Day 1–2: Awareness
You’ll notice:
- meal timing habits
- automatic snacking
- clock-watching
This is observation, not failure.
Day 3–4: Hunger waves
Hunger may come in waves, not constantly.
This is your body learning a new rhythm.
Drink fluids. Stay calm.
Day 5–6: Energy shifts
Some people feel:
- lighter
- more focused
Others feel:
- slightly flat
- emotionally sensitive
Both are normal.
Day 7: Evaluation, not escalation
Ask:
- How’s sleep?
- How’s mood?
- Can I repeat this next week?
Do not automatically fast longer.
What’s not normal
Stop or slow down if you feel:
- dizziness
- panic
- poor sleep that worsens
- binge urges
That’s feedback, not weakness.
The calm takeaway
The first week isn’t about results.
It’s about learning your baseline.