If You Can't Do It Now, How Will You In SHTF?

[@MagicPrepper]

This was just me sharing an experience about a recent challenge I presented myself with. Try not to adopt a mindset of "I could never do that". Right now we need our community to be filled with the mindset of "I can overcome any challenge". Even if we fail along the way, admitting failure before you're faced with an obstacle is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Want to see other stuff about the channel? www.MagicPrepper.com

[@alh961]

Weird timing I just did a 48 hour fast that ended yesterday evening! Actually felt pretty good because my diet has changed over the last few months(high protein low carb/sugar).

[@longlovinfamily]

That's my dog!! Lol seriously looks exactly like our Stella Blue. ❤❤❤❤

[@michaelcountryman9130]

That's a beautiful dog you have.

[@WestCampPreps]

Awesome channel.

[@jenniferprescott8655]

I learned an important fact while in the army 40y past..it still and always applies..You can do most of what your sure you can't

[@MetaVizions]

What I learned from Pipelining; Everything is Figure able.

[@MagicPrepper]

Excellent thought process

[@FLsheepdog1]

There are many ways to measure a man's nature. One of my ways is, if his dog loves him. 🐶

[@MagicPrepper]

Dogs are just part of the family.

[@scaleworksRC]

Good talk! Riggs looks like a gud boi

[@KarenLevy-e5w]

That background behind you is peaceful and beautiful...the dog too!

[@MagicPrepper]

I'm very blessed by where I live.

[@MPGunther1]

I've gone 24 hours often, keeping busy helps not thinking about eating. ❤ love your buddy

[@steve8189]

Fasting is as overlooked as working out and staying fit. M, W, F every week I ate nothing for 24 hours, every W I also drank no water. I did this for personal reasons and offered everything up. I did this for one year. It really changed my body, but that change in me was small compared to my new perspective. There were many 12:01 days early on when I ate! I am in my 50's. If at all possible, put that experience and new perspective in your back pocket. Great advice MP. Good video.

[@redpillpusher3777]

This...THIS...yes!!👍👍

[@Desert1776]

We're gonna need more Rigby cameos in your videos going forward. Fasting is very beneficial for your body!

[@MagicPrepper]

He's a good boy.

[@JohnSmith-cc3oo]

Honestly, I think that your videos are much better than most just because you don't show off the new bobcat or tractor. Your perspective and opinion combined with your building of knowledge is exactly why I watch your channel. Other creators have turned their channel into a rant/complaint department and nobody likes a complainer. Keep up what you're doing, we all love it.

[@MagicPrepper]

Well I appreciate that. I can only share what my experiences are.

[@SilverbackGeurrilla]

I’ve fasted for 3 days and by day 3 I felt amazing. Alert with lots of energy.

[@johnd4348]

Same here. I feel better when fasting.

[@MagicPrepper]

I'll probably try that sometime.

[@patriotpreacher43]

Oh, the Magic Pupper!🐶

[@MagicPrepper]

He's a good sidekick.

[@bradcement3068]

I agree we all need to have more training. When things get bad we rise to the level of our training. I always enjoy your videos.

[@MagicPrepper]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@Everymanspeaks]

Thank you Magic for bringing this up. In April, after taking time to wean myself off of medicine that I no longer needed but required me to have eaten first, I also challenged this misconception in myself, that I just couldn't fast. I took time during a break from work, to fast for 3 days. I was amazed at how easy it was and that I didn't get a headache, which was my fear. I lost some pounds (which made me happy), got control of my "wanter" and also could see how this would enhance my prayer life. I now fast 2 non consecutive days per week and have seen continued weight loss and have also seen a decrease in the food bill. I'm thankful that I have challenged myself BEFORE it is a necessity. Getting off of the pharmaceutical train will also be adventageous for all of those that can safely do so. Thank you Magic for taking this road and speaking about it ❤️.

[@MagicPrepper]

That's awesome! I am happy for you.

[@Rocky-Stone]

This is excellent content. Not every video has to be some new thing to buy.

[@MagicPrepper]

I'd love to share new cool stuff most of the time. Just not ready to yet.

[@TheSmoke420TiresBbqGuns]

You can def tell that Dogs Family the resemblance is astonishing

[@redpillpusher3777]

Lol bit harsh but lol

[@ShaneBraaten]

The Hair 😂

[@markharpen7417]

Dam...

[@willbass2869]

Woof!

[@MagicPrepper]

All 3 dogs have the same going for them. My wife has a type.

