Fasting Blog – Science, Stories & Practical Advice
These articles combine scientific research, self-experiment data, and practical experience. They’re shared for learning and discussion — not medical advice. Research on fasting is evolving, and individual responses vary widely. If you have a health condition or take medication, consult your doctor before fasting.
Improving Biomarkers: What Improved During Extended Fasts and Why It Matters
Extended fasting doesn’t just change your weight - it transforms your biomarkers. Over 10 months, my 9- and 10-day water fasts improved 8 out of 10 InsideTracker biomarker categories, especially Heart Health, Metabolism, and Inflammation. See how fasting biomarkers like ApoB, glucose, triglycerides, and hsCRP shifted before, during, and after fasting - and why proper refeeding makes all the difference.
Fasting Ketones: How Quickly You Get Into Ketosis (With Real Data)
How fast do ketones rise during fasting? In my 7-, 9-, and 10-day water fasts, I tracked how quickly I entered ketosis and what made the biggest difference. Turns out, movement early in the fast helps you reach deep ketosis faster — and burn more fat along the way. Here’s how glucose drops, ketones rise, and why fasting ketosis is totally different from dangerous ketoacidosis.
Autophagy During Fasting: What Really Happens Inside Your Cells
Fasting activates autophagy — your body’s cellular recycling system. Learn how different fasting lengths boost repair, longevity, and overall health.
Extended Fasting Is Not Just About Weight Loss - It’s a Full-Body Reset!
Most think fasting is about weight loss. The truth? Extended fasting resets your body on every level - metabolism, hormones, and cellular health.
How My Mindset Around Fasting Evolved: From 24 Hours to 9 Days
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.
How to Break an Extended Fast 🥣 (Without Regretting It)
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.
20 Fasting Tips to Make Extended Fasting Easier
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.
What Came Back After My 7-Day Water Fast? (Fat, Muscle, or Just Water)
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.