@@jessicabullard5806 Hi there!😊 I think I put all my noteworthy observations in the video. Of them, perhaps the most interesting was just being able to go the 30 days without eating. To know it's possible was good data and something I would have been skeptical of prior.
Yes, I hope to reduce panic attacks and anxiety. Loosing weight is wonderful but Im hoping for better mental health. Is your mental health still better?
@@michaelmerto aye bro just wanna let you know that you’re a beautiful human being, and that I know how ass depression and anxiety is. Remember that life is ass most of the time but the good times is what makes it worth living. Take care love you
@@samofficial6906 hey brother! wow man, for you to take the time to send that message speaks to what an awesome person you are. Cant thank you enough man and hope youve been doing well too. I appreciate you!🙏❤️
I’m 6 days into my 30 water fast Lost 10lbs already and I’m loving it 😁 Update: I made it 😌😌 lost 28 pounds Started another one yesterday I gained only four pounds back
!!youre amazing for going for it. i might have gotten lucky because i wasnt prepared and didnt think much about it, so just be safe and try not to force anything.😊 other than that, congrats on losing 10lbs already! and i hope things continue to go well! wishing you amazing health gains💪
One month of a water fast and down 40lbs🎉..advice to anyone is to be strong and do it❤ I've done a 90 day smoothie liquid fast before and lost 100lbs no lie. It takes determination and once u see the weight fall out u just want to keep going. Would u rather slowly lose weight for a year or for a month or 2 think about it
Inspiring story. I weigh 130 lb (155 cm) and a recent MRI shows a thin fat layer under my skin so I am not sure whether I have enough fat to go through the ketosis for 30 days. I am very much like to try and see due to my health reasons. My doctor is sus and think I might have a cancer. I tired to do water fast for 30 days before my next visit to the doctor's office, but I failed.
I am a 70 year old male. I water fasted from 3/12/21 to 4/10/21 for a total of 30 days. At the same time I started my water fast, I also quit all alcohol. To keep my mind off fasting and drinking, I was doing 3 hours of biking in the mornings; water walking for 1 hour in the lap pool and then going to LA Fitness for 1 hour of weight lifting. That's a total of 5 hours a day. I lost 28 pounds in 20 days and 35 pounds in 30 days!! I also did this WITHOUT any medical supervision. I was going to stop the fast if I felt sick but as each day went by, I was getting more focused and felt better and better. I know it was stupid for not seeking medical attention and for working out for 5 hours a day, especially for someone who is 70. I don't care. I never felt better. I now fast on Mondays and Thursdays only and only workout for 2 hours a day.
That is an amazing story, thank for sharing your journey! It wasnt smart of me either but can't argue with your results. Fantastic, Im happy for you and congrats on your newfound health. 30 days of fasting with all the exercise you did is remarkable. You're amazing!!😊
@@PaulaRamsey-t9e oh wow hi there! im sorry to hear everything your suffering through right now. Thank you for your honesty and i really hope all your health maladies take a big turn for the good. Fasting is not a cure all but I think it may help be a bookmark to start fresh and change that relationship you have to food. To answer, water fasting allows water. If black coffee or plain tea helps you, i say go for it as compliance is the biggest hindrance imo. A no water fast is a dry fast and can be more dangerous imo. Therapy has also helped me big time with mental health, so I hope you have access. I think youll have a major breakthrough if you can get past your addictions, I know I did. Ill definitely keep you in my thoughts. stay strong and curious about yourself. change can and will happen.
I always come back and watch this video every month to keep me motivated. When I first saw this video months ago I weighed 215 pounds. I am currently at 163 pounds. I hope you continue doing well man.
WOW! no doubts or surprise, just so stoked to hear you lost over 50lbs!!! 💪 That's amazing and im humbled you come back to watch this video🙏. I am doing good too, thanks, and wish you more awesome health gains bud.
Where are you now, Randy? That's really good! What worked for me is the whole food-plant based diet. 4 1/2 years now. I still fight the hunger but it's attainable.
So now that you're at a comfortable weight, can you still fast for the same duration? Have you done it? If you have, was it as easy? If not, then what's the longest fast you could do at this new weight?
One of the best videos on fasting, thank you. I really want to make it past 4 days. It is so hard because I have used food to fill up the emptiness in my life.
Hi there! Thank you for the feedback😊. Even though I don't know you, it's tough to hear you feel emptiness in your life. I used food to fill that up too but it just turns into this endless depressing cycle so I think I understand you. I hope you reach out and find more things you enjoy to fill up your time with. Maybe something you always wanted to learn is something you can save for your next fast. Regardless, I hope for you really great health and more joy.
I think that one of the important steps in a healthier direction is being able to be honest with yourself in how you’ve used food. I feel for you. Keep up the good work!
Started my first 30 day fast, I'm 5 days in. I've done week fasts before so this is a whole new animal. This is probably the video that inspired me the most.
I have done 24 days. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. I lost 14 kg and gained back 6 kg a week after breaking the fast. I have kept off the remaining 8kg quite effortlessly. I'm going to do a 14 day starting tomorrow. For me personally it started to feel unhealthy at 20 days.
thank you so much!😊🙏 didnt think it was a real thing until it hit hard. i appreciate you taking the time to say those kind words. and i hope youre doing well too!
Thank you for sharing your journey! Found your video as I'm on Day 2 on my water fast (39 hours +). Have to say that it's not the hunger that attacking me, but the emotional dependency on food to solve my stress at work and in relationships. The chocolate wafers and chips at the mini-mart downstairs are seducing me into their warm, comforting arms. But I shall hold tight to my rein. My goal is 4 days of fasting (72 hours). Appreciate you sharing your struggles and breakthrough over them as you gave me a renewed strength to go on!
Thanks for watching! I totally feel what you're saying. It's usually an emotional tie that makes me hungry for something or boredom. I wish you an excellent fast, you're almost there!💪 Don't give in to the chocolate just yet! And thanks for the kind feedback!
@@plummetplum Hello! I lasted for 40h in the end! The stress knocked me out and I went to stress-eat (good data for next long fast). The good news though is it boosted my motivation so I've been intermittent fasting for 13 consecutive days with an average fast of 18 hours! 😆
I’ve only done 10 days before, but my experience is that the reward is not the meal at the end - it’s the spiritual highs you get throughout the process. The meal itself is somewhat anticlimactic - perfect video btw!
So completely, utterly, gorgeous. Thousands of videos on this. None with such earnest, golden, heartfelt beauty. Think I fell in love with ya on the conclusion. Just stunningly beautiful soul fire.
Im taken aback by your very kind words.thats some of the nicest and tender words ive read and i just hope i can live up it. i get the feeling your a really kind person so thank you for spreading smiles around because you put a big one on my face.😊 thank you and i hope you're getting the same kindness in return.
I’m on day 9 of what I plan as a “see how I feel at 14 days” fast. It feels pretty easy at this point. I’ve done two seven day fasts before and have done keto/intermittent fasting on and off for the last couple years. Anyways, I love your video because I literally was in the same place as you. Anxiety/depression all time high. You’re video is giving me even more strength and re-assurance! I love your advice and how you really clarified all the issues you experienced so I know what to look out for! Anyways, wish me luck.
Hey, how are you doing?!? Are you still fasting and how has it been? Thanks for the kinds words and I hope you felt alot of benefits. Wishing you lots more luck:)
Im 16 , and im so fat. Everytime i look in the mirror and think of all this fat on me i just cry. I miss when i was skinny, things really do change when your fat.😭
Im sorry you feel that way, I felt that way at that age and you shouldn't have to have this as a stress. It gets better, skinny or not, and other things become more important. In the meantime, there are things you can do now to set yourself up for a healthy future. Get curious about yourself, look at the causes and routines that cause the fat and slowly work to fix it. Youre still growing though, so I wouldnt change too drastically unless the weight is a serious health issue right now. Please keep your head up, ive been there and i know it sucks.
I feel exactly the same as you except everybody tells me I'm really skinny I can't see it (40kg) I just want to not eat for 30 days like this guy so I can be pretty. I hope you feel ok about yourself in the future, I'm sure you will soon feel better
@@jessicamcivor6493 Hi! Kinda sucks to hear you dont want to eat so you can be pretty. Those are separate and subjective to me and a lot more goes into attractiveness imo (like cleanliness, confidence, humor, and an immense desire to do/be/achieve something specific) but I understand the feeling. That being said 88 pounds is very light weight at almost any height it seems, I just hope youre healthy. Its very kind of you to lend support to others and I hope you are as supportive to yourself as well.
Panic SUCKS!!! I was agoraphobic, and depressed for a year. Paxil and Jesus got me through. I’ve been fasting, on and off, wondering if I can cut back and eventually eliminate the Paxil. We’ll see. I’ll keep you in my prayers. I’m proud of all that you’ve accomplished. Great job.
Thanks for relating! (though sorry you know what its like). It took me a while and ive done many other things to aid in my depression...and its only been a handful of months but i was finally able to get off my two anti-anxiety, anti-depressant prescriptions. I hope you keep on working at it and find new therapies that help you eventually eliminate the Paxil. I think you've done so well for yourself too, It's often such a difficult hole to climb out of...any light is progress worth celebrating. 😊
Big ups to you for completing the fast! Videos like these help a lot of people, including me, to keep pushing towards their fasting goals. So thank you! Honestly this video provides much needed motivation to individuals who are fasting.
That's so awesome to hear, honestly. 🙏😊 Thanks for watching it, it gives me motivation too and I'm glad I can contribute to the awesome fasting community! Be well for now bud:)
I appreciate your humor and candor. Also I can't believe you are 70!!! You look half your age!all the best and thank you fir taking the time firnthis heart warming sharing!
And don't forget to take salt. Something like Himalayan Pink salt, not regular table salt, because the Himalayan Pink salt has a lot of essential trace minerals, which are taken out of processed table salt.
I did a 7 day one once. Now I can never get past 3 days. It's mostly boredom because if I'm busy, which I should be if I stop making excuses, I'm very happy and don't even think about food. I feel AMAZING when I fast and I'm not paying attention.
I get that for sure. It's the boredom that really challenges me too. It's a good reminder to know how we feel when we are able to fast though. Just gotta find and maybe plan ways to stay busy...
Hey, you look so much like my nephew who is half Hispanic and half Korean. He's my late brother's son whom, because of anti-depressants, took his own life 10 years ago. Get off those meds, Michael. Like your friend said, if you can do a 30-day fast, you can do anything. So, get off the meds and work on being happy, listen to music, seek Jesus, go to church if you don't already do and your life will turn around in no time. God bless you.