[@manuelgchapajr2000]

I attended two SERE courses while in the Army. It is easy to go without food as long as you have water. After three days you are eating every thing that the instructors told you to look for. It’s is good training to fast as long as you are in the right mindset. Enjoy testing your limits! TRAIN DONT COMPLAIN!!! CSM Chapa

[@Ravespillo]

When I was a boy scout I was able to take part in a camping trip that heavily limited our food the first day, fasted the second and then got break our fast lunch of the third day with a celebration feast. This was when I was in high school and while we were there we had to do physical tasks like cleaning up camp gathering wood and learning survival skills, had story time around a huge bon fire the second night, basically kept us busy while also showing us what we could do on very little food. One of my favorite memories of all the times getting to go camping. when you are working and keeping busy you don't notice the hunger. It's when you stop and allow yourself to get bored that you notice it and your willpower starts to get sapped. I also distinctly remember after the "feast" I probably ate about half of what I normally would have, but my stomach had shrunk so much, I was absolutely stuffed. For a healthy human fasting is quite good for the body.

[@robgrey6183]

They stopped doing that kind of things in Boy Scouts after the girls forced their way in.

[@MagicPrepper]

I loved Boy Scouts. Taught me a lot of important lessons. I agree that if you're doing something uncomfortable, staying busy is key to getting through it.

[@johncofm52]

Actually I gained a ton of energy last time I did a 30 hour fast I was down to my college weight last year. Had energy. And felt in a lot of control

[@MagicPrepper]

It definitely provides a weird amount of levity.

[@eathanwilkie5735]

At one point in my life I was near 300 pounds with just enough strength to make it through the work week . I ended up doing 72 hour fasts for seven months straight. Only eating one meal every three days while also working out six days a week. In the end I lost over 115 pounds. That was over a year ago and even though I eat one meal every day and sometimes do a three day fast one or twice every month. I still work out six days a week and I have never felt better in my life. Once you do it for a few months pretty much become normalized to it. It’s all mind over matter.

[@MagicPrepper]

That's awesome. Great work!

[@CandC_Farms]

I’ve done the same thing. I get grumpy when I haven’t eaten in over a day. I used that experience to check my attitude the next time. I also dropped back to 2 meals a day for awhile and did hard manual labor on our farm. Its sucked, I know what it feels like now. It’s important to test your limits just like gear.

[@MagicPrepper]

Yea that's the hard part. The labor without the incentive. Which sounds like what most of us will be faced with if things get rough.

[@gatormcklusky5850]

I'm currently going through the stopping smoking battle. I'm on day 5 & boy oh boy the cravings have been strong & i was thinking i just needed to make it past day 3, right now, i hate everybody (more so than normal) but at this point i'll make it, so long as the mind says strong.

[@Sparkysings2]

Hang in there. It will be so worth it in the long run. Stay Strong! 💪

[@ShaneBraaten]

You Got This My Guy... 💪

[@vikingzombie2487]

Cigarettes will still be around after shft as a barder item. Who knows maybe having a cig after a intense fire fight might be what you need.

[@joshjuday3777]

Stay strong you will be so happy you quit

[@john7m7usa]

You’ll never regret quitting brother. Stay strong!

[@kevinbrown9831]

Oh wow, I haven't eaten since last night. That's about 18 hours so far. How appropriate. Just hydrate. I cleaned my father's property and got a family member into a place that they could stay long term, finished the job in time while getting a broken foot the first day.

[@MagicPrepper]

haha that reminds me of a time I helped a friend get a wood stove. Stepped on a rusty old nail right in the middle of doing it. Just kept it going because what else are you going to do?

[@Rocky-Stone]

Cattle dogs are awesome. We have been eating one meal a day and a small snack for nine months now. I fast three days at a time once a month and have been for ten years. You can get used to almost anything if you just do it. When I was in the military my battle buddy and I would tell each other everyday we'll quit tomorrow. Tomorrow never comes and you get into a mindset that you can go anything for "one" day.

[@MagicPrepper]

one day at a time. Makes sense to me!

[@tbjtbj4786]

My aunts that were in the depression. Said it simple you do what you have to. Like no ac for 20 days with a hurricane. It sucks but you have no choice. You can do or put up with a lot. WHEN YOU HAVE NO CHOICE thats how

[@godwarrior3403]

Exactly. In my area, the Hillbilly Elegy life is common (glad I found a reasonably known movie to give people a reference for what I mean.) We've all gone without meals, water, heat, cars, we've all had to rely on someone else and be weary of others, and even violence is reasonably common here. When you have to, you do, and you do fine. Choosing not to eat when you have the option will actually be harder than not eating when you don't have the option, so it's good practice. Lots of people don't eat because they can't, and still have to go fill water buckets, work on their cars, fix their broken pipes, get the kids to and from the bus stop, all types of stuff even well fed people never have to get out and do plus all the normal things we all have to do.

