How 7 Days of Fasting Changed My Life

I challenged myself to 7 days of NO FOOD, here’s what happened 🙈
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[@sarahparker4803]

Fasting is part of my religion. Fasting teaches us the sufferings of the poor and needy, how they don't get to eat what we get to eat. It teaches us other things too, but I don't have enough time to type (Gotta go to sleep)

[@mikaeelrahman24]

What type of fasting did you do? Water fast, juice fast? Ect for how long?

[@landbasedesign2314]

For people who don't have body fat stored, it maybe a bit too much torture. But I did some fasting, worked even cyckled to work in my early 30s and survived. Juicing, great if you have that luxury. On the Buddha, my understanding is that he realised through severe fasting, that it was not the way, torture is not the way to liberation. And started so called middle way, moderate eating once a day to keep body able to keep him focused on meditation, so he came to his enlightenment. To reduce consumption is a positive thing and testing once psychological clinging to food is useful for some insight.

[@watersnake369]

Oh George I’m so sorry for the incident at the end. My heart goes out to you. The video helped me a lot. I’ve been trying to get further than 40 hours fasting and I feel I can do it now. I’m doing it mainly so my body can spend time healing, autophagy. I find that as I get older more goes wrong with me. But I’ll be grateful for any other results of fasting. Thank you.

[@PeachesCourage]

Like diets fasting can lower your metabolism if you do them to often My sister had to see a doctor due a diet once and the doctor said if are over tired you should eat a little something veggie or fruit with water Hunter gathers actually ate vegetation along the way insects or small game Everyone is different you know? Take care hope this ok

[@jula9028]

Thank you for sharing your inspiring journey. I love how you spoke about building deeper trust and being nourished by nature. The Earth is such a deeply healing and nourishing source for us 🌿

[@George-Thompson]

Indeed 💜💜 I appreciate the kind words

[@jula9028]

💜

[@p4stlives]

ur videos are always so cinematic, this was mad enjoyable to watch

[@PeachesCourage]

if you look though diets/fasting can also kill you even if your checked by our Dr your metabolism slows down if you do it to much too? Hunter gathers actually did eat along the way vegetation small game insects etc too

[@George-Thompson]

Thank you!

[@ghc7400]

My longest fast is 11 days. I have nothing but water, tea, electrolytes and vitamins. I have found that the ideal length of fast for me is 4 days max. Otherwise I get a itchy keto rasch. No fun. But I live fasting. I plan on fasting between Christmas and New year. Why wait till the new year to reset after ALL of the sugar I have consumed during November and December. The key us to have a list of things to keep your body and mind busy. After day 2 the actual hunger goes away.

[@George-Thompson]

Keeping yourself busy - that's a great tip!

[@BrianGailey-hv8me]

Congratulations George! It was very impressive. Funny that I just ran across this video after completing an 82-hour water fast myself last week. I did it for the purposes of self-healing as well as self-discovery. I was going for 72 hours but decided to take it a bit further and gave in to my impulses after 82 hours. You have inspired me to make my next goal to be a 7 day fast. I know I can do it. After 82 hours, my body felt amazingly clean. Pains and aches disappeared and I experienced some of the same mental clarity you described in your video. When I ate for the first time after even just that short fast, I was surprised at how wonderful everything tasted. It was as if my taste buds had been reset. Thanks for posting this video of your experience. I'm going to go for it next month and see what happens. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@PeachesCourage]

Like intermittent dieting fasting is the same thing basically It can be very dangerous to do even if your checked by your doctor If you feel overly tired is a sign to actually stop and put a little fruit or vegetable in you The doctor told my sister this too who was only on a diet a few days and had to go to the hospital Hunter gathers also ate vegetation along the way insects or small game they didn't just not eat anything If you look at diets you will see over time they change your metabolism if you go on them to often The doctor also told my sister this I hope you can pass this along my conscience needs to help LOL sorry so long

[@George-Thompson]

Wishing you well on your journey!

[@haydenmoore4939]

Loved following your journey throughout the video George. It has definitely inspired me to embark on a similar journey to deepen my understanding of self and my connection to the cosmos.

[@George-Thompson]

Glad it inspired you. Wishing you the best on your journey! ☯🙏🏼

[@ZsuzsannaSpiry]

Wow! First impression: oh, we are back to those wonderful Wudang Mountain videos... it felt exactly the same good vibe, wonderful takings, fantastic landscape that you explore so well. Thanks George. I had to watch it twice in a row, so good your video made me feel. I also love the silent moments, just intaking nature, mist, beauty... Thanks George! You made my day.

