Fasting... Just To... 24 hour... So Far, So Good

collegefbfan

Well, I had it in my head that I was going to fast today. Most mornings I wake up ravenous. Today, I woke up and thought I could skip my shake. So, I did. I also got in a thousand steps before I even left the house for work. I also left my lunch at home. Probably will eat at 6:30 or 7:00 tonight because we have parent conferences after school. That will be a 24 hour fast.

Good or bad, or what?

Thanks.

kpk54

It's an "or what" for me and probably for you. Neither good nor bad. A day won't hurt you. Might give your "systems" a rest.

Sarahb29

Well it won't hurt you, plenty of religions do fasts. It will give your body a small break from digestion. Remember to still drink water, black coffee or tea.

nvmomketo

I found it a bit empowering to be able to fast without any problems. I know it's a bit corny but there's something to mastering your appetite, to the point where you don't even need to eat at all, which is kind of neat.

Fasting may have some health benefits. I would rate it as a probable good.

collegefbfan

Well, it is 12:10 pm. My lunch time, and all I have had is water today. Still going strong. Wonder if this will help at all with the 1.5 pounds I need to shed by weigh-in tomorrow. Either way, I can't believe that I haven't eaten for the last 16-17 hours.

Bonny132

I do IF so fast between 8pm to 12 pm, but I frequently fast on Monday's because after the weekend I am simply not hungry. If you are genuinely not hungry, I don't see why you should not do a fast, just stay hydrated and if you feel lightheaded stop and get something to eat or drink.

collegefbfan

That makes sense also. Thanks.

Sunny_Bunny_

I think fasting is a great tool to use when trying to lose weight and/or reverse insulin resistance.
Very empowering too!

collegefbfan

@Sunny_Bunny_ enough to drop that 1.5 pounds I need to by tomorrow?

Sunny_Bunny_

I guess we will have to wait and see...

collegefbfan

Well, parent conferences have started. Small break here. Still going strong!!!

canadjineh

@collegefbfan Here's a page of science for you to show the fast will actually be good for you. And you should probably try it more often...
https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/fix-broken-metabolism/

collegefbfan

Well, I made it with no problem. Had chicken thighs for supper last night with a little asparagus and cauliflower. Scale was down to 230.6 this morning but that is totally nude and as soon as I got up. Don't think it will transfer at weigh-in because of clothes.