Water fasting is a method of fasting where you only consume water and not food. During the 7-day water fast, eating food is not allowed, but there is an option to consume normal water, herbal water, black coffee, sparkling water, and electrolyte drinks that do not contain any sweeteners.
I am currently 30 years old and the only issue I have with my health is the acute inflammation in my lungs. I’ve successfully completed a 4-day water fast several times before and have seen positive results. My current goal is to do a 7-day water fast and observe its effects on my mental and physical health.
My height is 5 feet and I have a weight of 66 kg. My BMI indicates obesity, which means my weight is considered higher than what’s healthy for my height, as determined by the World Health Organization.
When I’m chubby, I look cute. Everyone likes me this way, but the problem is that I have started noticing health issues due to my food habits. I don’t have control over my emotional eating. I have a tendency to consume a lot of chocolates, cakes, and ice creams. I consume numerous carbonated beverages. Sometimes I end up eating an excess of calories compared to what my body requires. Because of this I am unable to breathe properly, have excessive belly fat, and have recently noticed acne on my face. Additionally, I am unable to stop eating even when I am not hungry. I know It’s not good. I’m really healthy, but I don’t know how to protect it. I should start doing something about it.
This post is all about my experience during my 7-day water fast. I strongly suggest that you consult a doctor and take on a 7-day water fast with proper medical supervision. There are many apps available in the Google Play Store that can help you in a fast, with options like timers, tracking, and even expert guidance.
Let’s Begin:
I finished my final meal, which consisted of 1 Jamun juice, 1 bowl of oatmeal, and 1 plate chicken, egg and vegetable salad and started fasting at 7:30pm on April 5th.
You’ll feel pretty normal during the first hours of fasting because About 3-4 hours after eating, your body begins the early fasting phase, which continues until around 18 hours.
In the first 2 hours, your body uses the glucose from your last meal for energy. After that, it starts using the circulating glucose in your blood. Around 6 hours later, your body begins to use glycogen (stored sugar) from the liver. At this point, your body isn’t fully burning fat yet—it’s still relying on glycogen. But once you cross the 12–16 hour mark, your body slowly shifts into fat-burning mode, also known as ketosis.
Day 1:
Current weight – 65.70kg.
I have completed 13 hours of water fasting and started my day with lemon tea and 750 ml of warm water on an empty stomach. I’ve been feeling completely fine and actively doing my daily household chores at home.
I felt hungry after fasting for 15 hours, but it turned out to be just thirst. Drinking water really helped during that time.
Overall, it was a productive day. I walked 10,000 steps and drank 4.5 liters of water. I also took a 1-hour nap in the afternoon and got 7 hours of quality sleep at night.
I didn’t feel hungry or tired.
Day 2:
My weight has decreased by almost 2 kg after 37 hours of water fasting. My weight is currently 64.15 kg.
I felt a bit sluggish both mentally and physically, but I still managed to complete 8,000 steps and made sure to drink 5 liters of water to stay hydrated.
I got 6 hours of quality sleep. I didn’t feel hungry or tired.
Day 3:
Current Weight – 63.15kg after fasting for 60 hours.
It’s very hot, and I’m sweating a lot. It keeps my body warm, but it’s important to stay hydrated. So, I added a couple of smashed Indian gooseberries to my water for taste and extra nutrients.
Today, I didn’t feel hungry at all. Even though my favorite food was right in front of me, I just didn’t feel like eating. I was able to control my cravings very well.
I had a slight headache in the evening and felt somewhat tired and sluggish, so I took a 1-hour nap in the evening and slept for 9 hours at night.
I managed to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Day 4:
I have lost almost 4kg in 4 days. Current weight is 62.45kg.
I have been feeling better today. This morning, I can breathe better.
My state of mind is calm and my thoughts are clear.
I added lemon juice, cucumber slices, and a pinch of salt to my water to enhance its flavor and electrolytes.
I’ve been able to actively complete my daily household chores.
Overall, today was an active day. I didn’t feel tired or dizzy, but I did experience mild body pain.
I got 10 hours of good-quality sleep and stayed hydrated.
Day 5:
I didn’t lose any weight. It’s still the same.
I had a calm and relaxed feel this morning. I didn’t feel dizzy or tired, and I have been feeling quite normal.
I had plain water throughout the day.
I’ve been able to actively complete my daily household chores.
I’ve been feeling the signs of acid reflux since this evening, so I had 250ml of electrolytes drink and slept very well. I got a solid 10 hours of sleep.
I completed 120 hours of water fasting today.
2 Days To Go
Day 6:
It’s surprising that I’ve lost 1 kg in the past 24 hours. My weight at present is 61.45kg.
I was very active today and it feels completely normal.
I had 250ml of electrolytes drink in the morning and plain water throughout the day.
Mentally I think I’ve been feeling less excited.
I didn’t see any improvements in allergic rhinitis.
1 Days To Go
Day 7:
Its very active day.
I had 100ml of Electrolytes drink and 2 Ltr Water.
I have completed my 7 days fasting at 7:30pm.
After 7 days Water Fasting, my current weight is 60.70kg.
I ended my fast with mushroom soup.
During these 7 days, I experienced mild cramps, but they weren’t severe or continuous. In the last three days, I had mild acidity, but I didn’t feel tired at any point. I haven’t noticed any improvement in my allergic rhinitis. I felt hungry during the first 24–48 hours, but after that, the hunger and food cravings disappeared. After 100 hours, I was tempted to eat, but I managed to divert my mind. Although I felt like I was moving more slowly after 5 days, I remained active and kept myself well-hydrated.
you might lose a noticeable amount of weight quickly, a large part of that initial loss is water, and it’s highly likely that a significant portion of the “lost” weight will be regained rapidly once you start eating normally again, especially if you don’t adopt sustainable healthy eating habits.
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