Thank you so much for reaching out with your concern. It's very humbling. I'm sorry to hear about your late brother. My preference is 100% to not be on meds and am doing what I can to get there. I appreciate you sharing your and your brother's story. It's motivational and a great reminder. Thank you again and be well too.🙏
It's very common for antidepressants when trialing to find the appropriate antidepressant will lead to more depression or suicidality sadly. So the time period of finding the proper medication is a very difficult time. Sorry about the loss. Also we should probably stop stigmitzing the use of antidepressants or other psych medication as some people do need it to live more stable lives. -nurse
I started yesterday at 10pm and I will be going for thirty days. It will be very encouraging for others on the journey to engage with this post and I will check in quite often and talk about the progress. Starting weight - 216 pounds 4/27 - 211.6 pounds today I don’t feel as hungry and I’ve been fasting for 31 hours
day 1 - I don’t want to say it’s necessarily bad but I did cut my fast short by fasting for 22 hours and giving myself an hour window to eat but I do fasting again at 9 instead of 10. Day 2 : fasted for 23 hours definitely did better than yesterday but will be much harder since I’m around plenty of junk food 😩
It's quite okay, you're not racing anybody and this is all great data for you. Keep at it and youll achieve the health goals youve set. I feel ya on being around all the junk food, maybe just try to visualize skull and cross bones superimposed on top of the junk😆 Stay strong💪
Hello I hope all is well with everyone! I’m away from “distractions” and will be starting today again at 12am. My goal is to stop on May 24th or if I’m feeling well I might extend it wish me luck! Hopefully I do better the second time around
I’m also doing a 30 day water fast 😊. I’m on day 8 as of right now. And I wanted to quit so bad but kept pushing through because I knew the results were going to be OUTSTANDING! I lost 8 lbs in 5 DAYS! Once I seen the drastic drop in my weight on the scale, my jaw literally DROPPED to the ground 🥳😢 I felt so proud of myself. All the days and nights I was complaining about the feelings and urges I was feeling throughout my 8 days of fasting, it was so worth it! A positive mindset can get you so places in life especially if you have goals/aspirations. It’s best having supportive and motivating people around you to give you a boost during your journey. I’m going to post my journey at the end of September so I can share my experience as a unexperienced water faster 😇
Oh wow! Congrats on making it to 8 days (9 now?). It certainly does get easier and im glad you have such a positive mindset. I just hope you dont force anything, listen to your body and take re-feeding really slowly. Ive now had conversations with a couple people that maybe were a little relaxed about the re-feeding process. Of course, everyone will react differently but thought id be remiss not to mention. Other than that, you should be proud of yourself! its a rare thing and I hope you have continued health gains! I look forward to hearing from you about your journey.💪
@@michaelmerto yes I’m on day 9 today and this journey has become easier for me and my goal is to lose a solid 30 lbs! I’ve had nothing but a positive mindset and I’ve also been planning on how and what I wanted to eat while breaking my fast when that time comes. Fruit and soup will suit me best. Thank you for your feedback! ❤️
Hey Michael, thanks for sharing your experience on water fasting. I'm about 6'4 and weighed 347 lb at the start of my water fast 3 days ago - I originally intended to fast for at least however long it would take me to reach 300 lb (2 weeks-ish?) but I couldn't stop thinking about rice and chicken so I gave in today weighing at 337 lb (10 lb difference). But it's a brand new day and I'm determined to start over, this time never giving up! I hope to complete at least 2 weeks, and reach 300 lb by the end of it!
That’s still very good if your new to fasting . The more experience you get with it , the more you can manage these urges. Also make sure you are taking vitamins/minerals/electrolytes otherwise you will pass out .
@@michaelmerto Hey Michael, thanks for replying! I continued for another 3 days after I made that original comment and got down to 329 lb. Sadly I went back to my old ways and shot back up to 349 lb. But last Saturday I decided to do another water fast till today, in which I broke the fast 2 times, and am now 340 lb. (though before refeed I was 336 lb). I feel as if I'm not losing as much weight as I was the first time, or maybe it's in my head. Michael, if i weighed 340 lb now, do you think it's possible for me to reach 300 lb in 11 days if I water fasted and walked on the treadmill for 1 hour a day? Again thanks for replying, I hope to see more content from you soon!
Thanks so much for sharing! I just did a 1 day dry fast on my channel, but I definitely prefer water. My longest water fast is 5 days. I am not sure I will ever try 30 days. Blacking out would have scared me, you stayed so strong!
I stayed so... stupid for doing this fast without supervision lol! Thank you for watching! Great job on your dry fast, that seems super tough. and I like your braids😊
Let's goo babyyy, Im doing water fast but rn Im at my 10th day, I didn't update this earlier cause I was afraid that I will quit somehow in the earliest day of my fasting, so here we go! Day 1 = 116 kg/253.5 lbs Day 2 = 114 kg/251.32 lbs Day 3 = 112.4 kg/247.7 lbs Day 4 = 111.6 kg/246 lbs Day 5 = 109.5 kg/241.4 lbs Day 6 = 108.5 kg/239.2 lbs Day 7 = 107 kg/235. 9lbs Day 8 = 106.5 kg/234.8 lbs Day 9 = 105.3 kg/232.1 lbs Day 10 = 104.4 kg/230.1 lbs Day 11 = 104.4 kg/230.1 lbs (maintain) Day 12 = 102.9 kg/227 lbs Day 13 = 102.8 kg/226 lbs Day 14 = 102 kg/224.8 lbs Day 15 = 101 kg/222.6 lbs Day 16 = 102 kg/ 225 lbs (don't know why im gaining) Day 17 = 100.2 kg/ 220.9 lbs (been working out) Day 18 = 99.5 kg / 219 lbs Day 19 = 99.35 kg / 218 lbs Day 20 = 98.9 kg/ 217.5 lbs Start from now, I will update daily until I reach my 20 days water fasting goal! I've done it guys! Breaking the fast is the best part😁 everything taste very delicious even simple broth and watermelon! I'll be doing this water fasting again in the future💪 ps: the hardest part was the 3rd to 4th days earliest in this journey, I was feeling hungry all the time, my stomach growled so bad at that time, but after some days, it was getting easier n easier, trust me, so don't quit if you feel hungry in the earliest day, u just hv to try to push a little bit, but always consult ur doctor bfr doing it
Wow, wow! Congrats bud! 10 days and over 23 pounds is freaking great. Thanks for updating and sharing encouragement. I look forward to your next update and you're doing great!💪
thanks to you bud! you're putting in all the hard work. and you will reach your goal💪. Just be reasonable and safe and listen to yourself if things get odd. Otherwise, I think what you're doing is amazing and very few people would even dare to try, takes a strong person to make it as far as you have so far! Im rooting for you bud!
@@michaelmerto bro, I've done it, I've reached my 20 days goal, and right now I wanna rest and give my body a little time and I will do this again in the future! I'm very happy as I was always a 100+ kg person, right now I think I've improved my confidence level and my mindset a little bit, thanks bruh
your absolutely amazing and one of the strongest person's that I know. Iam 68 years old and have been threw Hell with emotional problems . I have been addicted to alcohol and drugs but never have I taking a antidepressant . I have been clean now for over 25 years but only because I gave all my proublems to Jesus . I don't go to a church and hardly read the bible but I have total faith that He is with me every second of the day . Great video my brother but Iam never doing a long fast after that.
lol I totally understand, that fast was kind of ridiculous. Super big congrats on being sober for 25 years now! I turned to alcohol at a very young age (10 years sober) and have been in the rooms/rehab so I think I understand the monumental challenges you must have faced to get clean. I'm extremely happy to hear your faith helped power you to a better place. Thanks for your kind words Terry but you sound darn amazing yourself. Hope you're doing well today!
@@michaelmerto you leave the best comments and they truly encourage me to stay on track . We have been doing keto for around 4 years and At age 68 I still run my HVAC business . We are going to retire at age 70 and travel . We love mich in the summer and we have a beautiful spot on a private lake only one other home on it . So we are taking great care of or self so we can finally stop and enjoy life . Take care and thanks for the Great video's
@@terrymoline8260 Aw thank you, your comments give me great motivation to be good. I know running a business can be stressful so Im excited to hear you're close to retiring and traveling! I think that's going to be a great, great thing. I can't wait for you guys to be able to really relax and enjoy the nuances of life. My last boss was a radiologist and lecturer. After looking at x-rays for so long, he started noticing difficulty identifying simple things like fractures. So he started turning them sideways and the x-rays started to "pop" again. This can happen to us in life too and he equated traveling to turning the x-ray scans sideways.
@@michaelmerto I have been doing OMAD for 2 months and only lost 5 lbs and want to lose 5 more that would put me at 175lbs my ideal weight. But I have learned the older the harder it is to get off but I will winn and I will let you know when I do get there. My plan is to go back on OMAD when my weight goes up to 78lbs till I return to 175lbs.
@@terrymoline8260 That all makes sense, I use to be able to drop significant weight just by doing 20min on the bike when I was younger. Now I gotta do all this fasting stuff and deal with plateaus. But from what little I know of your history, I'm positive your perseverance will get you to your goal. Please do let me know WHEN you do!
I have 37.6lbs to lose, i am currently day 8 of my waterfast. Hoping to do it for 28 days. If by then ive lost say 30lbs, then ill continue it another 5/7 days to lose the other 7.6lbs. Then stop, ill do 2 days on liquid fast soups, broth, protein shake. Then start 3rd day on solids. I am anemic and diabetic type 2, so i check my glucose which is 3.6, 3.8, 4.2. Well done 👏
The spiritual awaking is oftened intentional😊 it's actually when the mind becomes aligned in the form of knowing and how to respond in the waking hours is quite clear... Happy seeking
I think one of the most interesting revelations from your fast was that your vision improved. I guess it makes sense that your body will make your vision more acute if you need to spot prey or food in the wild when you're starving.
I heap praise onto you for being so open and honest. Such a great and sincere episode. I'm so glad I watched this and at a minimum I had to sub. Cheers mate.
thanks bud! i appreciate the kind words and the sub. glad im able to contribute like the other honest yt folks out there sharing their journey. thanks again and i hope you're doing well😊
What a really lovely ending mate, love those final few minutes of reflection and raw emotion. It will resonate with so many of us, you have no idea; and help us too. Thanks for sharing Michael.
This is the video I was looking for. I’m starting a fast for the second time (it’s now 12/20) and all the previous videos I watched featured people who just seemed too happy about not eating for 30 days! I just wanted to see someone, a regular person who talked about the benefits but also didn’t make light of the struggles. One thing that helped me the first time I fasted this year was watching vegan cooking videos and imagining all the food I would make once I stopped fasting. I’m gonna continue doing my research and taking notes and just being mindful of what my body and spirit is saying. Anyway, Thank you for sharing your story - it makes me want to try and see this through 🙏🏽💕
Hi! Thanks so much for sharing your observations and what you were looking for. Im stoked you found the video useful😊 Definitely wasnt always happy about not eating but hunger did become easier to deal with after like 3 or so days. I totally get you about cooking, it acually helped me and recently too. I really hope you meet your health goals and you sound like you're in a good place with listening to your being. hope you have a warm holidays and stay safe!
Well done. Very inspiring. Your videos are excellent: You present well, you are very relatable, the topics you talk about are interesting and relevant to many, and your editing/production is top level. Please keep doing these and there is no doubt you will gain 100x the current subscribers.
Thank YOU so much! thats an amazingly generous feedback. Your support and encouragement makes doing this so rewarding. I hope you've been well and are in good health. Thank you again!!😊🙏
I never comment on anything but I just wanted to say this was a very cool and informative video, thanks for sharing your experience, glad it helped you!
Day 17, Tomorrow will be a new record for me. I’m not gonna lie I’m not sure if I’ll be able to do the full 30 days. For now I’m just sticking to making it to day 20, after that will see what happens.
im planning to do it but it's hard when you dont have support system in your family.. they never agree with it, and always offer me food even they know im water fasting
@@almaenismnfh9124 I say you start small do 7 days. After day 3-5 you don’t feel hungry and don’t have the temptation anymore. Will make it easier to say no to your family but if your family is forcing you. I say you sit down and tell them why you doing this. People have many reasons as to why. The main reason for me is years of depression.
yeah thats tough, but its also hard when people are not informed and have preconceived notions. Its also a social/family thing to hang out at the dinner table, so even if im fasting i partake, i just dont eat and eventually they get tired of asking me to eat. They started to believe in the seriousness in my eyes even while smiling and saying no thanks, im not going to eat.
Holly fuck you"ve done a TREMENDOUS job! Not only by accomplishing the fast, but all the list of things, you mentioned in the end of video.... WOW!!!!!!! GREAT JOB! HUGE RESPECT!!!
