Monk Fasting - 36-Hour Fasting Once Per Week Benefits (and How-To)

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Questions that will be answered within this video:

- What exactly is a monk fast?
- What are the proposed benefits of a monk fast?
- Is there any research surrounding a monk fast?
- How would one go about doing a monk fast?

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[lobbyrobby]

I was aiming for a 3 day fast and made it 67 hours. That was my very first fast. I was proud of myself

[Lance.Valle]

Who's watching this to stay motivated?

[samon_kurowassan]

I'm 5 hours away from completing my first 48-hour fasting. Thanks to your channel. :)

[Three-Chord-Trick]

I'm 64. I do one 72 hour fast at the beginning of each month, and two 36 hour fasts every week. I've been doing the 36 hour fasts since I was 52. I do this because (1) I'm willing to try anything that might ward off dementia, (2) that might ward off diabetes, and (3) that might ward off cancer. But the main reason I do it is so I can feel morally superior to everyone else.

[sustainf]

I’ve been doing a 36 to 48 hour fast per week for a year. It controls my weight, clears my mind and feel great!

[dbb]

I do three 36 hour fasts per week. So no food on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays and I’ve seen amazing results. Not just for weight, I’m talking aches and pains and asthma clearing up.

[thejmz]

Based on this video, I've done 36-48hr per week - with no other changes - for 7 weeks. I've lost about 20lbs. That seems like a healthy rate of loss and this fast fits my lifestyle better than intermittent fasting daily. Thanks Thomas - you're my hero.

[swansonseven]

I’m 15 minutes away from breaking a 40 hour fast. I started ADF two days ago. I’m not new to fasting. But getting back into it. It feels so amazing. People who do t do it can’t believe it. But in the past when I was fat adapted I enjoyed my fast days better than eating days or hours. It really is a miracle in my life. I love your content. THANK YOU!!!

[MsSheilaC]

I’m always impressed with how articulate this man is -the speed of his speech, the depth of his knowledge, the clarity of his communication -straight through, one take.

[gilly]

I'm a body builder.
I eat 4, 000+ calories a day (16:8 intermittent fasting) and do a 36 hour fast once a week.
I gain lean muscle and stay single digit bodyfat year round.

Works for me

[veragerupschou]

I really want to say thank you. I completed my first 48 hour fast earlier today, and my mood has stabilized totally. I suffer from schizophrenia, which I am in treatment for, but it still comes with daily anxiety and depressive symptoms. Today I haven't cried once, and my anxiety hasn't been present for the first day in a very long time. I am really relieved (and actually almost shedding a happy tear) that I get to feel this way. It might be the bdnf, which is substantially lower in schizofrenics and people who suffer from depression, and you might have helped me find a way to so much improvement in my mental health. I just wanted to thank you, and say that you make a huge difference for many of us. Thank you for this information.

[Reboot-iocn]

I do this once a week last week I felt to good I went 5 days. I’ve lost 90 pounds since June

[ShipWreckedBard]

Dude you videos have changed my life, I stayed doing kept and fasting after stumbling on your channel, and I’m down 20 pounds in 3 weeks. And I feel like I finally can keep up with my kids.

[chulzbiya]

During my 36 hour fast, I became very empathetic toward zombies: their relentless desires, overall attitude, slow/deliberate pace, hopes and dreams...

[stellaminja]

Lost 24lbs, in 8weeks, on OMAD and eating balanced diet with carbs, proteins, greens and fat.. today dong 48hrs fast.. thanx for your contents, they are realy helpfull.. followng you for over 4-5years.. you real changing the world.. May our God keep you 🙏

[ykoops]

Just finished my first 36 hour fast 😊

There were a few times where I thought about giving up, but decided to take it hour-by-hour -- which worked perfectly. Hunger came and went multiple times.

Good luck everyone!

[jtp]

I lost 30 pounds in a little over a month doing OMAD (with keto eating). Then I added a weekly 48 hour fast on weekends (basically staying on keto OMAD but skipping Saturday's meal), and lost another 20 lbs in about 3 weeks. I went from 285 to now 235, and I feel better than I ever have. My goal is 200 flat, hope to be there in another month or so.

[albertperson]

"The best of all medicines is resting and fasting." - Benjamin Franklin

[kalleandersson]

I have been doing 16/8 intermittent fasting for almost 18 months. Now, I'm planning to incorporate 36-hour fasts every other Sunday initially, with the goal of eventually doing it every Sunday. I'm 36 years old, and my physique stands out in the community where I live. I have a low body fat percentage, ample muscle mass, fantastic skin, and thick, healthy hair. I consistently exercise and pay attention to my diet, but I attribute much of the change to my fasting routine.

[mellman]

I “fell” into a 40hr fast 2 weeks ago. I HAD high BP.. the first day after 40hr my BP plummeted into the high end of normal. I’ve been doing ADF since with a 40hr at the end of each week. Now my BP is 110/72. For me that takes me back years. I can’t wait to see my cardiologist next month!!