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Dax_Thrushbane

Outstanding achievement - well done.


genieslays

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ™


er1026

Whatโ€™s prolonged fasting? Is that another name for water fasting? And how long are you fasting at a time? You look great! So happy for you!


genieslays

Yes it's water fasting for long periods! The longest I've done is 30 days consecutively. Thank you ๐Ÿ’• ๐Ÿ˜Š


lumpytorta

Wait so you only drink water and nothing else for 30 days?


genieslays

Electrolyte water only yes


CleopatrasAphrodite

Silly question but what isย Electrolyte water? I see this mentioned a lot on water fasting threads


genieslays

Sodium potassium magnesium. ๐Ÿ™Œ so pink salt, salt substitute (potassium), magnesium (i like bisglycinate--higher absorption and easy on the stomach) powder or pills, and baking soda (don't skip this it's an antacid). โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ’•


CleopatrasAphrodite

Thank you and this explains why I've felt weak and dizzy during my water fasts, which I'd been unable to complete. Google search shows stores sells flavoured dissolve in water electrolyte tablets, would these be OK to take?


genieslays

Oh for sure! They're not only vital for a safe fast but also to help prevent refeeding syndrome! Highly recommend! Ah it's hard to say. Typically premade are too low for what you need per day and often will have proteins, calories, sugar, or carbs that might break your fast! Try to get one with the highest amounts available if you can! Amazon also has premade snake juice packets or i believe the brand fast lyte on amazon is a good one? The package is blue! If you don't like the taste of making your own electrolytes you can take the potassium in smaller doses throughout the day (I personally loathe the taste). ๐Ÿ‘


hell0k1ttyluvr

Omggg I follow you on YouTube!Iโ€™ve been watching your journey for a while now!!!you looo AH MAZINGGGGG!!!!


genieslays

Whaaaat hey omg fancy seeing you here hahaha ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ and thank youuu ๐Ÿ˜ญโค๏ธ


maroxy2010

Watching you eat in Japan is NO fair! Just started my weekly fast this morning ๐Ÿ˜ญ lol Wonderful job... You really do look so happy now!


genieslays

Lolol omg I'm so sorry! Haha it's a struggle even for me while being here tbh ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿคฃ Thank you so much!! Definitely happier and healthier ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’• and enjoy your weekly fast ๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ


maroxy2010

Hahaha all good! You enjoy it! Well deserved and I'm sure their food is way better than the US.


genieslays

Lol well I'm Canadian so definitelyyyyy better hahah


Hummer249er

Link?


SupremeBlackGuy

https://youtube.com/@genieslays?si=Ny6D6-7ir3KywfUr


genieslays

Thankyouu


Overall_Impression94

Amazing! This will be my inspiration


genieslays

Ahh thank you!!


Overall_Impression94

What kind of fasts did you do?


genieslays

Electrolyte water fasts mostly and then maybe intermittent, omad or fractional to maintain ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ’ช


SimplyputCanuck

How long do you fast OP? And what do you drink or take during the fast eg electrolytes? Just water? Black coffee/tea etc. Thanks,


genieslays

My fasts range anywhere from 5-30 days typically. I did about 54 days of fasting to get the 70lbs gone (a few prolonged fasts randomly over the past year). And then I use intermittent, omad or fractional to maintain the losses. Always electrolytes essentially the snake juice recipe!


fleeknaut

Holy smokes you did a 30 day fast??? That's amazing! How was that?


genieslays

It was not without its challenges that's for sure haha I'm typically very comfortable around the 21 day mark but finishing that 30 was a bucket list item for me. I rested A LOT during that time and while I felt absolutely incredible, I was definitely excited to transition into fractional fasting instead to reach my goals haha much easier and still just as effective!


rd100012

Welllll done! How many rounds of 5+ or more and what lengths were you doing?!


genieslays

There was about 3 long fasts (2-4 weeks) that really got the weight off and then I do fractional fasts to keep it off. So I often do several days of fasting a month mixed with intermittent/omad. It's a full lifestyle at this point ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’•


Usedtotoke30years

Did you do any 3/42 fasts? Iโ€™m not sure I can go five days with my family and needing to cook for them daily. Lol. You look like youโ€™re in your 20โ€™s maybe? Curious as I feel like age can make a difference.


genieslays

I'm 29 haha 30 in two months! Definitely find a routine that works for you first and foremost. Sticking with it is the key! That's why fractional fasting worked so well for me. It was flexible and I could fast and refeed for however long I wanted to ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’•


SnooPoems7395

Same questions!


