- Jimmy Bartel has explained why he is observing a water diet
- The Geelong great is only drinking water for three days
- He says he is doing it for health reasons
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Jimmy Bartel has been observing a water fast for 72 hours, with the footy great explaining why he is following the extreme diet.
Water fasting is the practice of not eating any food and drinking only water for a certain period of time, typically between 24 and 72 hours.
Experts say water fasting may offer several health benefits, including promoting authophagy – the process of breaking down cells – lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
‘So you just have water for 72 hours,’ Bartel explained on 3AW Melbourne.
‘It’s about getting into a state of ketosis and things like that. Cleans out all of your cells and things like that.
Jimmy Bartel has revealed why he is observing a 72-hour water fast
The Geelong great says he is doing the extreme diet for the various health benefits
‘It was for a health reason.’
Geelong hero Bartel finishes his fast at 7am on Thursday, with the footy legend tempted to break his fast with either a sausage roll, cheese or a steak sandwich.
Medical advice is recommended before people undertake water diets, given the health risks associated with extreme diets.
Earlier this year, Bartel became a father for a third time after welcoming his first baby girl into the world with girlfriend Amelia Shepperd.
The AFL star, 39, who shares two boys with ex-wife Nadia Bartel, announced the birth of his daughter Paloma Lucie in April.
In a heartwarming Instagram post, the footy player shared a black and white photo of his new bundle of joy clutching his hand.