I have done 6 days water fasting and I lost about 5 kgs. I was 67.8 kgs and by the end of 6th day, I was at 62.8 kgs. However, I have gained weight back and now at 67.9 kgs. I have started my water fasting since yesterday and planning to go for 15 days this time. Wish me good luck folks!! I will let you know the results. 😀
Oh wow hey there! I wish you great luck and lots of health and success bud! Since its a pretty long fast, I'd take re-feeding slowly and hopefully that also minimizes the re-gain. I look forward to hearing your results and I hope you have a good experience. 💪
Why not do a 24/36 hour fast once a week after the long fast to keep it down?. Maybe 5:2 the first weeks. It is easy after a long fast, if you allow yourself 3-4 day eating after braking the fast.
Check out dr Mike isretel (Renaissance periodization) out on refeeding or on maintaince dieting as research shows that cutting quickly and with lots of diet restriction is more likely to result in relapse and weight regain without a conscious maintenance strategy. You have to reset a new weight settling point and let your physiology and stress factors stabilize.
Great video Michael, keep them coming. New subscriber. Sometimes just being able to share your message can be a tremendous help to someone who’s struggling with weight and mental health issues.
thanks so much for the encouragement and subscription! I agree, Ive gotten so much information and inspiration from people sharing on YT. I think its fantastic if someone can get anything from me, its like passing it forward. Anyways, hope youre doing well bud🙏
I don't reach out very often, but your fasting accounts are really quite good, being well researched but down to earth. I had to laugh at your cooking obsession towards the end, as I can relate perfectly. Years ago I was noticing short term memory issues which scared me, and drove me to try an experiment doing longer fasts. In 09/08 I started a juice fast for 3-4 weeks thinking it would solve all my problems. After 55 days I was ravenous, and though my mind was clearer, I realized it was just a good start. Over the next four and a half years I did five more long fasts over 28 days, progressively dropping juice days and adding water only until the last one was 30 days water and 3 days juice to break it. By the end of all of them, I was watching food shows, saving recipes, mostly asian food cuz it looked soooo good. I also did countless shorter fasts, but by the end was discouraged because I hadn't had some breakthrough event, or walked on water or something he heh. What I have learned though, is that while fasting is hands down the most effective way to unload the garbage we collect in an overburdened system, at a molecular level, it is the refeed where the real magic takes place. I am back on track, and very strategically rebuilding now after the fasting demolitions. Just like wringing out a dirty sponge, once is just a good start. IMHO, purification is the new frontier, and maybe you're the guy who figures out how to walk on water. ;-)
Thank you so much for taking the time here and the very kind feedback. I'm stoked you can relate to the cooking lol. That's amazing you were able to all those long juice fasts! I can't imagine. That's some mental fortitude bud. I agree with how important the refeed is. Gotta have great materials to build a better foundation once things are broken down. And lol, I'm prolly not the guy but I think Criss Angel already figured out how to "walk on water."🤣 Anyhow, I really appreciate you sharing your experience here and reaching out. That's high praise from someone show doesn't do that often, so I'm glad you did. I wish you excellent health!
Thank you for being so open about your entire experience during fasting. I just started fasting again, 3 days in after not doing it for about a year. I've tried to avoid it thinking that I could just workout and still eat, or go vegan but still eat. But I've come to realise that I have to go back to the basics with fasting. It's by far given me the best results I've ever seen. Back in 2019 got down to the 190's the lowest weight I can recall being as an adult. Trying to get back there while also learning to maintain it without falling back into old habits. Mindset and deep rooted issues play such a big role in gaining weight, not to mention hormonal imbalance. But here's to persisting in the battle for a healthier lifestyle.
Yes, heres to that! I agree that mindset and mental health can play a huge role. You're already ahead of the game though since youve experienced success already. You and your body know what thats like and everything thats happened since is all good data to learn from. Thank you for sharing your journey so far and for taking the time here. I hope your current fasting is going well so far!💪
I lost 80 lbs about 2 years ago and always maintained my weight, but since Covid hit I gained 25lbs. I’ll be doing a 25 day water fast to possibly go back down to my ideal weight.
oh wow, congrats on that initial 80lb weight loss! totally understandable during these times, it can be tough. 25 days is a long time to fast, any rush? I know you'll meet your goal, just hope for you to be safe. 💪
I think it is evidence that unlike what most people think, if you struggle with weight you probably have amazing discipline - discipline is not the reason for the extra weight. Just found your videos on this and it inspired me... the most I have done before was a 40 hour fast but I am trying to reach a certain weight and I am going to give a 80 hour fast a try.
I just started water fast for 3 days but couldn't resist mom's homemade food haha but I'll re-do it again. Started 01/11/23 : 96.5kg Break the fast but ate one meal a day like apple, tomato, or one orange. Current weight after semi-water fast hh : 91.3kg 06/11/23 I'll update starting tomorrow
Vision is connected with liver a lot, good to know that you get the best benefits around 25 days of fasting.. for you at least. Thanks for sharing. I love fasting but to start it's always a pain in the neck. You inspired me🙏💙💚💛
Hi! I didn't know the liver and vision are connected, thanks for the info. I totally relate, I love fasting too. But starting always seems so ughh lol! Thanks for taking the time here and hope your next fast goes well!
incredible accomplishment! also the very end of the video really spoke to my heart. i'm glad you were able to get out of that dark place. i'm trying the same for myself now - thank you for inspiring me. wishing you the best :)
Good work on the 30 day fast! It’s so restorative! The most I’ve done is 4 days, but I want to go for longer. Have you seen Dr. Alan Goldhamer’s interview with Rich Roll on the 40 day water fast?
Thanks bud! And 4 days is awesome💪 I haven't checked out that vid yet, I just havent gotten around to it yet, but I will now for sure. Be well and hope you have a great next fast!
Last year I I made 15 days water fasting and I was cooking almost everyday for my kids and I was working full time in a preschool. Today I want to start again but I feel it difficult and I don't have job!! When I was busy was easy 🙁
yes, it seems easier to be around food when im busy too. It does get easier regardless though, at least in my experience. Congrats on accomplishing a 15 day fast btw! That's an awesome achievement. Perhaps your next one doesnt have to be as long since your schedule is different also.
I had to cook for my disabled elderly mother, while fasting. TbH By my 21st day, I was disgusted by the smell of food. It made me nauseous, especially the smell of sugar or bread. My nose (sense of smell) became very sensitive.
@@Keevus03 Oh wow, I wonder if having super smell is overall a good or bad thing to have? There are some stinky people out there lol. On a serious note, I think its great you take care of your mother and I hope fasting is giving you tangible benefits😊 21 days is no joke and thats amazing! Be well!
Awesome Job!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️ The most I’ve done is 16 days, and that was tough! 🤣 I noticed the mental focus/clarity and energy spike right away. I’m doing another round, and I’m on day 5 right now. My goal is also 30 days! Wish me luck! 🤞🏼By the way, you look Amazing! Big difference, especially in the face. That’s where I always start to lose my weight. ☺️💯
Thank you so much!!😊😊🙏 And great job to you! Sounds like you're a fasting pro, 16 days is serious business. I'm so glad you noticed the focus and energy spikes too! I do wish you luck AND success with your goals AND great health! And please be safe and smart during this fast. I'm rooting for you!!💪
@@michaelmerto I appreciate the kind words. And thank you for responding! I also wish you the best of luck on your healthy journey through life. It's AMAZING how much of a difference it makes when you truly start taking care of your body. As hard as it is to get on track, it's sad how easy it is to fall off the wagon as well. I hope that we BOTH stay on this path for life! It's much easier to make the changes now, while we are young!
@@marinav3609 Of Course! I appreciate you taking the time. And totally, hardest part is starting. Maintaining gets easy but falling off is just too easy. I hope we both stay on the healthy path too! Sending you warm wishes and strength on your fast😊
Thanks so much for sharing your story. Great video. Fasting always has many physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. I, myself, just completed a 5-day dry fast (no food, no water) (*not recommend). I did it for my own mental and physical benefits. It felt amazing knowing that the human body is capable of taking care of and healing itself. That we don’t always need food. But, you do gain weight after a dry fast. Overall, I still feel much lighter and healthier.
Really inspirational. I've commented on your other videos and you sent a nice response. I lost about 40 kilos and went from "obese" to "normal" but through IF and walking mostly, with only a couple of 24, 48 and 72 hour fasts along the way. You mention that you had panic attacks and anxiety during your long fast. Is that typical, or something unique to your particular situation? Your honesty and integrity are super obvious. When I listen/watch, I know it is going to be worthwhile. Thanks for making these videos.
Thanks so much for your kind words🙏 Congrats on your health journey too, 40 kilos is a great accomplishment. my mention of panic attacks and anxiety is just something im dealing with and was curious to see if there was relief from fasting, since it has the potential to improve mood. Its not common, as far as i know, to up regulate anxiety or induce panic attacks in otherwise healthy people. Hope that helps and thanks again!
Nice video! I’m currently water fasting day 5, one of the harder days IMO. Most days I’ve gone is 30 while working a physical job. Slept like a baby, had some dizzy spells from getting up to fast. Euphoria was nice, fog relief. Retained 85-90% muscle mass while dropping 50lbs of body weight. Cured my eczema and digestive issues I was experiencing prior. Great experience overall. Today’s day five of a 10 day cheers.
wow! awesome to hear and thanks for sharing your results! its encouraging and reaffirming. great to hear your experience resolving eczema and digestive issues. wish you more health gains on your current fast!😊🙏
You did amazingly well! Pink salt is not enough to prevent fainting! You need 2 teaspoons of potassium a day with 1 teaspoon of table salt/ pink salt per day. How do you deal with family members trying to keep you down? I have been fasting before for 35 days and 17 days. Now I can’t do 1 day because I live with my family now they cook, they make jokes about fasting. Not easy.
Hey! Thanks bud😊 Luckily it didnt happen again. Dang, thats freaking awesome you did 35 and 17! I ended up not telling them after their objections to the first 5 day I did. I live out of state from them now, so its easier for me. With friends, theyre use to it by now and have even stopped offering me food when we hang out at their place, they ask if im fasting first lol. But yea, ive gotten plenty of bad advice from family and they have a hard time arguing with the results. But totally different story if there was constant home cooking around and if they made jokes. Hopefully, they start to see you mean business and that you're healthy and becoming healthier.
Awwwwww the last bit of this video just melted my heart!!! I think I have a crush on you…… (coming from a woman, who is married to a woman…. That is praise indeed lol) big hugs xxxx
really?! thats like unicorn rare...how cool is that!😊 (it makes me think of how Kevin Smith categorized his movie Chasing Amy as science fiction lol) thanks for melting my heart with your kindness. i hope youre giving her warm hugs and kisses now (while whispering, youve got competition lol jkjk🤗)
@@michaelmerto ha ha ha I could take you out for a slap up Big Mac Meal (sans bread bun lol) but I would be rubbish when it came to doing the dance with no pants….. you would feel very short changed 🤣😂 Have a fabulous weekend lovely boy xx
@@michaelmerto I actually made a video and logged my experience ;) When I did it, I felt like a new me, I also felt my mind was clearer despite some issues with forgetfulness.
i was never able to go further than five days (and even that is a STRUGGLE). Reason being OVERWHELMING HUNGER. And it does not go away in a few minutes or whatnot. It lasts for hours upon hours, and follows me to the next day. I would love to get to the point where it subsides (i´m currently on day one of a new attempted prolonged fasting)
Oh, sorry to hear that! It's definitely a struggle but usually subsides given time and enough distractions. Drinking something like a big glass of water, black coffee, ACV or salt/lemon water has helped me and others, have you tried that? I hope it becomes less of a challenge with you and that your current fast goes better. Stay strong.💪
Congratulations on your fast. I've done a couple 3's,5's7's one 11,one 13 and an 18. I recently did a 5 day but didn't feel great and I think it might be from changing up my potassium type. I don't remember you saying that you took potassium. I think it's important for the sodium potassium pump system for your cells also regulates heart rate and rythm.