[@PeachesCourage]

I learned from my Sister that her doctor told her and I had read this later Fasting/diets can lower your metabolism eventually and can be bad for your cardiovascular system as well I read too that hunter-gathers also ate veggies insects or small game along the way So although you feel good from fasting or diets if your overly tired is a sign to eat a little you know?

[@artsmockmusic]

cheers george!

[@Strandloper02]

If I had to eat kale I would also fast

[@nativeplantgardenclub3424]

I loved every day of this. So insightful. Thanks.

[@snakesandpsychology]

I got scammed a couple of months ago! I paid up front for a car from FB marketplace (logistics companies do not sell cars). I actually have online investigation training too! The shame I felt at having fallen for it almost made me feel like I deserved to lose the money too, so I share your pain!

[@sdaiwepm]

I'm impressed you could hold your resolve while surrounded by all this food!

[@caprimoon888]

I’m so sorry you were scammed George . Jeez , that’s just nuts ! Thanks fior showing us the way with fatsing . I am planning to start with 3 days first !

[@George-Thompson]

thank you 🙏 awesome!

[@joneshenry8500]

Very beautiful video, very sorry to hear about the hacking.

[@ivocaferra2281]

I really liked the way the video was created ... it transmits the sensation that the person is being genuine and real... I had fun and felt like I have learned something throught the video. We appreciate you sharing this meaningful journey ... Practising Gratitude for being able to eat a meal at the table is something that most of us forget and don't realise how meaningful it is as it should be.

[@angelarose1738]

Interesting, thank you. Scams are awful. You were vulnerable. Good luck

[@minminoshiro3599]

Thank you for sharing George!

[@George-Thompson]

My pleasure!

[@miljana2204]

Love the way you approached and processed the challenges that came up! I wish to do this in the near future since it's been a while I've been considering it 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@George-Thompson]

I'm rooting for you!

[@TheMightyAtom1]

I am reading the book on your recommendation and really enjoying the spiritual perspective to fasting, something i have not considered previously. I look forward to hearing more of your experience. 0:02

[@katriinagrant9510]

Yesss, celery juice! I used to do juce fasting regularly. It is very cleansing and gives our body a break from the usual routine. I prefer to do it in spring and summer.

[@fullercrowley]

LOVED this, George. How inspiring! I do intermittent fasting regularly, but it's time to bump it up. Thanks for being you. 😘

[@George-Thompson]

Intermittent fasting is a great way to ease yourself into it! :) Best of luck on your journey!

[@loulou3786]

inspiring thank you and so sorry to hear about the scammers ...horrid

[@danielsaigau9529]

Great content George, keep up the good work ! I'm so glad you approached the topic of fasting, and were brave enough to go for 7 days yourself 😁 .. I feel that we become so accustomed to eat multiple times a day but if we really pause and wait for hunger to come, sit with it and wait, instead of eating when we think we should, a whole day can easily pass and that's when I realise that we eat out of habit, we don't really eat when we need to .. and when you stop the input of food, that's when you realise nourishment is on so many levels .. I love your humour and wisdom, thank you for sharing your journey ! And I hope you get your money back as well ✌️

[@George-Thompson]

Thrilled to hear that the fasting content resonated with you. It's true, pausing and listening to our bodies can reveal a lot about our habits and needs ☯☯

[@beenright5115]

Great video George! Loved the humor ("and my mate says it's cool" heh) and the cinematography, and the guts to speak about getting hacked - i know what you mean, it's embarrassing when you're supposed to be the "tech guy" to your peers. Cheers! Great job!

[@George-Thompson]

Thank you for the kind words 💟💟

[@declanhughes9896]

Thanks for sharing this experience with us! Even if fasting isn't for everyone we all have our Impustitskins whispering in our ear (especially this time of year) and I for one feel empowered to develop a healthier dialogue with him and my body overall thanks to this video.

[@George-Thompson]

Wishing you continued empowerment and wellness! 🌿

[@peridotpearl1179]

So happy you posted this! I've been considering fasting, which I've never done, in 68 years. (No longer than 18 hours anyway.) I know I eat too much junk, and my body is "conditioned" to run to carbs. I also have a mild eating disorder. It was not mild when I was young. I love the humor infused throughout the video! "Impulstiltskin!" LOL! Thanks George. Happy New Year!

[@George-Thompson]

Thank you for the kind words! Happy New Year to you as well!

[@bartalist]

Hey mate, cool videos. I think you edit a little too much with the clipping in the end for example. Just do your sentences instead of constantly clipping, it makes me all dizzy. But cool story otherwise, fasting is great.

