While this sounds appealing for the health benefits, I'm not sure i could stomach it as someone who doesn't eat meat. I do eat fish but my gag reflex for things that gross me out (little stanky fishy things) is very weak.
Very interesting, Tim! And very useful information. Not that I'll be doing a sardine fast any day soon, but if anyone asks I know where to direct them.
This isn’t for everyone, true! But if you talk to anyone who has been unable to get their blood sugar and A1C to lower, or has hit a weight loss plateau, it could be something to consider.
Weight is staying off! Although I am still 100% keto right now so that helps. I gained back a pound. And I had zero gaseous emissions! Gas is from fermented carbs in general, so I guess that might be why there was none?
Love it. Had sardines while fasted for only a day last week and I did not have the same experience with gaseous emissions. Smelled like a different person farted in my office…
My wife and I just finished the challenge. Yes, it is a challenge. Our experience is more like your friend's. However, we may incorporate them into our diet just to get the Omega 3s. I don't think we'll do the challenge again. I can do a 40 hour water fast fairly easily and get good results without the gastrointestinal stress. Good on you. Great article. I laughed hard. It shouldn't be funny. I laughed anyway.
think I might try a modified form next week. Use intermittent fasting and one can of sardines, then a few eggs for supper. I expect to get almost as good results from that.
Yeah the sleep for me has been big and not eating past 7. Whole foods. Typically 1 decent sized meal and then protein shake. If there’s a snack, it’s some meat and cheese.
Yeah, I think I got such good results bercause I tend to do a keto cycle, 4 days on and three days off, most of the time. You’re right, individual body flexibility and body chemistry make a huge difference to whether or not you can even stand this kind of challenge.
This article supports the brain health of the challenge: https://open.substack.com/pub/brain2mind/p/carnivore-or-keto-which-is-better?r=5io3n&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
Interesting. I may try this next weekend.
While this sounds appealing for the health benefits, I'm not sure i could stomach it as someone who doesn't eat meat. I do eat fish but my gag reflex for things that gross me out (little stanky fishy things) is very weak.
Understandable! This isn’t for everyone, for sure.
Very interesting, Tim! And very useful information. Not that I'll be doing a sardine fast any day soon, but if anyone asks I know where to direct them.
This isn’t for everyone, true! But if you talk to anyone who has been unable to get their blood sugar and A1C to lower, or has hit a weight loss plateau, it could be something to consider.
Definitely.
I may just give this a try!
Let me know how it turns out!
Haha fun challenge! Two questions:
1. Did weight stay off after the fast?
2. How were the farts? (Always fun to see what the body produces in some of these related challenges during and after)
Weight is staying off! Although I am still 100% keto right now so that helps. I gained back a pound. And I had zero gaseous emissions! Gas is from fermented carbs in general, so I guess that might be why there was none?
Love it. Had sardines while fasted for only a day last week and I did not have the same experience with gaseous emissions. Smelled like a different person farted in my office…
You must have had some old leftovers in the intestinal tract 😂
Haha very likely!
My wife and I just finished the challenge. Yes, it is a challenge. Our experience is more like your friend's. However, we may incorporate them into our diet just to get the Omega 3s. I don't think we'll do the challenge again. I can do a 40 hour water fast fairly easily and get good results without the gastrointestinal stress. Good on you. Great article. I laughed hard. It shouldn't be funny. I laughed anyway.
Thanks for sharing your story!
think I might try a modified form next week. Use intermittent fasting and one can of sardines, then a few eggs for supper. I expect to get almost as good results from that.
I send the urge again, to smash some sardines.
I'm going to do it again starting Sunday. One more set to lock in the benefits.
Nice! I’ll keep you posted. My mom has been doing it since the beginning of the year. A brave soul.
Great work! Yeah, a day of IF and sardines should help if you can manage it
Yeah the sleep for me has been big and not eating past 7. Whole foods. Typically 1 decent sized meal and then protein shake. If there’s a snack, it’s some meat and cheese.
Sounds like you’re on track!
Two weeks? That is brave 😂 but it cuts down on food prep and dishes
I think she’s done 2 seperate 3 day fasts - and I think she’s shooting for once a month. Not a bad idea!
It really isn’t a bad idea. I’m on board with that
I’m down 8 lbs since NYE - may integrate some sardines in the mix to keep the engine going.
Yeah, I think I got such good results bercause I tend to do a keto cycle, 4 days on and three days off, most of the time. You’re right, individual body flexibility and body chemistry make a huge difference to whether or not you can even stand this kind of challenge.