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72 hours · 3 days

72 Hour Fasting Calculator

Most glycogen—and the water stored with it—is depleted within about 72 hours of water-only fasting. That is why the scale often drops quickly in the first three days.

This calculator uses your personal BMR and TDEE to estimate fat loss plus glycogen-linked water weight.

Rapid water loss

Expect the largest water-weight shift in days 1–3 as glycogen stores empty.

Modest fat loss

Fat loss still occurs from your daily calorie deficit, but water dominates early scale change.

Fill in your details and click Calculate Weight Loss to see your estimated breakdown.

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Medical disclaimer · Estimates only—not medical advice.