Hi and thanks! Thats impressive, all the fasts you've done, nice! I get most my minerals from pink salt but I was very relaxed about it on the 30 day. Didn't start until I fainted. But yes, I agree its important and am more conscientious these days. It would be great to know our precise electrolyte levels during a fast. Anyways, I hope your next fast goes well and thanks for taking the time here!😊
Wow, I can see it isn’t for everyone and needs carefully monitoring, but you clearly benefited from the experience. Appreciate you sharing your journey :-)
I don’t know if you were taking electrolytes while fasting but if your weren’t taking them could have helped with the light headedness and the fainting my first long term fast was quite brutal on me because I didn’t take electrolytes but my second one was much better because I took them anyway great job by completing 30 days and the reason you did it
thanks and congrats to you too! yes totally, i was overconfident since i had already been doing up to 14 days without needing electrolytes and wanted to know at one point my body would show signs if it cant self regulate. simple pink salt cleared everything right up after the fainting. thanks for taking the time, i really appreciate it and i hope you had a great weekend!😊
I have psoriasis, on day 15 right now, slowly the psoriasis is starting to go away, last time by day 30 my psoriasis was 98% gone. I think milk products are causing it, I love cheese and that's why it came back I think. Great video. Keeping me motivated!
my mom had pretty bad psoriasis and i was starting to show signs of it along with eczema on my scalp, arms and fingertips. it all seemed to resolve after this 30 day fast so im really hoping youre able to get rid of it once and for all.👊
@@michaelmerto thanks brother. I only made it 20 days, the psoriasis was starting to get better, but had a ways to go. Gonna try doing a bunch of short weekly fasts, I really need to clean up my diet though. Thanks again.
Congratulations 👏 you for getting through the fast. It's not easy but you're inspiring me to do it. I'm breastfeeding now so I can't do anything longer than a day but I am motivated to only eat when I'm hungry and not to eat emotionally because of videos like yours
That's so nice to hear, I'm glad I can contribute in some small way. Congrats to you and your baby!😊 I was a big time and sometimes can still be an emotional eater, it's great that you've identified something for improvement. You can certainly do it and I wish you well with great health!
@@michaelmerto good actually. I only made it 48 hours due to my glucose dropping too low. I'm going to try again now that I'm not taking insulin anymore.
@@roses09 that's great still and probably smart of you to do. better safe than sorry. I hope you wont have to use insulin anymore, that would be a great sign for your health.💪
I am writing to keep myself accountable. I am 90kgs and I really want to do this to fix my health, my food habits and mostly my mental vision of not being good enough. Today is 5/6/23 - 90 kgs. Good luck to me!
Hey this probably random but you are enough, quit looking for external things to give you internal value. Your internal value is enough no matter your food habits, and your weight. We are human, we are species of imperfection. I’m glad you looked for fasting as a test but regardless of your results you are brave for even wanting to do it and analyze your self and your habits. That’s enough, it shows you care about your well-being and are on the right road. But just know you are enough, you are life, you are from this universe’s beautiful creation and you are a blessing. Look deep inside and you’ll realize all of the self worth you truly process and your limitless potential.
Wow that’s impressive will power! Thanks for making your fasting vids , I find them more relatable than ANY others I’ve watched , which is all of them. This just motivated me to go on an extended fast , thank you. I’ve been pulling off 4 day water only fasts with ease , it’s time to make the leap .
Jesus did 40 days with no food while dealing with some pretty terrible mental disturbances. Perhaps studying His state of mind before, during and after His fast might help with depression and motivation. 🤠
Hi Michael, it's Gary. We chatted back in January when I did a 26 day water fast. The time since then hasn't gone my way. Too much binging, eating crappy and weight gain. I have embarked on a new water fast today. Not sure how long I'm going to go. I must follow this up with a lifetime of healthy eating and movement... easier said than done! Thanks for being one of my inspirations.
Hey Gary!!! Its nice to hear from you and thanks for sharing an update. That 26 day fast was still awesome and now you have new data on how you reacted afterwards. Hopefully that experience helps you with your future ones.💪 I still make exceptions (had a few bday bbqs recently) and they are in much better control than before where it would set me off on weeks long binges. Progress not perfection!
Seek Jesus Christ, He is real and He loves you and watches you always. Jesus Christ can take away your panic attacks and depression. He will give you peace that you long for. He is God who came in the flesh and died for our sins and rose from the dead on the 3rd day. Only He can save us. Heaven and Hell are real.
Thanks bud! I truly appreciate that, the kind feedback and the subscription.🙏 And I'm trying to keep them going, it's been fun and informative interacting in the comments!😊
i’m starting tomorrow.. my birthday is next month and i think my man might propose. i want to lost at least 20 pounds and look snatched lol. i’ll update as i go.
Hehe 'I feel like there's hope I can do things...' Wobbling and slurring 😂 totally get this feeling when fasting you feel so strong yet you're sooo weak at that point! I've done 7 days max so far.
I did 72 hr. 3 times already. The only problem was constipation during the day that there was no food intake. How did you get through 30 days water fast without constipation problem ? It would be highly appreciated if you can share your experience about this issue.
Hey! I wish i took more notes on that but from my memory I didn't do anything special and didn't have consitpation problems. I hardly went to the bathroom and slowly returned back to normal after refeeding. I did have a problem in my recent 5 day fast. ua-cam.com/video/2UBRcN28RLQ/v-deo.html taking pink salt to combat dehydration seemed to help. in all my other fasts, i dont recall having this issue though. I hope that helps some.
Did you have any interesting experiences/revelations with your extended fasts?
Did you? Interested to know
@@jessicabullard5806 Hi there!😊 I think I put all my noteworthy observations in the video. Of them, perhaps the most interesting was just being able to go the 30 days without eating. To know it's possible was good data and something I would have been skeptical of prior.
Stopped nailbiting for the first Time in 50 years..lost hunger....gained náusea at seeing carbs....More Energy,. Sound sleep. New calmness
Yes, I hope to reduce panic attacks and anxiety. Loosing weight is wonderful but Im hoping for better mental health. Is your mental health still better?
I did 31 days in January 2021, 21 Dec 2020, 21 days Oct 2020. I do 3 days a week every week. I posted it all on my IG. I started short like you.
“If you can fast for 30 days, there is nothing you can’t do.” -Michael’s friend.
He's a great friend. Unfortunately, I can think of many things i can't do🤣
Brian
@@michaelmerto aye bro just wanna let you know that you’re a beautiful human being, and that I know how ass depression and anxiety is. Remember that life is ass most of the time but the good times is what makes it worth living. Take care love you
@@samofficial6906 hey brother! wow man, for you to take the time to send that message speaks to what an awesome person you are. Cant thank you enough man and hope youve been doing well too. I appreciate you!🙏❤️
This will be my moto for the next 30 days
Day 10 of my water fast and I'm down 18.8lbs ❤🎉 if you're reading this and water fasting, you've got this!
Thanks very much for your comment I'm on day one and not giving up
@@namutebiesther1845 I'm on day 2. Let's Go!!!💜💜
@@princessamour1372 Day 6 down 23.54 lbs started at 347.6 now I’m 324.06. Planning on going until day 50 or until I get to 225lb. We got this!!!
@@sweetfeetKP 💜💜 YES GIRL! keep going! We got it I started at 200lbs, I'm at 180
Thanks. It’s the morning of Day 4 with me.
I’m 6 days into my 30 water fast
Lost 10lbs already and I’m loving it 😁
Update: I made it 😌😌 lost 28 pounds
Started another one yesterday
I gained only four pounds back
!!youre amazing for going for it. i might have gotten lucky because i wasnt prepared and didnt think much about it, so just be safe and try not to force anything.😊 other than that, congrats on losing 10lbs already! and i hope things continue to go well! wishing you amazing health gains💪
Also give me goodluck I'm also trying 🌱
Keep it up. Way to go
did you make it
Congrats!! I'm here Cuz im at 3.5 days....long way to go still. Needed motivation. ... And thank u for the "at 6Days" motivation
Everyone talks about the weight loss when fasting, think also about the $ not spent.
Omg, yes and yes. 💯 I've saved so much money after changing my relationship with food after fasting.
I still have to cook for the fam. That’s hard when fasting.
@@thatsaniceboulder1483 i had the same issue, so i did some batch cooking..
@@thatsaniceboulder1483 i fast anda still Cook eagerly for friends, Freezer or nobody
@@thatsaniceboulder1483 yeah, it seems like for some it helps to cook for others it has the opposite effect.
One month of a water fast and down 40lbs🎉..advice to anyone is to be strong and do it❤ I've done a 90 day smoothie liquid fast before and lost 100lbs no lie. It takes determination and once u see the weight fall out u just want to keep going. Would u rather slowly lose weight for a year or for a month or 2 think about it
Your comment deserves more likes👍 Thanks for sharing!
this is motivational! starting my fast tomorrow!
Inspiring story. I weigh 130 lb (155 cm) and a recent MRI shows a thin fat layer under my skin so I am not sure whether I have enough fat to go through the ketosis for 30 days. I am very much like to try and see due to my health reasons. My doctor is sus and think I might have a cancer. I tired to do water fast for 30 days before my next visit to the doctor's office, but I failed.
I am a 70 year old male. I water fasted from 3/12/21 to 4/10/21 for a total of 30 days. At the same time I started my water fast, I also quit all alcohol. To keep my mind off fasting and drinking, I was doing 3 hours of biking in the mornings; water walking for 1 hour in the lap pool and then going to LA Fitness for 1 hour of weight lifting. That's a total of 5 hours a day. I lost 28 pounds in 20 days and 35 pounds in 30 days!! I also did this WITHOUT any medical supervision. I was going to stop the fast if I felt sick but as each day went by, I was getting more focused and felt better and better. I know it was stupid for not seeking medical attention and for working out for 5 hours a day, especially for someone who is 70. I don't care. I never felt better. I now fast on Mondays and Thursdays only and only workout for 2 hours a day.
That is an amazing story, thank for sharing your journey! It wasnt smart of me either but can't argue with your results. Fantastic, Im happy for you and congrats on your newfound health. 30 days of fasting with all the exercise you did is remarkable. You're amazing!!😊
Did your strength improve? Did you maintain muscle mass?
@@PaulaRamsey-t9e oh wow hi there! im sorry to hear everything your suffering through right now. Thank you for your honesty and i really hope all your health maladies take a big turn for the good. Fasting is not a cure all but I think it may help be a bookmark to start fresh and change that relationship you have to food. To answer, water fasting allows water. If black coffee or plain tea helps you, i say go for it as compliance is the biggest hindrance imo. A no water fast is a dry fast and can be more dangerous imo. Therapy has also helped me big time with mental health, so I hope you have access. I think youll have a major breakthrough if you can get past your addictions, I know I did. Ill definitely keep you in my thoughts. stay strong and curious about yourself. change can and will happen.
damn Mike, did you get bloods done after your 30 days, you must have some insane genes to sustain that amount of exercise per day while fasting.
@Mike Doe, that's amazing 🙏
I always come back and watch this video every month to keep me motivated. When I first saw this video months ago I weighed 215 pounds. I am currently at 163 pounds. I hope you continue doing well man.
WOW! no doubts or surprise, just so stoked to hear you lost over 50lbs!!! 💪 That's amazing and im humbled you come back to watch this video🙏. I am doing good too, thanks, and wish you more awesome health gains bud.
Where are you now, Randy? That's really good! What worked for me is the whole food-plant based diet. 4 1/2 years now. I still fight the hunger but it's attainable.
