No Fasting???
edean331
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I had kinda been planning to almost starve myself for a few days or a week as a start to my renewed interest/attempt at fitness and weight loss. The app says there will be no weight loss projection and cautions that I must be at the minimum 1000 calories per day.
I really rely on the apps to track and keep me motivated, just got a new battery for my Misfit and reinstalled that app, too.
Any advise on little to no food for a few days and keeping it safe and effective while still using the app??
Thanks!
I really rely on the apps to track and keep me motivated, just got a new battery for my Misfit and reinstalled that app, too.
Any advise on little to no food for a few days and keeping it safe and effective while still using the app??
Thanks!
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I really would advise to eat at least the minimum calories set for u, u dont need to starve....I lost 7lbs my first week eating 1700 calories. The app wont work for u if u log under the very minimum.4
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Starving yourself serves no purpose but setting you up for bingeing. Pick a reasonable calorie deficit, rinse and repeat.12
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Seems pointless to me, you'll probably just binge after 36 hours...3
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7 pounds in one week?? Did you just eat less overall or make some major changes??
One reason I want to maybe fast is to kind of break myself from bad habits, with low self discipline I figured a shock to the system is called for0 -
Just don't hit "complete."
Do what you want, but consider this: It's nice to think that doing a little penance will cause some change that will set you on a righteous path, so to speak, but afterward, you'll still be you, with your same habits, same failings, needing to make the same changes as you did before. There are no jumpstarts, resets, reboots, or anything like that in the diet and fitness realm. Real change happens one puzzle piece at a time until the picture is complete.14 -
Aside from the concern of binging, there really are no other concerns with a short fast are there?? Anyone with experience on this??0
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I fasted for the three days and nearly crashed my car. Do what you want
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No major changes just stuck to the calories, I had 60lbs to lose though, iv lost 41 so far but it comes of at 1.5 a week now.7 pounds in one week?? Did you just eat less overall or make some major changes??
One reason I want to maybe fast is to kind of break myself from bad habits, with low self discipline I figured a shock to the system is called for
Honestly just try it for a week eating all the calories mfp sets u, if you have low self discipline the worst thing to do is starve, youll end up bingeing.
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Oh sure, Paula, I get that. But what got me this 30 pound weight gain WAS a lifestyle change, first office job. After 4 years sitting 9-10 hours 5 days a week, lunches at the office and lots of alcohol, I came home to work just over 2 months ago. Now need a whole new overhaul!!0
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queenliz99 wrote: »I fasted for the three days and nearly crashed my car. Do what you want
Wow!! Dizziness? Were you exercising too? Just fasting for weight loss? Were there any other factors (meds, booze)??
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Makes sense Kermax, I'm just sooo impatient! I'm the heaviest I've ever been even through 4 pregnancies!! ☹️ The past 4 years have been a haze of exhaustion, stress and alcohol, now I am just so eager to get going! I started out very slim and fit and became so depressed and isolated!1
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queenliz99 wrote: »I fasted for the three days and nearly crashed my car. Do what you want
Wow!! Dizziness? Were you exercising too? Just fasting for weight loss? Were there any other factors (meds, booze)??
It was mostly confusion, I guess. I was not on any medication and I was fasting so I was not drinking alcohol. Water and black coffee is the only thing I ingested for three days.0 -
Makes sense Kermax, I'm just sooo impatient! I'm the heaviest I've ever been even through 4 pregnancies!! ☹️ The past 4 years have been a haze of exhaustion, stress and alcohol, now I am just so eager to get going! I started out very slim and fit and became so depressed and isolated!
You didn't gain the weight overnight, so please take a step back and understand that you need to do this in a healthy, sustainable way.8 -
Oh sure, Paula, I get that. But what got me this 30 pound weight gain WAS a lifestyle change, first office job. After 4 years sitting 9-10 hours 5 days a week, lunches at the office and lots of alcohol, I came home to work just over 2 months ago. Now need a whole new overhaul!!
That's sort of my point, though. The office job didn't make you gain weight. It was one piece of the puzzle that makes up your present picture. Each office lunch you had with more calories than you needed was another piece of the puzzle. Each drink that went beyond moderation was another piece. Just like you put that picture together piece by piece, you can make a new one piece by piece.
The first piece I'd go after is alcohol. Not to get too personal, but if you're an alcoholic (not saying you are, but also not trying to start a q&a), then treatment for it would be a good first step. If not, then you can just cut back by a whole bunch (say, make yourself an allowance of a drink a day, three a week, or whatever). Next piece: What would you normally have for lunch tomorrow and how many calories does it have? What can you replace it with that is still nutritionally sound but has fewer calories? Is convenience and issue? Do you not like to do a lot of food prep? Do you tend to let fresh veggies spoil in the fridge? Start stocking frozen pre-cut veggies in varieties that you like. There's another piece.
You don't need to starve yourself into submission or overwhelm yourself by flipping your life upside down all at once.11 -
Paula, you're brilliant!0
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I hope someone else is watching your children while you're trying to go days without eating. This sounds freaky reckless and dangerous.0
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Well, I have fasted from 2-7 days a few times in the past, and rest assured I could likely lay on the couch unconscious for 3 days and as long as the Internet was going strong and there were hot pockets in the freezer and chips and cereal in the cupboards, the children would be just fine and not even noticeReady2Rock206 wrote: »I hope someone else is watching your children while you're trying to go days without eating. This sounds freaky reckless and dangerous.3 -
You only need to lose 30 pounds?
