Fasting and Cleansing
wendygjc
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Has anyone tried a fasting approach or cleansing to jump start you into losing weight? I am thinking of trying fasting as I feel horrible right now and need something to get me motivated.
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What do you plan to accomplish by doing this? What will you be cleansing? What specific benefits will you get from not eating?0
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Fasting has been shown to help with "refreshing" mitochondria in the body, but I am guessing OP is buying into something she read about unknown "toxins" accumulating hidden within the body (AKA cleansing).
OP: fasts do nothing special, especially short term. The only thing it would be good for is a mental boost (a placebo, in effect).0 -
Fasting has been shown to help with "refreshing" mitochondria in the body,
Has your mitochondria ever felt, ya know, "not so fresh?"0 -
I was hoping to get my mind and body feeling better so I can lose weight the right way, but right now I am really depressed and not motivated at all so I thought if I could lose some weight fast it would help me feel better and get me going...0
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I was hoping to get my mind and body feeling better so I can lose weight the right way, but right now I am really depressed and not motivated at all so I thought if I could lose some weight fast it would help me feel better and get me going...
Even if you only lose water weight and just put it right back on? I would think that would be more depressing.
Also, not eating is pretty depressing to me.
Why not just try to stick to a moderate calorie deficit, do some exercise (because it's a mood/attitude booster, yay endorphins!), and have a little patience?0 -
I was hoping to get my mind and body feeling better so I can lose weight the right way, but right now I am really depressed and not motivated at all so I thought if I could lose some weight fast it would help me feel better and get me going...
When fasting, you will lose mostly water weight, just as you would if you simply started being in a calorie deficit. You always (or most people) lose the most in the first week of eating at a deficit.
Just start. Figure out your TDEE and eat at a calorie deficit. When you can consistently eat at a deficit, move on to meeting your macros (protein, fat, carbs). Once you've got these 2 things under your belt, work on micronutrients.
Just start and don't quit.0 -
I watched an obsessive cleaners show one time where the lady used to empty all of the water out her toilet and then scrub the hell out of it. That's what this post made me think of.0
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This...I was hoping to get my mind and body feeling better so I can lose weight the right way, but right now I am really depressed and not motivated at all so I thought if I could lose some weight fast it would help me feel better and get me going...
Even if you only lose water weight and just put it right back on? I would think that would be more depressing.
Also, not eating is pretty depressing to me.
Why not just try to stick to a moderate calorie deficit, do some exercise (because it's a mood/attitude booster, yay endorphins!), and have a little patience?
And this...I was hoping to get my mind and body feeling better so I can lose weight the right way, but right now I am really depressed and not motivated at all so I thought if I could lose some weight fast it would help me feel better and get me going...
When fasting, you will lose mostly water weight, just as you would if you simply started being in a calorie deficit. You always (or most people) lose the most in the first week of eating at a deficit.
Just start. Figure out your TDEE and eat at a calorie deficit. When you can consistently eat at a deficit, move on to meeting your macros (protein, fat, carbs). Once you've got these 2 things under your belt, work on micronutrients.
Just start and don't quit.0 -
I was hoping to get my mind and body feeling better so I can lose weight the right way, but right now I am really depressed and not motivated at all so I thought if I could lose some weight fast it would help me feel better and get me going...
I did a doctor prescribed "cleanse" of sorts--my body does not efficiently rid itself of excess (including true toxins like lead, arsenic, etc.). She thought I may notice a 5-15 pound weight loss over the 3 week process. I lost 2 pounds.
While a "cleanse" may be okay for resetting your thinking, it may not necessarily boost weight loss. Even if it does, it is likely to be only temporary. Sorry to be a Debbie Downer!
The best thing to do is find something that motivates you. Personally, I have a "goal dress" that is hung up in my room. I try it on every so often to remind myself how far I've come and what still needs to be done. Since it's hanging in front of my face every day, it's a reminder to do my best.
Good luck--you've got this! 0 -
There really aren't any specific health benefits to fasting and some of the programs out there are downright dangerous.
If you need a mental kickstart, why not try something else. A 30-day workout pledge, 7 days of hitting your macros, 13 days without snacking while you're watching TV, 22 days of cooking homemade meals, or whatever it is that works for you. The point is to find something to reset your habits while replacing them with healthy habits instead of the nonsense cleanses promise.0 -
Fasting has been shown to help with "refreshing" mitochondria in the body,
Has your mitochondria ever felt, ya know, "not so fresh?"