Did you fast for all those pounds?
So now that you're at a comfortable weight, can you still fast for the same duration? Have you done it? If you have, was it as easy? If not, then what's the longest fast you could do at this new weight?
@@bigjoetitty2931 I actually fasted for majority of it and started the gym and got down to 155
One of the best videos on fasting, thank you. I really want to make it past 4 days. It is so hard because I have used food to fill up the emptiness in my life.
Hi there! Thank you for the feedback😊. Even though I don't know you, it's tough to hear you feel emptiness in your life. I used food to fill that up too but it just turns into this endless depressing cycle so I think I understand you. I hope you reach out and find more things you enjoy to fill up your time with. Maybe something you always wanted to learn is something you can save for your next fast. Regardless, I hope for you really great health and more joy.
Me too
Me too
This hit differently. Hope you find peace soon.
I think that one of the important steps in a healthier direction is being able to be honest with yourself in how you’ve used food. I feel for you. Keep up the good work!
Makes food on a fast..doesn't eat it..ends up gaining weight somehow...sounds about right! 😂🤣
🤣🤣🤷♂️
water weight
Gotta make sure you’re drinking water constantly staying hydrated to help your body flush out the water weight
@@california7138 good call, that could have been it for sure.
Might be because anticipating eating food may raise insulin a bit which might increase weight gain by a smidge. That... or just water weight lol.
Started my first 30 day fast, I'm 5 days in. I've done week fasts before so this is a whole new animal. This is probably the video that inspired me the most.
How’s it going ? I’m on day 5 and curious what the next 9 days have in store for me
oh wow, that's crazy to hear, thanks for sharing. Super curious too, how did this particular fasting experience go for you?
shoot, well now that some time has passed, how did it go for you???
I have done 24 days. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. I lost 14 kg and gained back 6 kg a week after breaking the fast. I have kept off the remaining 8kg quite effortlessly. I'm going to do a 14 day starting tomorrow. For me personally it started to feel unhealthy at 20 days.
Awesome and congrats on the accomplishment and keeping the weight off! I hope this 14 day treats you well and continued success!😊
You haven't gained 6kg in a week, your colon got refilled to normal levels and you got probably bloated, don't get discouraged!
Hey
Did you consume any salts or other electrolytes during your fast
@@michaelmerto results?
Did you eat at maintaince after fast?
Proud of you for tackling your depression and improving your mental health 🤜🤛💯😉
thank you so much!😊🙏 didnt think it was a real thing until it hit hard. i appreciate you taking the time to say those kind words. and i hope youre doing well too!
Thank you for sharing your journey! Found your video as I'm on Day 2 on my water fast (39 hours +). Have to say that it's not the hunger that attacking me, but the emotional dependency on food to solve my stress at work and in relationships. The chocolate wafers and chips at the mini-mart downstairs are seducing me into their warm, comforting arms. But I shall hold tight to my rein. My goal is 4 days of fasting (72 hours). Appreciate you sharing your struggles and breakthrough over them as you gave me a renewed strength to go on!
Thanks for watching! I totally feel what you're saying. It's usually an emotional tie that makes me hungry for something or boredom. I wish you an excellent fast, you're almost there!💪 Don't give in to the chocolate just yet! And thanks for the kind feedback!
Stay strong bro
Did you manage it?
@@plummetplum Hello! I lasted for 40h in the end! The stress knocked me out and I went to stress-eat (good data for next long fast). The good news though is it boosted my motivation so I've been intermittent fasting for 13 consecutive days with an average fast of 18 hours! 😆
@@michaelmerto Thank you for the encouragement Michael!
I love your content because,you had data to back it all up. And I'm a data girl!
thanks! I like data too! any data is good data.
Bro, you are a wonderful human being.
hey bud! thanks so much, that's such a kind thing to say and it hit me.🙏 hope youre doing well and are having an awesome easter break.
I’ve only done 10 days before, but my experience is that the reward is not the meal at the end - it’s the spiritual highs you get throughout the process. The meal itself is somewhat anticlimactic - perfect video btw!
" omg I'm Asian and I suck at math." Seriously I love your videos🤣
😆Thanks so much!🙏
Asian here, too, and that comment made me LMAO.😂😂😂
@@carolegable4017 😆😆 Hopefully your affliction isn't as bad lol jk.
You do know that the bad at math affliction can be cured, right?
@@elizabethm2584 🤣 yes, but then expectations might follow lol.
So completely, utterly, gorgeous. Thousands of videos on this. None with such earnest, golden, heartfelt beauty. Think I fell in love with ya on the conclusion. Just stunningly beautiful soul fire.
Im taken aback by your very kind words.thats some of the nicest and tender words ive read and i just hope i can live up it. i get the feeling your a really kind person so thank you for spreading smiles around because you put a big one on my face.😊 thank you and i hope you're getting the same kindness in return.
God bless you Michael. I hope your mental health continues to improve.
Thank you and to you as well🙏 Always working on it and I really appreciate you well wishes. Hope you're doing great!
@@michaelmerto very kind of you to say, I'm doing well thanks. Fr Dominic
I’m on day 9 of what I plan as a “see how I feel at 14 days” fast. It feels pretty easy at this point. I’ve done two seven day fasts before and have done keto/intermittent fasting on and off for the last couple years. Anyways, I love your video because I literally was in the same place as you. Anxiety/depression all time high. You’re video is giving me even more strength and re-assurance! I love your advice and how you really clarified all the issues you experienced so I know what to look out for! Anyways, wish me luck.
Hey, how are you doing?!? Are you still fasting and how has it been? Thanks for the kinds words and I hope you felt alot of benefits. Wishing you lots more luck:)
Im 16 , and im so fat. Everytime i look in the mirror and think of all this fat on me i just cry. I miss when i was skinny, things really do change when your fat.😭
Im sorry you feel that way, I felt that way at that age and you shouldn't have to have this as a stress. It gets better, skinny or not, and other things become more important. In the meantime, there are things you can do now to set yourself up for a healthy future. Get curious about yourself, look at the causes and routines that cause the fat and slowly work to fix it. Youre still growing though, so I wouldnt change too drastically unless the weight is a serious health issue right now. Please keep your head up, ive been there and i know it sucks.
I feel exactly the same as you except everybody tells me I'm really skinny I can't see it (40kg) I just want to not eat for 30 days like this guy so I can be pretty. I hope you feel ok about yourself in the future, I'm sure you will soon feel better
@@jessicamcivor6493 Hi! Kinda sucks to hear you dont want to eat so you can be pretty. Those are separate and subjective to me and a lot more goes into attractiveness imo (like cleanliness, confidence, humor, and an immense desire to do/be/achieve something specific) but I understand the feeling. That being said 88 pounds is very light weight at almost any height it seems, I just hope youre healthy. Its very kind of you to lend support to others and I hope you are as supportive to yourself as well.
@@ShihTzuVideosTV yeah i stop fasting. I go for long walks & eat small portions.
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Panic SUCKS!!! I was agoraphobic, and depressed for a year. Paxil and Jesus got me through. I’ve been fasting, on and off, wondering if I can cut back and eventually eliminate the Paxil. We’ll see. I’ll keep you in my prayers. I’m proud of all that you’ve accomplished. Great job.
Thanks for relating! (though sorry you know what its like). It took me a while and ive done many other things to aid in my depression...and its only been a handful of months but i was finally able to get off my two anti-anxiety, anti-depressant prescriptions. I hope you keep on working at it and find new therapies that help you eventually eliminate the Paxil. I think you've done so well for yourself too, It's often such a difficult hole to climb out of...any light is progress worth celebrating. 😊
Big ups to you for completing the fast! Videos like these help a lot of people, including me, to keep pushing towards their fasting goals. So thank you! Honestly this video provides much needed motivation to individuals who are fasting.
That's so awesome to hear, honestly. 🙏😊 Thanks for watching it, it gives me motivation too and I'm glad I can contribute to the awesome fasting community! Be well for now bud:)
I appreciate your humor and candor. Also I can't believe you are 70!!! You look half your age!all the best and thank you fir taking the time firnthis heart warming sharing!
😊😊Thank you! I think its the asian dna but i feel like im not a day over 106! Thanks for being you:)
Whaaatttt I thought he was 30
Tf I thought you were 20
Remember guys to stay hydrated during a fast and never overdo it.
And don't forget to take salt.
Something like Himalayan Pink salt, not regular table salt, because the Himalayan Pink salt has a lot of essential trace minerals, which are taken out of processed table salt.
@@steztoyz Really ? if its not the pink one . Can i take the normal Himalayan salt ?
@@user-rd4er8zf7d Feel free to use whatever salt you want. I only mentioned Himalayan Pink salt because it's what I use.
How much salt ?
I did a 7 day one once. Now I can never get past 3 days. It's mostly boredom because if I'm busy, which I should be if I stop making excuses, I'm very happy and don't even think about food. I feel AMAZING when I fast and I'm not paying attention.
I get that for sure. It's the boredom that really challenges me too. It's a good reminder to know how we feel when we are able to fast though. Just gotta find and maybe plan ways to stay busy...
Hey, you look so much like my nephew who is half Hispanic and half Korean. He's my late brother's son whom, because of anti-depressants, took his own life 10 years ago. Get off those meds, Michael. Like your friend said, if you can do a 30-day fast, you can do anything. So, get off the meds and work on being happy, listen to music, seek Jesus, go to church if you don't already do and your life will turn around in no time. God bless you.
Thank you so much for reaching out with your concern. It's very humbling. I'm sorry to hear about your late brother. My preference is 100% to not be on meds and am doing what I can to get there. I appreciate you sharing your and your brother's story. It's motivational and a great reminder. Thank you again and be well too.🙏
Come on, you are not a doctor and do not know his situation. Considering getting off the meds should be done only together with his physician.
@@AS-gx4qg doctors are evil
What did the pills do ?
It's very common for antidepressants when trialing to find the appropriate antidepressant will lead to more depression or suicidality sadly. So the time period of finding the proper medication is a very difficult time. Sorry about the loss. Also we should probably stop stigmitzing the use of antidepressants or other psych medication as some people do need it to live more stable lives.
-nurse
6:50 insulin level getting trolled after cooking some food without eating it
🤣🤣🤣
I watch mukbang videos when I’m fasting 🤣
awesome, so im not the only crazy one lol jk🤣 Be well!!
Me too😊🤭
Me too 😂😂😂
I thought I was the only one😂
So glad more people do this haha
I started yesterday at 10pm and I will be going for thirty days. It will be very encouraging for others on the journey to engage with this post and I will check in quite often and talk about the progress.
Starting weight - 216 pounds
4/27 - 211.6 pounds today I don’t feel as hungry and I’ve been fasting for 31 hours
day 1 - I don’t want to say it’s necessarily bad but I did cut my fast short by fasting for 22 hours and giving myself an hour window to eat but I do fasting again at 9 instead of 10.
