I Did a 5 Day Water Fast (for my health)

[@LauraTryUK]

Notes about this video. It is absolutely essential for me to share that I fast for 2 reasons:
 ● for cell repair and disease prevention. If you have not read about autophagy, I encourage you to look it up.
 ● I find fasting extremely beneficial for my adventures where food can be limited - rowing the Atlantic, long distance hikes, my recent trip living on a desert island. Fasting helps my body become fat-adapted which allows me to perform well in those kind of environments. Also, a note to say I do not follow the ketogenic diet (I tried it many years ago for many months). It doesn't suit me as I enjoy carrots, and beetroot, and other vegetables and fruits too much. I also found it anti-social (visiting friends for dinner etc) and my tummy wasn't happy (if you catch my drift 😉)

[@thebxchange]

Hi Laura. I was watching your video while munching on a BIG bag of chips. I ballooned in the couple of days. Could be sleeping meds. Anyway, I started the LIFE app.3 days. To put that into the app, I have to press '+' 48 times? I can't put in duration anywhere? Weird, if not possible.

[@thebxchange]

Also, can I have black coffee? I do find that having a lot of coffee does trigger ghrelin. But a long black a day OK? Do you drink coffee anyway?

[@LauraTryUK]

@@thebxchange Hey, you can adjust your start and end time on the home screen (where the arc is0) - there is a date and time at each end, can you see?

[@LauraTryUK]

@@thebxchange yes, you can have black coffee. I do not drink coffee, I do not like the taste. I tried one cup on this fast and it ended up in the plants 😆 Be sure to drink plenty of water though and not to rely on coffee if you do drink it.

[@dawoodwaris]

What surprises me is the elevated ketosis count even after 4 days of breaking your fast. So I was wondering if followed healthy keto diet after fast, might able to keep the ketosis high then. I tried to do 5&7 day fast couple of time and forced to break on the 3rd day as my work is quite demanding and stressful, experienced brain fog in between. Thanks Laura for your video, I will push myself to reach a 5 day next time, will take a life insurance before tha just incase.

[@CaptainJ22]

The biggest thing to remember when fasting is All That Food that you miss ISNT going ANYWHERE !! Stick to what you set out to do. It will be there when you're done. Good luck to everyone ❤️

[@DusanMilutinovic92]

from all the stuff I've read online, this is actually the best motivation. Thanks a lot :)

[@CaptainJ22]

@Dusan :) I'm Glad this helps you like it helps me ! May your health be your wealth !!

[@americanpatriot9155]

Good advice, thanks I needed that

[@LacrimaPhoenix]

... you don't have any siblings or children, do you? ;oP

[@CaptainJ22]

@@LacrimaPhoenix of course I do. I'm also in the Phoenix area

[@QueenXKnit]

Day 7 out of 7: DONE! So happy, no more knee pain, high blood pressure no more, full of energy and my anxiety has dropped considerably!

[@insansiregar6158]

Really? Is it safe?

[@mikedoyle7300]

Wow, good for you. I hope to feel the same way soon. Take care.

[@nehishahirachan6810]

How much weight you loose?

[@QueenXKnit]

@@nehishahirachan6810 didnt weight myself. I didnt do it for the weight loss.

[@TzoHill]

​@@QueenXKnitthat's amazing. Did you feel any difference between day 3 and day 5 . And also day 5 and day 7? Also how much weight did you loose and did it stay off? 🎉

[@belindamiller4168]

I feel bad for our society that has been conditioned that we will “die if we don’t eat. I have fasted for years and grateful it has been a part of my journey. The longest I have done is 42 days. (Water fast) It’s crazy to watch my body GET HEALTHY. My skin never clears up till day 14 because there is so much JUNK in our foods!!!!! It’s definitely different for everyone but there are so many benefits to fasting that people can’t comprehend. If you struggle. Just make sure you make it through day three. Stay focused for that. We teach our body how to function and sometimes we need to RETRAIN IT. Eventually you won’t be hungry and you can literally feel your body get healthier and your brain clearer along with more energy each day as you go forward. You got this. I will be 62 in February. I’ve been fasting since my late 30’s and it’s been the great secret to helping my body be HEALTHY!!!!!!Find out for yourself!!!!!

[@iseeyouincolor]

Thank you for this comment! What kind of water do is use?

[@readJames48]

WTG!❤

[@RisingEdge111]

Thank you.👍👏👏.

[@Ronnfn360]

Thank you for this

[@_naoxmi_932]

for motivation guys remember all that food you wanna eat right now, you have eaten it before and it led you to this moment, if you eat it you're still gonna want to do the fast the next day so you might as well continue.

[@r.r5489]

I am on my 3rd week fasting and still run every morning for 45mn! I've been doing it for 10 years now and I feel great. After my medical results, my telomere age is 10 years younger! Never sick, never ill, no cholesterol, no high blood pressure! Don't forget to do breathing exercises and cold shower every morning!

[@karlgustav999]

Shaolin levels of discipline.

[@hlove1402]

Serious question how is your mental health?

[@LacrimaPhoenix]

I second that! Kudos to you! I initially watched this out of sheer curiosity. Your comment, however, makes want to give it a go. Even though I can't really imagine how on earth this is even possible. But yeah, let's find out, shall we?

[@r.r5489]

Yes you can do it!

[@jamescalifornia2964]

😳❗️3 weeks ...

[@DonnaPound-m1c]

I've been fasting because I'm a 2 time cancer survivor and am interested in autophagy and all the benefits that could be gained by fasting. The most I have done is 48 hours. Today I have started another with the goal of 4-5 days. Your videos are inspiring and healthful and I plan on watching them repeatedly, especially when I am struggling. And off for a walk I go!

