48-Hour Fasting | How to Do a 2-Day Fast for Fat Loss & Longevity (free downloadable plan)

[@artostropolskiy8423]

Did 77hrs last week, doing 48 now. Black coffee and electrolytes. Keeping busy helped as well as getting to bed early. Time sleeping is time fasting 😂.

[@gethealthywithmamag]

50 years old: I've been doing a 3-day fast every 3 months for the past 2 years. Before then I did it yearly for a few years. I've learned many things over time and def recommend it!

[@aurapopescu1875]

How do you sleep? I can't sleep in a fasted state.

[@VictoriaVanderlinden]

than*

[@Davidscomix]

@@aurapopescu1875you could try exhausting yourself through exercise.

[@vznquest]

43 years old and doing the same for the past 3 years. Great minds think alike!

[@Dehura]

Im currently doing 72h fast and now im at 20h mark. 👍

[@mrmalone28]

You’re beating me. I’m only at 11 hours. I don’t think I have the time to catch up.

[@joelle3258]

Just hit 24 hours, definitely doing another 24.. don’t know if I’ll be able to do 72 the first time! GOOD LUCK!

[@earlebarker1359]

I’m at 43 hours fasted in 20 min

[@ms.rickie]

Are you guys eating anything or drinking like protein shakes? I’m thinking about doing this

[@jamesegede6523]

Same! Currently on a 72 hour fast 10 more hours to go. Suddenly feeling SO GOOD that I’m thinking of going longer… 😊

[@CarbageMan]

I do a 48-hour fast at least once a month. 5 days seems to be optimal to reach peak benefits, according to the charts I've seen. For significant weight loss, a quarterly fast of 7 to 14 days is very productive. Of course, if you do this, you need to get your protein and healthy fats when you're not fasting, and it's imperative that you get resistance training so your body does not reduce essential lean mass. Extended fasting isn't for everyone, but it's amazing for those who have a lot to lose. Dry fasting in the middle of your extended fast can enhance fat loss dramatically. PS: I find it very useful to start a fast on a Friday night, because not working lowers cortisol, and I have time to take long walks, which enhances the effect and staves off hunger. By day three or four, it's easier to forget about food, and you start feeling a lot of energy from ketones, lipids and epinephrin.

[@TimothyBell90]

Good comment. I also try to fast from Friday through the weekend.

[@CarbageMan]

@@TimothyBell90 I love the three-day and rare four-day weekends! I'm still fasted from last Wednesday night. It's been one of my best fasts, so far.

[@renatoorosco]

​@@CarbageManI do often like you. The benefits, energy and mental clarity are amazing.

[@gaelangaudette9576]

The best way to do a 48-hour fast is to go without eating for two days.

[@ci4396]

*and drinking water

[@GB0066]

@@gaelangaudette9576 no no, you’re supposed to take 20 minutes to explain this. lol 😂

[@mrob54]

😂😂😂😂

[@michaels4868]

Easier said then done

[@NunyaBizness2k]

So simple- yet so funny

[@markothwriter]

This is a good idea. I've fasted before and not having anyone around me who understands can make it a little more challenging.

[@LoganNV]

The people who don't understand are clueless and it does make it harder

[@healthhollow7218]

You’re so right on that. I just started a new job and when everyone’s eating the doughnuts in the break room and going out to eat for lunch I get questioned. I hate explaining it, and I’m looked at like I’m crazy but I’m gonna do me and keep trucking!

[@mikegarrigan5182]

At 47 hrs, the goal is to reach 62 hrs, GKI 2.8, glucose 78, ketones 1.5. 74 years old and in the groove baby😊

[@MeeganZ]

I’m currently at 50 hrs of my 60 hr water only fast. I’m doing it as a reset to help me get back to eating OMAD carnivore which I started at the end of May but took a break from for the 4th of July. Hardest part was feeling very hungry around 7pm of the first day which is around my normal time to eat OMAD. Second 24 hr stretch has been easy, no hunger. I have hundreds of pounds to lose and inflammation to heal. Just praying I can stick with my new WOE.

