48 Hour Fast: Why and How
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Intermittent and extended fasting has been a huge part of my weight loss journey and an important factor in reversing my insulin resistance and pre-diabetes. In this video, I document a typical 48 hour fast, give some tips on how to set yourself up for success with fasting, some things to avoid, and what that looks like for me.
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I did rolling 48's for two months, i lost 18 pounds ,my enlarged fatty liver is close to normal now, no longer have high bp , no longer have pre-diabetes.
Amen!
(What are “rolling” 48’s?)
@@GrammaPatriot 48hrs of fasting, followed by 48hrs of feasting, and repeat
@@plumbfia5436 ahh thank you!
Thank you! I might add that to my fasting
I do a 36 hour fast every week and a 3 day fast once a month. I can honestly say that after I feel AMAZING! you can tell that it heals your body!! ALL pain or soreness goes away...totally away. every cell is reset! Highly recommend. I have been doing this for at least a year.
Does the 72 hour get easier with your fasting schedule? 2-3 day most challenging
@littleminx79 fasting should reset your gut health, not hurt it. Just finished my first 5 day, and it was awesome! I do a 3 day fast every month. Benefits are amazing!
Don't do it too much because it can promote cancerous cells
@wenkyy what are you talking about? It's literally the complete opposite. Look up "autophagy". Please don't respond if you don't have the facts.
I’ve been doing IF for almost a year now. I usually do OMAD and then I randomly do longer fasts, however, I have never experienced this “I feel amazing!!” aspect to any of it. I drink plenty of water and have my electrolytes supplements ti get through it, but it’s down right miserable all the way around. I’ve never experienced the “mental clarity” others talk about. In fact, I often get brain fog, feel super weak, and by day 3 I feel like I’ll pass out. BS is normally in the 60s/70s at that point. I’ll even add in some fat, like butter, to extend it as long as possible, but I’m not going to lie… the fasting is absolutely hell for me.
I’ve lost about 100 pounds since April of 23, so the diet is working. I’m zero carb carnivore the last few months. Before that I was keto, low carb (30g or less a day). Everyone is different - but let’s be honest …fasting just isn’t “awesome” for some people.
❤ I love that you have said this I'm a boredom eater and alcohol drinker. Happy to say my fasting has got me off the drink. Last alcoholic drink was 2 months ago.
Just finished a 48 hr fast. I do this every month or so and don’t eat on Monday’s. It’s really helped inflammation.
I do carnivore along with intermittent fasting. My A1C is 5.1 and I have reversed my type two diabetes. I am no longer taking Ozempic or metformin!
me too. i reversed my type 2 diabetes, from 21 A1c to 6.6. but i haven't lost any weight, still 230 lbs with 30% bmi.
Congratulations on how far you’ve come - I wouldn’t recognise your before and after photographs as being the same person; it’s an amazing transformation.
I’m on day 38 of carnivore here and already lost 15lbs towards my target of 30. So far, so good!
Good luck for the future and hi from England.
A picture is worth a thousand words! Thank you Laura for showing us the reality. This honesty is much appreciated.
I love doing fasts. It's where my health journey started. I prefer doing 72s. Such a great feeling for the body. My advice to anyone that struggles with fasting is to do them when you have the least amount of stress possible. Try to avoid high pressure work conditions, when you have commitments and deadlines. Take some time away and focus on yourself during a fast. Get plenty of sun, go walk, enjoy what you are doing. You've got nothing but time on your hands during a fast. No food prep, no shopping, no cooking, no cleaning up. And you will see fantastic results.
How often do you do the 72 hour fasts? I have done several and day 2 after the fast is when I feel the most health. I have been carnivore for near 2 years and thinking of doing 72 hour fasts once a month. I agree with you, so far I need to slow down and do it on a non busy three days
@colleendevere7491 Yeah that sounds great. I currently do one a month. But am considering increasing that to 2 per month. I do enjoy experimenting and trying new things. Especially when the benefits are this good
@@Bruce.Wallaceplease come back and let us know how your 2 72 hour fasts go, im thinking about doing 2 as well
@@mjdahlberg5740 Sure thing. It's been great. I'm getting pretty lean, so the third day is tough.
Laura-I love your videos because I am new to the carnivore lifestyle (32 days) and you have inspired me to keep on. Thanks to you I got my LMNT and headaches are gone.
The lunch to lunch approach is genius.
Trying out the lunch to lunch thing right now. I’m feeling good so far.
