
This article is focused on:
- Metabolic-flexibility in tissues and organs
- Body weight from 87 kg to 50 kg
- Waist from 50 inches to 27 inches
- Ventricular Improvement (coming out from a possibility of implantation of Cardioverter-Defibrillator, ICD)
- High & Fluctuating Heart Rate
- High Blood Pressure
- Insulin Resistance/ Diabetes/ Pre-diabetes
- Deficiency/inefficiency of minerals and vitamins
- High Pain on calves muscles
- Brain focus and memory
- Endurance, strength, flexibility
- Aspirin medicine side effects/ very smelly flatus
- Helicobacter Pylori bacteria
- Craving/ hunger
- Body energy stability
- Body fat and visceral fat
- Fat based/ Sugar based body
- Fasting for 75 to 120 hours
Gratitude
In the opening of this article, I extend my gratitude to the Australian Government Public Health System. Australian society is heavily influenced by a deep-rooted and highly regarded social conditioning that revolves around self-centricity, making it the foundation of their culture. The absence of a constructive mindset to confront discomfort often leads self-centric people to make negative and destructive decisions when faced with problems. Most individuals priorities even trivial comfort and arrogance above all else. Without strong government health systems, societies like Australia would witness families disintegrating inexplicably. The belief that comfort is the top priority creates the perception that activities like waiting in hospitals, commuting from home to the hospital, or arranging transportation in the middle of the night are major sacrifices and difficulties.
Whilst, in societies without a well-established government public health system, where self-centricity is generally disregarded, the core cultural belief in self-centricity is absent. In these societies, when family members suffer serious and emergency illnesses, people often be in the situations to deplete their lifelong savings, resorting to selling their properties, and taking big financial loans too. Organised loot, exploitation, abuse, and public system's unaccountability are just a few examples of the many big problems that emerge. Despite the difficulties, families stay resilient, standing together and walk through the hardships of life, without giving priority to trivial comforts and arrogance.
Upon closer observation of Western society, it becomes apparent that there exist various public systems that are intended to promote a good and harmonious life for individuals, families, and society as a whole. Surprisingly, rather than embracing these deeper values, there seems to be a tendency to rely on self-centricity and arrogance as a way of life, which has become deeply ingrained in the culture.
Heart Attack
Approximately 158 cm tall, my body has maintained an average weight of 75 kg for nearly ten years, up until the start of 2022. I had no health concerns - no diabetes, blood pressure issues, high cholesterol, or high triglyceride levels. I maintained a lifestyle by avoiding processed food, cigarettes, and alcohol. Low salt intake and vegetarian meals. I always thought my body was fit. I had no previous medical conditions such as diabetes, blood pressure concerns, high cholesterol, or elevated triglyceride levels before the heart attack hit me in late November 2020. My daily routine consisted of both riding my bicycle and doing resistance exercises with 20 kg dumbbells. Eating processed food was not something I was accustomed to. It seemed like every few hours, I would have the urge to eat something, no matter how small. I used to have cravings for sweet and carb-filled foods. As a result, honey became my go-to snack, which I would indulge in a few of times a day. Around over a decade, I had two ongoing problems. One was the presence of Helicobacter Pylori, while the other was the unbearable pain that shot through my calves and feet whenever I walked. Although the doctors confirmed that Helicobacter Pylori is no longer in my body, I continued to experience high episodes of vomiting. Various explanations were provided for calves pain, including factors like having flat-feet and other related conditions. Cycling became my preferred mode of exercise because it provided a pain-free experience for my calves.