[@Trainfeastfast]

I alternate day fast already, but I’m thrilled you’re doing this and encouraging fasting still. Fasting saved my life, and I’ll have a fasting protocol for the rest of my life. Best of luck to all those joining the challenge with Thomas.

[@theleviathan0]

Im in it with you!

[@Ty_Quattro]

I had the same result as you. Can't deny it no matter how many 2 weeks studies they use to try to dissuade

[@AmyLCNM]

Perfect timing!!! Starting today!!!❤

[@theleviathan0]

I am all set to try this with you! Loaded with LMNT and prepped to go! Let's GO!

[@psychedwellness77]

Wow this is right on que! Going for my first attempt at a 48hr fast starting tomorrow. Thanks, this will be very helpful!

[@karinapolujanova507]

As I am travelling on 15th to USA, from UK, I thought I will join the fast but a bit earlier :D currently 42 hours into fast and feeling great!

[@vznquest]

One a two day fast right now, one of many over the years. Thanks for the fresh content that helps me get through it!

[@SP1-62q1]

Love it! We are in with you! Thank you as always for another great video!

[@SENIORDUDE63]

I have done a two day fast twice (actual time was just over 50 hours when I broke the fast). I'm currently at a point where I only do a 36 hour fast only a couple of times a month or less. I'm at ~ 145 pounds and ~ 12.8% body fat and am 5' 7" tall and just turned 61 about 6 weeks ago. In 2022 I went from 195.5 lbs to 157.3 between June 1st and September 30th and only discovered intermittent fasting in the last 3-4 weeks of that time and have used IF to get where I am now and maintain.

[@philliptamez]

I’m assuming you lift weights right? I’m incorporating 36-48hr fasts to try and get down to 10-12%bf. I can probably still lose around 15lbs

[@RadiyanIvanov-wd9vd]

I usually make 48 h dry fast every week and i feel like im in heaven...its amazing

[@jorjiangelov]

i did months ago a 7 days fast and was kinda normal except you can't do stuff that raise your hearth rate after day 4 :) ,and i i do Omad without no problem so i am in for that 48 fast and its not that hard :) Good job encouraging other ppl to do it. :)

[@ThePederangell]

I love these videos.

[@elizabethmorales2795]

I love this! Excited to do this with everyone

[@mikegarrigan5182]

After 60 hr fast GKI 2.1, glucose 84, ketones 2.2, uric acid 5.8. Now I’m following Thomas’s 48 hour fast guide and feeling good.

[@anthonyscottventresca]

Great hair style today! Awesome video too!

[@kathleenjones8466]

Good Morning

[@kidrockn4vr]

Perfect. Started at 12:30am this morning

[@felipearbustopotd]

But then you have all that time before bed to fall into temptation. Have you considered starting it later in the day? That way - less temptation.

[@kidrockn4vr]

@@felipearbustopotd I ate late last night. Don’t normally. I do a 72 hr fast once a month. I’m usually never hungry until 5-8 pm every day

[@felipearbustopotd]

@@kidrockn4vr Awesome.

[@asyla3389]

❤ oh wow the meal plan pdf looks fantastic

[@DonnaPasquill]

I am at 25 hours into a 60 hour fast looking forward to doing a 48 hour fast with you

[@brendah4773]

I did this, and I felt great. Now, I’m watching again…. Thomas, do you have a coupon code for the Lumen?

[@nidhishshivashankar4885]

Ive only done 48 once, i feel terrible sleeping on the second night on an empty stomach

[@iebuhren]

I recommend unflavored electrolytes if using LMNT or any other electrolytes. The flavors can make the brain think food is coming in and may increase hunger.

[@cocoazen]

Second this

[@PeaceIsJesusChrist]

This!!! I think for most people, flavored electrolytes will induce cravings.

[@leah.ludovici]

Im currently doing a rolling 48s.

[@healthhollow7218]

I thought the flavored LMNT packets broke a fast, but having that during the 48 hrs would definitely help!

[@formulaish]

Thanks for that info Thomas - much appreciated - Side Note - You are looking great ! ... Oozing Health !