[@myggggeneration]

Agree, everybody uses those clips, they are so cliche!

[@marinac5255]

After facing a tough challenge that you set up for yourself you were then faced with an even bigger, unexpected one that you could not anticipate and after overcoming both , you were brave enough to share it with all of us.That's a valuable lesson about character and strength. I hope you get your money back but in my books you are already a winner .

[@George-Thompson]

I appreciate that 🙏🏼

[@ArielCaelum-me4to]

😂 Absolutely hilarious! Great adventure. I feel like the self trust was really highlighted at the end. Only when we truly trust ourselves are we able to use our truth as a measure of the external world 🌱🌕🌌🧚‍♂️

[@George-Thompson]

Yes! 💯💯

[@bluepilledworld]

We often indulge when in trauma... The angel and demon truly show up in traumatic times. Maybe that's when our true focus is tested, not simply when in comfort. Blessings to your journey and sharing.

[@George-Thompson]

thank you!

[@jonosmalls883]

Cool video! I've thought about fasting on and off but never real found the 'right' time. I remember being wierdly fascinated by the idea as a kid (I was brought up catholic), probably because it seemed to run so counter to the way we all lived - the whole day built around food. Sorry you got scammed. I got scammed in Beijing once and felt weirdly ashamed afterwards, but my experience has since helped me avoid getting scammed at least a couple of times. It remains a TMN (tell mum never) experience though! Maybe I should change that!

[@George-Thompson]

TMN! That's funny! 😂😂

[@40JoCharles]

🙂🙏🏼🤍 well done George

[@SviraSvi]

Thank you for this video right now. It's inspired me to fast for the first five days of 2024. Happy New Year to all

[@George-Thompson]

That's awesome! Happy you're starting your fasting journey 💜💜

[@SviraSvi]

@@George-Thompson Thank you!! 🤗🙏💜 I’m glad yours went so well 🤌 and sorry about the scam! 💔

[@mateo_dequ]

I've made 2 dry feastings this year. No food, no water for 96h while still working (I'm bridge design engineer). Unfortunately challenging job made me stop fasting after 4 days, but I could easily reach 6-7 days of dry fast. I recommend dry fast for those who like me haven't got much time. It is assumed that 1d of dry fasting = 3d of water fasting

[@EnigmaticPsyche]

Very dangerous! The most one should do dry fasting for is 3 to 5 days and 5 is pushing it. I would definitely not recommend this unless your vitals are being supervised at a fasting clinic.

[@mateo_dequ]

​@@EnigmaticPsyche Based on what you make this opinion? From what I see, people in the West too much rely on Clinics, specialists, rules applied by gov, and they do not pay attention to what their body tells them. Your body has greater wisdom than every clinics of the world. Just pay enough attention and tap into that wisdom. I know ppl who went for 10-12 days of dry fasting and they cured some very serious illnesses.

[@calmbeforethestorm9498]

5:28 I had to pause the video to copy your intention in my notebook. I am borrowing your intention.

[@mikebirch6913]

My TCM practitioner is currently fasting but he only does it until 4pm, like you drinks green tea throughout the day. I'm sure the journey was beneficial.

[@George-Thompson]

That's great practice as well 💜💜

[@AbbieThoms]

Food isn’t just fat or energy. It isn’t sinful You need a set amount of nutrients each day As someone who nearly died twice of ulcerative colitis, had my colon surgically removed I’ve learnt dehydration and electrolyte deficiency can cause symptoms such as fast heart rate and insomnia. That can be potassium deficiency my x-bf died of it from the noro virus Those cravings aren’t your body being the bad guy. If you crave chocolate for example that’s night in magnesium, so your body maybe saying ‘hey I need this’ So take care of yourself listen to your body Go gentle

[@rekthereaper3760]

I was just about to say no don't give them your info . That's a scam! Dang man sorry you went through that

[@shonidoyle1059]

Ive lost almost 8st from fasting. I expected to lose the weight and then stop and start some kind of eating plan to keep it off but im staying with fasting. The benefits have been too good to not make this a lifestyle now. You did incredible. Really enjoyed watching 💜

[@George-Thompson]

Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ValQuinn]

I did a 48 hour fast about a year ago after seeing something similar to this - it was a really pleasant experience! I was almost disappointed. Definitely want to try 7 days at some point (maybe after xmas lol)

[@PeachesCourage]

My sister was on a diet and had to see the hospital The doctor told her that to much dieting or fasting will lower your metabolism possibly for the rest of your life if you over do She was also told to eat something as a warning when your overly tired Eat a veggie or fruit with water and then you should be ok Hope this is ok because she told us that diets / fasting can kill you too according to the doctor everyone is different hope this ok ?