[@lorrainestokes336]

72 hrs fast was the right amount for the best results. Can't remember the cancer doctors name. 4days or more is not needed. Good luck with your health

[@elwood10198]

@@lorrainestokes336 The doctor said 72 hours is best for cancer patients (or those in remission)?

[@HairGlitter]

There is a book I like to read while fasting called "fasting as a way of life". My mom has it. It's very inspiring

[@elwood10198]

@@HairGlitter Who by?

[@TubeAddict999]

Hi, how did you get on? I know it's been a year. 😊

[@solitaryman1236]

I am on a 5 day fasting and today is day 4. I had a hard day yesterday but I woke up this morning and noticed that my hunger had gone. I feel energised and feel good today.

[@ML-cu6wt]

Thank you, I’m starting on my 5 day water fast on 21/5/24. I’m only used to doing 21-40 days 12hr fasting and 3 days water fast. It’s my first time to try 5days, after which I’ll move to 7days.

[@LeeHill66]

Well done! I'm 55 and been doing OMAD consistently for over a year. The most I've gone without eating is 50 hours. It would take great willpower to go 5 days. Hats off to you

[@LauraTryUK]

Hats off to you for doing OMAD, I would struggle I think. I am currently 18:6 IF and that is enough for me.

[@LP-it9jy]

well done for you on the 50 hours! My longest so far is 41 hours.

[@jimmorrison4163]

Your body stops hunger inducing hormones after 22 hours.

[@9thebear]

@@LauraTryUK well done on your 5 day fast. I’m right at the end of a five day fast as I write this, just 7 hours to go before I can eat again. I agree with the electrolytes, I have taken them every day and I still feel dizzy. I worked up to this by doing a two day fast every month for the last 7 months or so. I must have very stubborn insulin resistance perhaps. Anyway, good luck to all those who give it a go!

[@LauraTryUK]

@@9thebear absolutely smashed this. Went in with a plan. 7 hours to go - love it!!!! I'll be thinking of you for your first meal 🤤

[@winstonjacobs198]

The new moon Sunday the 10th of March, Monday the 11th the start of RAMADAN, what a time to start a fast, I'm in, I work with a few Muslims, and I am type 2 diabetic, from afro carribean descent, I told them I am joining them in their fast, and they will give me all their support. Good luck to all during the month of Ramadan.

[@williamscoggins1086]

@winstonjacobs198 how are you hanging in there? I’m on day 4 going into day 5

[@winstonjacobs198]

@@williamscoggins1086 appreciate that, my muslim colleagues break their fast around 6pm, I work in retail, I don't break it with them, I just carry on till I reach home around 10pm, and have a pre made small bowl of soup.

[@Farlig69]

I hit my brick wall at around day 5-6 but 7-8 onwards is like a rocket and I could go on forever. 20 days is my record so far but looking to do a 40 dayer before xmas... I'm on day 5 now of a planned 7-15 dayer but might just turn into my 40 dayer :) The best trick is not to set a number of days just get into the fast and if 3 days feels enough so be it... if the fast feels good keep doing it!

[@WhiskeyRiver0]

How do you go that long without eating?

[@BetterMondayFasting]

Amazing! I like your approach. Listening to the body is key.

[@ScienceAppliedForGood]

Well, seeing Dr. Fung in the middle of the video was surprising. Well done!

[@cathyxOR]

I'm 61 and I just finished a 5 day water fast so today was the first day I could eat. I wasn't eating a lot of calories before the fast, and I was eating low carb too. I walked 3 miles every morning, and often took a shorter walk in the afternoon. The first 4 days were no problem, I didn't feel super hungry and drinking water eliminated the feeling. The fifth day was very difficult. I had very low energy and was much hungrier. But that fifth day was very warm, almost 90 degrees, and the other days were only in the 60s-70s, so I blame it on the heat. One thing I want to warn people about when you start eating again is that you need to eat very low or no fat and build up until your body can handle it. Otherwise you'll be having a lot of diarrhea every time you eat.

[@whokilledjr3719]

Once you start suffering low energy like that you should start eating, hence ending your fast at 4 days. Listening to your body is key and you’re likely making yourself worse if you persevere for more than you can handle

[@axelwilde1081]

I'm at the end of Day 2 and needed a little inspiration and encouragement and found you. Thanks for sharing this journey.

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey Axel how did you get on?

[@axelwilde1081]

@@LauraTryUK I did the 5 day, and the reason why I do it is kind of the 'factory rest'. I have really bad IBS and every couple of months it helps to just let my gut relax and rest.

[@thomaskeets3194]

With a low-carb diet and intermittent fasting twice a week for 24 or 36hrs, I healed my body of T2D and insulin resistance. I can appreciate the emotional response after not eating for so long. The sensations can be overwhelming, and the deep sense of euphoria is second to none!

[@LauraTryUK]

Wow Thomas - absolutely fantastic on healing yourself - you are an inspiration! 🙌🏼

[@alines301]

@thomaskeets3194 Thank you so much for sharing! I'm looking for healing IR and my kidneys with intermittent fasting and also I'm on a keto diet.

[@thomaskeets3194]

@@alines301 , If you stay committed and persevere, you’ll see the desired results. It’s recommended to do a “clean-keto” diet, Wholefoods only, nothing from a package and no refined inflammatory oils. Healthy fats only. All the best on your healing journey.

[@suzieb841]

Thank you for sharing your experience, you have inspired me ❤😊

[@yippeehaha24-y1y]

Thank for being forthright about the reality of hunger in our world and the privilege that many of us have to not worry about food.

i felt lovely after 10 day fasting. I did it twice so far but I'm going to do it again. well done

[@655Louisa]

I miss fasting so I am going to plan one. In 2023, I lost -40#'s with fasting. Thanks for re-igniting my passion for fasting!

