Ep. 225 I Did a 72-Hour Fast: Here’s What Happened (and What You Should Know)
Vanessa G Fitcast26 Touko 2025

Ep. 225 I Did a 72-Hour Fast: Here’s What Happened (and What You Should Know)

This week, we did something I’ve never talked about publicly before: a 72-hour water fast! But before you picture weight loss gimmicks or punishment, let’s set the record straight: this was a functional health experiment rooted in curiosity, not restriction.

Inspired by Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz, I timed this fast with my Power Phase (Days 1–10 of my cycle) to align with rising estrogen and maximize the benefits. In this episode, I walk you through the “why” behind this advanced strategy—deep cellular cleanup, gut healing, immune support, and a major mental clarity reset.

We’ll unpack the science of what happens at different fasting milestones and why this isn’t something I recommend as a starter strategy for clients. You’ll also learn how women should approach fasting differently than men, especially in relation to their cycles and hormone resilience.

I’ll share how I prepped, what I experienced physically and emotionally, and what this fast revealed about my relationship with hunger, discipline, and intuition. Spoiler: this wasn’t easy, but it was powerful.

Whether or not a long fast is right for you, my goal is to encourage deeper body awareness and smarter strategies; not extremes. Tune in to hear what surprised me most, how this ties into hormone health, and why syncing with your cycle might be the missing piece.

If you’ve ever felt confused about fasting, this episode will help you reframe it entirely. DM me your questions or share this episode with a friend who needs a fresh take on fasting.

Time Stamps:

(1:12) All The Positive Emotions


(3:04) Defining The 72 Hour Fast


(7:30) Starting The Water Fast


(9:23) Favorite and Least Favorite Parts


(16:32) Why We Did This


(25:54) Feeling The Detox


(28:48) Using Black Coffee


(33:42) Let Us Know If You Have Questions

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