StickInEye

I'm 14 hours in on a 72-hour fast. I'm using it as a reset and hope to do 16:8. What type of fasting did you do?


genieslays

Amazing!! Yesss get that immune system reboot ๐Ÿ™Œ i did a few prolonged water fasts to get the 70lbs gone and then I use intermittent, omad and fractional to maintain ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’•


cloudypotatoes

Whatโ€™s fractional?


genieslays

Fractional is like taking a goal of 30 days and breaking it down into digestible chunks so it's not only easier psychologically but physiologically as well. So it's more flexible. Example: 21 day fast + 4 day refeed. 9 day fast + 2 day refeed. (Now you've hit your 30 day goal of 30 days fasted but in a more flexible way) ๐Ÿ˜Š and you repeat these "cycles" for however long you need. It's not the same as rolling fasts where the fasting/refeed times are exactly the same just repeated.


Usedtotoke30years

Iโ€™m 36 hours into my longest fast now and wondering if I should try to go longer?! I just woke up and feel good so far. Iโ€™m 235 and really want to loose 80 lbs basically. Iโ€™ve been doing 16:8 the last week and havenโ€™t seen any movement on the scale so figured I needed a longer one to reset. Iโ€™m 44, female. Any tips?


genieslays

First off, amazing work congrats on 36 hours!! If you can go longer go for it!! My tips are drink your electrolytes, get ample amounts of rest, get out in the sun for a little walk if you can, keep busy with hobbies or skills, take a bath or listen to music to help you relax and de-stress, journal or track EVERYTHING as its nice to look back on everything, and just enjoy the process ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ


Usedtotoke30years

Thanks! I decided to do the 3/42โ€™s and see how it goes. I just did a nice 30 min walk in the sun so got that accomplished and I had an hour massage booked earlier today. Got almost ten hours of sleep last night. Feeling accomplished ๐Ÿ˜


StickInEye

Thank you so very much. I needed that encouragement!


genieslays

Anytime!! Good luck to you!! You got this ๐Ÿ’• ๐Ÿ‘


veganhotty

Amazing results!! Great discipline!! YOU ROCK!!


genieslays

Ahh thank you so much!!


IntrusiveUK

That glow up! Well done!


genieslays

Thankyouu ๐Ÿฅฐ


IntrusiveUK

Itโ€™s given me motivation to start today, thanks!


genieslays

Wooo good luck to you!! ๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ


LumpySlime

Amazing results! Such a cute smile too. You look so much happier.


genieslays

Aw thank you! Definitely happier and healthier ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’•


ifyougiveagirlabook

Shut the front door! You look so radiant!


genieslays

Haha thank you so much!!


Art_of_the_Win

Congrats on the big change, you look like a new person!


genieslays

It's wild to see, even for myself tbh. Thank you ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ


Full-Wolf956

Damn girl respect ๐Ÿซก


genieslays

Thankyouthankyou


Kirbybros

I will never not cheer on someone doing this/done this. Congrats!!!! Keep on the dedication!!


genieslays

Thank you so much!! Still a work in progress but I'm feeling fantastic!!


blickets

Awesome ๐Ÿ‘! I had a quick question: what is fractional fasting?


genieslays

Fractional is like taking a goal of 30 days and breaking it down into digestible chunks so it's not only easier psychologically but physiologically as well. So it's more flexible. Example: 21 day fast + 4 day refeed. 9 day fast + 2 day refeed. (Now you've hit your 30 day goal of 30 days fasted but in a more flexible way) ๐Ÿ˜Š and you repeat these "cycles" for however long you need. It's not the same as rolling fasts where the fasting/refeed times are exactly the same just repeated.


daisydesigner

Same, haven't heard that one before? OP thank you for posting, it's inspiring and helpful to see, congrats!


paradeofgrafters

Truly transformative, excellent work lass!!


genieslays

Thanks I appreciate it!