Day 2 : fasted for 23 hours definitely did better than yesterday but will be much harder since I’m around plenty of junk food 😩
Stay strong friend I jus started today. Stay in touch
It's quite okay, you're not racing anybody and this is all great data for you. Keep at it and youll achieve the health goals youve set. I feel ya on being around all the junk food, maybe just try to visualize skull and cross bones superimposed on top of the junk😆 Stay strong💪
@@michaelmerto Thank you! I greatly appreciate it and will definitely keep in mind your tips
Hello I hope all is well with everyone! I’m away from “distractions” and will be starting today again at 12am. My goal is to stop on May 24th or if I’m feeling well I might extend it wish me luck! Hopefully I do better the second time around
I’m also doing a 30 day water fast 😊. I’m on day 8 as of right now. And I wanted to quit so bad but kept pushing through because I knew the results were going to be OUTSTANDING! I lost 8 lbs in 5 DAYS! Once I seen the drastic drop in my weight on the scale, my jaw literally DROPPED to the ground 🥳😢 I felt so proud of myself. All the days and nights I was complaining about the feelings and urges I was feeling throughout my 8 days of fasting, it was so worth it! A positive mindset can get you so places in life especially if you have goals/aspirations. It’s best having supportive and motivating people around you to give you a boost during your journey. I’m going to post my journey at the end of September so I can share my experience as a unexperienced water faster 😇
Oh wow! Congrats on making it to 8 days (9 now?). It certainly does get easier and im glad you have such a positive mindset. I just hope you dont force anything, listen to your body and take re-feeding really slowly. Ive now had conversations with a couple people that maybe were a little relaxed about the re-feeding process. Of course, everyone will react differently but thought id be remiss not to mention. Other than that, you should be proud of yourself! its a rare thing and I hope you have continued health gains! I look forward to hearing from you about your journey.💪
@@michaelmerto yes I’m on day 9 today and this journey has become easier for me and my goal is to lose a solid 30 lbs! I’ve had nothing but a positive mindset and I’ve also been planning on how and what I wanted to eat while breaking my fast when that time comes. Fruit and soup will suit me best. Thank you for your feedback! ❤️
@@Itsriyma thats all awesome. youll reach your goal for sure with that energy. 💪 Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
This is my day 1 .. I was supposed to start a while back I've done 14 days already
@@Nataliesimmons1868 I hope for success on your journey Queen
Hey Michael, thanks for sharing your experience on water fasting. I'm about 6'4 and weighed 347 lb at the start of my water fast 3 days ago - I originally intended to fast for at least however long it would take me to reach 300 lb (2 weeks-ish?) but I couldn't stop thinking about rice and chicken so I gave in today weighing at 337 lb (10 lb difference).
But it's a brand new day and I'm determined to start over, this time never giving up! I hope to complete at least 2 weeks, and reach 300 lb by the end of it!
That’s still very good if your new to fasting . The more experience you get with it , the more you can manage these urges. Also make sure you are taking vitamins/minerals/electrolytes otherwise you will pass out .
omg yes, thats still so awesome, how are you doing these days? its all a learning experience that gets easier the more you do it for sure.
@@michaelmerto Hey Michael, thanks for replying! I continued for another 3 days after I made that original comment and got down to 329 lb. Sadly I went back to my old ways and shot back up to 349 lb. But last Saturday I decided to do another water fast till today, in which I broke the fast 2 times, and am now 340 lb. (though before refeed I was 336 lb). I feel as if I'm not losing as much weight as I was the first time, or maybe it's in my head. Michael, if i weighed 340 lb now, do you think it's possible for me to reach 300 lb in 11 days if I water fasted and walked on the treadmill for 1 hour a day? Again thanks for replying, I hope to see more content from you soon!
@@yaseenjamal3189 do you do any cardio ? And how many carbs do you eat when you refeed?
Thanks so much for sharing! I just did a 1 day dry fast on my channel, but I definitely prefer water. My longest water fast is 5 days. I am not sure I will ever try 30 days. Blacking out would have scared me, you stayed so strong!
I stayed so... stupid for doing this fast without supervision lol! Thank you for watching! Great job on your dry fast, that seems super tough. and I like your braids😊
Did you not have any electrolytes? I always fast long periods and it’s easier with electrolytes
@@aestheticsbyjasmine940 Not sure if you meant him or me. But I didn't
Let's goo babyyy, Im doing water fast but rn Im at my 10th day, I didn't update this earlier cause I was afraid that I will quit somehow in the earliest day of my fasting, so here we go!
Day 1 = 116 kg/253.5 lbs
Day 2 = 114 kg/251.32 lbs
Day 3 = 112.4 kg/247.7 lbs
Day 4 = 111.6 kg/246 lbs
Day 5 = 109.5 kg/241.4 lbs
Day 6 = 108.5 kg/239.2 lbs
Day 7 = 107 kg/235. 9lbs
Day 8 = 106.5 kg/234.8 lbs
Day 9 = 105.3 kg/232.1 lbs
Day 10 = 104.4 kg/230.1 lbs
Day 11 = 104.4 kg/230.1 lbs (maintain)
Day 12 = 102.9 kg/227 lbs
Day 13 = 102.8 kg/226 lbs
Day 14 = 102 kg/224.8 lbs
Day 15 = 101 kg/222.6 lbs
Day 16 = 102 kg/ 225 lbs (don't know why im gaining)
Day 17 = 100.2 kg/ 220.9 lbs (been working out)
Day 18 = 99.5 kg / 219 lbs
Day 19 = 99.35 kg / 218 lbs
Day 20 = 98.9 kg/ 217.5 lbs
Start from now, I will update daily until I reach my 20 days water fasting goal!
I've done it guys! Breaking the fast is the best part😁 everything taste very delicious even simple broth and watermelon!
I'll be doing this water fasting again in the future💪
ps: the hardest part was the 3rd to 4th days earliest in this journey, I was feeling hungry all the time, my stomach growled so bad at that time, but after some days, it was getting easier n easier, trust me, so don't quit if you feel hungry in the earliest day, u just hv to try to push a little bit, but always consult ur doctor bfr doing it
Wow, wow! Congrats bud! 10 days and over 23 pounds is freaking great. Thanks for updating and sharing encouragement. I look forward to your next update and you're doing great!💪
@@michaelmerto thankss man!! U inspired me alot, all thanks to you, I hope I can keep up until I reach my goal
thanks to you bud! you're putting in all the hard work. and you will reach your goal💪. Just be reasonable and safe and listen to yourself if things get odd. Otherwise, I think what you're doing is amazing and very few people would even dare to try, takes a strong person to make it as far as you have so far! Im rooting for you bud!
@@michaelmerto bro, I've done it, I've reached my 20 days goal, and right now I wanna rest and give my body a little time and I will do this again in the future! I'm very happy as I was always a 100+ kg person, right now I think I've improved my confidence level and my mindset a little bit, thanks bruh
how much weight did you gain after the fast
It must have been very difficult for you to make these videos. But this helps a lot of people! Thank you for sharing.
thanks for that, i think its mostly my adhd that makes it difficult but im happy to hear when its useful. thanks again and be well!
your absolutely amazing and one of the strongest person's that I know. Iam 68 years old and have been threw Hell with emotional problems . I have been addicted to alcohol and drugs but never have I taking a antidepressant . I have been clean now for over 25 years but only because I gave all my proublems to Jesus . I don't go to a church and hardly read the bible but I have total faith that He is with me every second of the day . Great video my brother but Iam never doing a long fast after that.
lol I totally understand, that fast was kind of ridiculous. Super big congrats on being sober for 25 years now! I turned to alcohol at a very young age (10 years sober) and have been in the rooms/rehab so I think I understand the monumental challenges you must have faced to get clean. I'm extremely happy to hear your faith helped power you to a better place. Thanks for your kind words Terry but you sound darn amazing yourself. Hope you're doing well today!
@@michaelmerto you leave the best comments and they truly encourage me to stay on track . We have been doing keto for around 4 years and At age 68 I still run my HVAC business . We are going to retire at age 70 and travel . We love mich in the summer and we have a beautiful spot on a private lake only one other home on it . So we are taking great care of or self so we can finally stop and enjoy life . Take care and thanks for the Great video's
@@terrymoline8260 Aw thank you, your comments give me great motivation to be good. I know running a business can be stressful so Im excited to hear you're close to retiring and traveling! I think that's going to be a great, great thing. I can't wait for you guys to be able to really relax and enjoy the nuances of life. My last boss was a radiologist and lecturer. After looking at x-rays for so long, he started noticing difficulty identifying simple things like fractures. So he started turning them sideways and the x-rays started to "pop" again. This can happen to us in life too and he equated traveling to turning the x-ray scans sideways.
@@michaelmerto I have been doing OMAD for 2 months and only lost 5 lbs and want to lose 5 more that would put me at 175lbs my ideal weight. But I have learned the older the harder it is to get off but I will winn and I will let you know when I do get there. My plan is to go back on OMAD when my weight goes up to 78lbs till I return to 175lbs.
@@terrymoline8260 That all makes sense, I use to be able to drop significant weight just by doing 20min on the bike when I was younger. Now I gotta do all this fasting stuff and deal with plateaus. But from what little I know of your history, I'm positive your perseverance will get you to your goal. Please do let me know WHEN you do!
I have 37.6lbs to lose, i am currently day 8 of my waterfast. Hoping to do it for 28 days. If by then ive lost say 30lbs, then ill continue it another 5/7 days to lose the other 7.6lbs. Then stop, ill do 2 days on liquid fast soups, broth, protein shake. Then start 3rd day on solids. I am anemic and diabetic type 2, so i check my glucose which is 3.6, 3.8, 4.2. Well done 👏
The spiritual awaking is oftened intentional😊 it's actually when the mind becomes aligned in the form of knowing and how to respond in the waking hours is quite clear... Happy seeking
I really appreciate your candidness.
Thank you for that, I hope you're having a great weekend!
I think one of the most interesting revelations from your fast was that your vision improved. I guess it makes sense that your body will make your vision more acute if you need to spot prey or food in the wild when you're starving.
i didnt make that connection then but it makes a lot of sense now. thanks for that!
😂 I once did a 7-day fast. I could hear everything around me.
@@hellen3098 first steps toward real superheros?!😊
I heap praise onto you for being so open and honest. Such a great and sincere episode. I'm so glad I watched this and at a minimum I had to sub. Cheers mate.
thanks bud! i appreciate the kind words and the sub. glad im able to contribute like the other honest yt folks out there sharing their journey. thanks again and i hope you're doing well😊
What a really lovely ending mate, love those final few minutes of reflection and raw emotion. It will resonate with so many of us, you have no idea; and help us too. Thanks for sharing Michael.
Thanks for saying that Thomas, its very kind...thank you🙏
Wow you look great. You look confident. Your image has changed and your personality is great.
thank you so much for the kindness😊🙏 hope you're doing great!
This is the video I was looking for. I’m starting a fast for the second time (it’s now 12/20) and all the previous videos I watched featured people who just seemed too happy about not eating for 30 days! I just wanted to see someone, a regular person who talked about the benefits but also didn’t make light of the struggles. One thing that helped me the first time I fasted this year was watching vegan cooking videos and imagining all the food I would make once I stopped fasting. I’m gonna continue doing my research and taking notes and just being mindful of what my body and spirit is saying. Anyway, Thank you for sharing your story - it makes me want to try and see this through 🙏🏽💕
Hi! Thanks so much for sharing your observations and what you were looking for. Im stoked you found the video useful😊 Definitely wasnt always happy about not eating but hunger did become easier to deal with after like 3 or so days. I totally get you about cooking, it acually helped me and recently too. I really hope you meet your health goals and you sound like you're in a good place with listening to your being. hope you have a warm holidays and stay safe!
@@michaelmerto: thank you for responding!! I really appreciate it - have a beautiful holiday and new year!! 🥰💕
Congrats man thats some huge dedication
thanks bud! didnt seem like it then, just a few days/a week at a time.
Well done. Very inspiring. Your videos are excellent: You present well, you are very relatable, the topics you talk about are interesting and relevant to many, and your editing/production is top level. Please keep doing these and there is no doubt you will gain 100x the current subscribers.
Thank YOU so much! thats an amazingly generous feedback. Your support and encouragement makes doing this so rewarding. I hope you've been well and are in good health. Thank you again!!😊🙏
You say you're not smart but your vocabulary is exquisite
Aww, thank you so much😊 Speaking of which, I loved your word choice, made me feel special lol. 🙏 Hope you have a warm and lovely holidays!
