An informal survey on Fasting

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Re: An informal survey on Fasting

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samspade wrote:I haven't done that. I don't have BG meter but my wife does. I'll have to do that.

The 130 is from my recent physical. But my HbA1c is 5.4.
5.4 is great. Would be interesting to see what it is at different times of day, at least for a couple of days. 130 is high for a non-diabetic in the morning fasting.
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andlewis wrote:1. Apoe4 status? 3/4
2. Type of fasting? 21:3, with quarterly 5 day, and the occasional 2 day.
3. Reason for fasting? brain health, weight loss, acid reflux, general health
4. How difficult did you find it? Daily is easy. Difficulty varies otherwise..
5. Were you on in a keto diet prior to the fast? Yes, but it was lazy keto
6. What results have you observed? Weight loss, reduced cravings, better sleep, no acid reflux, improved cholesterol + thyroid
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Thanks for that, Mike!
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mike wrote:How do I delete a post? :?
The little "x" icon on your post, upper right hand corner. It only works for the person who started the post (unless you have superhero powers).

Our "How to Get the Most from the ApoE4.info website" wiki chapter answers all sorts of questions like these. (But interestingly not this one!)
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slacker wrote:
mike wrote:How do I delete a post? :?
The little "x" icon on your post, upper right hand corner. It only works for the person who started the post (unless you have superhero powers).

Our "How to Get the Most from the ApoE4.info website" wiki chapter answers all sorts of questions like these. (But interestingly not this one!)
mike wrote:How do I delete a post? :?
I deleted your posts as well as mine asking if you wanted it deleted.

I checked with Marc & the little "x" icon, which is next to the pencil icon in the upper right part of your post will delete the post (for future reference). As a mod, I wasn't sure it showed up for everybody for their own posts.
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Re: An informal survey on Fasting

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1. Apoe4 status:
3/4
2. Type of fasting:
Time restricted eating: only eat between hours of 2p - 8p.
Doing a Valter Longo style 5 day fasting mimicking diet every 6 months. Next one will be in March.
3. Reason for fasting
TRE: Primarily to keep inflammation down and insulin sensitivity as optimized as possible.
5 day FMD: autophagy and longevity
4. How difficult did you find it (scale 1= Not difficult to 5 = Very difficult)
I'd rank it a 2. There are hunger pangs but they pass without too much difficulty.
5. Were you on a keto diet prior to the fast
Keto-esque. I don't regularly monitor ketone levels but when I have I've been in mild ketosis.
6. What results have you observed
All of my inflammation and insulin sensitivity assays have been in the good/healthy range.
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