[@adventurepantsmcgee]

Absolutely love that you re-visited this experience, taking the lessons learned previously. You go girl! ✨

[@LauraTryUK]

Thank you so much!!! I watch that last video back and there are so many things I wish I could change. So I made another video 😆

[@5crb30]

@@LauraTryUK lovely

[@leonidas540bc]

I alternate day fasted during 2020/21 and lost 83 pounds! I felt better, and my eating in general got better. I stopped for a while and gained 10 pounds so decided to get back in to the ADF recently. I did a 84 hour fast in 2020 as well, but always fancied a 5 day fast - so this video came at the perfect time! I've completed 76 hours so far, not hungry, little bit heavy headed but feeling good! I will definitely get through to Friday 8pm (the end of the 5 days) and can't wait to have a chinese soup to break the fast! Your videos are inspirational and I for one look forward to your next one!

[@gingernightmare9152]

When you are not fasting you are gaining weight??? I've been doing ADF for one month. Very afraid to ever eat again.

[@leonidas540bc]

@@gingernightmare9152 hi no it was my fault I got in to bad habits over the last summer and let it slip. Eat carefully and always use fasting as a tool and you will be fine. I finish my 5 day fast in five minutes! I'm cooking a Chinese mushroom soup to start the refeed. Keep up the good work- fasting is amazing in so many ways x

[@indicolina]

I've done a lot of juice fasting. I was too scared to dive into water fasts at the start. But I did do 36 hours of water fasting half way into a 33 day juice fast. Its a continued learning curve of what works for you as a person, and researching what is both safe and beneficial to your body. I've always felt better after, and that I've learnt a lot about ME. Which to be honest is the most important thing.

[@LauraTryUK]

I really love this comment, thank you. It's able trying things and seeing what works and suits us and our lives 🙌🏼

[@patriciaboyd2681]

If you were drinking juice , so you were doing some cleansing not really fasting.

[@jhk342]

Watching this again during my 5-day fast! 70 hours in…hunger pangs have not subsided yet but hoping to feel better tomorrow.

[@katiewennechukthomas]

I cried when you sipped the soup! I'm doing 5 days starting January 17 and this was very informative and inspiring. I just love your attitude and can't wait to join you in "the Friday dance" at the end of my experience. I'm doing it for spiritual reasons, and eager to see those aspects. THANK YOU!

[@cookiebozo]

I conducted an experiment: I wanted to compare my hunger pangs. fasting hunger vs after eating junk food hunger. I fasted for 7 days, only unsweetened tea, black coffee, and water for 7 days. a 1/2 hour after i broke my fast (burger and chicken biscuit sandwich) i was hungrier than i was all seven days of fasting. hunger after eating junk food was significantly greater than when fasting 7 days.

[@LauraTryUK]

I couldn't agree more. Thanks for writing it.

[@darukona7218]

that s normal, you ve been starving LOL

[@cookiebozo]

@@darukona7218 LOL, my point was in 7 days of "starving" i was not as hungry as i was after eating junk food. something about the junk actually makes you hungry after eating it.

[@FM-mb2lu]

For me hunger and indigestion feel similar.

[@cookiebozo]

@@FM-mb2lu that is unique

[@psrpippy]

I’m 24 hours in to my 72 hour fast. I wanted to do a 5 day fast but I have lunch plans this week 😂. Love your videos, they’re so inspiring.

[@chrism9294]

😂😂😂. I felt your lunch plans. I swear there is always a birthday, holiday, or some type of get together that is in the middle of an otherwise perfectly good time to fast.

[@AlJenkins-m7r]

Laura, You are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I stumbled onto this video of yours on New Year's Eve as I had stared a 5 day water fast earlier that day. I really like your style and personality. You have courage and such a sweet honesty about you. I REALLY like how you say: "I just want to be happy and live a healthy life" as it resonates with me! You have a GREAT outlook on life & a dear heart! I'm avidly watching more of your varied, fantastic videos because of your energy, and because I admire you so much. THANKS FOR BEING YOU, and helping others by making your videos. Al from Canada

[@salomeSK]

Thank you for sharing your 5 day water fast! This is one of the best videos I have seen on it and really encouraged me to push through the fast I’m currently doing.

[@lucmarcoux2144]

I love you so much right now! I just sent your video to my baby daughter. She has recently been diagnosed with MS, and her doctor is recommending some treatment about knocking off defective White Blood Cells. I, her daddy, have been fasting 5days, every three months since 2018. I am currently on my 19th one! I find your video inspirational, and authentic. She called me to try this, and is using her MS as a motivation. She know it may not work, but she is a proud puppy!! As she is on day 4, her motivation needs a little help(just feeling a little low) Thanks for sharing, you make the world a better place!

[@GillmanStudio]

Well Done, I do a 18/6 each day (with the odd day off for events) and once a week I was doing a 48 (Tuesday PM to Thursday PM) but recently stopped the weekly 48 as I got into crossfit and felt I need to eat a little more. Dropping the weekly 48 hasn't seemed to show any benefit so I'm thinking of adding it back in. This video inspired me to try a 3 day to start with, ease in gently, aiming a a 5 day at some point. To anyone reading who doesnt fast yet, all I can say is it changed my life for the better in many ways.