@@michaelmerto you're welcome 😊 💙 P.S. I'm on day five lol
@@chasiewatches6551 oh sorry for the late reply!! how long did you fast for?! 5 days is already amazing...
Man, the watching cooking shows/cooking during an extended fast thing... I can totally relate.
Right on👊 I also get quite a few "i can't imagine cooking or watching food shows, that's crazy." lol
I never comment on anything but I just wanted to say this was a very cool and informative video, thanks for sharing your experience, glad it helped you!
Oh wow, thanks, thats high praise for someone who doesnt usually comment! Thank you for taking the time. I hope you're doing great😊
Day 17, Tomorrow will be a new record for me. I’m not gonna lie I’m not sure if I’ll be able to do the full 30 days. For now I’m just sticking to making it to day 20, after that will see what happens.
im planning to do it but it's hard when you dont have support system in your family.. they never agree with it, and always offer me food even they know im water fasting
@@almaenismnfh9124 I say you start small do 7 days. After day 3-5 you don’t feel hungry and don’t have the temptation anymore. Will make it easier to say no to your family but if your family is forcing you. I say you sit down and tell them why you doing this. People have many reasons as to why. The main reason for me is years of depression.
Congrats on breaking a record!!! Have you continued past 20? Regardless, amazing and I hope it went/is going okay for you.
yeah thats tough, but its also hard when people are not informed and have preconceived notions. Its also a social/family thing to hang out at the dinner table, so even if im fasting i partake, i just dont eat and eventually they get tired of asking me to eat. They started to believe in the seriousness in my eyes even while smiling and saying no thanks, im not going to eat.
Holly fuck you"ve done a TREMENDOUS job! Not only by accomplishing the fast, but all the list of things, you mentioned in the end of video.... WOW!!!!!!! GREAT JOB! HUGE RESPECT!!!
Thanks so much!😊🙏 I hope you're doing well and feeling great!
I have done 6 days water fasting and I lost about 5 kgs. I was 67.8 kgs and by the end of 6th day, I was at 62.8 kgs. However, I have gained weight back and now at 67.9 kgs. I have started my water fasting since yesterday and planning to go for 15 days this time. Wish me good luck folks!! I will let you know the results. 😀
Oh wow hey there! I wish you great luck and lots of health and success bud! Since its a pretty long fast, I'd take re-feeding slowly and hopefully that also minimizes the re-gain. I look forward to hearing your results and I hope you have a good experience. 💪
Why not do a 24/36 hour fast once a week after the long fast to keep it down?. Maybe 5:2 the first weeks. It is easy after a long fast, if you allow yourself 3-4 day eating after braking the fast.
Check out dr Mike isretel (Renaissance periodization) out on refeeding or on maintaince dieting as research shows that cutting quickly and with lots of diet restriction is more likely to result in relapse and weight regain without a conscious maintenance strategy. You have to reset a new weight settling point and let your physiology and stress factors stabilize.
@@chukah9484 thanks for including references and explanation. helpful stuff!🙏
What's Water Fasting???
Great video Michael, keep them coming. New subscriber. Sometimes just being able to share your message can be a tremendous help to someone who’s struggling with weight and mental health issues.
thanks so much for the encouragement and subscription! I agree, Ive gotten so much information and inspiration from people sharing on YT. I think its fantastic if someone can get anything from me, its like passing it forward. Anyways, hope youre doing well bud🙏
Gosh dang you lookin handsome
Stop eating snack so you BECOME the snack
i am? lol thank you!😊🥰
I don't reach out very often, but your fasting accounts are really quite good, being well researched but down to earth. I had to laugh at your cooking obsession towards the end, as I can relate perfectly. Years ago I was noticing short term memory issues which scared me, and drove me to try an experiment doing longer fasts. In 09/08 I started a juice fast for 3-4 weeks thinking it would solve all my problems. After 55 days I was ravenous, and though my mind was clearer, I realized it was just a good start. Over the next four and a half years I did five more long fasts over 28 days, progressively dropping juice days and adding water only until the last one was 30 days water and 3 days juice to break it. By the end of all of them, I was watching food shows, saving recipes, mostly asian food cuz it looked soooo good. I also did countless shorter fasts, but by the end was discouraged because I hadn't had some breakthrough event, or walked on water or something he heh. What I have learned though, is that while fasting is hands down the most effective way to unload the garbage we collect in an overburdened system, at a molecular level, it is the refeed where the real magic takes place. I am back on track, and very strategically rebuilding now after the fasting demolitions. Just like wringing out a dirty sponge, once is just a good start. IMHO, purification is the new frontier, and maybe you're the guy who figures out how to walk on water. ;-)
Thank you so much for taking the time here and the very kind feedback. I'm stoked you can relate to the cooking lol. That's amazing you were able to all those long juice fasts! I can't imagine. That's some mental fortitude bud. I agree with how important the refeed is. Gotta have great materials to build a better foundation once things are broken down. And lol, I'm prolly not the guy but I think Criss Angel already figured out how to "walk on water."🤣 Anyhow, I really appreciate you sharing your experience here and reaching out. That's high praise from someone show doesn't do that often, so I'm glad you did. I wish you excellent health!
After watching your video, I am motivated to do a 30 days fast
Thanks for watching! Have you done some long fasts before? I ask because it can be pretty risky depending on many things.
Thank you for sharing, I really appreciate it. I wish you the best, Tom
Thanks for watching the video!🙏 I wish you well also!
I'm on day 19 of 30... Yay?
oh wow! Yay, depends on you. It sounds amazing from here, as long as your feeling pretty good about it!
How did you go?
Thank you for being so open about your entire experience during fasting. I just started fasting again, 3 days in after not doing it for about a year. I've tried to avoid it thinking that I could just workout and still eat, or go vegan but still eat. But I've come to realise that I have to go back to the basics with fasting. It's by far given me the best results I've ever seen. Back in 2019 got down to the 190's the lowest weight I can recall being as an adult. Trying to get back there while also learning to maintain it without falling back into old habits. Mindset and deep rooted issues play such a big role in gaining weight, not to mention hormonal imbalance. But here's to persisting in the battle for a healthier lifestyle.
Yes, heres to that! I agree that mindset and mental health can play a huge role. You're already ahead of the game though since youve experienced success already. You and your body know what thats like and everything thats happened since is all good data to learn from. Thank you for sharing your journey so far and for taking the time here. I hope your current fasting is going well so far!💪
I've had a similar experience, going back to fasting.
I lost 80 lbs about 2 years ago and always maintained my weight, but since Covid hit I gained 25lbs. I’ll be doing a 25 day water fast to possibly go back down to my ideal weight.
oh wow, congrats on that initial 80lb weight loss! totally understandable during these times, it can be tough. 25 days is a long time to fast, any rush? I know you'll meet your goal, just hope for you to be safe. 💪
I think it is evidence that unlike what most people think, if you struggle with weight you probably have amazing discipline - discipline is not the reason for the extra weight. Just found your videos on this and it inspired me... the most I have done before was a 40 hour fast but I am trying to reach a certain weight and I am going to give a 80 hour fast a try.
Hey there! 40 hours is awesome, i couldnt even do 16hrs before. I hope your 80 hour is successful and goes well. You can reach your goal weight💪
I just started water fast for 3 days but couldn't resist mom's homemade food haha but I'll re-do it again.
Started 01/11/23 : 96.5kg
Break the fast but ate one meal a day like apple, tomato, or one orange.
Current weight after semi-water fast hh : 91.3kg 06/11/23
I'll update starting tomorrow
Vision is connected with liver a lot, good to know that you get the best benefits around 25 days of fasting.. for you at least. Thanks for sharing. I love fasting but to start it's always a pain in the neck. You inspired me🙏💙💚💛
Hi! I didn't know the liver and vision are connected, thanks for the info. I totally relate, I love fasting too. But starting always seems so ughh lol! Thanks for taking the time here and hope your next fast goes well!
An Awesome video bro, of a moving journey. Thanks for creating, sharing and being so honest with us. 🙌🏽
Hey Bud! Thanks again man, always really appreciated. Btw, I love how proactive you've become on your channel and love the new thumbs on there!👍
@@michaelmerto Thanks bro. Trying to get more polished like you
incredible accomplishment! also the very end of the video really spoke to my heart. i'm glad you were able to get out of that dark place. i'm trying the same for myself now - thank you for inspiring me. wishing you the best :)
Good work on the 30 day fast! It’s so restorative! The most I’ve done is 4 days, but I want to go for longer. Have you seen Dr. Alan Goldhamer’s interview with Rich Roll on the 40 day water fast?
Thanks bud! And 4 days is awesome💪 I haven't checked out that vid yet, I just havent gotten around to it yet, but I will now for sure. Be well and hope you have a great next fast!
I CAN'T imagine how could you cook without eating it right after keeping in mind you had days fasting
It does sound weird when i think about it.😆🤷♂️
Last year I I made 15 days water fasting and I was cooking almost everyday for my kids and I was working full time in a preschool. Today I want to start again but I feel it difficult and I don't have job!! When I was busy was easy 🙁
yes, it seems easier to be around food when im busy too. It does get easier regardless though, at least in my experience. Congrats on accomplishing a 15 day fast btw! That's an awesome achievement. Perhaps your next one doesnt have to be as long since your schedule is different also.
I had to cook for my disabled elderly mother, while fasting. TbH By my 21st day, I was disgusted by the smell of food. It made me nauseous, especially the smell of sugar or bread. My nose (sense of smell) became very sensitive.
@@Keevus03 Oh wow, I wonder if having super smell is overall a good or bad thing to have? There are some stinky people out there lol. On a serious note, I think its great you take care of your mother and I hope fasting is giving you tangible benefits😊 21 days is no joke and thats amazing! Be well!
Awesome Job!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️ The most I’ve done is 16 days, and that was tough! 🤣 I noticed the mental focus/clarity and energy spike right away. I’m doing another round, and I’m on day 5 right now. My goal is also 30 days! Wish me luck! 🤞🏼By the way, you look Amazing! Big difference, especially in the face. That’s where I always start to lose my weight. ☺️💯
Thank you so much!!😊😊🙏 And great job to you! Sounds like you're a fasting pro, 16 days is serious business. I'm so glad you noticed the focus and energy spikes too! I do wish you luck AND success with your goals AND great health! And please be safe and smart during this fast. I'm rooting for you!!💪
@@michaelmerto I appreciate the kind words. And thank you for responding! I also wish you the best of luck on your healthy journey through life. It's AMAZING how much of a difference it makes when you truly start taking care of your body. As hard as it is to get on track, it's sad how easy it is to fall off the wagon as well. I hope that we BOTH stay on this path for life! It's much easier to make the changes now, while we are young!
@@marinav3609 Of Course! I appreciate you taking the time. And totally, hardest part is starting. Maintaining gets easy but falling off is just too easy. I hope we both stay on the healthy path too! Sending you warm wishes and strength on your fast😊
Thanks so much, Michael. Truly inspiring.
thank YOU so much. it makes the sharing rewarding to hear anything and I hope you're feeling and doing great😊
@@michaelmerto thank you I am doing Well :)
Seriously though, big ups to you for finishing this fast! I haven't even made it to 3 days! This is amazing!
Thank you! And I could barely make 16 hours without eating, it gets alot easier the more you do it😊
I hear you.
Came here cause the before And after and got such a better treat, awsome ! ❤️👍🏽
Thanks, that's great to hear!😊 Hope you have an awesome weekend!!
You sound and look like a different human. A very nice, likable guy. Thanks for the video
Hey there! thanks for the kind words. totally lightens up the day🙏 Hope all is well on your end!
