Week 5

Did Jesus follow a plant-based diet, or was his diet strictly tied to fish and regional traditions? Welcome to Day 29 of the One Year Fast, where today’s fast-window reflection explores faith, compassion, and the history of vegetarianism.

The One Year Fast Protocol

If you are new to the channel, the One Year Fast is a structured, data-driven personal protocol where I fast for 3 days per week across 52 consecutive weeks. The core of this protocol is flexibility—I dynamically choose which days of the week to fast based on my physical biometrics, energy levels, and weekly schedule.

On Day 29, during my fasting window, I'm exploring the intersection of lifestyle choices, spiritual history, and compassion.

As someone who lives a vegetarian lifestyle, I frequently reflect on the ethical, environmental, and spiritual roots of plant-based living. Today, I’m exploring a fascinating theological question: Was Christ a vegetarian, a pescatarian, or something else entirely?

Whether you approach diet from a place of physical health, personal ethics, or spiritual reflection, alignment between our values and our daily choices is key.

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Welcome to Day 30 of the One Year Fast! Today marks a major milestone as we roll into Week 5 of the protocol, and I am officially stepping into a extended 72-hour fast.

The One Year Fast Protocol (Week 5 Transition)

For anyone new to the channel, the One Year Fast is my data-driven personal protocol where I fast 3 days per week across 52 consecutive weeks. The core principle of this challenge is consistency — I select which days to fast based on my schedule, biometrics, and overall physical and mental state.

As we hit Day 30, I am diving into a 72-hour fast. Long-duration fasts like this offer a powerful reset for both metabolic efficiency and mental focus, and I’m taking you along for every step of the journey.

Grounding the physical discipline of an extended fast with visual, historical, and environmental reflections keeps the mind balanced and engaged as the fasting hours build up.

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Welcome to Day 31 of The One Year Fast with Alfie Hammersham. In today's video, I take a moment to reflect on my last time living in England near the ancient landscape of Stonehenge.

Do you track your fasts using a smartwatch or wearable device? Which metrics give you the best actionable insights? Let me know in the comments below!

Welcome to Day 32 of The One Year Fast with Alfie Hammersham. In today's episode, we take a dive into some of the most misunderstood concepts in the fasting space: Breatharianism, Prana, and Inedia. Can humans truly survive on life-force energy alone, or is there a vital line between spiritual breathwork and biological reality? What are the ancient history, philosophy, and science behind these ideas.

We also explore the chasm of difference between Intermittent Fasting and the One Year Fast.

Have you ever explored pranayama or breathwork during your fasts? How does breathwork impact your daily focus and energy levels? Let me know in the comments below!

Welcome to Day 33 / Week 5 of The One Year Fast with Alfie Hammersham!

In today’s episode, I’m covering a mix of updated biometrics tech, fascinating conversations from the road, and a bit of agricultural history.

I to upgrade my ketone treader for more precise data to tell if I'm in ketosis.

Next, I recount a surprising conversation with someone from Salt Lake City, Utah, who described their unique approach to "fasting" while drinking soda, exploring the divide between calorie-free water fasting and high-sugar liquid diets.

Finally, I share reflections from conversations with long-time locals in Palo Alto, California, who remember the iconic Silicon Valley hub before the tech boom—back when it was known as a quiet, sprawling fruit canning city.

What ketone or glucose readers do you use to track your metabolic health? Have you ever heard of unusual "fasting" methods like the Utah soda fast? Let me know in the comments below!

How alcohol affects metabolic state and fat burning. Best practices if you choose to drink during your feeding window

How do you manage social drinking or alcohol while maintaining your fasting routine?

Welcome to Day 35 of my One Year Fast. In today’s episode, I consider the U.S. political system and discuss whether introducing a viable third party could bring balance to an increasingly polarized and ineffective two-party landscape. Can a third alternative break the gridlock, or are structural changes needed first?