[@StaceyAmour]

I'm on day three of my water fast. This video is really helping me

[@haroldstott22]

I am in my third day of fasting and feeling pretty good I haven’t really felt tired or weird in general - my feet are a bit cold at things point - I have 2 more days to go! Wish me luck! Your videos are so inspired I watched your 7 days fasting and always wanted to try it.. Fasting has changed my eating habits ans overall health. I feel so much better mentally emotionally and physically I also feel stronger , better mood fasting is amazing I💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@LauraTryUK]

I am impressed you feel so good on day 3. How did it go for you? Thank you for your lovely comment Harold 🙏🏼

[@haroldstott22]

@@LauraTryUK yes Laura! I saw how hard it was for you on second and third day I guess everyone is totally different by my four day I started to feel weak and super slow motion lol but I made it through, that first meal after prolonged fasting tho!!! HEAVEN!!!! I remember how good you felt I got goosebumps!!! Lol so good it took me like 2 more days even while eating to feel myself completely… Fasting is a whole new level of living. I love it .. thanks Laura por your comment i hope you are doing amazing big hugs to you and lovely family God bless you all .

[@carospinks]

I am on day 5 of a water fast, I have done them before for longer, however, this time since day 3 I have not felt great, my eyes feel strange, low energy and head feels a bit detached. Usually I would have expected to feel ok by now. Looking forward to tomorrow. Amazing that you talked with Jason Fung. love your videos.

[@giseleverlaine1156]

I felt the same but I have been taking electrolytes and feel much better

[@evangelesong6319]

Im on a 21 day fast. Im at day 5. So far its been pretty easy. Im praying and calling upon Lord Jesus to help me through. Hes giving me a supernatural strength to get through. Im fasting to break the addiction of over eating. When we fast and pray, the chains of bondage are broken. Hallelujah, glory to God.

[@craigfryer7167]

Amen. Very inspiring.

[@teotao5422]

"Renew yourselves and fast. For I tell you truly, that Satan and his plagues may only be cast out by fasting and by prayer. Go by yourselves and fast alone, and show your fasting to no man. The living God shall see it, and great shall be your reward. And fast till Beelzebub and all his evils depart from you, and all the angels of our Earthly Mother come and serve you." - Jesus, The Essene Gospel of Peace

[@nooshinzeydi9624]

Did the chains break? Did you deliver from gluttony and overeating?

[@evangelesong6319]

@nooshinzeydi9624 initially no, I went right back to my old ways. However, a few months ago I was set free. My cravings reduced overnight. Not by 100% but by 70%, to a manageable level. I was spending $10 every single day on junk. Now I don't do that at all. The longer I go, the more my cravings disappear. They come back more around the menstrual time but again, manageable. Praise the Lord, I've been set free. I know it's not by my doing as I've had this issue since I was a toddler.

[@nooshinzeydi9624]

@evangelesong6319 I think we should repeatedly pray and repent all day long and ask the holy spirit to remind us the situations that we ate wrong foods massively, I'll pray for you in my praying, God will set us free in Jesus name ✝️✨

[@summerisonthursday5239]

You're good at explaining things. It's good to know we can go without food sometimes as it has a big power over us.

[@LauraTryUK]

Thank you Summer 🙏🏼

[@newdayeats5912]

I agree that Laura explains things well!

[@dongreene78]

I enjoyed your video, watching it in the middle of my own 5 day fast. I'm on day three and was looking for something to take my mind off of the fact that I'm not eating. Your video gave me that and more. And I did download the app, as well, even though I'm already in the middle of a fast. I think I'm going to make fasting a regular part of my life moving forward and so I look forward to using the app.

[@mikeandcheryl]

I usually have one complete fasting day a week with Nothing at all to eat for about 36 hours. I find it keeps me feeling energised and healthy. Each week feels different though, some are hard and some easy. The longest I've done is 3 days. I'm fasting tomorrow because I am 5 days in to having COVID and I want to get in to autophagy to clear the virus up and any damage it has done. My symptoms have gone now apart from some fatigue. I might give a five day fast a try and have a full detox.

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey, I used to do a fast each Wednesday (I think it was about 2017) I think I stopped because I was training hard for an event. Snap on the COVID, that's why I did this one. Hoping that all those junk virus cells were abolished. I wish you well! The post-fatigue is pretty awful. Also check out the 5 Day Diet by Patrick Holford, that was an interesting read and experiment. Good for cell repair too but can eat.

[@bigglyguy8429]

Well it's been 5 days, how did it go Froggy?

[@mikeandcheryl]

@@bigglyguy8429 I did two days then my wife went to visit her friend for the weekend and I was lulled out early by the prospect of beer and curry......😁 I do one day a week anyway. The reason I was going to do 5 days was to shake off COVID but the day after I posted on here I found all my energy levels had returned and all my symptoms had definitely gone. Yesterday, I managed a 27 mile walk without any discomfort or tiredness today

[@oliviamartini9700]

@@mikeandcheryl Shouldn't you be quarantining?!

[@arsicpedja]

@@oliviamartini9700 no need for 2 week, 1 week is enough with new strains of covid.

[@antoinettefrancis5036]

I love that you don’t follow a keto diet, and enjoy your fruits and vegetables. Im a bit like that too, I’ve tried keto and carnivore but I can’t stick to it because I like my vegetables, salad and fruit. I’ve settled more on low carb, and a bit more protein and moderate or low fat, and now getting back into the fasting. I love your reaction to eating at the end, there’s nothing quite like it, when you have those first few mouthfuls, food never tastes so good after a long fast. Thanks 😊

[@ShervinShares]

i can barely go 5 hours without food...5 days!! Kudos, truly inspiring. I will hopefully one day try this

[@LauraTryUK]

Shervin... Hi! 👋 So cool to see your name here. I know you will be good at this. It's all about the autophagy 💪

[@ShervinShares]

@@LauraTryUK autophagy FTW

[@LauraTryUK]

@@ShervinShares OMG!!!!!!! Look it up!!!!!! Argh! I am excited for you!!! Like, literally, magic! 💫

[@ShervinShares]

@@LauraTryUK 🙌🙌 FTW = for the win! Hehehe

[@harmonious1051]

I literally just finished a 72hr fast I feel great!

