You are killing it! Keep up the good work man!
Michael's Journal
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Day 29! almost one month in. Feels nice to be so close. It hasn’t gotten any tougher or anything since day 7, so I’m just going to see how far I can coast and just listen to my body. But my current goal is probably going to be 60 days now since I’m wanting to go through September now.
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Day 30. Slept a little early and then got up early to get some work done. I have some challenging work ahead of me and the stress kinda gives me a slight hunger pangs. I won’t relent though and I will keep pushing forward. I am at that one month mark now, and I plan to just keep pressing on to see just how far we can take this thing. The only downsides are still just the typical side effects. With my increased energy I seem to have, I am thinking of adding a little more cardio to my workouts, and maybe some on weight lifting days as well.
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30 DAYS!!!
AHH MAYY ZING!!!
Congratulations Michael. Thats a feat!
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Day 31. Woke up early again and I hit the gym and did 40 minutes on the elliptical. Taking it easy today, and just going to finish work,rest, and get some more stuff done habit-wise.
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Hi @Michael_Weaver … you are doing so well. 
I struggle with exercising while fasting. I can max do 30 minutes at low heart rate before I’m exhausted. What kind of supplements or electrolytes do you use to up your energy?
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Just the typical potassium, magnesium, and salt. I also take a men’s daily vitamin.
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Day 32. I am still going pretty well. Yesterday was kind of rough due to my workout being maybe a little too much. I plan to take it easy with just some walking today for a couple miles. I’ll go back to my normal regimen after that, but make sure not to overwork. My animal brain tried to sneak up on me during that time yesterday, but there is no way I’m letting it stop me from reaching 42 days at the least.
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What I’m sooo happy I did - started with an extended fast so now the shorter fasts are a drop in the bucket.
It has skewed my perception though, lol, I don’t consider anything under 5 days to be an extended fast.
Your future maintenance is going to be a breeze!
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Day 33. Woke up with a bit of heartburn, but was able to alleviate it with some ACV diluted in water. Still pushing through and feeling pretty good so far today!
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Do you miss Food or does that get easier as it goes on?
Inspiring Michael!!! Great job!
I’m not Michael, but from my own experience which was a mere 17.5 days I can say after the first week I’d gained so much control and question myself am I really hungry or is it my ego?
It does get a LOT easier in my own experience.
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Get’s easier. You just get a random pang now and again, but it’s all at a manageable level.
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@Kyle I think it is very spiritual experience in general (from a girls pov). Made me dig deep.
Willpower just the top of the surface. I totally respect how far Michael is going - it’s a journey of a lifetime.
It’s very personal for everyone - their fasting duration and the journey.
You have to decide how long you want to commit to. But IMO it’s not all about just losing weight.
That’s nice and all, but embracing the full experience is like getting the first class ticket to the show.
Good days, tough days, flipping mind trips and who is in charge of their destiny?
Our egos have been so badly programmed. It’s an opportunity to fix it.
Lol, I probably sound like I had too much kool aid🤣.
But dang, I ate somewhat healthy before, and I’ve upped the ante and my diet has definitely gone up a notch - at the same time I was able to indulge for a special event and not missing anything.
Your ego will show you resistance.
It becomes about following the path of least resistance.
Allow the emotions and feeling, but don’t allow them to control you. You are the boss. 
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great post Miramar !
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@Miramar - great wisdom there Miramar. My fast started as an adventure into autophagy and weigh-loss, but it has now turned into an emotional and personal journey about alternative futures … both in private and work situations. I plan on leading a much more healthy life on the other side of this fast.
But still have my treats, but without the binge eating … no more “eat as much as you like” and having 2 or 3 pizza’s at a time … 
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I agree Miramar. The eating is just the symptom… underneath is where its at.
Fear of whats underneath has certainly held me back from reaching my full fasting potential. I think that’s the ultimate saboteur.
Going to really explore on this next fast and really address the emotions, struggles as they come instead of bury them and white knuckle it.
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Day 34. Got up and did an early bike ride this morning. Planning to hang out with some friends today. I think my stomach must have shrank, because after taking electrolytes and some ACV and chugging a little water, I felt kind of full. I guess that’s a good thing.
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34! You are so close to the 42 mark. Wow!
Have fun with your friends!
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