[@MagicPrepper]

@@godwarrior3403 that was kinda my thought. I need to at least know how this feels.

[@godwarrior3403]

@@MagicPrepper My experience is not necessarily with total lack of food. The literal worst it's been was a period of time where we would have one loaf of bread, some peanut butter, and 12 eggs, for 3 people, sometimes 4, for two weeks at a time. Been plenty of times where we ONLY had poptarts and cereal in the house, and God help you if you used up all the milk. Better have ONE reasonably sized bowl ONCE a day 😂 The biggest fear was pissed off mothers to be sure 😂 We spent most of winters without heat, after our tank ran out. Keeping under blankets, wearing layers in doors. And then of course, the pipes would bust and we'd be out of water for a minute til mom could get down there and fix them, or get someone else to if we didn't have the money or supplies. Plenty of periods of time without a vehicle. Long periods without bathing. During those heatless waterless winters we'd melt snow and use it to flush and heat it up in a big crock pot to take wh*res baths. Oh and that's another thing we went without a lot, electric. Been plenty of times the food went bad. Didn't really soldier on through that one. Mom would scrounge up the cash one way or another and it'd be back on pretty quick. During these times, we very often still had places to go and things to do. Pipes don't just break in the winter, so there were many summers of filling water jugs at someone else's home and bringing it back to ours, in a legit red kid's wagon 😂 Usually had a garden to tend. A large yard to mow, Pipes to fix, a $500 beater car that needed worked on, always SOMETHING to get done, regardless of the circumstances. My opinion is that only mentally weak people need worry about encountering it and failing to do what they need to do. I do know people that wouldn't make it very well. They are unable to take discomfort, and they have gotten it in their brain that things like food are more important than they are, and will justify their anger, irritability, unwillingness to do the work needed, and their overall bad attitude, because they're hungry. Mentally strong people will suffer initially because it is such a drastic shift, but after you adapt, you really won't notice anymore as long as you have SOMETHING to keep from literally starving to death. It's really true that the people who live like that don't think about it to the point of being disabled in despair or hunger. Life goes on. Of course, it is an eternal race to fix the situation. You don't have food, so the mission is to get it. You don't have running water, so the mission is to get it. You don't slack on solving the problem, but the mentality is legit "Ope, this is what we gotta do now." Only a specifically soft mind unwilling to be tough will falter in the face of it. The bigger thing imo is gonna be people who turn to crime because of it. THAT is a huge issue in these places. I knew a family who pimped out their daughter from ages 8-12. I knew tons of thieves. That was considered to be expected. You don't let certain people know what you have, don't leave certain people alone in your house, expect padlocks to be cut off your sheds, expect tools to be stolen, etc. I've even seen the situation of someone breaking in and SAing a woman. And I know people who unfortunately dealt with that repeatedly. I even know people who have killed people. And I don't mean vets. When it comes to starving, mindset is the first thing to make sure you have down. You won't make it if you're a baby. But if these conditions are widespread and long lasting, the bigger problem is gonna be the wolves. The human kind. I know that's two different issues, and toughnening up can't be ignored, but I personally think you don't have to do fasting specifically if you do other things to keep yourself mentally prepared for discomfort, because a tough mind will adapt to that situation. My takeaway from living how I did is after mindset, understand the crime element will be real. I'm from a yt trash place, not the hood, but where I'm from, slimy people and crime is expected, not shocking or unique. You naturally assume everybody is into something illegal and will do you bad if there is gain in doing so. I'd personally tell people to prepare for that more intentionally, after they got a reasonable amount of mental toughness. These days all I do for toughness is ride in the vehicle without heat during winter, unless it's so cold it becomes impossible to drive safe without it. And I think little stuff like that is enough. Imo it ain't THAT excruciating to go without. It IS excruciating hearing about the horrible shit people do to each other during hard times though. An unreal amount of people somehow grow cold to the wrong they do. My upbringing is specifically why I shake my head when naive people say stuff like "people are mostly good." Maybe when they're comfortable they won't do you evil unprovoked, like a shark that's recently eaten. That's as much as I'll grant them. Long reply, but it is how I see it as someone who lived in poverty for many years. Mid level mental toughness, achieved in whatever way actually tests you, and high level people defense, is what I recommend.

[@abracadabra1978]

I did a 48 hour water fast last week and it was fine. People are weak minded. Stopped all alcohol, sugar etc…. Went straight edge just to see how it affected me. Fasting like that every 6 months will resolve a fatty liver as well, go MP GO!

