How is your energy level now? How long go was your most recent fast and how long? Also how did you feel at the end of the 12 day?
Yasemin's "6 Phases" of WATER FASTING
I felt good on day 12 (300 hours), but when I had a cup of bone broth I cramped up. Days 8 and 9 were bad.
When I am busy or walking, riding, I feel great. When I sit around, I feel blah. Currently I have stomach cramps. This is the first time I have used supplements, so maybe that will help.
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My most recent fast was 5 days 4 weeks ago. I did omad with adf for 4 weeks. I hit a mental block and couldnât get back to EF. It was fine, I didnât gain, felt good. Prior to that I was 3 to 4 days with a day or 2 in between then a 7 day. Been at it since 12/30/19. I am insulin resistant after many years of obesity, so only EF works for weight loss.
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Yep, been there. From my new understanding of diabetes, I was diagnosed pre-diabetic 13 years ago and diabetic 7 years ago.
I think you should be fine. Mentally you should be fine, since the brain runs better in ketosis. Physically I would dial down the exercise for a couple days prior to the shoot. Using fat as an energy source stored in the muscles is not as efficient as glycogen. Thatâs my recommendation.
Interested in seeing what @Yasemin says.
Thanks! I think mentally I just need to plan as if I am going to power through it, as refeeding could be more trouble than fasting.
I personally always have A LOT of energy deeper into my fast, but it depends on everyoneâs body, and each fast is different! You can worry about it when you get closer, and you can do a small 500-600 calorie âcrutchâ meal and continue your fast, or refeed if you need to! This lifestyle is super flexible for a reason!
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Thank you, both. Iâm feeling love right now!
Being diabetic during my 40 day I didnât get the energy boost because my body wasnât heathy enough. So far, I get the energy boost in the subsequent refeeds which have rebuilt my diabetes ravaged body. Iâm hoping to first experience this âmythicalâ energy boost for the 1st time on my current fast.
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I was pre-diabetic, no medication (but a lot of threats). I havenât gone in for a check-up post beginning the wol. I will go in July, after the crazy. I havenât had energy issues (in that I can muster the energy I need) so far. I have people in my life telling me fasting is dangerous and doesnât work, so Iâve learned to not complain about anything. It has actually helped me. I will thank them someday.
I have felt euphoria and an amazing sense of wellbeing from time to time.
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Yes, my primary physician was skeptical. Canât wait to see his face when he reviews my blood panels and sees me. It was te Physicianâs Assistant who declared me officially âmedication freeâ last December so I havenât seen my primary since September.
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WooHoo! You are such an inspiration. I read everything you put out there.
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Thank you. This helps motivate me to become more knowledgeable so I can better help people.
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This whole forum has been incredibly helpful and useful! I feel like I donât dip into it enough, but that probably comes of my insanely busy schedule (and a large family of kiddoes as well).
I think fasting is something that needs support. Although Iâve done it alone, itâs something that is a lot easier when you have people who have been there done that with you for support. My partner has been incredibly supportive, but he doesnât really get it -heâs happy doing carnivore, and losing heaps of weight on it, and didnât need the fasting to kick his metabolism into action. I did.
So a big thank you to everyone here who supports everyone else - even just âlikesâ on posts makes a difference when youâre having a rough night of it and donât know whether to give in or not. As for Yasemin - I donât know if she realises what I difference sheâs made in the lives of strangers all around the world, but she has 
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I too am so glad I found this forum! I had been false starting for a few days when I landed here. Other sites will only discuss 10 day. @Yasemin is amazing and so generous. Iâve just downloaded her new calendars. I am on day 11 of 21. So thankful for the support.
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This is my 1st day doing water fasting and Iâm positive now after reading all the comments.
Thank you so much that really means a lot 
Sometimes I feel like throwing in the towel since I get some weird comments once in a while on YouTube, so this means a lot to me I really appreciate it 
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Thank you so much Iâm so happy that youâre all part of the family @Antipodean
I put the new food logs up on the forum too, and Iâll work on some goal setting sheets soon
Thank you for all your support
Here are my favourite 3
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Hi I joined this group like today only and I am recently on my 5th day of 14 days water fast and am feeling some muscle cramps, can you tell me how to cure this.
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Try some potassium and magnesium! Itâs in the pinned post âquick reference guideâ
This right here is so helpful. I will be referring back to this quite often!
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