During a November morning in 2020, I followed my daily routine, spending one and a half to two hours exercising with 20 kg dumbbells. Suddenly, after about an hour and a half, my heart began to ache with a piercing pain. I felt a sudden need to urinate, but as I made my way to the toilet, everything went black and I lost consciousness for a couple of minutes. Due to my consistent practice of these exercises for several months, I expected that my muscles might be sore for some inexplicable cause. Hoping for relief, I switched sides and lay down, expecting the discomfort to fade away. However, after two to three hours, there was no improvement. It never crossed my mind that it could be a heart attack, given that no one in my family had ever experienced one. Because of a history of heart attacks in her family, my wife suspected about the possibility of me having one. We went to the nearest government hospital in Canberra. After a couple of hours of being there, I suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed. As I regained consciousness, my blurry vision revealed a scene of doctors bustling around me, each engaged in different activities. Tubes were inserted into the body through incisions made on the wrist or through punctures in the throat. For approximately 24 hours, I found myself in this situation, being in between this situation, one stent were implanted into my heart, and the second stent was implanted after some days. Overall, I stayed in the ICU for a few days, after which I stayed in the acute ward of the heart for a few days.
Due to the heart attack, I was advised of the existence of ventricular damage, raising the possibility of requiring an ICD transplant. I was given a few months to meticulously calculate the potential for self-improvement, which would ultimately determine the need for an ICD implant. Approximately four months later, a review of my heart condition showed some positive changes, albeit minimal. This prompted the decision to postpone an ICD transplantation if needed, assuming further improvement would occur gradually over time. (An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, ICD, is a battery-powered device implanted in the heart, controls irregular heartbeats, delivers electric shocks, when needed, to restore a normal heart rhythm.)


After heart attack
Prior to experiencing the heart attack, I had never experienced any instances of high or low blood pressure in my life. Despite taking high blood pressure medicines twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, median of my blood pressure remained at 150/100 mmHg following the heart attack. By July 2021, which was about seven months following the heart attack, I could feel my internal condition deteriorating. Issues including high and fluctuating blood pressure, high and fluctuating heartbeat, palpitations, shortness of breath, deterioration in brain focus, deterioration in memory, and decrease in mind tolerance. The situation with regard to the heartbeat and palpitations was very concerning, to the extent that even during sleep at night, the minimum heartbeat would not decrease below 120 per minute, accompanied by persistent spikes in the heart rate. During the day, my heart rate used to be consistently high and I would frequently experience palpitations. It was very common for my heartbeat to exceed 200 per minute if I talked on the telephone for a few minutes, walked a distance of a hundred to two hundred metres, or engaged in any physical activity. Palpitations were being experienced due to the seemingly simple actions of going from lying down to sitting up, from sitting to standing.
My emotions would often become agitated over insignificant things. The reasoning behind all of this was beyond my comprehension, leaving me confused and bewildered. I had no knowledge of whether these occurrences were typical for individuals following a heart attack or if they were specific to my circumstances. After going to the doctor a few times, I had to undergo various ECG tests and wear holter monitors for a duration of two to three days for monitoring purposes. According to what I was told, there is nothing to be worried about. Although the reports of the medical machines showed a normal situation, what I was experiencing internally was quite alarming. I did not want to live with brain deterioration, lost memory, and burdened physically. In my life, I have witnessed some individuals who have spent a significant portion of their lives, ranging from ten to twenty years, confined to their beds. I have witnessed individuals who, due to memory loss, had forgotten their own children and the cherished moments of their lives, lived their lives like strangers among their loved ones. (While some people forget their memories of life due to their own arrogance or cruelty, others face the same issue as a consequence of brain diseases.)
Despite receiving normal results from the ECG and other tests, my internal state continued to deteriorate. Over the course of approximately six weeks, from December 2021 to January 2022, I observed a significant increase in my weight. Starting at approximately 77 kilograms, my weight gradually rose to around 87 kilograms. During that period, my body mass index (BMI) exceeded 35 kilograms per square metre.
The decision to Do or Die
Prior to experiencing a heart attack, I had a clean medical record with no history of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglyceride levels, addiction to alcohol, smoking, or drugs, and I did not lead a sedentary lifestyle. Despite that, there was not just a simple heart attack, but a deadly heart attack. Having never done so before, I embarked on studying the physiology of the body in order to seek answers. By the start of January 2022, the deteriorating internal condition of the body had presented me with the urgent "Do or Die" predicament. After weighing the pros and cons, I ultimately decided to take the risk. I considered it wiser to conduct experiments rather than gradually approaching death. In the most severe circumstances, the consequence would be death, thus in my mind I prepared myself for untimely death, if will fail in experiments. To begin with, I took the first step by slowly and steadily working on strengthening my heart.
