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One negative experience, slight hair loss that started approximately 6 to 8 weeks post fast. Maybe 10 to 15% of the hair on my head fell out in total, but it al
by TimSchumann 7y ago
One negative experience, slight hair loss that started approximately 6 to 8 weeks post fast. Maybe 10 to 15% of the hair on my head fell out in total, but it all grew back.
One other negative experience but that was due to my own stupidity and I've since learned better.
Basically if you're above 15% bodyfat, you only need two things to live. Water and electrolytes.
If anyone has any questions, more than happy to answer e-mails.
- wolco 7y agoWhat was the other thing?
- TimSchumann 7y agoSame thing that gets everyone on a fast, too much water, not enough electrolytes. Essentially got really really bad cramps in my legs each morning towards the end of the first 30 days. Fixed itself as soon as I added in the magnesium and potassium supplements. Likely caused because I drank too much water during the early parts of the fast.
- bigmit37 7y agoInteresting! So salt, Magnesium, and potassium only. I want to try fasting for a week or so. Is there a specific type of these supplements you recommend?
- jcims 7y agoAny liver issues? Did you have any steatosis/fatty liver before? Clear that up at all?
- TimSchumann 7y agoNone that I was aware of, though at my weight I'm sure there could have been. Kinda kicking myself for not getting a good set of blood tests for the 'before' results.
- jcims 7y agoHey man just wanted to say you inspired me to give fasting a try. Not going to go crazy, don't worry, just shooting for two or three days depending on how it goes (just hit 24 hrs). I'm doing lots of research and have my annual check up in a couple weeks to talk to my doc about a longer one. Thanks for sharing your story!