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RE: What Happens When You Stop Eating
Very well thought out and informative piece here! I had no idea about many of the facts you pointed out here, particularly the effects of elevated ketones in the brain.
One of the workout routines I was on a while back recommended intermittent fasting, supplemented by lots of liquids, protein shakes, etc. First just skipping out on 1 meal a day, then perhaps 1 day a week - all while doing a normal weights and cardio routine.
I didn't even last 2 days of skipping lunch. Maybe I should have started with just an entire day of fasting instead? Who knows. For me though, I just didn't like it.
If you supplement with protein shakes when IF you're doing nothing :)
Yes @team-leibniz elevated ketones in the brain may lead to a mild euphoric state - somewhat similar to the buzz from alcohol. I may go into the chemistry of it in a future post...