Due to the condition of my health, I was unable to go cycling outside the house as there was a risk of falling or any other unforeseen incidents. I decided to invest in a work-bike so that I could multitask and engage in reading and writing work while cycling indoors. On the first day I started, which was on the 30th of January 2022, I decided to take it slow and cycle at a leisurely pace. I managed to cover a distance of approximately 15 kilometres in just about an hour, all while pedalling in low-gear. By March 2022, I was able to gradually increase my distance to 40 kilometres in about two hours, all while maintaining a steady pace in medium-gear. During the time period spanning from March 2023 to February 2024, I consistently engage in cycling activities, covering a distance of approximately 65 kilometres within an average time frame of two and a half hours, all while utilising high gear. Now since last around one year, some days in each month where I dedicate four consecutive hours to cycling and cover a distance of 100 kilometres in high gears. In December 2023, over the course of a maximum of seven consecutive hours, I cycled a distance of over 150 kilometres in high gears, while I was fasting for 50 hours.
Fasting (One Meal a Day, OMaD)
When I was around 27 years old, I experienced the longest fasting of my life, which lasted for 18 days. I am currently around 48 years old. For a total of 18 days, I consumed nothing other than plain water, while ensuring that my daily routine remained unchanged. At that time in my life, there were some serious incidents where I found myself unsure if I had committed any mistakes, despite not being able to identify any specific ones. As a result, I decided to live with an extended fast, which lasted for 18 days. The reason behind undertaking this endeavour was to deeply explore my inner being, cleanse and purify my essence, and strengthen the core of my being. During that period, I was completely unaware of the potential consequences of prolonged fasting, such as the development of vitamin and mineral deficiencies in the body. However, it is possible that during that period, the body was still young and accustomed to fasting for a duration of three to seven days, sometimes each year. As a result, the body had developed a habit and did not encounter any major issues even after fasting for a total of 18 days. Before this 18 days fast, I had successfully completed a full dry fast lasting approximately 75 hours, without touching water even by my skin. In addition to that, during my early twenties, there was a period of approximately eighteen months where I would either eat only once a day or completely skip a meal. These conditions may have provided the body with the necessary resilience to fast for 18 days, resulting in a successful completion of the prolonged fasting period. During that time, my understanding of the physiological impact of fasting was limited. However, the prevailing mental and ideological circumstances led to a common practice of fasting for durations of three days, five days, and even seven days each year. At that time, I was unaware that there is a distinct scientific approach to breaking extended fasts. During that time, my usual practice was to break my fast with the regular routine diet.
The occurrence of a severe heart attack in November 2020 shattered my misconception that my body was internally healthy. The presence of a sudden serious heart attack indicates the potential existence of other types of invisible disturbances within the body. Because there have been positive changes in the heart's condition since February 2022, I opted to focus on the other potential unseen disturbances within the body. I have come to the realisation that the body can achieve its best state of well-being, I only need to assist by the time, exercise, and nourishment from real food sources, to support its self-care mechanisms.
After careful consideration and contemplation, I made the decision in March 2022 to adopt a systematic approach to intermittent fasting. Consequently, I embarked on a journey of intermittent fasting, initially committing to fasting for eighteen hours each day. However, as time went on, I gradually increased the fasting window to twenty-two hours by February 2023. Taking it a step further, I transitioned to consuming only one meal per day, with a 24-hour gap between each meal starting from May 31, 2023. Over time, I gradually incorporated extended fasting into my routine, starting with fasting for 48-50 hours every week, and eventually progressing to fasting for 75-120 hours every other week.
