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How to Break a Water Fast

As always there's quite a bit of conflicting information out
there about how to break a fast. One thing everyone agrees on is that the fast needs to broken slowly and gently. You also need several days to go back to eating normally. For example, if you do a 7 day fast, you need about 3 days of refeeding. On a 10 day fast, you'll need 4-5 days and so on.

How you break the fast will make or break the whole experience. If you go right back to your old way of eating, you can easily negate all the benefits of your fast.

One school of thought insists on breaking the fast with fruit, more specifically watermelon and then lots of veggies and more fruit. Since my goal is to remain in ketosis, I will be taking a different approach. I will be eating protein, fat and some low-carb veggies, bone broth and lots of water.

I would also recommend abstaining from alcohol for at least a few days so you're not overburdening your liver. Listen to your body. Don't force the food if you're not hungry. You will most likely find small meals quite satisfying. Enjoy and savor every bite. 

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  1. Victor VApril 30, 2018 at 1:07 PM

    Let us know how it goes, please.

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  2. UnknownApril 30, 2018 at 10:19 PM

    I’m so impressed by your perseverance Lynn. Well done. You walk in the footsteps of giants. Like you I continue to be inspired by Jason Fung, Valter Longo Sachin Panda. Rhonda Patrick, Eric Verdim and Guido Kroemer

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    1. The Aging Games with LynnMay 1, 2018 at 11:14 AM

      Thank you so much for your support Mimi and you brought up some new names I need to research. Happy Fasting! <3

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