[@Hggdrhjfddg]

Thank you for this❤

[@twistedpear6]

Hi Thomas, I’ve always wondered if you have ever delved into the world of tea specifically specifically Pu’er tea and fu brick tea, there’s a lot of compounds in certain teas with the brick tea specifically eurotium cristatum apparently being touted as a probiotic wonder for your gut. I’m sure that many would love to hear more about the science behind it as a beverage.

[@carloscueva7492]

Awesome video! I’m taking my dog to a movie for those 2 days so I’ll do the fast after that…. Thomas can you make a video on exercise snacks and how it can be Incorporated into still achieving your fitness goals, maintaining joint health, etc. thanks !

[@cindygarmon307]

How to come off is so important, I will watch this when I get a moment to see if that is included.

[@theleviathan0]

Exactly - he introduces refeeding very carefuly!

[@cindygarmon307]

@@theleviathan0 thank you

[@christiancrafoord]

the line of diminishing return for someone who is very skinny can be even after 24 hours imo... like someone who is below 18 bmi like myself going beyong 36 hours can be really draining

[@felipearbustopotd]

True - the more kcal you are carrying in the form of fat - the easier it is. Having lost 18 kgs / 39 lbs doing extended fasts were relatively easy - not any more.

[@lynnereimer4888]

I will join thanks need a jump start again.

[@MrTrip666]

I'm in! 👍 Just what I need to look forward to

[@TexasRox]

Never done one…. Im going to follow this and do it. Every supplement, LMTN, the sodas… on the way. 20-22% BF, 6’1” 199.3 Very physically active and for some reason my calorie deficit isn’t working this time…. And i know how to do a calorie deficit as its always worked. Been on a 1800 cal deficit (normally 2300 Cal) for 2 months zero scale loss. Will report back… UPDATES:: 18 hours (2pm) later took supplements; 3 black coffee, 1 Green Tea, 1 Watermelon LMNT …12 total calories. Did 90 minutes Invictus CrossFit… Garmin showed 553 calorie burn. Also 4816 steps so far.

[@CrazyConstantin]

I'm on my 45th hour!!

[@kimsanders244]

Love the new hair.

[@interest5]

I'm 30 hours in and have been drinking water with salt and a squeeze of sudachi citrus (like a lime). Would continually drinking said water negate the benifits of the fast? Thanks

[@cl_shaner]

How is this 48 hours when it’s more like 60 starting at 6 pm on day zero and then fast for 2 days and eating breakfast on day 3? 48 would be breaking fast at 6 pm on day 2.

[@sandraheiser2800]

My question too!! Have searched the comments for clues.... This is a 60 hr fast! I'd really like this clarified or explained if I'm missing something.

[@venomburak]

Today is monday the 15th and i am aiming for a 66h fast until wednesday. I had a last meal yesterday at 8pm.

[@wileyjaycomedy]

Tom has a lovely new haircut

[@GB0066]

Lol 😂

[@gkapoya]

I’m starting now

[@iLLustrious85]

Oh thank you, I'm 10 hours into (hopefully) a 72 hour fast..... really want to lose 25lbs asap, I figure I'll do a 72hr fast once a week or something

[@lllSquidlll]

Currently day 49 of fasting, this talking rhino’s and his friend’s advice helped a ton

[@Liam_Critchley]

done. thanks mate.

[@LauraDeVasconcelos]

Oh love your hair and style here, made you look smarter and or more mature, keep it

[@hardkoreketovore]

I do a 48 hour fast twice a week. I will be into my first 48 for the week on the 15th since I start Sunday evening.

[@lovehopelaugh]

As far as ı know, 48hour fasting more than once a week May be dangerous. Pls Look it up.

[@hardkoreketovore]

@@lovehopelaughI’ve done plenty of research and it is not dangerous. You just have to make sure you’re getting adequate nutrition between fasts. Thank you for your concern.

[@keystudy]

@bamabellz wat is ur result

[@hardkoreketovore]

@@keystudy since February of this year I’ve lost 50 lbs, no longer overweight or obese, A1C went from 12.7% on February 14 to 4.8% on June 26, my lean muscle mass has increased by almost 10% and yes I do lift weights and do some type of exercise daily. Body fat has decreased just over 10% and I completely reversed both my insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes without medication.

