FAQ
>What is /fast/?
Fast is a thread for the discussion of snake juice fasting, dry fasting, OMAD, OMAW, AFD and IF (Why should I fast?
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
reddit.com
idmprogram.com
Read all of these, they might answer some other questions you may want to ask.
See your doctor before fasting if you have any sort of chronic illness (type 1 diabetes, malnourished, underweight, pregnant, breastfeeding)
>How do I safely do an extended fast (approx. 4-5+ days)
New snake juice recipe here - youtube.com
>2000mg of sodium (preferably Himalayan Pink Salt) max
>4700mg of saltless potassium max (NoSalt/LoSalt are high potassium-low sodium salts available in grocery stores or Amazon and the like)
Mix these in a liter of water and sip it throughout the day. The apple cider vinegar and lemon are optional but recommended for 10+ day fasts.
You can also do this if you feel lightheaded, weak, dizzy, nauseous, etc., on shorter water fasts. Don’t do this while intermittent fasting.
>Won’t I go into starvation mode?
No. It only occurs at extremely low body fat (4% or less).
>Can I workout?
Yes. But don't overdo it.
>Will (something with calories) break my fast?
Yes.
>Can I drink coffee, tea, and diet soda? Or anything with artificial sweeteners?
Black, unsweetened coffee and tea - YES!
Diet drinks and artificial sweeteners are debatable (continuously)
>Do I need a multivitamin?
No. Fat burning provides sufficient vitamins
