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My take on a juice fast (I hate cleaning my juicer.) Only consuming strained bone broth for 7 days.

Been adding beets and carrots to the broth to give it a bit of carb kick. Usually add a tablespoon or two of lard or CO.

Any tips for my bone broth fast?

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Not sure what your purpose in fasting is, but if it is to lose body fat & therefore detox and if you don't want to lose muscle mass, make it a protein-modified fast by adding in some lean meat. Gentle walking for 20-30 min daily.

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Are you saying you have some moral obligation to his/her fast? – Roth May 5 2012 at 3:22
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I did GAPS and I must say broth is not enough to survive on, at least wasn't for me, and I think it just made me hungrier as I was constantly drinking and wanted to eat.

If you are adding carbs to it I'm not sure its considered a fast?? If you aren't opposed to adding things try egg yolks or mashed up avocado. adds a bit more substance to it.

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The question I have is why just a bone broth fast?. My current protocol is itermitant fasting: bulletproof type coffe, (my own version with added 100% bakers chocolate melted and mixed in with cocnut oil and butter), 2 cups of bone broth around 1:00, followed by my first meal around 2:00 and then dinner around 6:00 and maybe a banana at 8:00. I have been doing this for a week with decent results. I've been LC paleo for over a year and stalled, this seems to be moving things along so far.

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Adding carbs isn't likely to help. The point of a fast is that your body has to use what it has stored. If you give it too much support it gets confused and instead relies on you to feed it. I don't know how I'd do on a broth fast, it's easier just with water, but I'd suggest concentrating your broth into one meal a day and stick to non-caloric drinks the rest of the time and let your digestive system rest. Once you get used to it it'll stop pestering you so much.

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If you need something to get your mind off hunger, some good strong ginger tea will do the trick. It is also good for your digestive system. I like Traditional Medicinals, brewed for a long time.

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Get through the first couple days without giving in and you'll be fine. I agree with PrimalDanny though.

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