[@AZTexian5]

I'm watching this video after coming off of 5-day fast myself. I admire your dedication at the end. I couldn't quite do it myself, my first meal beef Caldo and shrimp nachos 😊

[@fallingintotranscendence4687]

I've just recently started watching your videos. I absolutely love your mindset. I was almost 72hrs into my fast when I came across your 7 day fast video. You are so cheerful and your food always looks amazing! I was inspired to fast 87hrs and I feel wonderful. Also, your life story is incredibly inspiring. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@HypnosisJAnuradhaASMR]

You’re such a sweet being, I love the appreciation for flavours at break fast! It’s always a joy to watch your videos, your mom and you seem to have similar connection as my mom and I 🤗 I’ve been doing intermittent fasting, for spiritual and physical health. However, you’ve inspired me to try a 5 day fast so I’m preparing for it by the end of this month. I’m going to make a hypnosis session for myself so I can keep my energy balanced during the fast (hopefully) !🤗🙏❤️

[@klimtkahlo]

Hello Laura! I am struggling with health issues and just general unhappiness about my life and downloaded the life app and your video is in there! Just wanted to let you know! 😊❤

[@asthenamesuggests9513]

I started to do 5 days fasting every semester after seeing your 7 days fasting! Tbh I've seen many fasting video but that vid is the first female prolonged fasting vid I've watched! For me it's not that hard because I'm used to fasting because Cw://religion don't read if you're overly sensitive to beliefs I'm a Muslim. One of the thing I'm most grateful for being a Muslim is that every year (Ramadan) I got reminded how lucky I am that I have the choice to not eat while some people out there were struggling and don't have that option.

[@veeveeisallyouneed]

I started out wanting to do a 72 hour fast, but since my friend is fasting for ten days I've decided to increase my fasting time to five days to keep him company for a little extra time. My longest fast prior to this was 46 hours into a 48 hour fast. I learned from that experience to drink more water with electrolytes and to take 1/4 tsp salt twice a day. I have remained active for the first two days - walking and weights, but may take it a bit easier today and tomorrow judging from your video, but I'll see how I feel. I'm excited to go a little longer, but my sleep has been terrible, so hopefully that improved. 57 hours in!

[@sidjohnson1776]

I got the same problem sleeping, 3 days past 7 days planned

[@heidiroy-boy]

​@sidjohnson1776 its because the ketones interrupt sleep

[@loverofbeautifulthings]

I am 61 and currently doing two 36-hr fasts per week. Hopefully that's enough time to get cell repair going! Your other video inspired me to keep going~~it's really not that hard (it was harder for me doing the 5:2 where I ate some calories on the "fast days"~~much easier for me to abstain and just get through the day with water and such). Thanks for your wonderful videos!

[@IsabellaDemarko]

This is a really quality video ! Your production skills are really impressive x

[@adrianioancucuiet346]

This kind of determination is such an inspiration for me

[@dragasan]

During my 5 day fast, I'm in my 89th hour. So far, so good.

[@Muneebaaa775]

It's been 2 months but do you remember how much weight did you lose?

[@sallylarson882]

I’m on day 5 of a 21 day fast- I’ve done several 40 days and 21 dayers- it’s always a challenge!! Love the video!

[@botaeng2]

You serious? How is that even possible wouldn't you die from not eating??

[@eshamahajan8506]

@sallylarson882 how much weight did you lose and how are you maintaining it? I am on day 5 of 21 days water fasting😊

[@cmorales5356]

I love seeing your weekly groceries! I love your healthy habits and feel so inspired by them. I would love to see more about your healthy eating that supports all your activity.

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey C, thank you! It's a common request to see an eating habits video so will bump that up the list.

[@joerodriguez5880]

Hi Laura, very inspirational video. I've done it regularly throughout my life for the benefits. One thing I needed to pay extra attention to are cosmetics and anything else you put on your skin or scalp. The body will really take up fast any fats it detects such as creams, lotions, etc.

[@MrCamohoj]

I think you're an amazing human being I intermittent fast couple of times a week most I've done is 24hrs. The main thing that I've found is not so much getting hungry its I don't want my wife worrying that I'll make myself ill by extending into a longer fast.Your video has given me inspiration to try to do 48 hour fast in the near future, thanks and well done on your achievement 👏👍

[@AfiaZine]

This is a well-documented experience and beneficial for someone like me who is just beginning her fasting journey. Thanks :)

[@arlettasloan6453]

What you said about "where food was limited" reminded me of a famous female American hiker from way back in the day. To be honest, you were kind of reminding me of her, anyway. She was interviewed once about idea of taking the exact right foods/amounts, and al these rules for hiking and such. She laughed it off, said something like she takes a few tins with her in her rucksack, eats them when she is hungry and if she runs out, she doesn't eat until she gets some place where she can get more food. I can't remember her name, anymore, but I have read things about her several times and always have her in the back of my mind, somewhere.

[@moonshiry]

Wow you managed to get on the line with Dr Fung? Thats amazing! This has been motivational thank you for sharing

[@watcherworld5873]

Well, I just started my 2nd 7 day fast. I did one last year and it was helpful. During the past year I learned that it does not take that much time for health gains to be lost. My last 2 months had been bad, and I feel very unhealthy. Hopefully, in 7 days' time I will regain the health I fought so hard to improve.

[@ericreyes2409]

Very nice that you put mama T in your videos.

[@jo5678]

Wow, no food for 5 days sounds like a killer fast. & I've lately started to struggle with snacking and overeating/ consuming junk food for awhile now. I finally gave up a meal for lent, and I failed in the beginning but improved and fasted for longer periods towards the end of lent.. All this time I was trying to eat less for all the wrong reasons or for superficial reasons. My fasts finally held a more meaningful purpose and prayers to God strengthened my commitment. . .