[@George-Thompson]

Christmas - that's a brave time haha

[@bedwenmoon8790]

The thing that struck me is that you appeared to have zero detox symptoms. Congratulations!

[@nicolaichristensen6764]

I love fasting, it feels like living with cheat mode enabled when at its best. It gets much easier with experience, especially because the fears go away after you have actually tried it. Apart from a juice fast to ease into it, I can highly recommend a healthy keto diet, because the purpose of that is to live mostly off of fats, which is exactly what will happen during the fast - but you actually get to eat!

[@George-Thompson]

Appreciate the tips! and yes it does get easier with experience! :)

[@gigivoicu9998]

You are going to be fine, George.😊 By the way, doing what you love makes you look super-attractive.

[@nanaisloved2736]

I just want to say if you guys have ever had an eating disorder or have a restrictive personality already, please stay away from fasting. While it can have wonderful benefits to people with cravings or lack of self monitoring, it can lead you down a dangerous spiral. Yes, we CAN survive without food for days. Yes, when in survival mode, we can gain energy bursts. But that's corrisol running our system in order to GET FOOD. You do not have to expose yourself to accute danger to learn about your feelings and I feel like the people who would benefit most from fasting won't do it while people who are already very abstinent and mindful will go even more extreme. Not saying George was in danger or losing himself he did really well and knows what he's doing! Stay safe and be gentle with yourself guys💕

[@George-Thompson]

Yes! Always do your research and listen to your body 💟🤗

[@WithmeVerissimusWhostoned]

a couple days ago I began to contemplate fasting... and now this video landed on my subscription page... i guess the universe might be trying to tell me to go for it, lmao and what's my motivation, I'm not exactly sure but my life ain't what I'd like it to be so I figured you know what 'let's try this and live life in a different way and see what happens, 'cuz I'm genuinely curious to see what happens.' \o/

[@George-Thompson]

Wishing you the best on your journey

[@user-bz6pg3xx6y]

Next time your in Edinburgh - and not thinking about fasting -hit up Himalaya cafe - genuinely great food and lots of interesting reading.

[@George-Thompson]

Sounds great!

[@DavidDorianRoss]

George what do you think about doing a collaboration together? I’d love to have a chat!

[@rekthereaper3760]

Is it good to exercise during fasting this long ? I would assume not

[@rekthereaper3760]

I heard we just need electrolytes and you can drink bone broth . And ot doesn't break the fast

[@sylvanstrength7520]

Hardest part about fasting for me: Being a family man and stay at home dad, I still make food for everyone. I’m still around food and people eating all the time. I can’t take a retreat because I’m needed at home. So yeah I can fast, but man is it hard lol

[@rekthereaper3760]

I fasted for 24 hours before. But never past that . I'm so curious I just think I'm gonna be in a bad mood

[@karenconnell4878]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ILoveTea23999]

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[@LifeStyleMindful]

❤❤

[@SunnyMidnite221]

Good for you for making it all the way through the fast! 👍 (One note: The weird, quick-cut editing toward the end is a bit annoying and IMHO probably unnecessary. ;))

[@woodspriteful]

Amazing! I've known people who, in the Native American style, fast outside, and somebody comes to check on them once a day. I've only fasted 48 hours once. Having to prepare meals for my daughter while fasting makes it difficult, but when she's on vacation for 4 days, I think I may try fasting.

[@funnymicepacman4457]

🤠

[@joaouoj]

the video is good but using AI is really messed up, AI just legalizes stealing from artists

[@account1307]

:D

[@vasilisa657]

I think your heart bits fast because you need electrolytes.

[@George-Thompson]

I did have electrolytes each day 🙏

[@SeahorseArts]

Fasting for more than half a day is not a Chinese Medicine practice.

[@lucianello100]

Charlatan.

[@-rahul-2908]

Staying calm and strong without any stress after such an incident at least on video is still very hard, it shows the mental clarity caused due to fasting. George hope you get your money back man 😭❤‍🩹

[@George-Thompson]

Thank you!

[@PeachesCourage]

HONEST SORRY FOR THIS 💟 INTERMITTENT FASTING OR DIETING CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEART OR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM EVEN IF YOU ARE CHECKED BY A DOCTOR PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE FEELING OVERLY TIRED AS A SIGNAL TO EAT A LITTLE SOMETHING WITH WATER

[@SunnyMidnite221]

Check with your physician before any long-term fasting if you have thyroid disease or adrenal problems as well.