[@screepster]

I feel shaky after 24 hrs but after 48 I'm no longer shaky or hungry, it must take a day or two for your body to learn to burn it's fat stores.

[@KYAg227]

A 24hr fast is also good for resetting high blood pressure.

[@SmitHerd-hr2rf]

Alcohol is one of the worst things I've ever introduced into my life. Same as cigarettes. Track and field and skateboarding, MMA. All types of shit. I broke my back and instead of meds, I drank liquor. Lots and lots of liquor. 10 years later I'm almost clean. I've more important things in my life than my pain. It will never go away. But pain and discipline is life now. I enjoy it. And I enjoy being sober now. I couldn't say that 5 years ago.

[@davidb9323]

@@SmitHerd-hr2rfIs there no way to fix your pain?

[@murphmurph2124]

​@@SmitHerd-hr2rf good job bro leave that alcohol alone it's bad stuff keep up the good work😊

[@1timothydillon]

I was fasting twenty hours a day, for several months, to lose weight. Now I go about fifteen hours most days, just because I don't feel like eating anymore. I keep buying, and stocking up though. I know I could go days, but it's definitely something I don't want to do.

[@MagicPrepper]

💯 I don't want to have to go without food but it is good to know I can short term.

[@skyclown1]

Best video you’ve done in a while. Preparedness is more than buying gear/supplies and hoarding them away. I intermittently fast often. It isn’t that hard.

[@stevea.8816]

I never went 48, 24 is no problem now, l actually started to lose weight and it worked and l began to like the feeling of being hungry, of course knowing food is available makes it easier. Look l might piss people off but no one reads my comments anyway. Hardly anyone is ready for a conflict, you can’t think you flip a switch, you have to make yourself suffer and most people won’t. Hopefully it doesn’t happen.

[@MagicPrepper]

I hope nothing like that happens as well. But I agree that being ready for that is not easily accomplished. I'm not ready by any means.

[@ortech188]

I am coincidentally at 68 hours right now and have tried this for about a month now. It is easier than I thought. Best of luck, Cheers!

[@DanHORVATH-yi6cu]

Ive done it, but not recently. Ill do 1 to 2 meals a day if i desire. Just remember that diabetes is dangerous if not eating and no meds.

[@EssentialTam33]

I'm glad for this comment! People don't always realize how grateful they should be knowing that skipping meals won't possibly kill them.

[@katie7748]

THIS

[@MagicPrepper]

Exactly why it's not for everyone 💯

[@MaritimeHomesteader]

Dude you’re even cooler than I thought! You have a dog!!!🐕 👍🏾

[@savagehunger3315]

Just had to do 50 hours for a medical procedure. It sucks.. :P But you do what you gotta do. OFC afterwards my reward was a big T-bone steak. :)

[@MagicPrepper]

NICE

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

The longest forced food fast was last year for 4 mths. I lived off liquids. I drank protein shakes until I could no longer get them down on the 4th month. I spent that month living off water and tea until I could not get those down, and then I checked myself into the ER. I was in full-blown malnutrition and dangerous dehydration because I hadn't drunk in two days. I have a Schatzki ring in my esophagus that completely closed off at the end of the 4 mths. The doctor found it in April 2023 and took a month to find a GI doctor who would touch me. His earliest appointment was on August 26th, 2023. I went to ER on July 21st 2023. I have had two esophageal stents and am getting a 3rd one in November this year. This was all caused by acid reflux. I don't recommend following my path if you have chronic heartburn. Go to your doctor!! I waited 15 yrs to go. I blame myself. I lost lots of muscle that I am working to get back.

[@MagicPrepper]

Wow. I didn't know acid reflux could be that destructive.

[@greybone777]

I was raised dirt poor. I've lived on pancake mix ,macaroni with butter and salt ,and pork and beans. I've had to treat serious cuts and burns. I learned how to fix everything I had and to eat anything that was available. I went without heat in the winter and cooling in the summer. If I had to get anywhere, it was the bike,or walk. Good luck everyone.

[@lewis9888]

I turned the circuit breakers to the HVAC off 2 years ago. Had the municipal water shut off months ago because of a leak between the meter and the house.

[@MagicPrepper]

I bet you learned a lot of valuable skills throughout the struggle. A struggle some people have never experienced. That will be hard for them if they are ever forced into it.

[@finkster7178]

Fasting always puts me in a preparedness frame of mind; I've always figured the Holy Spirit is trying to guide me in those moments.

[@Stab_Knifewind]

He is always trying to guide us, sometimes we just refuse to listen. Thanks for the reminder.

