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Re:The best way to exercise self-control is not to exercise ... by rmoriz on Sunday August 16, 2020 @05:37AM (#24176457)
I did 2x 48hrs water fasts but I couldn't manage to get any work done during the time. And it does not fix the problem of overeating once you break fast again.

Losing weight is one thing but manage the weight long term is the really hard one.

Let's ask me again in 2-5 years about it.

Re:The best way to exercise self-control is not to exercise ... by bitL on Sunday August 16, 2020 @09:06AM (#24177441)
The first time it's difficult. I was able to get into ketosis by diet alone when I was doing workouts, so that helped a lot to overcome the first 1-3 days (basically, massive headaches on the first day and feeling weird until the 3rd day). Also, breaking the fast was basically a week-long broth and vegetables, then I switched over to mostly salad as food. Obviously, if you don't move, e.g. due to COVID-19, it's difficult to keep yourself in shape; for that I recommend a daily routine of 30-60 minutes on an indoor fitness bike or rowing machine and avoiding sugar/starch.