Fasting query

laurelboynton
laurelboynton Posts: 104 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all,

So I'm not a fan of the 5:2 diet approach, I tried it for a couple of weeks and didn't get on with it at all, going crazy on the non diet days.

However, I do like the science behind giving your body a break once in a while, so here's my question...

I've just come back from two days in Brighton, where I ate and drank SO much. Curry, donuts, wine, beer, cake, cooked breakfast, hummus, falafel, fried arancini... the list is endless!!!

Today I have woke up feeling awful, bad stomach etc.. I am thinking of fasting today.

What's the general consensus on fasting, a complete no? or okay for detox days. I felt some bad side effects when doing the 5:2 but I feel that my body needs a break after overloading it. :(

Replies

  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    If you feel bad, I think you should go easy today drinking lots of water and if u feel better later have something light
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    Repair time is good, a few hours without food or drink to clear the backlog. Sunday afternoon slumped in front of a DVD perhaps :-)

    If "fasting today" results in a 10pm binge then don't do that.
  • laurelboynton
    laurelboynton Posts: 104 Member
    Thank you for the responses.

    I am pretty sure that I won't binge tonight, I am feeling really sluggish from the after effects of all that food.

    I can see why fasting every now and again does your body good in terms of flushing out any nasties.
  • fastfoodv
    fastfoodv Posts: 41
    No on fasting. It’s not good for us. Just cut back a bit on calories, but don’t go less than 1200 calories, to make up for the weekend. And add in some exercise.

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