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elizabeth  ·  3763 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Just finished a 3-day fast

I've been wondering, if it's someone's first time fasting what is the recommended length? Obviously you can t decide to fast for a month right away but is 3 days too long for a first time?





mike  ·  3762 days ago  ·  link  ·  

3 days is the length of time recommended to start immune system regrowth. (link). It was my first fast, and I think the length was perfect.

What do you want from the fast? Some people do one-day fasts but I don't know what the goal is. I researched only the 2-4 day fasts because that was applicable to me.

Everyone says to talk to a doctor first -- I did not as I am in good health and was in a good environment for the fast.

elizabeth  ·  3761 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Thanks :)

Great post, I never even considered the idea of fasting before. Seems like an interesting experience, I might try it out.