[@finkster7178]

@@Stab_Knifewind Amen, and thank you, you're absolutely right.

[@MagicPrepper]

I could see how it provides that additional clarity.

[@maryrudelich9000]

💯

[@johnd4348]

Fasting helps to clear out your arteries of plaque. But you have to do it reguilarly. . Your body will consume the plaque over time by consuming it. for energy. You have to fast at least 48 hours . it takes 24 hrs to empty the digestive track of food.

[@MagicPrepper]

Good to know. Heart health is why I do cardio more than anything else.

[@semperanticusphotography3749]

Good stuff. Prepping is as much about mentally preparing yourself as it is collecting gear. Learning to embrace the suck is an important skill.

[@maryrudelich9000]

I appreciate your channel Magic Prepper. You seem like an all around good guy. I could go on, but you get the point. 😊

[@elmeromero8413]

So glad you bringing this up ! I was OTR Truck Driver at 250 lbs . I started one meal a day . Then worked my way to a 72 hr FAST . I stepped out of trucking at 220 lbs . One meal a day and a weekly long fast (24-48 ) . Does wonders . I’m now 215 lbs . Goal is 198 !! Fasting is Gods Gift . Look into the Snake Juice by Cole Robinson .

[@THECRANKYONE]

Great topic.I have done sleep deprivation in 2 week cycles and as low as 200 calories a day. I functioned better at 400 to 800. Fatigue/ sleeping will get you in trouble in a "lone" protector scenario. Cognitive processes are affected for sure. I found out how much ALL of your systems are affected. I learned a lot.

[@MagicPrepper]

I've done this before when I was younger but may need to test again here at this age. I 100% believe sleep deprivation is much more difficult to manage than food deprivation.

[@matthewhill284]

Oh I know about fasting, a year and a half ago I was diagnosed with stage 2 tonsil cancer. I'm "fine" now, the cancer and the treatments messed my ability to eat badly, hence my prepping has switched gears a bit. Thanks for all you do. Keep slapping that bass, I just got back into it.

[@1dutchess68]

your dog Riggs looks like my Porky dog that passed two years ago- a blue heeler- best dog

[@rouchenelvann]

The roughest fasts I’ve experienced have been after 48 hours of no food or water. Your bones and joints hurt constantly. If you’re just doing a food fast the body usually goes into a sort of autopilot after the first 48 hours. The dreams of eating are also particularly devious 😂 On a separate note, I’ve noticed with myself that during and after fasting I have very low tolerance for conversations that aren’t productive or meaningful.

[@MagicPrepper]

The water part must've been awful. Glad you made it through alright.

[@RevolutionaryPrepper-rg9kb]

If you're taking any medicine. Fasting for a couple of days, is probably not a good idea. The medicine might tear up the lining of your stomach. If you don't eat for a couple of days. If you're not taking any medicine, you'd probably be ok. Just make sure you drink enough water during your fast. 😊

[@Ccerastes]

It depends completely on the meds you’re taking. Read the label/instructions…

[@reecediaz1700]

You should probably find out how it’ll affect you if that’s you

[@MagicPrepper]

Good point

[@choiceclay5310]

Very practical topic that makes a lot of sense to touch on. Its a good thing to practice in my opinion. Delaying gratification is a good skill to practice.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Get in shape now. Fast for a week.

[@leslieg9406]

Beautiful dog! Did you get lightheaded? If so, what did you do? I've fasted for up to 24 hours, drinking water and tea, just to see if I could. But started getting lightheaded/headache much beyond that. Possible caffeine withdrawal is my guess. Odd timing - I'm taking a first aid refresher class tomorrow.

[@MagicPrepper]

Yea a little light headed. But it wasn't too bad on day two. Probably caffeine related as well.

[@robertlarsen6516]

I just finished homemade red cabbage, fried taters, a nice bratwurst, and yummy stoned-ground mustard. (And a beer.). Hopefully you will truly enjoy your upcoming meal, MP. Good on you for fasting that long.

[@Baker1798]

Thank you for making these videos that are full of good food for thought

[@Cursd281]

I had a Queensland named Digby. ‘Digs’ for short. A lot of good points in this video.

[@ShellyRockiesG]

We were just talking about how fasting should be incorporated into the SHTF food plan. Even intermittent fasting to where we get two meals a day instead of 3. Fasting is actually good for you. I’m glad you’re having this conversation.

[@stevenmichaeli8472]

I've done it, so I know I can. I've also did a week of one meal per day. Everyone should try; great idea for the video.

[@BuckeyDooDoo]

This is so cool. You have the best topics. You either is or you ain't. They will find out the hard way.

