THE BASIC PLAN

Hi there fellow adventurer,

Thanks for giving thought to joining me for one of the most valuable health experiences we can do, which has little to no props, expenses, and is a great RESET for your mind and body.  

Personally I have done two 5-Day Water-Only fasts over the last couple of years, and multiple 1-3 day fasts, and would love to share the experience, as I go through another 3-Day Water-Only Fast in February. 

I do the Fasts as a way to enhance my physical and mental health, as opposed to being specifically a weight loss strategy (though that is one of the side-effects for sure). 

I also regularly do Intermittent Fasting (Monday to Friday) where I don't eat until after midday. My primary aim is to reduce my EATING WINDOW to 4-8hrs (in a 24-hour period).

My research, experience and beliefs, make me convinced that we eat way too much food, and way too frequently to allow our bodies and internal systems to function optimally. 

But for me, it is not just the amazing physiological benefits of fasting, I am more intrigued by the psychological benefits of fasting. I believe, and have experienced, numerous psychological benefits that continue long after the fast, and support my ability to navigate life more effectively, and powerfully. 

The Plan is to start this WATER-ONLY FAST on Sunday 9 February 2025, at about 2pm (after lunch and in your own time zone), and then practice it for 1, 2, or 3 days depending on your own Goals and preference. I will be doing a 3-Day or 72-hour Fast, so you can come all the way with me if you want. :)

To help anyone new to Fasting, I will host an Information Session + Q&A on Zoom on Thursday 6 February @ 4pm Bali/Perth/Singapore Time (I will also post the recording on this page after the Session, so you might want to save this Page). 

The Information Session is to teach you what you will need to do BEFORE, DURING and AFTER the Fast, plus answer any questions you might have. 

Plus down below I have included a bit of useful information to get you started, and to understand what happens within the body as it goes into a Fasting state (see Dr Eric Berg's video).

I look forward to sharing my experience of Fasting with you, and providing you with the opportunity to experience Fasting for yourself in a supported environment. 

All the very best, 

Carl 

PS: I will share some information with you below, but I will go into more details in our Information Session. 

WHO SHOULD "NOT" DO AN EXTENDED WATER-ONLY FAST?

While most people stand to benefit from extended water fasting from time to time, there are certain individuals it is recommended that may not. This would include the following (as suggested by Dr Jockers):

Individuals with Eating Disorders

Pregnant Women

Nursing Moms and Newborns

Young Children

Individuals with Type I Diabetes

Extreme Athletes who are in Season

Individuals who are Severely Underweight

Individuals who are on Medications (Especially diabetes medication, anti-seizure meds and corticosteroids as these can impact blood sugar levels.

WHAT NOT TO DO WHILE FASTING (ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE NEW TO IT)

Fly Airplanes.

Operate heavy machinery.

Do important exams.

Have tough conversations.

Do intense workouts.

Make life-changing decisions.

PLEASE NOTE

If during the Fast you feel ‘off’, or are struggling, or don’t feel well, or a light-headed, or feel you can’t cope, then stick some healthy real food in your mouth.

Know that this Fasting experience is not a competition.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR WOMEN

In the book 'Fast This Way' by Dave Asprey, he includes a chapter called "It's A Little Different For Women". 

If you want to read this Chapter, then download a PDF copy of it by CLICKING HERE. 

TESTIMONIALS (2024 Fast)

I felt very held by the online fast container that Carl created, there was great nutrition and fasting information, inspiring check ins and top-notch support for my journey. 

At times it was challenging but I gained great benefits from fasting and I would 110 percent recommended the experience to anyone, it’s so much more accountable within a group fast environment. Thank you Carl I wouldn’t have done it without you!

EMMA STOTT

Recently I had been considering doing a water only fast based on self-help reading but joining the communal fast led by Carl gave me the confidence & reassurance to go for it! Initially my brain was telling me I was hungry & it was going to be so hard to stick to, but as soon as I tuned into my stomach rather than my brain I realised I wasn’t actually hungry. My digestion has definitely thanked me for the complete rest. The whole process has been made so much easier by Carl – the information & preparation for the fast was so helpful & very informative. Furthermore, the support and guidance given by Carl throughout the fast via zoom & emails was reassuring & no question asked was considered to be silly. I will definitely sign up for future communal fasts if organised by Carl & can highly recommend this as a system reset.”

