72-Hour Fast: A Metabolic Reboot Led by Claude Edwin Theriault of MBF-Lifestyle

Introduction – Reset, Don’t Dilly-Dally

As Claude Edwin Theriault—your go-to for pragmatic, liberated, longevity-driven male wellness—I’m not here to sugarcoat. A 72-hour water-only fast? It’s a full system audit. If you're looking to recalibrate metabolism, mental clarity, and immune resilience, this is your hard-hitting solution. It’s not a lifestyle fad—it’s a performance reset. But executed poorly, it can backfire. So, let’s walk through it with eyes wide open.

1. The Metabolic Switch: Realigned for Fat, Not Glucose

By Day 3, your body flips from burning glucose to fat—enter ketosis. This isn’t fluff. Scientific research reveals profound changes in organ protein expression following a prolonged fast. That’s your body recalibrating at the cellular level, not just losing water weight. (mensantiaginglongevityhacks-com.ghost.io)

2. Autophagy: Deep Clean Mode On

Autophagy—your body’s own cleanup crew—accelerates between 36 and 72 hours into a fast. This is cellular spring cleaning. We're talking reduced inflammation, improved metabolic flexibility, and longevity dividends—not just another trendy catchphrase. (mensantiaginglongevityhacks-com.ghost.io

3. Insulin Sensitivity & Blood Sugar Control

By dropping insulin levels and stabilizing blood glucose, you’re hacking metabolic resilience. That matters for every man who refuses to be wrecked by sugar crashes and midlife metabolic fog. (mensantiaginglongevityhacks-com.ghost.io)

4. Mental Clarity—and Realignment

Yes, hunger hits. But dig past it and you find a sharpened mind. Brain chemicals shift. Neuroadaptation kicks in. You feel clearer, more present—when you push past the initial fog. (mensantiaginglongevityhacks-com.ghost.io)

5. Losing Fat—not Just Water Weight

The scale drops, and quickly. Some lose 12 lbs of combined fat and lean mass in 72 hours—but lean mass rebounds post-fast; fat won’t. That’s lean living at its edge. (mensantiaginglongevityhacks-com.ghost.io)

6. Immune Reboot: Cellular Renewal on Day Three

There’s scientific evidence indicating that stem-cell and immune system regeneration potentials occur around the 72-hour mark. This is more than detox—it’s restoration. (mensantiaginglongevityhacks-com.ghost.io)

7. The Real Risks—Don’t Be Naïve

Execution Playbook: MBF-Lifestyle Style

  1. Doctor sign-off is non-negotiable.
  2. Prep smart: lean proteins, minerals, and hydration.
  3. During: Water, herbal tea, mineral support. Minimal exertion. Let the body breathe.
  4. Refeed: Broth, soft proteins, gradual ramp. This counts as strategic reintegration, not casual eating.
  5. Track mood, energy, and clarity. Mood dips? Hit pause and recalibrate. This isn’t just physical—it’s psychological too.

Your Five FAQs

  1. How often is it smart to do a 72-hour fast?
    • Think strategically: once a quarter, maybe twice a year. This is a deep reset, not a casual routine.
  2. Will I lose muscle?
    • Yes, initially. But lean mass rebounds when you refeed intelligently. Preserve surface-level strength with light movement.
  3. Why 72 hours—not just 24 or 48?
  4. Is it better than intermittent fasting?
    • They serve different objectives. Intermittent fasting is sustainable. A 72-hour fast serves as a reset button, not a lifestyle maintenance tool.
  5. Can I train during the fast?
    • Light movement—yes. Heavy training? Let’s be real: your body’s in recovery, not performance mode.

Conclusion – Full-Spectrum Reset, Claude-Approved

I’m Claude Edwin Theriault, your pragmatic, forward-thinking wellness architect. This fast is your deep system reset—metabolic clarity, immune repair, sharpened focus, and longevity potentiation. But this is precision work, not fad hustle. Start smart, stay smart. Don’t half-ass it, or it will half-ass you.