Most think fasting is about weight loss. The truth? Extended fasting resets your body on every level - metabolism, hormones, and cellular health.

I recently completed a 10-day water fast and documented each day — from deep sleep and muscle cramps to glucose and ketone highs, mental clarity, and a smooth refeed. In this fasting diary, I share daily notes, challenges, weight loss results, and lessons learned about electrolytes, workouts, and mindset. If you’re curious about extended fasting for health benefits beyond weight loss, here’s exactly what happened to my body and mind.

From my first 24-hour fast to a 9-day water fast — here’s how fasting reshaped my mindset, health, and confidence over 25 years.

Discover my personal 16:8 intermittent fasting routine — from early-morning workouts to strategic meal timing — and learn practical tips for handling hunger, staying flexible, and making IF a sustainable lifestyle.

Breaking an extended fast the right way is just as important as the fast itself. Learn what to eat, what to avoid, and how to reintroduce food safely — with a simple, science-backed refeeding guide.

Extended fasting is tough — but it doesn’t have to be torture. These 20 tips will make your next multi-day fast easier, safer, and more effective.

After 7 days without food, I lost 11.6 lbs — but what came back during refeeding? In this post, I break down exactly what returned (fat, muscle, water) and what didn’t, using real body composition data and biomarker tracking. Backed by science and personal experience.

What happens when you go 7 days without food? Here’s what I experienced — from weight loss and fat burn to muscle loss, ketones, and more.