Which is better, intermittent fasting or 24 hour fasting?

Okay, so intermittent fasting versus a full 24-hour fast, huh? Which is "better"? That's such a loaded question, isn't it? Because "better" really depends on what you're looking for.

I've played around with both, you know? And that good ol' 16-18 hour fast, skipping dinner and breakfast? Yeah, that one's definitely easier. The weight comes off a little quicker, at least at first. And, oh, that initial burst of energy when you hit ketosis? Amazing! But… it kinda plateaus. For me anyway. Like, the energy boost fades, and then it just feels…meh.

The 24-hour fast, though… Oof. That’s a whole different beast. It's tough, no lie. But the payoff? Wow. I'm talking incredible mental clarity, this weird… feeling of… cellular renewal, like I'm brand spanking new! I know, I know, that sounds a bit woo-woo, right? But seriously! It’s almost… transformative, is that too strong a word? I don't think so.

I read somewhere that the longer fasts, like the 24-hour one, trigger autophagy, which is basically your body cleaning house on a cellular level. Getting rid of all the junk. And while I’m not a scientist or anything, that just… resonates with me. It feels like a much deeper, more profound change than just shedding a few pounds, which, let’s face it, I could probably do by just, you know, eating less. But this? This feels like a real reset. So, for me, even though it’s harder, the 24-hour fast wins, hands down.