What Happens When You Stop Eating

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Ever wondered how fasting affects your metabolism? Discover the stages of your body's transformation and the science behind it. #Fasting #Metabolism #HealthTips #WeightLoss #Ketosis

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00:00When you stop eating for hours, your body first taps into glycogen reserves stored in the liver

00:04and muscles. This rapid energy release leads to quick weight loss, primarily from water weight.

00:11As you approach the 12-hour mark, your body enters ketosis, converting fat into ketone bodies,

00:17which become its main energy source. This shift improves insulin sensitivity,

00:22lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes. By the end of the first day, autophagy kicks in,

00:28your body's way of cleaning out damaged cells and regenerating new ones.

00:33Although hunger may arise due to increased ghrelin,

00:35it's often psychological. Ignoring it can lead to diminished appetite over time.

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