[@yardbirds8904]

If we face our tasks with the resolution to solve them, who shall say that anything is impossible. W Grenfell…

[@Vincent_Boogaloo]

great point & intermittent fasting has a lot of proven benefits. Your dog is cool 🐶😎

[@johncox7121]

We appreciate your time regardless Magic

[@monkieie]

I've done loads of fasting throughout the years, water fasting and dry fasting. My longest stints were 14 days (a couple of times). All the fasts done while working full time and cooking every day for the family. It's all about willpower. Water is certainly important and if there are no distractions (like all work colleagues continually stuffing their faces) then it really isn't that hard. I would recommend that everybody gives it a go. Even just going for a day or two without sustenance. It's extremely empowering!

[@robgrey6183]

I fasted for five days once when we missed an airdrop on a climbing trip in northern Canada. We carried our packs our across the Continental Divide, and crossed a flooded river on the way out. I've run marathons and ultra marathons. Climbed Denali, and in the Himalayas. Rowed the Grand Canyon and a hundred other rivers. Built a house with hand tools in the wilderness. Packed horses. I have no idea how SHTF will play out. But I'm not too worried about it.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

You are a true stud. 😵 No joke.

[@robgrey6183]

@@chuckcribbs3398 LOL I'm just an average outdoor guy of another generation.

[@clemclemstra319]

I did a 72 hr not long ago for the same reason. . curiosity. I cheated with caffeine and nicotine but it wasn't the end of the world lost ten lbs that I rapidly regained

[@Darthdoodoo]

If u lost 10lbs in 72hrs it was probably mostly food in your gut and water. U probably pooped out everything and got dehydrated to lose that weight that fast😂. Did u take a bunch of big dumps 😂

[@MagicPrepper]

Water weight for sure. At least you know you can now.

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

Fasting is a mindset. While I have not fasted in the traditional sense for years now, on a regular basis I’m fasting 16 hours before eating solid food of any kind. In the past I could fast for four days, actually longer but I would stop the fast because I don’t wave very much anyway. The body goes into ketosis and you start to get a lot of energy. The border collie is definitely your animal twin.

[@MagicPrepper]

Twins for sure haha

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

@@MagicPrepper the white hair flip and all!

[@MtnManLucas]

I’ve been doing things that aren’t considered normal: not eating for a day or two, not showering for a week, staying-up all night, etc. This to become familiar, and even comfortable, when the world goes wonky. Lean and gritty, get ready for it.

[@robgrey6183]

Didn't shower for six weeks on a climbing expedition in Alaska. Went 2-2 1/2 weeks many times on winter ski traverses in Wyoming and Canada. Doesn't phase me a bit. Hope SHTF happens in winter.

[@jankrygier1607]

Thumbs up for Riggs! Stole the show. 🐕

[@dustinpribble1546]

Riggs.... is that like Martin Riggs from a certain 1980s comedic action movie co staring Danny Glover?

[@MagicPrepper]

You know

[@prepperwhatcolleen2167]

intermittent fasting is discipline - and it clears the mind

[@Fordgroup00]

Is that why one gets croggy and can’t think straight when they get hungry?

[@SJPrepper0569]

I've purposely went 3 days without eating, first two days were the worse after that it got easier.

[@MagicPrepper]

I've heard that as well.

[@SJPrepper0569]

@@MagicPrepper I practice intermittent fasting and one week I decided I was going to give a 3 day fast a try for a few reasons one I want to know what 3 days of not eating did to me, how I felt how I reacted under stress, what my ability to think was like. I also heard that your immune system gets a reset and your body goes into autophagy which is supposedly good for you. It was a really interesting experience.

[@joey_the_farmdawg]

Very practical applied approach. I’m 48 and started intermittent fasting to avoid the middle age woman figure 😆 I eat within a 5 hour window and it works out great! Highly suggest doing it during SHTF if it came to that! Thanks for the food for thought 😎

[@bringer-of-change]

Im very much to eating only once, maybe twice a day at times. Ive fasted many times. Longest I've had to go without food so far in my life was about six days. I can deal without food for quite some time. Its good to realize that it takes about thirty days to starve to death, and to jot be a lil whiney b*tch when shtf and you have to ration food.

[@MagicPrepper]

Rationing will be the new fashion trend

[@Killer_Space_2726-GCP]

I used to regularly fast for 48 hours, and I even went to the gym with a buddy and kept up pace! Tip: keep your electrolytes up with a good mix. I use KCl and pink salt. Can do an epsom salt foot bath to keep magnesium levels up.