I do breakfast to breakfast... works great for me
@@lpsglitterpaws8536me too! It's my first concsious, 48hr fast. Let's go!! Let me see how I do.
totally agree 👍
Thank you
The approach seems spot on.I’ve made the mistake in the past of “tapering off” my meals thinking it’s preparing me for a fast. Couldn’t be more wrong. A lot of other good points. Thanks!
Yay! A Laura video 👏👏👏
Thank you for this info. My Mondays are so busy so I am going to try a fast from Sunday at lunch until Tuesday at lunch!!!
Hi..I just started a 48 hr fast with your approach of lunch to lunch. Thank you so much for sharing this video ❤
I am OMAD Ketovore, fasting M, W, F. Dropped 75 lbs, 150 more to go! I change it up.. sometime 72 hour fast Mon-Tues, then 48 hr on Friday.
Even though I’m fasting I still cook for my husband, my daughter and granddaughter. Thought that was going to be a horrible experience, but actually doesn’t bother me. Love your videos
Same. I have been fasting for years and at first it was tough to cook for other but once I was in the groove it proved to be easy to cook and not eat.
I have done a few 48 hr fasts , but love your lunch to lunch time frame and will incorporate that next time.
I’m post menopausal and I don’t lose weight from fasting. My body thinks it’s starving and I never lose. I think it would have helped me when I was younger, though. I have found eating carnivore, I only need 2 small meals a day. I eat 1 boiled egg and 3 sardines almost every morning. Then steak in the afternoon. I’ve been stalled for 2 months and tried eating more and less. Adding fat and taking it away lol. Now, I’m just eating my 2 meals and I feel good. I’ve lost 32# and I guess that’s all my body is going to give up for now. 😂❤❤
I’m menopausal too but there are many benefits to fasting aside from weight loss. Autophagy and hgf being the most valuable
I’m in the same place as you. I eat two meals a day. I can’t lose any weight. I did the carnivore diet for one week and I lost zero pounds. I’ve fasted for two days and lost no weight. I’m going to try the three day sardine challenge and see what happens. Im feeling a little apprehensive, but I also want to see if my body will produce ketones. Im starting on Friday. Wish me luck.
I've been doing the egg fast and it's helped me out of a stall. Best for me since I don't think I can eat sardines for 3 days 😂 I'm 62 5'2" 132 pounds. Would like to get to 125. 😊
Yes, you may need more than a couple wks to lose a lb depending on your body
To the OP, one of the biggest issues with losing weight on carnivore is under-eating. Because you lose a lot of the carb cravings when you remove them from your diet, you may feel full before you’ve had enough to even support your BMI, let along regular activity. I’m 56 and I weight 140. I’m 5’4” and I carry a lot of muscle. I don’t want to lose any of it, because I’ve worked hard to build it. I have to eat no less than 1500 calories a day, and I try to get more like 1800 or my body tries to hang onto extra weight because it feels like it’s being threatened with famine. As long as I eat enough normally, I can fast occasionally with zero issues. What you’re describing sounds like way too low in calories, unless you’re eating a really big steak every day.
Thank you! I really am trying to learn as much as I can about IF/fasting for health reasons. Appreciate the hints/tips/ideas and sharing you have offered.
I’m currently going through the acne and inflammation in my face. I’ve decided to do the 48 hour fast. This really helps.
At the moment I'm on a 53rd hour of a planned 72 hour fast. When I do break this fast I do plan on having an omad with nothing but meats and or chicken. I've been doing alternate day fasting for the past few weeks and feel great!! Can't lie!
Thank you for this Laura! Im gonna give it a try also!!!
Thanks so much. Starting after lunch might be a game changer.
I am a keto beginner and not new to 24 hour fasts and intermittent fasting but I know 48 hour will be a challenge. Thank you for the tips !
Some use various herbal teas and bone broth during the fast. Helps a lot. The high you experience towards the end is worth it 🙂 good luck!
Laura, you speak for me so well!! Oh my goodness. Hubs and I are looking forward to a two week trip to Italy and it's going to be FOOD crazy!!! I've been keto since 2019 and am transitioning to Carnivore this year, but to prepare for Italy I'm ketovore so that my body won't be completely shocked. This video is reminding me to enjoy a 48 hour fast after I get back and then I'll launch into full fledged no-cheating carnivore, most likely for life. I love your videos; so helpful to prepare my mind for this way of life.
fantastic love that lunch to lunch idea
I like the 3 day sardine fast with this modification. I put the can of sardines on the counter and each time I want to snack I have to eat the sardines. By the third day their still on the counter! Works like a charm.
