Rodeo Time with Dale Brisby Marcus Luttrell Fasted For 40 Days! Rodeo Time Podcast 289
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Dec 26, 2025 
In this conversation, former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell shares his inspiring journey of fasting for 40 days, motivated by faith and spiritual clarity. He discusses the intense physical and mental challenges he faced, including vivid food temptations and improved sleep. Marcus reflects on training the body, mind, and spirit, revealing how his experience during the fast humbled his ego and reinforced his purpose. He also offers advice for those considering fasting and emphasizes the importance of service and discipline for young people.
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Build Habits With Tiny Steps
- Start small and build habits by baby-stepping tasks until they become automatic.
- Use tiny, repeatable actions (one push-up, one breath) and gradually increase over weeks.
From A Three-Day Dare To 40 Days
- Marcus Luttrell describes starting a fast after his brother's shorter fasts inspired him to try three days.
- That three-day attempt turned into a 40-day fast that landed on his 50th birthday.
Hydrate And Use Electrolytes
- Hydrate aggressively during multi-day fasts and schedule water every hour to maintain electrolyte balance.
- Use hot water with Himalayan sea salt (and lemon) near refeed to soothe the stomach.