On 31 May 2023, I started eating only one meal a day. and in addition,
- On August 31, 2023, I began a fasting routine of 48-50 hours per week. (Thursday to Saturday per week). (discontinued after the second week of January 2024).
- As of January 18, 2024, I have started a fasting routine of 75-120 hours every two weeks. (Thursday to Sunday/Monday, every two weeks).
In my definition of a meal, I encompass all kinds of food, except for plain water, salt, supplements, and medicines. Even adding a quarter lemon to plain water makes plain water a meal.
Added Sugars
Despite following the 18-hour intermittent fasting schedule since March 2022, I used to consume food three to four times within the remaining 6-hour window. Immediately following my morning exercise routine, I was consuming a variety of sugar, such as fruits, carbohydrates, and honey. Similar to many individuals, I used to hold the belief that the body relies on sugar as its main source of fuel. Consequently, during my morning workout sessions that lasted for extended periods of time, I would regularly consume multiple forms of sugar and carbohydrates throughout the day to ensure an ample supply of fuel for my body. However, the body was unable to function properly as it was intended to.
During the period of September 2022, my intention was to abstain from consuming sugar for approximately one and a half to two months. The purpose behind this decision is to closely observe and analyse the various internal changes occurring within the body. In the absence of any positive change, I had the option of reverting to my previous habit of consuming sugar. Starting in the second week of September 2022, I made the decision to cut out added sugars from my diet, including fruits like bananas and apples. I did not face withdrawal syndrome after discontinuing sugar consumption. On the second day, I noticed that my cravings for sugar had disappeared. Consequently, I found myself altering my eating habits by reducing the number of meals I consumed from several times a day to just two. After experiencing positive changes within a span of two months, I made the conscious decision to eliminate added sugar from my diet. Instead, I opted to incorporate fruits such as apples and bananas into my daily meals to ensure a convenient supply of essential minerals and vitamins.
Subsequently, once I began adopting the practice of consuming only one meal within a twenty-four hour period and engaging in a prolonged fast of 48 to 50 hours each week. I decided to incorporate the consumption of added sugar, specifically in the form of honey, on a monthly basis. The thought of consumption of added sugar crossed my mind that the pancreas should not forget to effectively manage the processing of sugar.
Metabolic-flexibility (sugar-based to fat-based body)
In September 2022, although I had quit consuming added sugar and was doing several hours of continuous exercise every morning, I surprisingly started feeling better instead of feeling drained and lacking energy in my daily routine. This unexpected output prompted me to consider another idea. By implementing this new concept, the aim was to encourage the body to adapt from being sugar-based to becoming fat-based, thus enhancing metabolic flexibility. From my perspective, the body's ability to derive long-term fasting benefits is greatly enhanced when it becomes fat-based. This transition facilitates improved autophagy, more efficient management of inflammation, and overall enhancements in the body's immunity and digestive system. In addition, the set-points of the body can also be reset. I made the decision to transition my body to a fat-based metabolism as part of adopting a sustainable lifestyle, which includes the goal of having only one meal in 24 hours. Instead of abruptly starting one meal a day in October 2022, I devised a plan to gradually transition into this routine, and the reason behind this approach was to ensure a smoother adjustment process.
Metabolic-flexibility has impacted my body in the following way.
- Even if I go without eating for two or three or more days, I do not experience any cravings whatsoever.
- Unlike experiencing energy spikes, the body maintains a constant and stable circulation of energy.
- Do not feel tired, do not feel weak.
- No high blood-pressure.
- No high heart rate or palpitations.
- No short breathness.
- No pain in calves.
- Improved memory.
- Exponentially improved brain focus.
- Exponentially improved muscular strength.
- Exponentially improved muscular endurance.
- Exponentially improved flexibility.
