Nutrition

Data Science of a Post Covid-19 14-Day Fast With a Dislocated Elbow Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor about fasting. This article is not advice but an explanation of the data science around a 14-day fast. I did tell my general practitioner I was about to do a 14-day fast. Additionally, Dr. Jason Fung has a great book, The Complete Guide to Fasting, about fasting that spells out a safe 14-day protocol.

Running and Fasting *Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor about fasting and running. This article is not advice but an explanation of the data science running and fasting. My genetic lottery ticket needs moderate to intense cardio daily to maintain body weight. A recent foot surgery caused weight gain since I was severely limited in what I typically do for cardio, walking. The result is that I need to drop 20-25 lbs (or more if I feel grate) again.

Back in the early 1990’s I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and majored in Nutritional Science. I picked this degree because I was obsessed with being a professional athlete. I felt like studying Nutritional Science could give me an extra edge. I was first exposed to research about calorie restriction and aging. I was also involved in self-experimentation in my Nutritional Biochemistry class. We centrifuged our own blood and calculated LDL, HDL, and total cholesterol levels.