Many-Tomato-6375

Wow! That's awesome!


genieslays

Thank you thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ™


param_T_extends_THOT

That's impressive. How long did it take you. You also look happy, you have a smile that makes other people smile back.


genieslays

Aww thank you. And it was a couple prolonged fasts over a year. Lost the majority of the weight with 2-4 week fasts and then maintained with intermittent/omad/fractional fasting ๐Ÿ™Œ total fasted days to lose the weight was about 54 days!


lordwolf1994

Amazing work ! You look great


genieslays

Thank you ๐Ÿ’•


lordwolf1994

โ˜บ๏ธโ˜บ๏ธ


No-Personality-8186

What electrolytes do you use? Btw watch you on TikTok you are amazing


genieslays

Whaaat no way haha nice to see you here too!! I make my own with the snake juice recipe (kinda) except I take the magnesium before bed and take the potassium as smaller shots throughout the day. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’“ I sip salty baking soda all day now haha


Locating_Subset9

Different person. I donโ€™t buy it. ๐Ÿ˜ Ha ha well done, OP! Outstanding job.


genieslays

Lmaoo thank you so much haha


Admirable-Smoke3031

Smile says it all!!! Congrats!!


aalish9

how did u power through hunger


genieslays

Electrolytes ๐Ÿ™Œ life saver


h3m1cuda

Wow! Whole new person. You look great.


genieslays

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’•


Fun_Bit7398

Absolutely stunning transformation. Very well done. You did it. Congratulations.


genieslays

Woo thank you, appreciate it!


Grassfedball

hold up..and no lose skin!?? Damn


genieslays

Not yet!! I have another 30lbs to lose so we will see!


Substantial-Fox-1240

You look incredible! Well done ๐ŸŽ‰


genieslays

Thank you so much ๐Ÿ’“


jensmith20055002

You look like different people. Itโ€™s amazing the transformation. Hopefully you feel happy and healthy and all the good things!


genieslays

Thank you! I feel like a different person haha


No_Set_395

Thats amazing! Your skin also looks so much more vibrant โ˜บ๏ธ


FitGirl50s

Absolutely incredible transformation!! I completely agree with what you said about electrolytes helping with hunger, and I love the "it's a lifestyle now" comment. Brava fellow fasting sister!


genieslays

Thank you! And it absolutely is ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’• love love love it!


DaysnNighttts

The best thing I noticed about these photos is that you look happier.


cjp2010

I feel silly for asking what is prolonged fasting? Is it the same as intermittent fasting?


genieslays

You don't eat for days or weeks. My longest consecutive was 30 days with electrolyte water only.


StalkjessicaW

Subscribed!


genieslays

Ahh I appreciate that thank you so much!!


stratustn

You look great! It also would appear that you're not struggling with excess skin as a result of the drastic weight loss. That's something that I've heard the autophagy that happens during prolonged fasting can minimize. Very encouraging. Great Job!


genieslays

Yeah definitely not yet but I think these last 30lbs might give me a little! We will see! Thank you so much ๐Ÿ’“


Hummer249er

Wow! unbelievable. You look like a completely new woman!


genieslays

I feel like a new woman for sure!! Thank you!


Keyspam102

Looking awesome!!!!


genieslays

Thankyouuu


Desert_Sox

Wow! Great job!


genieslays

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š


aalish9

what was ur diet like? How did u refeed? Do u count calories or do a low carb


genieslays

Ketoooo always on the refeed haha and then maintenance was technically low carb but not fully keto i just mainly did intermittent/omad/fractional fasts to maintain.


ambushupstart

Great work. I'm an experienced faster as well but recently discovered how beneficial keeping things keto is for pre and post fast. I'm curious what breaking your fast looked like? Did you go very slow or just eat whatever but keep it keto?


genieslays

Yesss absolutely! Yes I refeed slowly and stay keto. My refeed in order: (broths) bone broth, miso for probiotics, filler broths like chicken or beef. (Proteins) foods high in phosphorous like tuna, salmon, chicken etc. (Probiotics) miso broth, saukraut or white kimchi. Any fermented veggie is also good. (Veggies) anything steamed typically and pickles. I also added cheese as it has phosphorous and my body reacts well. All reintroduced slowly over x amount of days depending how long my fast was ๐Ÿฅฐ


baileynotzappe

Wow youโ€™re so inspiring!


genieslays

Ahh thankyouu


Mrs_Gitchel

THE SMILEEE ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ


Defiant_Vacation_284

Congratulations!! Iโ€™m so inspired by you. What did you do on the hard days?? Did you ever eat what you craved? Were you extremely strict? Did you ignore every temptation? So proud of you!! Also, what health benefits/ other changes have you noticed? Thank you๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅนโค๏ธ


genieslays

I wasn't super strict no haha I allowed myself potatoes and rice as my carbs when I wanted during my maintenance periods after keto refeeds. I started to crave sugar less and less as time goes on and even now I don't ever really enjoy desserts anymore. I crave savoury foods over everything now which is a complete 180 from who I used to be. It has helped decrease my migraines from one almost every other day down to maybe 1 a month?! Which is amazing for me because I've struggled with them since I was 13. And it has drastically reduced my scalp psorasis!