- It has been nine months since I started fasting for about 23 hours per day, and I have been consistent in maintaining this routine. After approximately 17-18 hours of fasting, without breaking the fast, I engage in a cycling exercise that lasts for approximately two and a half hours. Following the cycling session, I start resistance training exercises using 15 kg dumbbells for approximately one hour. Subsequently, I practice Yoga for half an hour to one hour. In this way, I exercise every morning for four to five hours. The routine of the day should not be affected, so I wake up at around 2:00 AM at night and usually by about 8:00 AM, I exercise and get ready. I usually go to sleep between 8:00 and 9:00 PM at night. I sleep deeply and usually wake up without alarm.
- Whether I am fasting for 48-50 hours or even up to 75-120 hours, I try to not break the exercise routine. Just to test endurance, after fasting for 44 hours in December 2023, I cycled continuously for seven hours while fasting, making a total fasting of about 53 hours, but I did not feel fatigue.
Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
After experiencing the heart attack in November 2020, I had been diligently taking high blood pressure medicines both in the morning and evening. But, median of my blood pressure was 150/100 mmHg.
Now, from July 2023, the use of blood pressure medicines has been discontinued. There is currently no medication being taken for high blood pressure since then by me. Despite the fact that I am not on any blood pressure medication, my blood pressure consistently maintains a median of 105/60 mmHg.
Following the heart attack, I noticed that my heart rate remained consistently above 110 beats per minute, even during nighttime sleep, and there were lots of heartbeat-spikes. Even after engaging in a brief conversation on the mobile or taking a short walk of a hundred metres, I used to experience a rapid increase in heart rate, with it reaching over 200 beats per minute. This was accompanied by palpitations and breathlessness.
Now, even after engaging in some hours of cycling and performing resistance exercises using 15 kg dumbbells, my heart rate barely exceeds 100 beats per minute. I have observed that my heart rate consistently drops below 60 per minute after a couple of minutes of standing completely still, even if I had been walking briskly or occupied with physical labour activity. During sleep at night, the heart rate drops to levels even below 40 beats per minute, and it does not experience any sudden spikes.
Weight and Visceral fat
As of January 30, 2022, my weight was approximately 87 kilograms, my waist circumference measured around 50 inches, and my Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeded 35 kilograms per square metre.
Throughout the last eight months, my weight has remained steady at around 50-51 kg, the complete disappearance of my belly. My waist measurement has decreased to approximately 27 inches, and my BMI now stands at about 20 kilograms per square metre.
Aspirin medicine side effects
Throughout my life before 2022, I had never experienced serious issues related to foul smelling flatulence. Additionally, constipation has never been a problem for me. However, I have been plagued by recurring episodes of severe loose motion since I was young. However, ever since I began taking Aspirin in December 2020, I started to experience mild constipation and, subsequently, the occurrence of foul-smelling flatulence a few months later. The frequency of foul-smelling flatulence had reached a level where every instance of passing gas resulted in an escalation in the noxious scent. Due to the fact that I have never encountered such issues in my life, I am presuming that it might be a potential side effect of Aspirin, thus it appears that Aspirin has been causing harm to my digestive system.
My lifestyle underwent a transformation when I adopted the practice of consuming only one meal within a 24-hour period and engaging in a fasting regimen lasting around 50 hours per week. The weekly schedule involved following only one meal for 24 hours on five days of the week, while on the other two days, no meal for around 50 hours. Within just a few weeks, the impact of the difference started to become noticeable. The majority of the situation experienced positive changes within a short span of a few months.
Moreover, I have experienced a remarkable improvement in these problems since I initiated a fasting routine of at least 75 hours a couple of months ago. Now, I have altered my eating routine to a further step. This entails consuming only one meal for a period of around 24 hours for 11 consecutive days. Following this, there is a continuous period of approximately 75 hours, commencing from the 11th day and concluding on the 14th day, where I do not partake in any meals whatsoever. Occasionally, I decide to prolong this biweekly fasting period to span between 100 and 120 hours.
