Yes this was a few months back at the start of New Zealand’s summer. Alternate day fasting is exactly that. One day you eat normally, the next day you dont eat at all.

I didn’t eat for 3 or 4 days of the week for 4 weeks.

Did I shrivel up into a skinny runt?

No but I did lose 3 kg. I expected to lose at least 5-6 kg so was glad as I kept all of my muscle mass.

Did I become a weakling ?

Yes my muscle glycogen by the end of the month was severely depleted and I felt weak as a kitten in the gym. My weight training was poor but my cardio was barely affected at all.

Did I lose fat ?

Yes and lots of it which means I must have improved my body composition. My guts lost all bloat and a few inches.

Would I do it again ?

Yes but not for 4 consecutive weeks. The problem was the glycogen crash which was worst in the final week. I would have lost muscle fast if I had kept going after that.

I think a weight lifter could do this 1 week of the month. Remember this is alternate day not occasional day.

You could try 2 consecutive weeks but again the glycogen will get hit. At the max 2 alternate weeks in a month.

You will save money on groceries $$

You will lose fat

You will give your insides a break

You will extend your lifespan

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