How to Break 72 Hour Fast (& Feel GREAT!!)

I love intermittent fasting and have been eating mostly OMAD since June 2020. Even though OMAD is my standard, I love being flexible in my schedule and will at times have variations to keep things interesting. I have lost weight, got into a healthy weight range for my height and maintained the weight loss for over 3 years! I love to share the flexibility and peace offered through intermittent fasting.

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[dantucker]

56 hours in, I am going to make it to 72 hours with ease because I am determined, first time doing it! These videos are a great help 👍

[burtjason]

I’m 58 hours into my 72 hour fast. Going to break it on a full cup of bone broth. Wait a couple of hours and eat a half of avocado. Wait a couple of hours and eat the other half. Wait a couple of hours and eat a little kimchi with a couple of jicama sticks. (Probiotic and Prebiotic). The next day, bone broth…..wait an hour…..a whole avocado……wait…..a couple of ounces of kimchi with several jicama sticks. And later…..a little liver and sautéed onions. Next day…..normal meals.

[the.trollgubbe]

I have done many longer water fasts. My tip is to not over complicate it. Just eat very little, cooked food, no carbs, get some fatty food in, wait some hours, eat again. If you feel tired drink some electrolyte drinks

[Samuelkings]

I'm doing 72 hrs now, already at 42hrs. Glad I found this video.

[kylegreen]

I'm 66 hours in! The 1st day was pretty easy, it got tough for me approaching the 48hrs. The 3rd day (today) has been better for sure! My fast ends at 10:30 pm. More than likely I will not break it at 10:30 pm. I will wait until 5:30am when I wake up, to have some vegetable broth, or maybe an avocado! God bless all who participate 🙏🏽

[hillbillyscotsman]

'17-'18 I lost 100lbs. With IF. Now I'm on week 4 of extended fasting. Longest was 84.. but i decided to to just 72hr every week. Goal this time is 50lbs, already down 19lbs... so should be over 20lbs this week. Loving it

[katieNSB]

Great video! I’m like you, just love to break my fast with cottage cheese and pepitas, but glad you posted this video, as that’s not Dr Fung’s recommendation after longer fasts. I learn so much from you!

[wit]

I just came fromthe video you're talking about by Dr. Fung 😊 Now im comfortable with breaking the fast. Thank you.

[sandnapper]

I've done three 72 hours fasts over the last 2 years. I think they are very good for you. My only trust a fart after you end the fast!!

[oumietouray-jggn]

I am 4 hours in will keep coming back . I had a bad binge eating week and I feel like I need a pause to heal my relationship with food and find other means of coping with my emotions going to be a challenge but am determined Insha Allah

[ironmantwilliam]

Just broke my 82 hour fast, Had 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, half hour later had 2 teaspoons of sauerkraut 1 teaspoon of kimchee bare in mind they had cultures in them with probiotic supplement, 1 hour i will have 2 eggs hour later i will have probiotics Yogurt with a bit of blueberry, i will have my main meal in 2hrs this my 1st time doing a long fast so we shall see how it goes

[coppersense]

Good info and thank you for the Dr. Fung link. Subbed. Wrapping day four. 👍

[beckyholbrook]

Thanks Jackie, I looked up Dr Mindy when I did the 72 hrs w/ you in September. She has a great long fast opening window also.

[jamesbmedia]

3hrs left of my 72hrs water fast. 1st meal is gonna be avocado with cooked sprouts to digest .
Then some homemade bone broth I've made.

Then seeing how I feel and pre made a stuffed pork fillet with cream cheese.

Weird thing is today I've genuinely had LOADS of energy and not tired at all or feel ' starving ' it's like you said, the body could keep going.

[MattyZan]

Im 65 hours into it! Looking forward to eating again

[Smiley-jnvp]

❤Hi Jackie. I’m struggling to get things right on IF and move the scale. When I first started watching your videos you were IF ADF. Now OMAD. I also see you doing longer fast like the 72 hour fast. My confusion is that I don’t really know where to start. During your weight loss phase which one did you follow to be successful in losing fat? Also any ideas for me as to which one to start and do I switch them back and forth or stay on one till the scale moves? Also did you watch carbs during the weight loss phase? Please help me restart this the right way where I can understand it. Thanks Jackie.
P.S.
I love your videos. And the food always looks delish!

[td]

I have seenn his video also. Bit whaat confusing is that he says no seeds, but then suggests chia seeds to break the fast. I was wondering. Do you have any insight into this

[juronworthy]

Hey great video could you please share how you make your okra do you season it is it breaded

[zanetaf.]

Thank you for the video! My question if I first break my fast with avocado and cooked vegetables, how long should I wait before I eat that regular meal to not overdo but also so my body doesn’t go into starvation mode? How long you wait ? Thank you!

[tonimt]

Our bodies are like the manifestation of our inner child. And mine is so sensitive. I did the 72 hour fast with you in Seltember or October and my body freaked out afterwards. Sounds like if I break my fast with salmon, roasted zucchini and avocado, I'm good. I broke it last time with chicken bone broth, not only was it disgusting but my body was like "oh heck no" and my digestion was all messed up.