[@1WillowMoon]

Haven't eaten since. Tuesday, it's now Thursday afternoon and craving food bad now lol. Trying to do till Saturday, and just now starting to want to cave in.

[@Eren-da-Jaeger]

I would like to see your medical degree and total number of patients you handled.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I’m not a doctor. Not sure what you’re getting at. Do you live in some weird place where you need to be a doctor to talk about food?

[@Eren-da-Jaeger]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial from where I am, we do a lot of such fastings some for festivals some for gods, some for different beliefs. No we don't need a doctor to tell about food, but fasting and its effects on body metabolics, how the liver responds to it, how the walls of your stomach change based on the type of food you intake repeatedly etc are confirmed by a gastroenterologist. So not that I am blaming you particularly, but if your claim is backed by a large sample size of subjects and scientific study then it will stand its ground. Many many(you wont believe) people are losing kidneys and GFR function declination due to various new food habits, oils and what not, specially caucasians and asians. I am moving out of here, but you have to think, are you making these claims for video views or betterment of people of world. I am asian and I for a long time thought we are very resilient to different foods and environments, but kidney and liver transplant recipient queue will tell you the reality.

[@mrunderhill9571]

I wonder if the non-caloric beverage can be sweetened with allulose instead of stevia or monk fruit?

[@illuminationgoddess3]

I've done 4 of these after a January 3 day water fast.

[@chrisbell8418]

Great content buddy!

[@aiyka_music]

How do you avoid headaches when fasting that long?

[@sszabo58]

When all one hears is how fasting is a calorie reduction method, few seem to acknowledge that fasting can or should also lower insulin levels. No matter how many calories one reduces, if someone is still eating half or more of the amount of sugar, other carbs, & some protein, insulin stays higher--and a body will not burn stored fat while insulin is high.

[@gabyslowcarbrecipes219]

I’m starting today 🎉

[@RajTravelogues]

just eat more fruits the 2 days prior to starting a 48hour fast... later you wont need much water to drink and also no hunger pangs as your nutritional values in your body are good enough to carry on

[@irinaeva23]

It’s a pity we can’t have LMNT electrolytes delivered to Cyprus, I’d love to try them

[@rakeshramchander2868]

Easy to make check online, ingredients are transparent

[@GottaSayIt]

Like your hairstyle today Thomas!

[@JoseHernandez-tc1kl]

Great I will get ready for July 15 🎉🎉🎉can’t wait.

[@weisstdudochnicht1]

I‘m doing OMAD right now - though it’s just skipping ONE meal 😂

[@crystalevans8557]

I'm in.

[@deangerrard643]

Well here i go . On nightshift, eat my last meal at 23.30 48hr fast lets GO ❤

[@picsl8ed867]

Have these videos gotten quieter? I have to turn the volume all the way up on this channel now to hear newer videos. It wasn't like this before, and it's not like this when I watch other youtubers.

[@aex728]

I just completed a 96hr last week. I wanted to go on longer but then the July 4th festivities started.

[@OldGreyBeard57]

I've filled out your form twice with two different email adresses and still haven't received the 48 hour fast instructions?

[@joeldriver-sp2rg]

I did a 2 day water only fast earlier this year in February and the day after I started having heart palpitations which went on for around 3 weeks. I thought I was going to die. I went to the ER and they did all sorts of test and couldn't find anything wrong and also a cardiologist who couldn't. My best guess is I completely depleted my electrolytes and your heart has a pacemaker that runs on them and it got out of whack. It still doesn't feel the same. It's something to consider when doing this. It's not without risk.

[@markothwriter]

I always take in sodium, potassium and magnesium when fasting

[@felipearbustopotd]

I find it best to start my 36 fast after my last meal, which is usually late afternoon. I then add 5 hours to take into account the time it takes to fully empty the stomach. The actual fast time would start at... 2200 - just in time for me to be in bed and by 1000 the next day... 12 hours of net fasting time would have passed. I then simply ingest no kcal until the 36 or more hours have passed.

