Consult with your doctor before you start fasting to see if it will affect any other medical conditions you may have.
If you’ve done soft dry fasts before, you can attempt a hard dry fast where you don’t allow any water in or on you. Only do a hard dry fast if you feel comfortable with it.
You may also try a fish oil supplement right before you start your fast so your body can break it down as you start.
While others have dry fasted for 3 days or more, avoid doing any fast longer than 24 hours since it could lead to dehydration.
Try journaling how your body feels to log your experiences with the fast to help as a distraction.
Other symptoms of dehydration include, but are not limited to, less frequent urination, dry skin, low blood pressure, and rapid heart rate. Break your fast immediately if you feel any of these symptoms.
Drinking water rapidly after your fast can lead to bloating.
After 3-4 hours, drink water as you normally would if you weren’t fasting.
After about 1 day, you can start eating as normal.
For example, a plain cooked chicken breast with green vegetables is a great meal to have after your fast.