ALI K-D (ENGLAND) 

This was my first fast as a group and I found it way more enjoyable than when I've fasted on my own. Carl was a calm reassuring presence during the 3 days, answering questions, providing support, always with a very balanced view. I ended mine a day early, at 48 hours, because I felt that was what my body wanted and different people finished at different times. The challenge was for 3 days, but there was no pressure to reach a specific goal, we were all encouraged to do what felt right for us. It was fun being able to check in on MeWe and see how others were doing. Whether you've fasted before or not, this is a great experience.

Dr DORIS (San Salvador)

SOME ACTIVITIES TO DO TO MAKE FASTING EVEN MORE BENEFICIAL

Create a low-stress environment.

Get plenty of sunshine.

Spend time in nature.

Take long walks (in nature).

Walk bare foot.

Meditate.

Do breathwork (e.g. Wim Hof breathing).  

Also if you have access to or the financial means, get a relaxing massage (preferably not a strong sports massage if you are doing a 2-day or 3-day Fast).

More on that in the Information Session. 

POSSIBLE SUPPLEMENTS TO ADD

ESSENTIAL

Mineral salts for minerals and electrolytes

(real mineral salts have 80+ minerals, versus table salt with 2 minerals (sodium and chloride).

Just take a pinch of salt before you drink a glass of water.

DESIRABLE 

Vitamin C.

Magnesium. 

Turmeric (Curcumin). 

Charcoal powder or tablets. 

B-Complex vitamins. 

NAC.

More on this in the Information Session. 

THE ONLINE CONVERSATIONS WILL HAPPEN AT 'TELEGRAM'.

I generally don't use Social Media, but if I am hosting an online Group Activity I prefer to use an App like Telegram, which has better security and conducts less data mining than the more popular sites (e.g. Facebook). 

Here is the LINK to join our Group (Called: Water Fasting 2025)

WHAT TO EAT BEFORE AND AFTER THE FAST

I will keep this pretty short here and go into more details when we have the Information Session. 

BEFORE: Essentially the couple of days leading up to the Fast, you want to reduce your Carbohydrate intake to as close to zero as you can. This makes it easier (and quicker) for the body to switch to burning fats (ketosis), once you start your Fast.

AFTER: Since the Fast is not an extended period of time - 5 days or longer - you can be a little more flexible with what you eat to break your fast. The primary rule for me is: Only eat "REAL" food (nothing processed), chew slowly, and smaller portions. 

Again, we will go deeper in the Information Session. 

Dr ERIC BERG, DC

ON WHAT HAPPENS PHYSICALLY WHEN FASTING FOR 72hrs

STAGE 1: PREPARATION

The THEME at this stage is to deplete our Glycogen stores in our body and start preparing the body to start burning ketones (from fat) as fuel. To do this we greatly reduce the carbohydrate-rich food from our diet.

Friday 2pm - Sunday 2pm

STAGE 2: THE MAIN EVENT - LET US FAST!

So here we are at the main event. Ready to stretch into the discomfort zone in order to support our body's highly intelligent self-healing potential, but also to get to know your body and yourself more deeply. Enjoy the quality time with Self. :)

Sunday 2pm - Wednesday 2pm (or Tuesday 2pm for 48hrs)

STAGE 3: BREAKING YOUR FAST

I will post a bit more information (or a reminder) as we get closer to the end of the fast. 

The basics are to keep it clean (real food), and the best thing to break a fast with is a bone broth or the likes, or perhaps a miso soup for vegetarians. 

OPTIMUM HEALTH PRESENTATION

I recorded this Presentation in late 2023, based on 5 of my most recent favourite reads at the time (I read a LOT about health - physical and mental). So this presentation was a Summary of the key takeaways from each book. 

ENJOY!!

PS: If you want a PDF copy of the Slides, click here. 

IF YOU WANT A HAND IN 2025

Just send an email to [email protected] and I will work out how I can best serve you.