[@imasuperkoala]

Can you please make a video talking about the glucose spike and insulin release? I watched some videos stating that this is not true and others stating that its related to weight gain. Thank you

[@UHaulShorts]

I'll C bout finishing da homework assignment b4 den 2 report on da live

[@Kit-kk9cb]

can I get a list of foods to avoid during the 48 hour fast? thanks.

[@metta8]

Well, I made it to 26 hours. Got really hungry. I just couldn't see myself go back to bed that hungry. I will say that whole milk grass fed plain yogurt is delicious!

[@shanedraper240692]

I've been doing a 48 hour fast every weekend for a few months now

[@randomandy2023]

I am getting towards the end of a fat loss phase i was within 10 lbs from my goal. Looks like i havent hit my goal in a week ill be fasting on the 15th to reach the goal

[@Cogzzy]

Dig the new haircut brother 💪

[@erickvera2435]

Im justngonna keep going. I'm at 30 hours.

[@EddieDBama]

My issue is exercising and fasting. I like to do a quick workout, maybe 20-40 minutes, bike ride for 40, and pickleball for 2 hours or so.

[@madwedge1]

I thought I'd try this, and I normally do OMAD on and off anyway, and find OMAD easy enough, but yesterday, day one of the 48hr fast, my brain decided NOPE and had me in an absolutely foul mood all day. Was raging at everything for some reason. So I cancelled it. Had a large chicken and vegetable dinner last night. Still in a foul mood today tbh. When I'm in a better mood, I'll attempt a 48hr fast again as want to actually do this.

[@engeneeringvehicle507]

What about dry fast you can't take electrolite

[@bbdix1392]

I am neither 175 pounds nor an athlete. Can you give some guidance as to how to calibrate to align with different expenditure needs?

[@mAc6549-z7v]

Thomas, is a 48-hour fast a bad idea while you are nursing an Achilles tendon rupture? Thanks!

[@lemino10]

If we start at 6:00 pm on Monday, should'nt we break the 48 hour fast at 6:00 pm on Wednesday. On your PDF, you say to break the fast on day 3 at breakfast (Thursday morning??).

[@pajabesa2492]

So with all of the discussion on maintaining adequate level of protein, can you make that amount loses after you break your fast? How does that work?

[@michaelcweir]

You are getting more white hairs in your beard. The melanocytes are undernourished and need more sustenance. I only figured it out a little while ago. So I’m fixing it. Do you want to as well?

[@jackics6540]

How do you do it?

[@95jpeat]

BUT HOW OFTEN SHOULD I DO IT?????!!!!!!

[@JenWilllly]

Won't this be more like a 60 hr fast? Starting at 6pm on day 0 and ending the morning of day 3?

[@JulieQ-qf5ho]

I guess it is because he wants to break the fast in the morning when your body responses better for calorie intakes.

[@jacqueskloppers3679]

Good day sir i hope this msg finds you well i am a 35 year old male my weight is 170 kg is fasting 48 hours then having 1 meal then go back in a nother 48 hours and so on amd so on ...is it ok ? I feel great ? Or is it too much that my body will start holding on fat more now? Thanks for your time and looking foward to any guidelines and answers

[@swamphawk6227]

Your hair looks good like that

[@RG-xm2cr]

Is it safe to do 48 hrs fast monthly ? Is too much autophagy ( body eating cells) bad ?

[@cshan159]

Anyone know Thomas’ current fasting routine? I know he had changed his mind on certain things

[@metta8]

can you do a 48 hour fast without losing muscle?

[@quintendewitte916]

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[@xodus101]

It's easy ... I just keep busy throughout the day working and sleeping , not thinking about food just leaving life, your bodu get used to it

[@aixzi_official]

what?? haha! I'm currently doing! 24 hours now (to me, it's for change my relation with food, I did that 1 year before and it worked, to change my diet)

[@pjtiongco]

how will the 48 hr fast affect my muscle building phase?

[@hallandofficial4952]

Where do I download 1-pager?

[@wingsta9613]

What about people that cant do electrolytes because of the potassium?