Don't fast. If you're very overweight, have been overeating for a long time (think years), and don't have much to do, fasting for a few days won't have too much of an effect on you. But if you're anywhere near a healthy weight, have to do anything beyond lay in bed, and don't already have tons of extra vitamins/nutrients stored up, you're going to be nauseous, tired, dizzy, and generally feel terrible, and you won't lose significantly more weight than you would've by eating the minimum calories per day.0 -
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I think you're right! Now that I read you're post, I recall the last time I didn't eat, I drank one "health shake" per day and nothing else for a week, and saw basically no difference.You only need to lose 30 pounds?
Don't fast. If you're very overweight, have been overeating for a long time (think years), and don't have much to do, fasting for a few days won't have too much of an effect on you. But if you're anywhere near a healthy weight, have to do anything beyond lay in bed, and don't already have tons of extra vitamins/nutrients stored up, you're going to be nauseous, tired, dizzy, and generally feel terrible, and you won't lose significantly more weight than you would've by eating the minimum calories per day.
I really needed this reality check!
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fasting isn't healthy. if you want to attempt quick weight loss look into fat burning where you decrease carbs to about 80 and force your body to burn fat for energy instead of the carbs you are consuming. It is better to eat healthy and in moderation than to starve yourself which shuts down your metabolism.1
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Honestly? No need to 'fast'. You're not giving your body any nutrition during that time, you'll be hangry, dizzy, exhausted , down and think about food all the time. It can lead to binges when you start eating again. At the beginning of my journey, I had 130lbs to lose and have lost 90lbs of that without any fasts. You'll definitely be happier is you are your calorie goal and NOT lose any more than 2lbs per week. The 2lb per week is really recommended for those who have over 60lbs to lose.
ThisYou only need to lose 30 pounds?
Don't fast. If you're very overweight, have been overeating for a long time (think years), and don't have much to do, fasting for a few days won't have too much of an effect on you. But if you're anywhere near a healthy weight, have to do anything beyond lay in bed, and don't already have tons of extra vitamins/nutrients stored up, you're going to be nauseous, tired, dizzy, and generally feel terrible, and you won't lose significantly more weight than you would've by eating the minimum calories per day.
ThisMissusMoon wrote: »Makes sense Kermax, I'm just sooo impatient! I'm the heaviest I've ever been even through 4 pregnancies!! ☹️ The past 4 years have been a haze of exhaustion, stress and alcohol, now I am just so eager to get going! I started out very slim and fit and became so depressed and isolated!
You didn't gain the weight overnight, so please take a step back and understand that you need to do this in a healthy, sustainable way.queenliz99 wrote: »I fasted for the three days and nearly crashed my car. Do what you want
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Rather than starving, how about cooking up a bunch of vegetables and some fish or lean meat? Why not view it as treating your body with respect from now on, instead of viewing it as punishing yourself by starving.3
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While fasting has its benefits, it sounds like you are not doing it really planned out. People who do Intermittent Fasting are very successful, but obviously it is only one of many options.0
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There is evidence that fasting can be beneficial, it is not unhealthy.maneater390 wrote: »fasting isn't healthy. if you want to attempt quick weight loss look into fat burning where you decrease carbs to about 80 and force your body to burn fat for energy instead of the carbs you are consuming. It is better to eat healthy and in moderation than to starve yourself which shuts down your metabolism.3 -
I had kinda been planning to almost starve myself for a few days or a week as a start to my renewed interest/attempt at fitness and weight loss. The app says there will be no weight loss projection and cautions that I must be at the minimum 1000 calories per day.
I really rely on the apps to track and keep me motivated, just got a new battery for my Misfit and reinstalled that app, too.
Any advise on little to no food for a few days and keeping it safe and effective while still using the app??
Thanks!
Perhaps you could try the 5.2 diet if you're inclined to this kinda thing? You eat 500 calories 2 days per week (not back to back) but fairly normally the other 5. I've read lots of research to suggest that the body copes well with 5.2 and may actually have health benefits. But to starve for multiple days consecutively is probably not too good for you1 -
I have a feeling that you are kind of trying to punish yourself for gaining the weight with this fasting thing. You really don't have to. It happens. What is important is that one day we have decided to change our lifestyle a bit and lose it all. And then sustain it. I don't feel one bit guilty for being overweight in the past now. I feel only proud of myself for sticking to a sustainable 'diet' for 170+ days. Some people here have done it for years. You can be one of them too. Easily. Just start slowly, with a reasonable deficit (thinking 1lbs/week), don't do anything which feels like a punishment. It will become easier and easier as you go. Just weigh all your food (I mean all), log it and stick to the weekly deficit. Good luck. 2
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Aside from the concern of binging, there really are no other concerns with a short fast are there?? Anyone with experience on this??
I went seriously low calorie and i felt great however when i relaxed to more like 1600 i found i was able to do far more in the gym etc. So i depends on your priorities.0 -
Great idea, Emma!
And yes to the comments noting a punishment element to this particular fasting plan, reading your comments I realize it's true!
This advice is very helpful, thank you!!1 -
maneater390 wrote: »fasting isn't healthy. if you want to attempt quick weight loss look into fat burning where you decrease carbs to about 80 and force your body to burn fat for energy instead of the carbs you are consuming. It is better to eat healthy and in moderation than to starve yourself which shuts down your metabolism.
Fasting is one of the healthiest things we can do. Starving is not. The key word OP, is that you used the word starve. That is a red flag. However, if you had said you wanted to start implementing fasts into your diet, then most people would have completely changed the direction of their response. I fast from 3-4 days a week. No eating disorder, no "damaged metabolism" which isn't really a thing without a medical condition, and no bad side affects such as dizziness, disorientation, and the inability to take care of my son. Quite the contrary actually! I even do fasted workouts, and my focus is better during a fasted state. So it's really about choosing the lifestyle that suits you best, and being fully educated on what to do.7
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