High pain in calves
It was in the year 2008 when I first started experiencing pain in my calves. I began to experience occasional discomfort while walking, which sometimes caused pain. As time went on, within a span of about two years, I found myself in a situation where the simple act of walking became increasingly painful due to aching calves. Over time, this situation started happening more frequently, where even after walking just a few hundred metres, the calves would experience intense pain, making it incredibly challenging to take even a single step. Despite my attempt to alleviate the pain by stopping for five to ten minutes, it used to continue to persist relentlessly. The issue of mobility had become increasingly problematic. Over the course of time, the situation steadily worsened. Whether I remained stationary or engaged in various activities while standing up, the result was always the same - my calves would start to ache severely.
But now, regardless of the distance I walk or the duration I stand, I no longer experience any discomfort in my calves. In the last around one year time span, on multiple occasions, I have walked continuously for more than 30 kilometres at a time. Additionally, I have tried standing continuously for more than 12 hours. I have noticed that the pain in my calves has completely disappeared, whilst I did not take any medication or receive any treatment for it.
Helicobacter Pylori bacteria
On the 17th of July 2005, my experience with constant episodes of vomiting and prolonged nausea began. In my life, I had never encountered problems related to vomiting and nausea until that day. On the 17th of July 2005, everything changed dramatically, and the result was the occurrence of vomiting many times each day. Despite not eating anything, even consuming plain water still led to vomiting and hours of persistent nausea. It was an inevitable part of my routine to vomit every morning. Whenever the sensation of vomiting arose, I vomited the entire contents of my stomach.
It was during an endoscopy procedure in Australia that it was determined that the bacteria Helicobacter pylori is the cause of this condition. After receiving a strong course of antibiotics, the patient underwent a urea test, which confirmed the eradication of bacteria. However, the issue I was facing persisted and did not change. I made many efforts based on trial and error to avoid doing things that could potentially exacerbate this issue. It was not uncommon for me to experience prolonged bouts of nausea that extend beyond a 24-hour period. Following the onset of nausea, there would be several hours of discomfort before I was experiencing bouts of vomiting. After an interval, the onset of nausea used to occur again, and this uncomfortable sensation would endure for several hours. Initially, the irritation was nearly unbearable, but over time, I managed to adapt and learn to cope with this problem.
Since I began practising the habit of consuming only one meal within a 24-hour period, coupled with a weekly extended fast lasting between 48 to 50 hours, I have noticed a significant improvement in this issue. It has been over half a year, and during this time, I have not experienced any instances of nausea or vomiting. For the first time in over 18 years, I have experienced a respite from the issue of nausea and vomiting. It seems that my immune system has become able to exert control over this bacteria.
Supporting hundreds of individuals
For the past fifteen months or so, I have been dedicated to aiding and supporting many hundreds of individuals to get health benefits naturally. I have successfully assisted individuals dealing with a range of health issues including type-two-diabetes, fatty liver, obesity, high blood pressure, high triglyceride, acidity, kidney stones, constipation, high uric acid, allergies, joint pain, and more. These health benefits were achieved without the use of medicines, solely by implementing changes in eating styles, reducing meal frequency, practising intermittent fasting, extended fasting, and engaging in exercise while fasting, and others. Reverting diabetes type two, fatty liver, acidity, allergies, and other health issues has been highly beneficial for many individuals.
I wrote this article during a period of fasting that lasted for over 100 hours.
To get understanding about physiology, sincere thanks to —
- Universities of USA, Europe, Canada and Australia.
- National Library of Medicine, USA
- National Center for Biotechnology Information, USA
- FoodData Central, Agricultural Research Service, USA
- Harvard Brain Science Initiative, USA
- Various scientific journals.
- Prof. David Levitsky
- Dr Jason Fung, MD
- Simon Hill
- Dr Sten Ekberg
- Dr Eric Berg
- Dr Annette Bosworth, MD
- Dr Michael Klaper, MD
- Dr Mark Hyman, MD
- Dr Palaniappan Manickam, MD
- Dr Vyom Parashar, PhD
- Prof. Om Shankar, DM in Cardiology
Photos (before and after, 4 photos)
Before the year 2022
November 2023




February 24, 2024 @ 8:26 pm
Amazing sir you great