Forced 24-Hour Fast

Table of Contents

1. NARRATIVES

2. MOVEMENT OF THE DAY

3. STRETCH WITH ME

NARRATIVES
Sick, Starving, and Stuck on the Bathroom Floor

I don’t get sick often—so when I do, it hits like a truck.

TRIGGER WARNING: If you’re squeamish, skip ahead. This one’s gross.

It started with my 2-year-old daughter throwing up. Typical toddler stuff—until it lasted three days. She hit everything: her bed, my bed, car seat, pajamas—you name it.

Then I got hit. Woozy turned into cold sweats, stomach cramps, and nonstop vomiting. I lost count of how many times I threw up. I ended up sleeping on the bathroom floor to be closer to the action. Oh—and the diarrhea? Next level.

After that long night, my appetite vanished. No amount of water or electrolytes could kill the headache. My last meal was Monday at 6 p.m. (which I also threw up). It took 24 hours before I even wanted food—and only because my wife made me eat crackers. Thankfully, they stayed down.

So yeah, definitely not a planned fast. But it showed me it’s totally possible to go a full day without food.

As someone with autoimmune stuff, I’ve always been curious about fasting. And interestingly, my psoriasis looked better afterward. But next time, I’ll try fasting without the puke.

I’ll let you know how that goes.

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STAY FLEXY,

David

MOVEMENT OF THE DAY
DOORFRAME CHEST STRETCH

How to perform it:

Stand in a doorway with your arms and wrist resting on either side at shoulder height. Step one foot forward and gently lean your chest through the doorway until you feel a deep stretch in the front of your shoulders and chest.

Why it helps:

Perfect for countering tightness from sitting, slouching, or upper-body training. It opens the chest and shoulders, helping improve posture and mobility.

Watch me perform it here.

Quick Tips:

• Keep your shoulders relaxed and down—don’t let them creep up toward your ears.

• Adjust your hand height slightly up or down to hit different angles of the chest and shoulders.

• Breathe deeply and ease into the stretch without forcing it.

Pro Tip: 

Try doing this stretch after push workouts or long hours at your desk—it’s simple but super effective for unlocking the upper body.

If your interested, I made a video Testing My Flexibility.

STRETCH WITH ME
TRY THIS AFTER YOUR RUN!

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