[@oldschooljeremy8124]

At some time in history some person did something for the first time ever. That person couldn't do it, then did. He managed. Some of those things weren't really intuitive or easy to figure out, but someone did. Wanting to live is a heck of a teacher.

[@julieledroit5666]

I started fasting two years ago and I went from a mens 44 to a 38 I'm so happy

[@paladin556]

My favorite quote from Henry Ford. "Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot, you are right"

[@timroot4207]

Thank you Magic !!!

[@bartwhisenhunt]

The mind is a terrible thing to TRAIN! Love your dog and mine too.

[@col.greasebagmcqueen9933]

Back when I was in a working band we would be on the road and sometimes go a few days without eating but we usually had chemical assistance. Those days are long past though. I should probably give it a shot one weekend. I can't do it during the week as my job is far too physically demanding and I would be extra miserable

[@MagicPrepper]

I remember my band days. There were definitely times where we only ate if the venue offered food. So we had a mostly liquid diet...

[@thebugg333]

I did a 24 hour, ate then 48 hour and at that point I did more. Once thing this did, it reversed my pre-diabities and normalized my cholesterol levels after a month on intermittent fasting. Now that I gained all my lost weight back I am starting to feel sluggish; my own fault. This was a great video to start it all over again.

[@edsweeney6843]

Excellent points. Much food for thought, pardon the pun 😊

[@USA-Self-Defense-Centers]

When I first heard of fasting, it sounded impossible, but eventually I was able to do it. I think we get too comfortable in these "easy life" patterns and don't realize how attainable these things are. 😅

[@patriotphoenix1505]

Right on!

[@DHaefs]

I occasionally do intermittent fasting.

[@codyschaffer7788]

Why is being hungry intentionally an accomplishment lol They do this in the military for training, but they don't just fast. They starve, and they're actively training. Drills, marches, etc. "I can go three days w/out eating" cool, now go three days w/out eating, then run 5 miles, fight off a bear, ruck 20. Did you survive that? That's where it counts.

[@USA-Self-Defense-Centers]

@@codyschaffer7788 The opposite is true. Our ancestors didn't eat three meals a day. It's an inefficient use of your digestive system. Fasting only seems like a problem from the false perspective that three meals a day is the norm. Also, once your body adapts you don't reallky get hungry.

[@codyschaffer7788]

@@USA-Self-Defense-Centers yeah you sound like somebody who's just tried yoga and now has to prostleatize about all the magical benefits it has even though we've known about stretching forever Fasting: try it to actually know how it feels -- it has no use in prepping. The point of prepping in the first place is to outlast whatever starving hoards descend on you later on. If you, for some reason, decided to go w/out food for 3 days just to make it last, and then the mauraders roll up on you, you've actually put yourself in a horrible situation lol. Just food for thought. I guess a lot of you literally haven't been hungry before

[@CJ-jr9rk]

You are a good guy! Be strong body!!

[@SCCOWBOY]

Thanks. Good advice

[@Yugo-CA]

you made a point, ive done almost 40hrs after 2.5 days it gets easier.... but if you dont know the feeling you might do something bad without thinking cause you will be hungry.

[@mikegiammarise7861]

Mostly when people say they can’t they are really just saying they don’t want to

[@alexgorchkov3844]

Or mind paradigm, part of the belief system, self programming reaction due to associations with stress.

[@brad6185]

I did a 72 hour fast it was rough I try and do it a few times a year I feel amazing afterwards. It’s a great way to detox.

[@effeojnedib7208]

I do 16 and 18 hour fasts regularly. I do some workouts during this time, sometimes resistance, sometimes HIIT. I do this in part for the same reason you mentioned. Just to see how I feel and if I get through it. Mid-60's, male. I think it's good to test the body, the skills and run live drills in order to build and maintain skills in case we actually need them. Such as your first aid example.

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

I do intermediate fasting it helps clean you out and give you perspective on life

[@tradermunky1998]

I'm carnivore diet, I can go days without food and barely notice 🥩💪 I also don't get sunburn or sore and am in better shape at 50 than in my 20s, plant eaters are weak and don't even know it! 😂 Pretty dog.

[@MagicPrepper]

I've considered trying carnivore. I've done KETO in the past and it went well. What do you eat mostly if you don't mind sharing? Is there a staple meat you stock the most?

[@tradermunky1998]

@@MagicPrepper Ah, cool. I was keto year and half and carnivore last 6 months. I started out eating all of the meats but now it's just beef and good lamb. Lost the taste for the rest. And butter, cheese, eggs. I generally eat 9-15 eggs in a day with a pound of steak and half a stick of butter.

[@tonyelbows8045]

ok Magic, good talk.

