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Ultimate Guide: Master Your Fast

Welcome to your fasting control center! This screen is designed to accompany you through every step of your process, from your first 12 hours to advanced challenges. Here we explain how to use all its tools:

1. Set Your Preferences (The First Step)​

Before getting started, let's personalize your experience! In the upper left corner of the main fasting screen, you will see a settings icon (sliders).

Tap it to open your preferences. There you can:

  • Set your default hour goal (from 12 up to 96 hours).
  • Set your usual start and end times so the app adapts organically to your daily routine.

2. The Magic Ring (Your Interactive Timer)​

In the center of the screen, you'll see a large circular ring. It's fully interactive!

  • Quick adjustment: You can tap and drag the "dot" (indicator) along the ring to increase or decrease your goal hours in real-time.
  • Learn while you adjust: As you slide your finger, small on-screen messages will appear explaining exactly what is happening in your body at that hour (e.g., "16 hours: Accelerated fat burning").
  • Clear information: In the center of the ring, you will always see your remaining time in large numbers, along with your total goal and elapsed time.

:::tip CaloriTrack Wisdom The ring is not just a clock; it is a map of your physiology. Pay attention to the cellular stage messages to understand your biological progress. :::

3. Start, Edit, and Share​

  • Kick it off!: Tap the large button at the bottom to start your fast.
  • Forgot to tap start?: Don't worry. Once your fast is running, you will see a pencil icon next to the phrase "Fast started." Tap it to adjust the exact date and time you actually stopped eating.
  • Show off your achievement: When you have a fast in progress, a Share icon will appear at the bottom. You can generate an elegant image with custom backgrounds for Instagram or WhatsApp.
  • End: Use the main button again to record the end of your fast.

4. Education and Benefits​

You are not alone on this journey; the app teaches you as you go.

  • The benefits of your effort: In the upper right corner, tap the information icon ("i"). It will open a detailed list of physiological benefits separated by stages (from 12 hours to prolonged 96-hour fasts).
  • Beginner's guide: If you don't have an active fast, you'll see a button with a question mark at the bottom. It's a quick, step-by-step guide to ensure your first fast is a complete success.

5. History and Statistics​

Just below your fasting ring, you will see a card congratulating you on your Current Streak. Tap it to enter your stats dashboard!

  • Your Records: View your KPIs such as your longest fast, your maximum streak, and average hours.
  • Charts: See your progress on a bar chart filterable by week, month, or year.
  • Full Log: You will find a list of all your historical fasts. If you long-press one, you can Edit the hours if you made a mistake or Delete it if it was a test entry.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)​

What can I consume without breaking autophagy?​

During your fasting window, the goal is to keep insulin low. You can consume:

  • Still or sparkling water.
  • Black coffee and tea (no sweeteners).
  • Hydration salts (glucose-free) available in the app.
  • Avoid: Any food with calories or artificial sweeteners.

Why did my timer change time on its own?​

CaloriTrack is a comprehensive health tool. If you log a meal in your Food Diary during an hour when you were supposedly fasting, the app will automatically adjust the start of your fast to maintain the integrity of your biological data. Honesty with your data is the key to self-knowledge!

:::info Technical Note Remember that for perfect synchronization, it is recommended to allow notification permissions so that CaloriTrack can notify you when you reach your cellular goals. :::