Candy_rose21

Found your TikTok and am following


Severe_Piano_223

This is such great work! And you have a lovely smile, you seem so happy.


genieslays

Thank you so much! Definitely happier and healthier!


Dismal_Mention8423

Good job. Yoy look so happy


SupersloothPI

you look like a different person! congrats and well done.


Mammoth_Thought_1953

You got cute smile


genieslays

Thank you ๐Ÿ’•


tuner1346

Damn hot damn


SilverCappy

Great job keep up the good work, the health benefits have to be great


genieslays

Thank you! And ABSOLUTELY! My chronic migraines went from every other day to once a month and my scalp psoriasis has drastically improved ๐Ÿฅฐ


otterpops88

awww you look so happy in your afters ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ i love it and you look wonderful!


genieslays

Thank you!! Definitely happier and healthier ๐Ÿ’ชโค๏ธ


Catlady1106

What a transformation! Congratulations ๐Ÿ‘ I need to know about the prolonged fasts! How do you prepare for them and how do you avoid cheating or slipping up?


genieslays

Thank youu! Prep: have all my electrolytes ready and reduce caffeine/sugar intake pre fast. To avoid "cheating" I started doing fractional fasting so I could just fast and refeed as long as I wanted without feeling like it was a "cheat" so I could remain flexible. And then on my refeeds I stayed ketogenic but once I was in maintenance I allowed myself carbs like rice and potatoes too. I don't really crave sugar anymore since these fasts so its easier to resist as time goes on. My body is rewiring itself and I love it!! โค๏ธ


lustreblush

Amazinggggggg!๐Ÿ˜


genieslays

Thankyouuu


AlternativeOk1158

Congratulations! :) amazing inner and outside transformation


Plane-Sport3391

Wow you look fantastic! Well done!


DaftXman

Nice commitment and results so far. Keep up the great work.


Cold_Investigator924

Seeing things like this gives me so much motivation


ilibaba

I follow you on TikTok!!๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿ˜‡ your so motivating


_lemon_suplex_

Wow you look great! And Iโ€™m sure feel even better! Congratulations!


TYPrease

You look wonderful! Absolutely glowing. You should be insanely proud - the plan is paying off and then some.


critic101101

Good job


bekahofgallifrey

Can you please share with me your fasting schedule? I don't know where to start!


genieslays

I did a few 2-4 week water fasts to really get the weight down. My refeed is keto and my maintenance is moderately keto but I have rice and potatoes. Maintenance fasting is intermittent/omad/fractional fasting and I keep things pretty flexible so I never feel like I'm missing out or feeling like I'm "cheating." I don't even count calories anymore, it's so freeing knowing I can be happy and healthy with fasting long term ๐Ÿ˜Œ the best place to start is by building practice so you have the confidence to fast however long you want and in whatever routine best suits you ๐Ÿ’ชโค๏ธ you got this! Drink those electrolytes and enjoy the process ๐Ÿฅฐ


krystyan

Astounding. Nice job! What an inspiration!!


Top-Dream-2115

You go, girl


SpookyAngel66

Your face!!!! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ


ffggghghhh

Youโ€™re glowing!!


Stock_Seesaw3662

You look absolutely fabulous! Congratulations! ๐ŸŽ‰ I wanna start fasting but I have like zero self control.๐Ÿซฃ


genieslays

Thank you so much ๐Ÿ’“ and it gets easier with practice don't worry haha


nathanv70

Those are some crazy results


Beginning_Farm_6129

You look happier, and healthier, and I think that's beautiful. =)


Entire-Check-710

Yayy!! You look great ! Congrats!


ShakenBottle

Omg I follow you on TikTok! Your posts introduced me to fractional fasting! Youโ€™re doing amazing and are a huge inspiration!


AlvinChambers

You look good girl!!!


genieslays

Thankyouuโ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ’•


Thecatsvans

Youโ€™re amazing! Keep going!!!!


