Trouble Sleeping on Extended Fasting? Here’s What to Do (& Why)

Why is it sometimes hard to sleep during prolonged fasting? What can you do to make it easier to sleep during a multi-day fast? I'll cover those topics in today's video about intermittent fasting and sleep.
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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
0:00 Intro
0:42 Why is it hard to sleep during prolonged fasting?
2:25 How to make sleep easier during extended fasting (2 main solutions)
6:04 Sleep hygiene basics
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[@robmichael8136]

I'm doing a 72 hour fast and here I am watching you at 4:30 am with next to no sleep. Ugh

[@GrowthwithMercedes]

Same 😂

[@mayashtag]

HELP ITS ALSO 4H30 FOR ME AND IM ALSO DOING 72H

[@shen775]

Same… I am doing dry fast so I will try to see if I can find another way

[@mayashtag]

@@shen775 DONT DRY FAST !!! your head hurts bc your electrolyte levels are disturbed + lacking energy overall, not drinking water will make your electrolyte levels go even worse. Thats basically whats keeping you alive

[@jeanIkreum]

ahaha 60 hours in and its 4.50am 😭

[@adriana77]

Finally a video on this! I’ll try salt

[@FastingWell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dienekes678]

Very informative, thank you!

[@FastingWell]

You're welcome! 😁

[@JoshTallGuy]

Awesome vid man! Keep it up

[@FastingWell]

Thanks! Will do!

[@user-bk5oi9wg7e]

Very helpful, Tku!

[@FastingWell]

You're welcome!

[@milankestar1036]

Thank you for this

[@FastingWell]

You're welcome!

[@ohplezz]

Yoga Nidra is the best thing I’ve ever done to fall asleep during a fast or anytime for that matter.

[@FastingWell]

Thanks for sharing! :)

[@stayroxy]

This is a huge problem for me while fasting, the sleep disruption is always making me quit my fast

[@FastingWell]

It can be tough! Hopefully some of the tips in the video will help. :)

[@MsLipsandLashes]

I normally sleep good at night but I’ve been dry fasting 20 -23 hrs the last 5 days and I’ve been having trouble sleeping at night.

[@FastingWell]

Yeah. It could be related to some of those hormonal and fluid / electrolyte changes.

[@HH-gv8mx]

I wanted to do a 24 hour fast but I just got out of bed and ate raw broccoli red onions, avocados, and raw almonds so I broke my fast at 3 AM with healthy food but nonetheless I broke my fast. That means I have to fast at 3 AM every day this is messing up my sleep schedule.

[@FastingWell]

Well, you could probably tweak your fasting schedule as needed... Hope your sleep is getting better!

[@gailjennings5418]

Sorry I have problems sleeping with short fast . When I don't sleep I be wanting to eat.

[@ShaneishaT]

I've been thinking about tacos all night

[@FastingWell]

Yeah. It's understandable. :)

[@FastingWell]

lol

[@AutisticCuriosity]

Think it’s really important to mention eating disorders just to warn people going in this direction that they’re doing this for the right reasons

[@johannaj2009]

🙄

[@FastingWell]

Mindset is certainly important with fasting! 🙂

[@Godwill3]

If I were to put those 6 grams in water, how many gallons or litters should that be.

[@FastingWell]

I'm not sure what's an optimal volume off the top of my head, but I find it easier to take extra salt as concentrated doses, and then drink water or whatever over the course of the day to balance it out. Then I mostly just drink when I'm thirsty. Your preference may vary. *Obligatory disclaimer: nothing I share online should be considered individual medical advice.

[@adriana77]

About 5 thp?

[@FastingWell]

Was that one of the captions in the video? I can't remember, hopefully there wasn't a typo. But anyway, 1 tsp of salt is roughly 2 grams of sodium. So you can do the math from there 🙂

[@adriana77]

I found 3 tsp or pickle juice helps. I’m so happy fasting, it’s the best. I feel like I found the secret to a good life and weight maintenance.

[@FastingWell]

Nice, thanks for sharing! 🙂