I got multiple times to 48+ hours, the thing that always kill the efforts to reach 72 hours is headache, no amount of brot and salt saves me. Hunger is not an issue after the first day it generally disappears.
In any case, recently, I swapped to just having a healthier lifestyle, I walk at least one hour 5 days out of 7, do weights twice a weak (mostly body weight exercises at home). Never felt better in my life, I find other approaches silly. If you're not disciplined to do X for your own health and well being fix the discipline, don't change the approach.
Also, it helps that I do this while working. I can do lots of stuff from my phone, including reviewing PRS, mails or pushing small fixes as I walk through the park.
I still plan for an occasional fast once a month of 36 hours, but haven't committed to it yet.
Looking back, when I was not remote working, I did intermittent fasting by default (not eating between 8pm to 11:30am), that kept my health in control. But WFH changed everything and gained weight.
Can't give you medical advice, just a benchmark tip: a short water fast is 3-5 days, the first 2 days being the most difficult ones.
My personal experience is that mind/spirit plays a major role. If i'm down mentally, i'll break my fast prematurely. If you think about it, the only difference between fasting and starving are your motives and mindset. So this is a major item, that people approching fasting from a purely medical angle often fail to appreciate.
Make sure you are at peace, and embracing a mindset of healing, spiritual renewal. Have something to do. For example, as a Christian, this is a time where I'll read the Bible, sing/workship more frequently throughout the day, and of course rest. You can do something equivalent independently from your religion.
I don't know if this mental angle can help with your headaches, but consider giving it some though in case this can help. That's all i can think of i'm afraid. Just my 2 cents.
ezst•45m ago
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giis•34m ago