Why I’m not doing any extended fasting only ADF all the way.

So, here’s the deal. I’m doing Alternate Day Fasting (ADF), and honestly, it’s been working great for me. I fast one day, eat the next, and keep my feeding days to 2,200 calories max. That’s, like, 1,100 calories a day on average, which is low enough!I don’t need to go crazy.

I see people on here doing 10-day, 20-day, even 40-day fasts and it always makes me feel inadequate like I’m not doing enough but then I ask myself… why? Like, literally why? If I am going to put myself through something that intense, I need to have a strong reason for it, not just, “I want to challenge myself.” My goal is weight loss—plain and simple. I don’t need to do a 10day fast to achieve that! And I know if I do anymore I’ll crash and burn!

ADF gives me structure, balance, and results without feeling like I’m torturing myself. Plus, I like to eat good on my eating days. I don’t want to feel deprived or like I’m stuck in some endless cycle of fasting misery. If I’m going to fast, I’m going to fast. If I’m going to eat, I’m going to eat. All or nothing, baby.

The best I’ll do on fasting days is keep it super clean—just water, sparkling water (unsweetened, obviously), and electrolytes. Maybe one day, I’ll test a sparkling water-only fast for fun, but I’m not going past ADF. No 72s, no 20-day marathons. For me, this is about finding what works and sticking to it, not one-upping myself or anyone else.

My challenge is simple: hit 70 kg (154 pounds). That’s it. I’m not going to kill myself trying to get there. I want to stay consistent and reach my goal weight without making this harder than it needs to be.

So yeah, hats off to everyone doing extended fasts—I respect you and you’re beyond awe inspiring but ADF works for me! it’s fast enough, and it keeps me sane. So if you’re like me and struggling then I hope this post inspired you lol