Hot_Cheesecake_5808

Congratulations!!!!


Better_Recognition28

Running to your yt and tt ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™ Edit: amazing work!!! You look incredible!


Weary_Pickle_

Girl you look so good congrats!


Educational_Glass480

Irrelevant but those bangs look so good on you!


ah10287

I just followed you and Iโ€™m excited because TT never lets me search for โ€œfastingโ€


genieslays

Woooo! Thank you so much ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’“ Really?! I think "fasting" is still a searchable term afaik just "water fasting" isn't!


kolodz

You look way happier.


GhostOfMufasa

Congratulations ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฟ


genieslays

Ah thank you so much!


creepypeepe

I love how good you are at this! Youโ€™re a brilliant fasting advisor!


StrugglingAddict2018

Shit. I was debating whether to splurge and make today a feast day, but your results here gave me the resolve to just stick with it for now. Thank you. Great work!


genieslays

Yesss you got this!! Rooting for you! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’•


AspiringOccultist4

You look fantastic. Keep up the great work!


B00MB00MBETTY

You look so much happier!! You are beaming. Absolutely glowing. I am truly proud of you! ๐Ÿ’ฏ


abellaspectra

You are looking great, congrats, and well done!!


MilkChocolateMog

You look so happy and pretty! Congrats!


Street-Search-683

Hella glow up. Fr. You are rocking it


Ster8282

Amazing work right here


soul_girl_5207

Great job ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป


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jisoonme

First Ballot Hall of Fame


ReadyConference9400

You simultaneously look like your own mother and daughter ๐Ÿคฃ


NaughtyJason

Omg omg! Why so pretty?


Redminoteeleven

Truly Well Done. Fasting is the way forward๐Ÿ™


niemteltsuj

Good job


hulkingbeast

Nice job you look great! Keep being consistent! Progress not perfection ๐Ÿ‘


Glum_Chemical2738

WAIT A SECOND !! YOUR MINDSET IS MINDBLOWING!!!! Please share about this part because!?! HOW ๐Ÿ˜ญโค๏ธ


Inevitable_Mix2880

Proud of you!!!! Congratsssss


Donttouchmypop734

Wow great work


Munrumonyon

Amazing ๐Ÿคฉ


One_Oven_1968

Great stuff!


WayOpposite4043

ayo sibling of Selena Gomez


EasternExcitement766

Great job ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰


brener31

Good job!!! This is excellent progress


GrapeRipple

Awesome ๐Ÿ‘


wilder37

Yeessss queen ๐Ÿ‘ธ โœจ๏ธ great job! We are the same height and gw! ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ


kathylcsw

You look so happy. Radiant and glowing. Great job


Malibu_Barbii

I talk to you on YouTube!!!! Oh goodness!!! So glad to see you here!!! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช You look so good!


BeachBum2061

Awesome job!! You look amazing! Congrats!


SheWalksTheUnknown

Thanks for sharing <3


bekahofgallifrey

Thank you babes๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ I appreciate you replying! Going to start a fast at the end of the month, and I'm going to try to follow your schedule. I'm proud of you for keeping with it! Psa just a reminder you were beautiful before and after! But your progress is amazing and I hope you feel more confident and better in your skinโ™ฅ๏ธ


redditjimbo1

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Own_Explorer3948

First of all, bravo! Incredible work! I am so impressed, and Iโ€™m sure you feel amazing!! I hope to see similar results myself! Iโ€™m your height exactly and almost your SW, so Iโ€™m very inspired. :) Second, kind of personal question- what is your, ahem, monthly cycle like? Have you noticed any interruptions? I have read varying opinions (by experts!)- some say extended fasting isnโ€™t the best for females, others say itโ€™s no problem if you have the weight to lose. Any thoughts on this?


GokuIsMyHero5

Now this is motivational, great work friend ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ช


Big-Annual-9238

You are absolutely glowing! You are such an inspiration! Congratulations!!!โœจ๏ธโค๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰


Blueswan142

How long did this take you???? Love to hear because I absolutely need 70lbs off


aNinjaAtNight

How have you dealt with the gallstone issue? Generally long fasts leads to a large accumulation of gallstones and risk getting the gallbladder removed.


aNinjaAtNight

You look like a completely different person. I wouldnโ€™t be able to recognize you 1 months apart.


Commercial-String-11

Looking so good, whatโ€™s your ig ๐Ÿ˜