[@chasmarischen4459]

Doing something by 'choice' is not the same as doing something 'without' a choice... Reminds me of a discredited celebrity who once road along with the garbage collectors in NYC for three days (1990's). His conclusion was; "That wasn't so bad." But he 'knew' going in and during, it's only for three days, and he's back to his spotless desk. Where as those doing it know it's the same drill day after day... Keeping that belief that there IS 'light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel' (HOPE) is critical... NOTE: 'TIME' is the killer, for it makes the Light get dimmer.

[@ForOrAgainstUs]

The end of a 5 day water fast is when i started to feel the first hunger pangs. Thats when I learned the difference between hunger and cravings.

[@chupacabra304]

Very inspirational video Magic! I have had the intent of doing a 72 hour fast for about a year now 😅 But I keep putting it off cuz it just isn’t the ”right time“ Don’t wanna be grouchy around my family, but I know I should have the experience… I also want to mention that it’s an excellent mindset to tell yourself “never say *I can’t* “ I always try to teach my kids this lesson and reinforce it. Beyond that, I started vaping nicotine last October when my beloved cat died. Pretty bummed about it but I will quit before this October 🙏🏽 After quitting nicotine, Im gonna make some time to do some starvation training.

[@chupacabra304]

That being said , i’ve read that starvation training is really beneficial, (WHEN DONE RESPONSIBLY AND INTELLIGENTLY) your body will initiate phagocytosis of the more damaged , weakened cells, which in turn lowers chance of cancer supposedly

[@darlenepreston3739]

I just happen to be fasting today for health reasons and I think if one stays hydrated, energy increases. It's mental and it's takes discipline. Intermittent fasting is great for your health. Good job!

[@twowheelfarm9024]

As homesteaders, we have all the food we could eat. Buy we intermittently fast regularly. Because it is good for you, and Americans need the practice.

[@TedDehn]

To make it through college I worked full-time 3rd shift while going to school. At that time going 40 hours plus without sleep was needed. Good experiment might be to see if in a bad scenario that could be obtained to keep a family safe.

[@joshsilvester1189]

@magicprepper before the video hit 2 mins you taught me something…that food is an addiction and we humans are weak that’s been drilled into us since birth….when you know you know…how strong is everyone?? Question everything with a curious mind and not ego I have learned thankyou @magicprepper x

[@gatormcklusky5850]

alcohol can be addiction , food is a necessity.

[@katie7748]

Food *can be* an addiction**** HUGE difference!

[@wicked-one-productions]

RIP Paul Harrell, Pop Tarts, where a man belongs.........you will be missed

[@MagicPrepper]

😢

[@fatsilverback4753]

Most cannot go through a single day without consuming something from outside their home. If u can't even pack your lunch or make coffee at home, how you think u gonna 'survive' on beans n rice for a week much less a month? Most can't even 'survive' without a microwave. Good thought provoking chat, thanks🙂

[@ghostlincon]

I'm not on any meds and fasted for a 110 hours under proper supervision I did drink water I felt great after and it cleared up some gut issues

[@MagicPrepper]

Wow that's a long one. How did food feel afterward?

[@ghostlincon]

@@MagicPrepper my first meal after that was a nutrient survival Southwest medley just a small easy meal and I ate like small easy meals for the next couple days but it was a total different thing the food was epic

[@MagicPrepper]

@@ghostlincon Nice! Thanks for the info.

[@ghostlincon]

@@MagicPrepper no problem you're welcome but a little bit more FYI watch drinking coffee that first day after you're fast because woo you'll be bouncing off the walls

[@theblindsniper9130]

Ive got a whole list of video ideas. Most of my stuff is firearms related, but heres some you might get around to. Feel free to use any idea. You have 1 minute, what do you grab? Old guns for prepping Fighting rifle vs survival rifle Prep item importance tier list Rifle, handgun, or pcc? Best long term storage foods Best ways to become self sufficient Best foods to grow in as many places as possible (eggplant,peppers,potatoes, ect) Making mead with honey, has MANY uses General ideas about scavenging Surplus ammo vs new ammo What ammo to stockpile, fmj or more expensive Useful shtf skills, realistically Making soap Reasons to be thankful Best clothing for shtf Best places to be for shtf Making a natural filter Gypsy well concept Making fish nets out of mosquito nets General vehicle maintainence

[@christopherpeterson1400]

1st dates, first that say things like, I won't, I can't, I'm not going to..... = no 2nd date.

[@MagicPrepper]

Interesting filter. Probably a good idea. "I could never have kids" "I could never get married" "I could never be monogamous" sounds like red flags to me haha