Hahaha
Where do you get the ones you like? I haven't heard of them. I would like to try them
Thanks
@@judithschneider6202 I buy them in a case from Amazon. They carry them at Walmart as well. Not cheap. The ones I mentioned above are a bit over $3 a can. But! They are small and tasty and very satiating. I am convinced they keep me full for the rest of the day after them and my meal. I honestly believe the Omega 3's are making me feel so much better, as well. Hope that helps. 🙂
@@rhondalyn100Super helpful & gives me great ideas & motivation!!! Thank You 🙏🏽😊
@@rhondalyn100is olive oil ok with carnivore diet?
Love this video!
So helpful, thank you.
I’m not carnivore but low carb keto, I do weekly 48 hr (no food Wednesdays) and like it a lot! Thanks for the video!
I always break my fast with bone broth, then Sauerkraut (fermented food), then some nuts, and lastly lean protein. I space them out about 20 minutes. this works best on my digestion.
Curious if there is a specific reason for the order in which you eat these? Or is it just a preference thing? I'm asking as I heard start with fermented stuff, but maybe with carnivore diet, bone broth is best to break your fast?
you are such a wonderful story teller
Great stuff as always. I find fasting works (VERY) well when in ketosis, but not so much if not. =)
It is really important as women to time fasting around hormone cycles. I started doing that a few months ago and it made a huge difference.
Excellent advice. I tried to fast too quickly after my cycle and it was the worst fast ever. We need to eat plenty, especially those of us with heavy cycles that lose a lot of blood. Replenish the body first.
@@tb54321 Mindy Pelz has some great advice on fasting for women.
Hi Laura! I'm a carnivore. Your videos and content are the most helpful for me. Thank you! I think I'm similar to you in that I want to eat all the time. Calorie restriction, fat restriction, portion restriction, exercise doesn't work for me to lose weight. My body just wants to hold on to everything and stay at the same weight. I keep coming back to remembering that fasting is the thing that works best. I don't think I have any willpower so I don't do it when there's cooking around or my son is around. I can't thank you enough for sharing your experience and inspiration. Otherwise, I'm at a loss and it's so frustrating.
Great to see so many people having positive results from this amazing way of eating. We are designed to fast! Carnivore and fasting is the way to go 👍🏻
Great job!
Thank you. I’m trying to get back to a fasting lifestyle (was good for 6 months)
I was doing fasting since saturday and i am still fasting right now to clear my skin.
Great video !
I have LMNT on my fast days all the time. used your code initially! Currently 25 hrs into a 42!
How many satchets do u have per fast day? Unflavoured ir flavoured plz?
I've struggled with calorie restriction and eating healthy and will keep trying to improve on that. Fasting does allow me to see results quickly and provides encouragement to keep trying to live healthier because I can see something tangible. That is my best argument for fasting when people try to tell me fasting is not good for you and some other eating strategy is better. Fasting all the time might not be sustainable for me, but I find it to be a good reset button, especially if I've gotten off track more than what I wanted.
Great strategies.
Thank you so much for mentioning that you feel stiff from eating something that wasn’t quite clean. I woke up stiff this morning for the first time in a few weeks and my hands were just horrible. And I thought back to what I ate last night I had shrimp with for the first time since I started the carnivore diet and on it, it had the olive oil with oregano and truffle in it. So I’m not sure if it’s the shrimp or if it’s the truffle oil, olive oil mix or if it’s the oregano, I’ll have to check it out one at a time this time to find out which one. But I’m loving your videos. You’re helping me a lot. Keep it up.
was most likely the oil that caused the issues, most oils contain seed oils mixed in regardless of what the label says
Amazing!
Great video. Thank you😊x
I'm about to wrap up a 48-hour fast and it's a cake walk, I've been doing a 24-hour fast for the past 6 months. Dropped from 205 to 183 in those 6 months. I could roll with this 48-hr fast once a week. Im going to enjoy dinner tonight.
Thanks Laura, this was really interesting for me. I’m only on my 2nd week so seeing how and why you fast, was helpful. Couple of questions…..what foods on carnivore are inflammatory and what do you have as a carnivore snack? Thanks so much, Robin
another thing is also preparing for a fast. it is a skill people will dive into fasting and then never do it again like everything it is a skill you can build over time. A great time to connect spiritually as well
Don’t trust a fart 😂
This was the best fasting video I’ve seen in a long time!! I typically do a 16-8 schedule, but I’m going for a 48 hour in a couple days. This was so helpful! ❤
Good job 🎉🎉 How did it go?
