Fasting - something new for me

[A2022]

so much has been said about the benefits of fasting, I thought I would give it a try as an auxiliary method for body health. I have pushed my weight down into the 170's and it is good. however, I am older now and retired and I don't carry as much muscle mass as when I was younger, so I think a weight in the 160's would be better for me. I have never used fasting as a body health tool except when I have had the flu and could not take any food and it was not voluntary. I have been using intermittent fasting as a tool to push my weight down with a 6-hour eating window per day and generally feel better and have improved energy levels. since I like to ride bicycles, reduced weight will also be beneficial because lighter is always better. on days that I ride a bike, I eat, because of the increased calories needed. I can burn 2000 calories on an all-day bike ride adventure.

so, here are my feelings on a simple 48 hr fast. hey, I am a novice at doing this and I know it's not much, but I am just getting started.

Day 1 - some hunger feelings. at 20 hrs without food I had a metallic taste in the mouth from the Ketone release that means my body has completely switched to burning fat reserves. I feel increased energy levels and a calm. I was able to completely repair a difficult vanity sink faucet/drain/shutoff valves with calm. Normally, I hate doing that kind of stuff.

Day 2 - no hunger feelings. a feeling of calm and clarity. energy levels are good.

Day 3 (tomorrow) - I will fly, ride the bike, burn some calories, and eat.

some good tips here:
https://youtu.be/2XM1BLhekF0
https://youtu.be/Oq_3pYXXXQs?si=61PluG4ULzqw9x12