[@jettyoeill]

Throughout history fasting has been used by many religious and spiritual people.

[@s07000307]

You are the best British KZbinr i have come across. Thank you for being so determined and inspirational x

[@LauraTryUK]

You are soooooooo kind 💖 thank yooooou!!! 🙏🏼

[@DrVKParmar]

I did 9 1/2 day water only fast. It was 'a piece of cake'!

[@katemiller7874]

Sure it was

[@tocov]

What an amazing video. I just discovered your channel, and it is CRIMINALLY underrated! Sharing this wherever I can. Thank you for such detailed and intricate video.

[@Copolia]

I am on Day 3 of my 5 day fast and I love how I feel; no brain fog, joint pains gone, sleeping better, but perimenopause symptoms are still there (hot flushes).

[@MGobin54]

High dose vitamin E (1000mg) will help with the hot flushes. It will take a few days to subside. I took 2,000mg day 1, 1000mg day 2, 2000mg day 3 & then from then on the usual 1,000mg. By day 4hot flushes gone. Hope this helps

[@jilab3]

I’ve used the LIFE fasting app for years and love it!

[@janetlance7755]

I so enjoyed your five days of fasting. I downloaded the app and will get it started tomorrow. I follow a Carnivore lifestyle and eat " OMAD " (One meal a day.) Fasting 24 hours at a time. Some days I go 48 hours. As I am trying to work my way up to your five day water fast. 💧 I just wanted to say thank you for the great advice. You did fantastic !🎉 👏 💜 😀

[@mahnoorfatima9951]

You make it seem easy....I've been having a bad acidity relapse, I've always had gerd symptoms from both my parents having it in the severe form so I guess its normal for me but it has become so bad with its frequent episodes all of a sudden, maybe due to an accidental overdose on antiobiotics during a damn dengue infection...probably did alot of damage on the gut microbiome which I'm considering this fasting to reset. As a muslim I've fasted since teenage for a month every year altho only during days and I'd always eat junk during those nights so I guess it never really brought the benefits...your videos have inspired me so much that I'll try it even tho I have severe health anxiety which I'm trying to get over by facing the fears. Thankyou and wish me luck

[@crushdvelvet]

I highly recommend doing coffee enemas during. They not only clear out food sitting in your intestinal tract, resulting in alleviation of symptoms such as headache, lethargy, etc, and give you energy, but the coffee also greatly assists your liver in clearing out the crap.

[@KinshipFilmworks]

I’m on day 5. It’s definitely hardest day 2-3. Day 3 is the toughest. Now I have bouts of energy and then a lull. Glad I found this video.

[@richardli6056]

Well done Laura. You inspire so many yet again and it's something that I will consider but probably yearly.

[@LauraTryUK]

Thank you Richard. I think yearly is a good plan. I am currently every 18 months.

[@shazanakhan9807]

Glucose of 2.6mmol is dangerous. Ive done a 30hr fast before. Next week I'm going to attempt the 5 day water fast. Well done 👏

[@probablecausetocheckhard-drive]

brilliantly put together covered every base and angle. Subbed and will be binging your channel. I've been OMAD carnivore since new years day. As of today 110 days hit 5 st loss. Had intended to include some 48hr fasts ; have in past; but stuck OMAD as feels right. Weight loss has slowed and plateaued a few times. Considering doing ADF maybe need to just get a few 48s in first. Goals are alot more weight off and fitness health and life improvements .

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey, thank you for the sub. It's great to hear you are making changes and finding what's right for you 🙌🏼

[@halliecorwin-eb1hu]

This is my first 5 day fast, on day 3. I've done 72 hours twice and it really helps. Now I'm pushing past that hump into ketosis and the headache is leaving.

[@johnlegg5671]

Just watched your previous fasting vid as I am currently mid fast myself. Was wondering about electrolytes myself so this is right on the money for me. Thanks for posting.

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey John, thanks for the nice comment. What did you decide with electrolytes?

[@suzanneosborne3119]

Impressive. I've only done 36 hour fasts so far but they make me feel so much better x

[@MrWylis]

Another great video, LT. You're so wholesome and engaging and I ruddy love you. I'm doing OMAD again, but the portions and calories have crept back up. And so has my gut. I'm due a longer fast and you've inspired me. Got a funeral tomorrow, so I'll start back with some 3-dayers from Wednesday.

[@LauraTryUK]

wholesome, what a great word 😀 Crumbs to OMAD - if I did OMAD my meal would be so big it would take 6 hours to eat 😆

[@stewartlees5692]

Hi Mr Wylis, can I ask you what is OMAD?

[@MrWylis]

@@stewartlees5692 One Meal a Day, mate.

[@jobharath2812]

Such a beautiful video. Watch this from start to finish Folks. Thanks Laura ❤😊🙏🏽. I fast twice a week for 24 hours and the remaining time, intermittent fasting. It benefits my energy levels, concentration and has cleared up many ailments I had previously ❤

[@rachelclark4478]

I'm on day 5 and 13lbs down. I drink water, electrolytes and chicken bone broth. I'm cranky and hungry but mind over matter.

[@heidiroy-boy]

Bone broth is not fasting

[@justinf1343]

Thanks for sharing your fasting journey. I have just bailed on my 72 hour fast after 40 hours. The caffeine withdrawal headache was just debilitating and I just could not concentrate on my work. My advice to anyone who is contemplating doing a fast for the first time, would be to wean yourself off caffeine / sugary junk the week before you start the fast. I would have found it much easier if I had done that, rather than going cold turkey after the Christmas excess.

[@amygresl3691]

I just did 48 hours fast but I kept 1 cup of black coffee, and green tea in. I wanted to do 3 days but I felt weak and was working with clients and didn't want to pass out on them. Will press on another day.