Laura, is it normal to have runing stools after 1 year on carnivore?.. i had it for the past 4 days. I even stip the butter on my steaks, just to stop it. Could be becouse i drink a lot of water, becouse u work outside? Thanks❤
Just curious-how do you clean your cutting boards. Just love that these serve as your dinnerware!
What!!!! I live in Calgary. Wish I could have met you.
Question, when you fast do you only use the non flavored LMNT pack since it has no stevia in it. Or do you use the flavored ones as well? I find the unflavored gross tasting. And I’m wondering if it’s still considered fasting if there is the added stevia in the drink. Not sure if it spikes the glucose?
This is helpful
❤this fast also help with a tough G so I understand.
I'm 5' 7" and weighed 280 lbs. when I started my weight loss journey. I stop drinking sodas and/or sugary drinks. I eat three meals a day and don't eat after 5pm (eating window of 8 hrs) and now weigh 177lbs. My blood sugar was averaging between 200-325 and dropped to 126 on average with meds eating the recommended fruit, veggies, grains, etc.
Decided to try the carnivore diet and after a couple weeks, my blood sugar is averaging 98-100 without meds. I find videos like yours inspiring, and I don't feel a lone in my battle for a heathier me. Anyway, I do have issues with inflammation and will give your fasting method a try.
I like the 48 hr fasts as well, I usually go from dinner to dinner. Anyway, it helps me with my blood pressure and my glucose. My weight usually comes back in about 3-4 days. I like the idea of using fasting to really figure out what true hunger feels like and not just "head" hunger. In fact I have been thinking about a 48 to do just that. I have a real difficult time telling when I am really truly hungry. I never thought of it as a way to understand hunger signals. So this will be a learning experience for me this time. Real good video thanks.
Agree. I was on a 10 month stall after eating OMAD carnivore for last yr. Prior yr I had reversed t2d with keto vore , lost 80 lbs but it just stopped working. 2 weeks ago I decided to add another small meal, eat before 7 pm and voila....I've lost 6 lbs. Yay!!
I think it's amazing to see this whole approach to carnivore done in a disciplined, but also relaxing fashion. There are some that have become so obsessive with sourcing of the food, tracking macros/micros/everything to the point that it's almost cult-like. This is a way to have food basically become a non-thought in your life, while also vastly improving one's health.
Thank you, that's about the best compliment I could ever receive.
I fast 20-24 hours each day as my comfort zone but I never skip the offer of real food outside of my window such as a family birthday breakfast for example.. but I do decline sweets and birthday cake in the office and nobody usually minds if I only accept it to take home for dessert.
But- when I go on holiday, have a weekend away, or during the holidays I often find I’ll have 2 or even 3 meals through the day and always re-kickstart my usual routine with a 2 day fast. It probably amounts to a 2 day fast once a month or every 6 weeks
Loved the video on fasting, I may have to try that. What kind of water bottle is that and is that a soft straw on top?
I agree with the timing of lunch to 2 days later lunch. I tried supper to supper and it was harder. I use keto chow electrolyte drops...so much easier and if get hungry, i suck on Redmond Sea Salt Rocks
Im so happy you said something about the bathroom after the fast. #DONTTRUSTAFARTFASTING
I like doing intermittent fasting like from 5pm to 10am or 12 pm. I can fast on bone broth for a day but I have low thyroid and it makes me feel horrible longer. I feel better on keto ir carnivore. I do keto chow drops for electrolytes. The powder has to much added stuff in it. We just did a Sam's Club haul and starting back on keto. We got a lot of great deals. We watched your video and got inspired. I know my carb craving stop on keto or carnivore.
Do you still do regular workouts while fasting, or do you do a modified version?
Love your táctico.. strategy.."can I go a little longer?"
I agree Lunch to Lunch is so easy I usually have coffee when I wake up and a meal about lunch time. I'm usually not hungry until the next day. I'd like to do a 48 hour fast at least once a month. My body loves fasting I can literally feel it relax. I try to do low tech when I'm fasting listen to music read crafts. This helps my fasting feel more mind and body.
I have start carnivore yesterday and cutting carb seams to me impossible I feel so anxious there is something I need to know or do ? please help😢
Carnivore since May 1st and loving it. I have incorporated a varied OMAD, 2MAD and sometimes I will do a combination so it ends up where I fast for 30 hours then it'll be like 18 hours then back to 24 during a string of OMAD days...I've lost about 25lbs and i am sadly still addicted to the scale which I know you and Judy tell us not to be...
