36 Hour Water Fast: How Much Weight Did I Lose?

What actually happens when a normal man in his 40s eats absolutely nothing for 36 hours? In this video I put a 36-hour water fast to the test and document the whole thing — from my final meal, weigh-ins and food noise, through to breaking the fast and seeing what happened to my weight 24 hours later. I’m not a personal trainer, dietitian or doctor. I’m just a middle-aged dad trying to get into good shape, stay lean and figure out what actually works in the real world. I’ve been experimenting with fasting, low-carb eating and different approaches to weight loss for a while now, and one of the biggest things fasting has taught me is that it isn’t just about losing weight. For me, it’s also about changing my relationship with food. During this 36-hour fast I talk about why I fast, how I deal with food noise, why breaking a longer fast needs some thought, and how fasting has fitted into my progress over the last 18 months. I also weigh myself before, during and after the fast so we can see exactly what happened on the scales — including another weigh-in 24 hours after eating again. And this is only the start. In the next video I’ll be looking at my blood test results to see what’s happening on the inside as well as the outside. If you’re interested in 36-hour fasting, water fasting, intermittent fasting, fat loss, weight loss after 40, staying lean in your 40s or simply seeing what happens when an ordinary person stops eating for 36 hours, this video is for you. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER I am not a doctor, dietitian or qualified fitness professional. This video documents my own personal experience only and should not be taken as medical or nutritional advice. Speak to an appropriate healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or attempting prolonged fasting. CHAPTERS 00:00 What happens if I don't eat for 36 hours? 00:35 Disclaimer 00:46 My final meal 01:21 Day one weigh-in 01:30 Dealing with food noise 01:55 Breaking a fast can be dangerous 02:16 My progress over the past 18 months 02:50 Don't fast just to lose weight 03:18 Why I fast 04:09 Struggling with food noise 04:54 Bedtime 05:20 Final weigh-in 05:41 Breaking my fast 05:43 My 36-hour fasting results 06:14 24 hours later — what happened to my weight? 06:24 Blood tests are coming next 06:40 Final thoughts #Fasting #36HourFast #WaterFasting #IntermittentFasting #WeightLossAfter40 #DadbodLab