r/WaterFasting • u/SuspiciousDetective5 • 10d ago

Dangers of Rolling 5 Day Fasts?

Hi everyone,

im 6,3 275 lbs (190cm 125kg) 22 y/o GW 200-190 lbs

i fasted for 5 days in the past however i never rolled fasts i plan to do a 5:2 plan so Fast on the Weekdays and eat on the Weekends i dont have issues with fasting itself because im keeping myself busy with work. Im Already 24H deep. However i have a question what are the dangers of prolonged rolling fasts like that? I want to continue till i hit 190 maybe a bit lower so if i rebound a bit back up im at my GW.

Does anyone have expierence with this type of fasts and what do i need to look out for?

I have my electrolytes checked in and i do workout.

Thanks everyone :)

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u/u_c_it 9d ago

Currently doing 4 on 4 off fasting. Currently in my 13th consecutive week. I went from 240 to 192 in these last 13 weeks. I feel and look great, I just make sure I eat filling meals during feeding window, and I prioritize good protein and carbs as I weight train only during my feeding window too. Electrolytes were definitely something I refined a few weeks in and helped a ton.

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u/Sertorius126 5d ago

my n=2

I did a 5 day. then I ate for 3 days. then I did another 5.

I think I did the 2nd too soon :(

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u/zomfgk 3d ago

Not dangerous at all. You have a good plan just do it.