I eat 3 times a week (Monday, Thursday, Sunday) with 72 hours (3 days) extended fasts in between. I do clean fasts drinking sparkling water, electrolytes, 2 to 3 unflavoured decaffeinated or caffeinated black coffees without additives to suppress the hunger hormone Grhelin when it starts growling or when I get cravings especially after 48 hours. Sometimes I also put some sea salt into the black coffee to get through.
Thanks for posting your success.
I’m in the middle of my first 48 hr,
But my 67 yr old body is fighting giving up its 150 lb storage of fat.
Only 15 lbs lost since June 1st on carnivore & occasional 23 hour IF.
I’m on a 30 day stall, and it’s beyond frustrating.
On your eating days do you do one meal?
Hey, I’m from Calgary!
Do you season your steaks before cooking as well as add the salt flakes prior to eating? Love your videos and really find them so inspirational! Thanks
I would watch you all day lol I have to work but am adding meat to my life and loving jt
Is the LMNT flavored? I’d be afraid to use it that it would break my fast.
how well do u sleep doing these fasts?? when i skip just dinner it affects my sleep
Its crazy how much oils and seasoning can change the body so dramatically
Do you include cheese with carnivore to make sure you are getting enough calcium?
What type of water ? Distilled ? Spring ? Alkaline ? And do you add Celtic salt ?
this is more of a personal question, how did you deal with excess skin around the belly area?
I just noticed your daughter eating next to you and mimicking what you're doing! 😂😂😂
U made 48 seem doable. I really need some 36 or 48’s. Been putting off because I didn’t want to feel hunger pains. It probably won’t b that bad.
When did you start fasting in your Carnivore experience? I know it’s been 5 years but in the beginning.
Being a life of T1D, I'm unable to fast for that long... I've attempted and have even added more fat to achieve fasting to this level. Still working on it...
I am5 feet. I feel like I'm eating maybe too much because i"m not losing weight. My waste seems thinner but my but and hips have gotten bigger. Most things in my closet aren't fitting me very well.Yet the scale I am playing with only a pound or 2 up and down. Maybe too much butter? .But I"m afraid of underrating or not eating enough fat.You hear so many things from everyone on youtube. But being I am barely 5 feet maybe I have to step back a bit from the butter. So If i'm not losing should I try that form a week and see.? Or no 3 eggs only 2? I split a very thick ribeye with my husband the other day. Maybe too much protein?. I had 2 burger patties for lunch that day also. Butter also here and there. . So confused which way to ago...lol
I have done 36 hour fast 3 times in the last 4-5 weeks, and yes within a couple of hours of breaking my fast it's Hello Diarrhea! I'm careful not to over do it but nothing works. Planning on 24 hours of diarrhea after a fast is not exactly motivating. Whey does this happen and what can I do? I really enjoy the fasting but jeez!
Can u use sparkling water on a fast?
Yess
Have u tried protein sparing fasting days instead of no food ?
Literally doing this to give my gut a reset. When I was pregnant I had severe nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps and I thought it was just pregnancy symptoms on top of what I was eating, now that Im not pregnant , 4 months later im still having those symptoms. Im hoping that this 48 hr fast can be of great benefit to me😓
I eat once every 48 hours. Trying to get the last 30lbs off
Is it ok to drink black coffee while doing 48 hour fast
maybe you said this but is your 48 hr fast a water fast or do you have coffee in there?
Anyone have any recommendation for a simple fasting APP ?
Thank you ☃️
Maybe you covered this in your video but What do you do for electrolytes?
Doesn't the lmnt electrolytes break the fast? I love the brand and use them while doing keto but wonder about using it while fasting 😊
Some uber purists might disagree but most of us think it's fine and helps with fasting.
did you check your electrolyte formula? mine have 20g of carbs per severing, that would class as breaking a fast right?
Use water with some salt you would be fine
Do u have the unflavoured lmnt plz?
BEST EXAMPLE FOR FASTING you can learn from INDIAN WOMEN....you follow the hindu fast charts in a year its most positive change on ur body
Hi , how often can I do a 48hr fast?
Fasting is actually not a problem for me when I'm home because im so busy. My problem is, I sit at a desk Monday thru Thursday and even though I'm busy, I still just want to eat. I'm gonna try to up my electrolytes and see how that works.