Marcelo Martins

Extended fasting is ultimately a test of determination, will power and grit. Completing such a tough personal challenge did not only improve my physical wellbeing but also boosted my self belief and fine tuned my self awareness.

During the first three days I felt like I could have fallen off the wagon at any time. The smell of food drove me wild and I started to obsess about all the things I would devour as soon as I could eat again. By the third day I was in full ketosis and experienced pounding headaches, disturbed sleep and felt light headed when standing up too quickly.