you are doing an interesting testing, I am not sure about fasting metabolism is a good idea... . If I put in my mind the Ayurvedic medicine chip, metabolism is combined with positive and negative thoughts adding to what we eat, etc... etc... i was vegetarian since 2011 and I tried to be consistent with my diet, I take triphala to cleanse the intestines during 1 month periodically and control my stress with yoga and bicycle, and my health is going perfectly since I do this changes in my life, not obsesive and enjoying life as much as I can.
I will prepare my next post about triphala benefits and you will be surprise!
Great post although you did not have time!
Thanks for share your experience!