"In a physiological context, [...] a person is assumed to be fasting once 8–12 hours have elapsed since the last meal. Metabolic changes of the fasting state begin after absorption of a meal (typically 3–5 hours after eating)."[0]
So yes, it really is fasting.
> 36-40 hours, although even that I don't find particularly special
Don't make such claims without sources. And for what it's worth: most people don't fast in hope of others finding it special anyway.
actually most of the population is fasting by this logic, if you sleep at least 6-8 hours and don't eat right before sleeping and immediately after waking up
so sorry for considering this pretty stupid definition of fasting when 80-90% of population is fasting during sleep
That's dangerous internet 'advice' for anyone physically active.
For example I can manage two hours before needing to eat again due to physical reaction.