Thanks so much for sharing your story. Great video. Fasting always has many physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. I, myself, just completed a 5-day dry fast (no food, no water) (*not recommend). I did it for my own mental and physical benefits. It felt amazing knowing that the human body is capable of taking care of and healing itself. That we don’t always need food. But, you do gain weight after a dry fast. Overall, I still feel much lighter and healthier.
that boggles my mind, wow a 5 day DRY fast. Thank you for sharing your story as well, i loved the read. i wish you continued health gains!
Really inspirational. I've commented on your other videos and you sent a nice response. I lost about 40 kilos and went from "obese" to "normal" but through IF and walking mostly, with only a couple of 24, 48 and 72 hour fasts along the way. You mention that you had panic attacks and anxiety during your long fast. Is that typical, or something unique to your particular situation? Your honesty and integrity are super obvious. When I listen/watch, I know it is going to be worthwhile. Thanks for making these videos.
Thanks so much for your kind words🙏 Congrats on your health journey too, 40 kilos is a great accomplishment. my mention of panic attacks and anxiety is just something im dealing with and was curious to see if there was relief from fasting, since it has the potential to improve mood. Its not common, as far as i know, to up regulate anxiety or induce panic attacks in otherwise healthy people. Hope that helps and thanks again!
Thx Michael. You are definitely providing a service by chronicling your experience. Much appreciated.
thank you for checking it out. i appreciate the kind words and glad i can share some experiences. hope youre well!
Nice video! I’m currently water fasting day 5, one of the harder days IMO. Most days I’ve gone is 30 while working a physical job. Slept like a baby, had some dizzy spells from getting up to fast. Euphoria was nice, fog relief. Retained 85-90% muscle mass while dropping 50lbs of body weight. Cured my eczema and digestive issues I was experiencing prior. Great experience overall. Today’s day five of a 10 day cheers.
wow! awesome to hear and thanks for sharing your results! its encouraging and reaffirming. great to hear your experience resolving eczema and digestive issues. wish you more health gains on your current fast!😊🙏
@@michaelmerto Thank you sir, and thank you for the encouraging content!
Did you keep them cured?
You did amazingly well! Pink salt is not enough to prevent fainting! You need 2 teaspoons of potassium a day with 1 teaspoon of table salt/ pink salt per day. How do you deal with family members trying to keep you down? I have been fasting before for 35 days and 17 days. Now I can’t do 1 day because I live with my family now they cook, they make jokes about fasting. Not easy.
Hey! Thanks bud😊 Luckily it didnt happen again. Dang, thats freaking awesome you did 35 and 17! I ended up not telling them after their objections to the first 5 day I did. I live out of state from them now, so its easier for me. With friends, theyre use to it by now and have even stopped offering me food when we hang out at their place, they ask if im fasting first lol. But yea, ive gotten plenty of bad advice from family and they have a hard time arguing with the results. But totally different story if there was constant home cooking around and if they made jokes. Hopefully, they start to see you mean business and that you're healthy and becoming healthier.
Because they cookk n make fun of you. You can’t fast? That’s the weakest excuse i ever heard
Awwwwww the last bit of this video just melted my heart!!! I think I have a crush on you…… (coming from a woman, who is married to a woman…. That is praise indeed lol) big hugs xxxx
really?! thats like unicorn rare...how cool is that!😊 (it makes me think of how Kevin Smith categorized his movie Chasing Amy as science fiction lol) thanks for melting my heart with your kindness. i hope youre giving her warm hugs and kisses now (while whispering, youve got competition lol jkjk🤗)
@@michaelmerto ha ha ha ha you’re welcome but yes…… high praise indeed!! Lol xxx
@@michaelmerto ha ha ha I could take you out for a slap up Big Mac Meal (sans bread bun lol) but I would be rubbish when it came to doing the dance with no pants….. you would feel very short changed 🤣😂 Have a fabulous weekend lovely boy xx
lmao you're hilarious. Im not worried about the dance, toss in a McFlurry and im there😉
Just came across your channel. You motivate me to do a 30 days fast. The most I did was 4 days fast. Btw, you look amazingly handsome! Good job!
Thanks so much! 😊🙏 4 days is awesome, not many can do that! I wish you lots of good health on your next one...
You look great. So happy for you to be at your optimal health n confidence. Gambate
domo!😊🙏 You're so sweet, thanks! I hope you're doing well too. Matane!
Thank you for this video. You are very relatable and this is such a great feat!
thanks so much, very kind feedback😊🙏
I did this fast, was an interesting journey :)
nice! its kind of a crazy thing in retrospect right? what was the one standout thing you took away from it?
@@michaelmerto I actually made a video and logged my experience ;)
When I did it, I felt like a new me, I also felt my mind was clearer despite some issues with forgetfulness.
oh snap, i gotta check out your vlogs! Thanks for letting me know.
i was never able to go further than five days (and even that is a STRUGGLE). Reason being OVERWHELMING HUNGER. And it does not go away in a few minutes or whatnot. It lasts for hours upon hours, and follows me to the next day. I would love to get to the point where it subsides (i´m currently on day one of a new attempted prolonged fasting)
Oh, sorry to hear that! It's definitely a struggle but usually subsides given time and enough distractions. Drinking something like a big glass of water, black coffee, ACV or salt/lemon water has helped me and others, have you tried that? I hope it becomes less of a challenge with you and that your current fast goes better. Stay strong.💪
Congratulations on your fast. I've done a couple 3's,5's7's one 11,one 13 and an 18. I recently did a 5 day but didn't feel great and I think it might be from changing up my potassium type. I don't remember you saying that you took potassium. I think it's important for the sodium potassium pump system for your cells also regulates heart rate and rythm.
Hi and thanks! Thats impressive, all the fasts you've done, nice! I get most my minerals from pink salt but I was very relaxed about it on the 30 day. Didn't start until I fainted. But yes, I agree its important and am more conscientious these days. It would be great to know our precise electrolyte levels during a fast. Anyways, I hope your next fast goes well and thanks for taking the time here!😊
Wow, I can see it isn’t for everyone and needs carefully monitoring, but you clearly benefited from the experience. Appreciate you sharing your journey :-)
Thanks so much for checking it out! 😊
I don’t know if you were taking electrolytes while fasting but if your weren’t taking them could have helped with the light headedness and the fainting my first long term fast was quite brutal on me because I didn’t take electrolytes but my second one was much better because I took them anyway great job by completing 30 days and the reason you did it
thanks and congrats to you too! yes totally, i was overconfident since i had already been doing up to 14 days without needing electrolytes and wanted to know at one point my body would show signs if it cant self regulate. simple pink salt cleared everything right up after the fainting. thanks for taking the time, i really appreciate it and i hope you had a great weekend!😊
I have psoriasis, on day 15 right now, slowly the psoriasis is starting to go away, last time by day 30 my psoriasis was 98% gone. I think milk products are causing it, I love cheese and that's why it came back I think. Great video. Keeping me motivated!
my mom had pretty bad psoriasis and i was starting to show signs of it along with eczema on my scalp, arms and fingertips. it all seemed to resolve after this 30 day fast so im really hoping youre able to get rid of it once and for all.👊
@@michaelmerto thanks brother. I only made it 20 days, the psoriasis was starting to get better, but had a ways to go. Gonna try doing a bunch of short weekly fasts, I really need to clean up my diet though. Thanks again.
@@zoomtruth1013 20 days is still epic. Im sure further tweaking of your diet should help too. 💪👊
Congratulations 👏 you for getting through the fast. It's not easy but you're inspiring me to do it. I'm breastfeeding now so I can't do anything longer than a day but I am motivated to only eat when I'm hungry and not to eat emotionally because of videos like yours
That's so nice to hear, I'm glad I can contribute in some small way. Congrats to you and your baby!😊 I was a big time and sometimes can still be an emotional eater, it's great that you've identified something for improvement. You can certainly do it and I wish you well with great health!
Also, keeping your mind super busy is a good way to keep your mind off food
great advice, i agree totally!
You are awesome. I just started my first 72 hour fast today.
Aw, thank you. So how did the first day of fasting go??
@@michaelmerto good actually. I only made it 48 hours due to my glucose dropping too low. I'm going to try again now that I'm not taking insulin anymore.
@@roses09 that's great still and probably smart of you to do. better safe than sorry. I hope you wont have to use insulin anymore, that would be a great sign for your health.💪
I am writing to keep myself accountable. I am 90kgs and I really want to do this to fix my health, my food habits and mostly my mental vision of not being good enough. Today is 5/6/23 - 90 kgs. Good luck to me!
Hey this probably random but you are enough, quit looking for external things to give you internal value. Your internal value is enough no matter your food habits, and your weight. We are human, we are species of imperfection. I’m glad you looked for fasting as a test but regardless of your results you are brave for even wanting to do it and analyze your self and your habits. That’s enough, it shows you care about your well-being and are on the right road. But just know you are enough, you are life, you are from this universe’s beautiful creation and you are a blessing. Look deep inside and you’ll realize all of the self worth you truly process and your limitless potential.
Wow that’s impressive will power! Thanks for making your fasting vids , I find them more relatable than ANY others I’ve watched , which is all of them. This just motivated me to go on an extended fast , thank you. I’ve been pulling off 4 day water only fasts with ease , it’s time to make the leap .
Oh thanks bud! That means a lot to me.🙏 I'm glad 4 days has been smooth for you, that's awesome! What's your next goal?
I would like to do 21 or 30 day , but I understand it’s kind of like jogging for me , I just try to add on a little bit every time I go for it .
awesome and great analogy. exercising those fasting muscles💪
Jesus did 40 days with no food while dealing with some pretty terrible mental disturbances. Perhaps studying His state of mind before, during and after His fast might help with depression and motivation. 🤠
Hi Michael, it's Gary. We chatted back in January when I did a 26 day water fast. The time since then hasn't gone my way. Too much binging, eating crappy and weight gain. I have embarked on a new water fast today. Not sure how long I'm going to go. I must follow this up with a lifetime of healthy eating and movement... easier said than done! Thanks for being one of my inspirations.
Hey Gary!!! Its nice to hear from you and thanks for sharing an update. That 26 day fast was still awesome and now you have new data on how you reacted afterwards. Hopefully that experience helps you with your future ones.💪 I still make exceptions (had a few bday bbqs recently) and they are in much better control than before where it would set me off on weeks long binges. Progress not perfection!
Seek Jesus Christ, He is real and He loves you and watches you always. Jesus Christ can take away your panic attacks and depression. He will give you peace that you long for.
He is God who came in the flesh and died for our sins and rose from the dead on the 3rd day. Only He can save us. Heaven and Hell are real.
Hey Michael I really enjoyed this and just subscribed. Keep the videos coming man you got a great calm camera presence and the editing was great.
Thanks bud! I truly appreciate that, the kind feedback and the subscription.🙏 And I'm trying to keep them going, it's been fun and informative interacting in the comments!😊
i’m starting tomorrow.. my birthday is next month and i think my man might propose. i want to lost at least 20 pounds and look snatched lol. i’ll update as i go.
Hehe 'I feel like there's hope I can do things...' Wobbling and slurring 😂 totally get this feeling when fasting you feel so strong yet you're sooo weak at that point! I've done 7 days max so far.
😆 How was your experience overall with the 7 day?
I did 72 hr. 3 times already. The only problem was constipation during the day that there was no food intake. How did you get through 30 days water fast without constipation problem ? It would be highly appreciated if you can share your experience about this issue.
Hey! I wish i took more notes on that but from my memory I didn't do anything special and didn't have consitpation problems. I hardly went to the bathroom and slowly returned back to normal after refeeding. I did have a problem in my recent 5 day fast. ua-cam.com/video/2UBRcN28RLQ/v-deo.html taking pink salt to combat dehydration seemed to help. in all my other fasts, i dont recall having this issue though. I hope that helps some.