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hydration during fasts
I was reading this on my fasting app (zero), I'll recap it here
fasting and hydration
20% of our water-intake (normally) comes from food.
we store carbohydrates (as glycogen) attached to water, therefore when you fast or do a keto diet (or otherwise reduce carbs) you will temporarily have a lower bodyweight (specifically waterweight) and it will make it easier to become dehydrated
it's recommended to drink 30-35 mL (AKA 0,3 -0,35 dL or 0,03-0,035 L or 1-1,2 fl oz ) water per kg (ca 2,2 lbs) bodyweight during a fast. (for healthy adults)
electrolytes
you should get them through whole foods, preferably not supplements (unless you're doing prolonged fasts or are prescriped them)
electrolytes include: sodium, potassium, magnesium, zinc and calcium. you should look up recommend amounts, especially if you have other health concerns
symptoms of a deficiency include: headaches, heart palpitations, lightheadedness, muscle cramps, and fatigue. but there are more.
description of the electrolytes:
too little sodium causes headaches and muscle spasms. with prolonged fasts (3+ days) you should increase intake of sodium
potassium regulates fluid in muscles. it's important for nerves and too little can lead to leg spasms.
magnesium is also important for muscles and nerves. with prolonged fasts (3+ days) you should increase your intake of it.
zinc is important for nerves and testosterone production. (not from this article, but I've read it can regulate progesterone, reducing PMS and PMDD symptoms for anyone struggling with that). upper intake limit is 40 mg for adults, you get bad symptoms if you exceed it
calcium is important for muscles and bones. it helps blood function (heart, clotting). you'll probably be fine with getting it from food.
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Tbh I want more girly pop glow up motivational aesthetic it girl 3d ppl to follow.
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just w31gh3d myself for the first time in like 2 weeks and I literally didn't lose close to as much as I thought! It's probably because I've been working out really hard so muscle could be compensating but I have been in a good d3f1cit so this shit isn't adding up?!?? now my totally rational mind is thinking that I should stop working out so that the numbers can drop because this is so not fair :( I actually thought I was doing good and actually dropping numbers but damn now I just want to ⭐ve and f4st for days. Maybe my scale is broken??? probably not but damn. my heart and mind are shattered and I'm not feeling the will to l1ve. the urge to drink my life away is so strong rn
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waking up at 3am laying on my back..
I want to cry, a year ago I couldnt sleep on my back without feeling like I was suffocating and without snoring like a pig.
oþësïty cən never be heəlthy.
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I tried to fast again yesterday, but I only made it to 12 hours.. I was sleeping for most of them. I'm gonna fast today too. I'm aiming for at least 13 hours, but I hope I can go longer.
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maybe this is just the ortho in me, but i've really been enjoying plain foods lately? i had oatmeal with skyr and cinnamon for dinner last night and it was perfect? just creamy and simple??? and im liking my coffee with just almond milk and no sweetener??????? its just so much more satisfying than lots of different toppings n stuff.
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