popular due to its simplicity and impressive results. In this post, … Read more
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