My 62-Hour Fasting Experience


My 62-Hour Fasting Experience: What Happened to My Body and Mind

Introduction

Fasting has been practiced for centuries in many cultures and religions. Recently, it has also become popular for health benefits like fat loss, detoxification, and activating Autophagy.

I decided to try an extended fast for the first time in my life. My goal was to reach 72 hours, but I successfully completed 62 hours of fasting. This article shares my real experience hour by hour and what I learned.


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Why I Decided to Fast

I started fasting mainly for:

Improving overall health

Activating autophagy (cellular cleaning process)

Burning remaining belly fat

Mental discipline


Before fasting, I mentally prepared myself and planned to drink only water and electrolyte drinks.


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First 12 Hours: The Easy Phase

The first few hours were not difficult because my body was still using stored energy from my previous meal.

What I experienced:

Slight hunger

Normal energy

Drinking warm water helped


During this time, the body starts using glycogen stored in the liver for energy.


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12–24 Hours: Hunger Waves

Between 12 and 24 hours, hunger started coming in waves.

My observations:

Hunger appeared but disappeared after some time

Drinking water helped control cravings

Mind started thinking about food


However, the body slowly begins switching from glucose to fat burning.


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24–36 Hours: Fat Burning Starts

After 24 hours, the body started adapting to fasting.

What I noticed:

Hunger reduced slightly

Mind became calmer

Energy levels became stable


At this stage the body increases ketone production, using stored fat as fuel.


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36–48 Hours: Mental Clarity

When I crossed 36 hours, I felt proud because it was my first time fasting so long.

Changes I noticed:

Less hunger than expected

Mind felt more focused

Body felt lighter


Many researchers say autophagy may begin increasing during longer fasting periods.


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48–60 Hours: Detox Symptoms

After 48 hours some interesting symptoms appeared.

My experience:

White layer on my tongue

Strong smell in bowel movement

Body felt like it was cleaning itself


Some people believe these are signs of detoxification while fasting.


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60–62 Hours: Ending the Fast

I planned to reach 72 hours, but after about 60 hours I experienced loose motion.

To stay safe, I decided to stop the fast at 62 hours.

How I broke my fast:

I first drank warm water

Then I ate 4 pieces of Idli

Later I slowly returned to normal eating


Breaking the fast gently helped my stomach adjust.


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What I Learned From This Experience

1. The Mind Is Stronger Than Hunger

Most hunger is temporary. It comes and goes like waves.

2. Preparation Is Important

Electrolytes and water are very important during long fasting.

3. Listen to Your Body

Even though my target was 72 hours, I stopped at 62 hours because my body signaled me.

4. Fasting Builds Discipline

Completing such a long fast gave me confidence and mental strength.


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My Future Plan

After this experience, I plan to follow a sustainable fasting routine:

24-hour fast every Monday

Occasional longer fasts once or twice a year


This approach may provide benefits without stressing the body too much.


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Final Thoughts

My 62-hour fasting journey was a powerful experience. It taught me discipline, patience, and how the body can adapt without food for some time.

However, extended fasting should be done carefully and ideally with medical guidance, especially for beginners.


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