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Tbh I also do this. While my body is in ketosis (eg just woke up) it's way easier to ignore food drive. The second I taste any good though, my body wakes up like "oh its FOOD time now??" and my appetite rages for the rest of the day.
It's risky to completely abstain for a long time though, because fat is only calories, not nutrient. You'll end up with a lot of deficiencies the longer you do it.
I recommend eating a proper meal every now and then, or at least do research on fasting and drink lots of water (prevent kidney stones) and take multivitamin supplements. Consider also asking to your doctor about what you're doing so they can inform you of risks and how to mitigate them
At a minimum electrolytes: magnesium, potassium, sodium
The big danger when fasting is actually getting off the fast. If it's a prolonged fast there is the risk of refeeding syndrome where the body can mobilize too many electrolytes too quickly.
If someone fasts for more then 5 days they should be under medical supervision when they stop fasting (at least the first time).
The protocol is basically eat a tiny amount of zero carb food for a few meals increasing the amount very slowly and supplementing with electrolytes. Like half a hard boiled egg, then 4 hours later a whole egg, then two, etc