Floating on a fasting high
Hi, and welcome to Day #4 with Prolon & me!
Day 4 puts you in the final stretch and you may experience a “fasting high” – calm, settled, no hunger, and “light” as some have described it. Of course, you may be a little lighter (in weight, that is) as food has been slight but generally satisfying during the program.
By this time you’re at the peak of cellular rejuvenation and cellular recycling. Your body settles down. Hunger diminishes. It’s an easy feeling as you approach the finish line and many even ask me if they can continue – which is not recommended. All the work the body’s doing during the five days prepares it for rebuilding a stronger you. And to do that it needs nutrition – food.
What you’re eating . . .
Food varies only slightly from day to day during the Prolon 5-day fast. There are different soup varieties, snacks from olives to kale crackers, Prolon’s “L-Bar”, a meal in itself, and all in all, what you’re eating is similar from day to day.
The research on fasting
As a provider of the Prolon FMD, making medical claims about Prolon fasting is a no-go. Because everyone is different and responds differently to any program, general claims are impossible to make.
Nevertheless, there’s a large body of research indicating that fasting goes beyond helping people drop a few pounds and triggers changes deep in the body to support your overall health. Things like . . .
- Improved immune regulation
- Increased stem cell regeneration – to rebuild and replace old and damaged cells
- Improved metabolic and cardiovascular health
- Improved blood sugar regulation, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels
- Decreases in inflammation
Fasting, when properly implemented and combined with a healthy diet can be a gamechanger. For those with medical conditions or other health issues, it is always recommended to consult and/or work with your medical practitioner.
In Dr. Longo’s words . . .
“Among the longevity factors within your control, what you eat is the primary choice you can make that will affect whether you live to 60, 80, 100, or 110 – and more important, whether you will get there in good health.”
One more day to go! Hang in there and I’ll see you tomorrow! ♥
Questions and just wanna talk… email me @ elaine@elainepauly.com
Disclaimer – I am not a physician or medical professional. I’m a coach with a desire to help you find your way to a healthier/happier life. The information I provide is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish any patient-client relationships
I started Prolon this summer…July I think… did it for 4 months in a row then switched to quarterly….. really using it to curb my sweet tooth when it rears its ugly head….
.. have also been able to keep weight off that i lost by making intermittent fasting a part of my lifestyle…..
Congratulations, Robin! Perfect plan. It’s amazing how it impacts our sweet tooth and just – in general – makes you feel so clean and revived. Thanks for your comments!
I’m on day 4 today, feeling generally good, down 6 lbs. so far
That’s awesome, Michael! Just remember, the weight – at least some of it – will come back. One way to keep it down . . . cut back or even eliminate the “white” carbs: white or wheat bread, cookies and cereals, and the like. I’ll be running a whole-food cleanse soon. Hope you’ll join in! E
I’m on day 4 today. Not as grouchy as I was on Day 3. Feeling better today than the first 3 days.
Yeah! Groucy is often used to describe the experience – at least initially! Day 3 is generally the most difficult but after that it’s easy to cruise. Hunger pangs have stopped and the body goes to work to retool and strengthen. Good for you for engaging and staying with it! E
I have seen no diminution of hunger pangs or any change in how I feel as contrasted with days 2 and 3. Definitely tolerable, but I see no upswing (yet) in how I feel.