[@l.r5770]

ADVICE TO THOSE LOOKING TO LOSE WEIGHT So, I have done many, many fasts with the goal of weightloss. What I have found is that after a fast of probably 2-5 days I would gain all the weight back minus maybe a pound or 2 even when I am being super restrictive. What is more effective: I have found it WAY more effective to ensure that you eat something each day, but make that one food a day a SNACK not a meal. Usually, I would have an energy drink (or coffee from starbucks) nearly every day and for food I would literally have an item that is less than 300 calories. Like some cheese or sometimes a small breakfast sandwich. (calories are not exact, its just to emphasize that it was something small). If I wanted a sandwich, I would have half a sandwich. If I wanted something sweet, I would have a brownie from starbs. Just NO SIDES. Make it as little food as possible. The weight does not come off as quick, but I still lost a pound a day (sometimes 2) in the first 5ish days and after that it goes a little slower. AND when you start eating normally, you do not gain it all back. You might gain some back if you binge though. ALSO because you ARE eating its way easier to go on for long periods of time with this. I did this for 3 weeks and lost 13 pounds that I have kept off. It also did not feel like I was depriving myself because I did allow myself to have a treat. I only ate once a day, but it was someting I wanted (other than full meals). Like if I was craving chocolate that day, I would have a brownie as my only food for the day along with my starbucks or energy drink. Or some days when you actually eat normally, it wont throw you off course that bad. As someone with fasting experience, please do this instead. Fasting is so mentally challenging- and for what? Youll gain most of it back anyways. I remember I went through the toughest time doing a 5 day fast. I lost 14 pounds. By the next week I had gained 13 pounds. It was so much suffering just to be back where I started.

[@nehishahirachan6810]

You lost 14 pounds in 5 days??

[@ShiraleeMatehe]

Just a comment on your ‘novel’ Laura didn’t do this fast for weight loss as she explained. Really liked the inclusion of Dr Jason Fung, brilliant man. Your experience in fasting for weight loss and not being successful in keeping the weight off is due to your diet and that is what needs attention. True fasting does not include snacks, only water or non food beverages. If you include snacks, that is defined as light eating, not fasting. Loads of luck to you. 😊

[@chandatrevorchisanga6196]

Why would you gain it all back if you exercise and eat healthier food? I think you went about it wrong thts why you gained it all back

[@l.r5770]

I know this is not healthy lol I am only commenting this because I know a lot of young people are watching this video in hopes of finding a weightloss method. Im just telling them it does not work basically@@chandatrevorchisanga6196

[@amydenille1]

You were just not on a calorie deficit. That’s why you gained it back

[@NicoVeenkamp]

This was a very interesting video to watch. I’m on a 16:8 daily schedule with a 24h fast once a week, 48h once a month. I am now preparing for a three day fast for next week and want to use that experience to enter into a 5 day fast later on in the year. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I like the app you use, it looks good and seems to offer the same information for less than my current app. Thanks again for sharing.

[@nylenyap3933]

I’m about to do a 21 day fast starting on the 12th. We started prepping for it on March 28th. It’s the “A Healthy Alternative” by Chris James & 5 other coaches. Then you do a supervised refeed and follow up to maintain your results. Some people have already lost 15 lbs just doing the prep. I lost 7 so far. I’ve always approached fasting from low carb/keto. They use high water content veggies and fruits to prepare. Surprised that I haven’t had sugar spikes…I’m diabetic (yes my doctor knows I’m doing it and feels it could be beneficial with the autophagy that will happen). I’ve made big lists of things to do so I don’t think about food. I’ve done several extended fasts so I’m pretty prepared mentally. I always feel amazing when I finish them. I thought I would try this approach since it’s basically a step by step 60 days and you are doing it as a group and the coaches answer you back immediately. So far very impressed with his program.

[@LauraTryUK]

crumbs! 21 days. May I ask you what your reasons are please Nyl?

[@nylenyap3933]

@@LauraTryUK yes, I was diagnosed with lung nodules throughout both lungs. Caught on a CT for the OB/GYN because I was having left ovary pain. Had I not had the pain who knows when I would have found out..maybe it would have been too late. I’m going to do fasting to see if I can halt their growth and shrink them. I get my next petscan and CT in 3 months.

[@gary1961]

Good luck. I hope it all goes well for you.

[@LauraTryUK]

@@nylenyap3933 I am so sorry to hear that Nyl, but like you said it's great you found out now. and fantastic you are looking for ways to heal. please do keep me informed how you get on 🙏🏼 I am sending my best wishes and healthy vibes your way. Plenty of smiling, laughing and affirmations too! xxxx

[@nylenyap3933]

@@LauraTryUK I will keep you posted on this thread or if I can figure out a way to send you my contact info without making it public to the world lol

[@RC-qf3mp]

I missed cooking during my long fast too- so got into fermenting food, so I could use my energy to be productive and make delicious food that would not be ready for many days or weeks. I was generally not tempted to eat. I found myself accidentally wanting to taste food just as part of the normal cooking process. Aside from that, fermenting proved a great use of my time.

[@myturkishlife1777]

Really nice video, I am 56 and have been on one meal a day (omad) for a year or so, works well for me. Struggled on a 5 day fast so omad is the way for me ..

[@zulfikarchoudhry2162]

I’m watching this as I start my first morning. Thank you for this amazing video xx

[@bensheppard8182]

Laura you're an amazing human and I love all of your videos. They are so informative and you're great at explaining the technical stuff that can sometimes otherwise be hard to understand. Thank you for everything! Keep up the great work.

