Fasting?

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  • sk_pirate
    sk_pirate Posts: 282 Member
    Nah.
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,024 Member
    It is more effective then fisting... or so I have read.. for weight loss... again read
  • Tatiyanya
    Tatiyanya Posts: 255 Member
    I "fast" in a form of 18-6, because i enjoy the mood control it gives me , i am fast, smart, alert and in hunter mode when hungry /fasting during most of the day and then in the afternoon/evening have 3 meals with my daily caloric intake, when i feel full, cuddly and sleepy and it doesnt affect my work/education performance.
    I feel better with alert mind and flat belly during the day and i like going to sleep still feeling full after big meal i had few hours before.

    It might be because due to some health issues my eating habbits changed, and if i eat breakfast ...well, when i start eating i dont stop, breakfasts make me super hungry for some reason , didnt use to do that before. So 18-6 fits me.

    Fasting on water for few days straight tho is not something i'd personally do, but aparently it gives you the "hunter mode" alertness too, dunno. Fasting is aparently healthy if done right. I just do it cos it fits my moods/day schedule :)

    Don't overcomplicate stuff ;D
  • kellykw
    kellykw Posts: 184 Member
    I notice my blood sugar/mood is more stable when I practice IF a few days a week.
    Exactly. That's why I do it. :flowerforyou:
  • lillith1991
    lillith1991 Posts: 70
    To be honest, it's really unhealthy to fast to control weight. Unless you are fasting for religious purposes, it's not a good idea.

    I think what littlelfmage means is that fasting for religious reasons is different as suppose to using it for weight lose. When used for jewish yom kipper or the muslim holiday of ramadan its not like doing it every day. One day or a month doesn't translate into doing it everyday for the next few years or the rest of your life.

    That said it can be used effectivly and done right. Just don't expect everyone to be on board with the idea.
  • JossFit
    JossFit Posts: 588 Member
    its medical fact that starving your body slows down your metabolism not some gimmick trick...and while it might work without hazard for some people it isnt reccomended..healthy diet and exercise should be the only way to go

    Define "healthy diet and exercise"...
  • JossFit
    JossFit Posts: 588 Member
    To be honest, it's really unhealthy to fast to control weight. Unless you are fasting for religious purposes, it's not a good idea.

    So... if you're doing it for some magical "religious purposes" suddenly it makes it healthy?

    Please show me some peer-reviewed studies that explain how not eating for a small period of time (especially when we are talking about 14-18 hours) is unhealthy.
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    To be honest, it's really unhealthy to fast to control weight. Unless you are fasting for religious purposes, it's not a good idea.

    I think what littlelfmage means is that fasting for religious reasons is different as suppose to using it for weight lose. When used for jewish yom kipper or the muslim holiday of ramadan its not like doing it every day. One day or a month doesn't translate into doing it everyday for the next few years or the rest of your life.

    That said it can be used effectivly and done right. Just don't expect everyone to be on board with the idea.

    Some monks and certain religious men fast all the time, it helps them with mental clarity. So again like you said it can be done, so weight loss vs religious reasons why is it unhealthy one way vs the other? it is like saying there are no religious people with weight issues. Cause they are screwed if fasting is unhealthy and they want to stay religious.
  • sbbhbm
    sbbhbm Posts: 1,312 Member
    Meh.
    I fast every Wednesday, the entire 24 hour day with only water, for religious purposes. I've lost 140 pounds - it never slowed me down. I always feel really good the next day- like my body had time to process everything from the rest of the week.
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    To be honest, it's really unhealthy to fast to control weight. Unless you are fasting for religious purposes, it's not a good idea.

    Quite possibly the single worst post I've ever witnessed on any forum I've been a member of. Words can't express how I feel about the above (they probably could, but I'm already on my second strike and I'm banned if I use the language I want to!!)
  • abeare
    abeare Posts: 504 Member
    Meh.
    I fast every Wednesday, the entire 24 hour day with only water, for religious purposes. I've lost 140 pounds - it never slowed me down. I always feel really good the next day- like my body had time to process everything from the rest of the week.
    Ok, you peaked my curiosity. What religion fasts every Wednesday?
  • MrsDangerousCurves
    MrsDangerousCurves Posts: 85 Member
    I'm doing the alternative day thing or JUDDD. So every other day I'm fasting (water/coffee only) or eating a low number of cals, usually around 300-500. Before I started JUDDD, I was lucky to lose MAYBE .5 a week. Now I'm losing 1+ lbs a week.
  • shannashannabobana
    shannashannabobana Posts: 625 Member
    give me more control on my eating habits.
    This is what I've found as well with occasional fasting (although I don't do anything extensive-just skipped meals here and there). I think it is easier to understand when you're actually hungry.
  • fatsnacker
    fatsnacker Posts: 209 Member
    no, it puts it into repair mode due to less growth proteins being available.
  • Ephemeral64
    Ephemeral64 Posts: 3
    Meh.
    I fast every Wednesday, the entire 24 hour day with only water, for religious purposes. I've lost 140 pounds - it never slowed me down. I always feel really good the next day- like my body had time to process everything from the rest of the week.
    Ok, you peaked my curiosity. What religion fasts every Wednesday?

    Only two that I know of are Hindu (though they usually have one meal in the day) and the Eastern Orthodox Church

    Back to topic though, I use the 5:2 diet. Eat normally 5 days a week and consume 600 calories a day on two non-consecutive days, hopefully fasting for 18 hours before eating anything. In four weeks I've lost 13.5lbs, I'm now sleeping better, my blood pressure has dropped into the healthy range and seem more mentally alert at work.

    As others have stated, starvation mode only kicks in after an extended period of time so intermittent fasting won't even get near that
  • lillith1991
    lillith1991 Posts: 70
    Yup. What I meant about it being different for religious purposes isn't that its better just that its more controled then the average persons idea of fasting. Generally speaking most poeple don't know how to fast properly.
  • watercolorarteest
    watercolorarteest Posts: 68 Member
    Each year our church fasts for 21 days starting January 1st for spiritual breakthroughs (some fast from food, others fast from other life focal points like internet). I did a 21 day (clear) liquid water fast primarily for my faith walk. for two consecutive January's with my church. I lost weight, but that is because that is a natural side effect not because it was my primary purpose. Fasting that long regularly only to lose weight is probably not healthy. I personally do not fear fasting as its Scriptural and for me that's all I need. But also, eating healthy is Scriptural too. Each has its purpose.

    I'm not sure about fasting for shorter periods as have others have mentioned for weight loss benefits. If you've got some bad habits (caffeine, sweets, salts, etc), then perhaps fasting from a singular bad habit (while eating healthy) would be beneficial?

    Just some thoughts. :)
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    There is no way I could fast! I love my food too much!!!
    I don't know how people do it.
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    There is no way I could fast! I love my food too much!!!
    I don't know how people do it.

    You fast everyday....unless you get up every hour on the hour during the night and eat. Break fast ='s breakfast. And you still eat and eat everything you would eat during the day just in a certain amount of hours. So eat away and enjoy your food. Why is there this misconception about fasting? The only time you give up certain foods or even food at all is when it's for religious purposes. So don't fast for religion but for your health.

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