50 ish' married to @PrincessValerie. I have tried everything over the years and so far fasting works for me (https://bit.ly/2NfkXF9).

Hunger Free Fasting Plan

After a bit of trial and error, I have seemed to have come up with a fasting system that avoids the uncomfortable feeling of hunger.

Day 1 - (less than 1000 calories) - No solid food, but I exercise a lot and drink a lot of water. * A Must: I take Hi-Lyte Electrolyte Concentrate * (taking an electrolyte concentrate each day is required for me to not have adverse 'symptoms' and dehydration).

Day 2+ - (less than 10 carbs a day - calories don't matter) - I drink a Quest Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder with Heavy Whipping Cream (300 calories - 3 carbs) every night. I still exercise a lot. Really important, Otherwise fasting can be a chore.

I feel I must walk at least 15k steps and 1/2 hour of weight lifting to have high energy. Otherwise I feel sluggish.

The best way to see my fasting journey is my journals that start on: https://bit.ly/2NfkXF9 (just click "Next Entry" to see the next journal)

Mostly, continue to work YOUR program. Don't be afraid to experiment. Do not accept if anyone tells you that you are doing anything wrong. I show a detailed analysis of my September 2018 numbers here: https://bit.ly/2IuswWw

Online Articles:

Fuel Metabolism in Prolonged Fasting – What Happens when You Stop Eating:
https://bit.ly/2GRAK9k

Losing Water Weight: How Carbs Really Work: https://bit.ly/2nkvUez

Fasting and autophagy https://www.dietdoctor.com/renew-body-fasting-autophagy

Books:

"The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss" - https://amzn.to/2sAbluO

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