[@LauraTryUK]

Ben, thank you soooo much for your lovely comment 🙏🏼

[@alisonS4708]

I did my first extended fast (4 days at New Year) basically because of your previous 7 day fast video although I did also research it well (Love Dr Fung) and had done IF in the past. It really kick started my year so well and I am now happy, doing IF again and running again. So thanks! June I am doing Whole30 as my eldest has been having acne skin issues and I have finally convinced her to give it a go, along with the rest of the family to see if certain foods are causing it. I'm glad you included some 'prep' to this 5 day fast, I think prep is sometimes the most important thing to help with success. I'm now prepping for the Whole 30 with introducing new recipes, cutting down on some things and making pledges to get up and do everyone a good breakfast (I will put mine aside for lunch) so that we can stick to the plan. PS I also love your 5km every day and think it may be in my future too.

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey Alison, it's so cool to hear about your Whole30 plans. I hope it all goes well and I would love to get an update from you. I hope it works for your eldest - I had acne in my twenties and it made me very sad. What a kind and supportive mum you are 💖

[@JagoffCitizen]

I'm on day 8 of a fast to heal a gum abscess without seeing a dentist or taking antibiotics. There was a marked improvement from day 2, and although the swelling and soreness had completely gone a couple of days ago I'm going a bit longer to make sure it does not reignite!

[@LauraTryUK]

crumbs! is it working? Sending my well wishes 💫

[@elkpaz560]

Make sure you do the refeeding correctly. Well done.

[@JagoffCitizen]

@@LauraTryUK Yes, thank you, and it feels miraculous! The body is an incredible machine if we just get out of its way.

[@JagoffCitizen]

@@elkpaz560 Thank you, I certainly did: a teaspoon of cold pressed organic olive oil, an avocado with a little salt 2 hours later, and broccoli with butter a couple of hours after that. All went smoothly and it feels amazing to have first hand incontrovertible proof of the incredible power of fasting.

[@elkpaz560]

@@JagoffCitizen That's a great reseed - I'll do that next time. Sadly all this is new to me - my abcess lead to hours of discomfort and pain in 'the chair.' but feel lucky to know all this now.

[@mandysaysena439]

I def want to try a 5 to 7 day fast after watching your video. I want a body reset. Thank you for the motivation!

[@lilantt9319]

So if I start my fast no eating since Monday I can eat Friday right or Saturday?

[@stompinsteve6066]

Great video Laura, really loved the way you presented the information. Have only managed a 48hr fast so far, but my joints felt reborn and singing voice sounded so clear. Look forward to watching more content from you. ATB Steve

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey Steve, amazing to hear about your singing voice! I can relate to the joints feeling revitalised.

[@adrianturner2268]

Such a wonderful video. Thank you for being so utterly open and truthful so refreshing

[@LokeyTavs]

Congratulations, Laura -- Keep on, keeping on! ✌🏼

[@noellesnow186]

I sound like such a newbie compared to others, but I am only on my 5 th. day, and I can not wait for this 5 day fast to end. I am suffering and feel so miserable and hungry! Congrats on completing your fast.

[@Stefanovic92]

Awesome video Laura and massive respect for actually cooking food while doing a fast! During my fast I couldn't even talk about food without having a mental breakdown 9:35 😂

[@LauraTryUK]

Thanks dude! Kinda of a little extra test during the fast to make it more difficult 😆

[@Hollie0981]

When I have to cook for my family while fasting, I find it helpful to block off my nose and just breathe through my mouth. That smell do be hard to deal with sometimes lol

[@gemfinder33]

❤ like the video. I am on my 84 hour of my 5 day water fast. It’s wonderful how my body released all of the junk.

[@freeflyer151]

I have been fasting since I was a kid who was in group homes w inedible food. I am 41 and regularly fast when I am feeling like I need to. Today I am starting a week fast, I don’t get hungry though, I wonder if my body is just used to it since you said you adjusted faster the second time you did it, makes sense. Yoga and fasting makes me feel amazing!!! Definitely worth it especially w the price of food now and 2 kids to feed 😂

[@Tinatina1380]

yeah, it's easier when practice enough. i try dry fast more than 72h, first and second were terrible, lied down on bed all day, but the third time just no more faint, feel pretty normal. our body is magical. Big respect 👍

[@jameslombardo2]

Thanks for sharing Life Fasting Tracker & Timer App, huge help on my 20 hour Intermittent fasts. Look forward to making it past 72 hours water fast, for some reason 3 days has been my downfall every time I’ve tried 5 or 7 day journey

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey James, thank you so much, and you are so welcome. The app was so helpful for me! You may be hitting the wall like I did on day 2 - heightened grelin and going into fat for energy instead of carbs. Once I knew that was happening I was able to continue then it got easier (slightly 😉)

[@lazygirltriesstuff8173]

This came at the right time! Im starting a 5 day fast tomorrow im Type 2 diabetic and my blood sugars are absolutely SKY HIGH right now so plan to do 5 days of fasting with daily blood sugar monitoring then switch to Keto after to continue lowering it just gotta remember "it gets better on day 5" so I dont quit 😂

[@LauraTryUK]

Hey, I really hope it is going well for you! It sounds as though you have a good plan. I wish you well and please keep me posted on how you get on.

[@essanjay8604]

My husband reversed his type 2 by losing 6 stone in weight and by keeping it off through partial fasting every week (3 days a week he eats breakfast only).

[@lazygirltriesstuff8173]

@@essanjay8604 oh wow thats fantastic to hear definitely something for me to try as a phase 2 plan

[@caitlynnwakeman6574]

You’re a rockstar!!

[@tripledudes396]

love to see people trying to fix their bodies, im starting at a young age so I will never really have to much problems:)

[@Pink_Noodle]

It's good for people to get there however they do, hopefully you can set an example for others in your life to follow

[@imtryinghere1]

thanks for this. this was the most important video i've seen in the last 25 minutes.