LOL..seriously, almost choked on my coffee reading this!0 -
I'm starting a short-term Protein Sparing Modified Fast today. It's designed to maximize fat loss. It's an extreme diet, but sometimes an extreme diet is what I need. As I've never been anywhere near clinically overweight and am healthy, I trust my own experience.0
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There really aren't any specific health benefits to fasting and some of the programs out there are downright dangerous.
You should watch the videos or read the book by Michael Mosley on this subject. He has a medical degree, interviewed the leading researchers in the field for the BBC, and does Intermittent Fasting himself.0 -
I have girlfriends that do them every time they fall off the wagon...
Then they just are hungry and devour everything.
The initial loss is probably exciting, but why not just take the slow and steady race and keep the weight off!!!!0 -
So why not start the right way rather than trying to "jump start" it? You are not a battery, there is no jump start.I was hoping to get my mind and body feeling better so I can lose weight the right way, but right now I am really depressed and not motivated at all so I thought if I could lose some weight fast it would help me feel better and get me going...
To get my mind and body feeling better, I've found good ol' exercise to be just the thing. If you're just starting out - don't go crazy and end up super sore or even injured from doing too much too soon. Go for a brisk walk for 20-30 minutes. Or pop in a fun workout DVD that runs about the same amount of time. Got a Wii or XBox? Grab one of the dance games and jump around your living room.
I also feel better when I log all my food - all of it - so I can see where I'm doing well, and make changes in areas where I'm not.
Best way to get going is to just start. Good luck.0 -
Fasting has been shown to help with "refreshing" mitochondria in the body,
Has your mitochondria ever felt, ya know, "not so fresh?"
LOL..seriously, almost choked on my coffee reading this!
Sometimes my mitochondria do get that itch...
But as far as cell regeneration in regards to fasting, this happens on the microscale between meals and fasting only serves to extend this period (not activate/deactivate it). However, more than likely, like most "benefits" of fasting (or meal timing) the effect is probably just more all at once (as opposed to more overall--which means it is less at other times). Which means a net effect of 0 (or close to).0 -
This is a repetitive cycle that people seem to try to achieve every time weight loss is approached. Lose weight fast, get a little bump, then when no more weight loss happens, quit then rinse and repeat again.I was hoping to get my mind and body feeling better so I can lose weight the right way, but right now I am really depressed and not motivated at all so I thought if I could lose some weight fast it would help me feel better and get me going...
A truly motivated person doesn't let obstacles or setbacks deter them. You just really need to convince yourself that you want to really do this.
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OP: fasts do nothing special, especially short term. The only thing it would be good for is a mental boost (a placebo, in effect).
Once you have the basic information and resources, much of weight loss is psychological. If a short-term fast causes you to lose a little weight and puts you in a positive frame of mind for continuing or maintaining, that is not a "placebo" effect.
In addition, many people do Intermittent Fasting all year long.0 -
Personally I wouldn't say fasting is a great thing to do. With slow, steady results it's a lot easier to keep the weight off more than quick results. The thing about fasting is that most of the weight you loose is water weight, not actually fat. Good luck, hope that helped0
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There really aren't any specific health benefits to fasting and some of the programs out there are downright dangerous.
You should watch the videos or read the book by Michael Mosley on this subject. He has a medical degree, interviewed the leading researchers in the field for the BBC, and does Intermittent Fasting himself.
I have no problems with Intermittent Fasting and have practiced 16:8 myself at times. But it's quite a bit different from anything called a cleanse, which seems to be what the OP was asking about.0 -
Fasting can be a great way to make a sudden break from your bad habits. I would plan your post-fast diet before even starting the fast, though. Once you are done fasting, it will be best to start a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables.
Fasting in order to make a break from bad habits should be done around 1-3 days. There is not a huge detoxifying effect, as there would be in an extended fast, but your purpose seems to be making a break from your habits, then only 1-3 days is needed.0 -
Fasting has been shown to help with "refreshing" mitochondria in the body,
Has your mitochondria ever felt, ya know, "not so fresh?"
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I'm starting a short-term Protein Sparing Modified Fast today. It's designed to maximize fat loss. It's an extreme diet, but sometimes an extreme diet is what I need. As I've never been anywhere near clinically overweight and am healthy, I trust my own experience.
Anything that's an EXTREME diet, is a bad idea.0 -
Stoooooooooooooooooooooop.0
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You are not a Car you cannot be jumpstartedHas anyone tried a fasting approach or cleansing to jump start you into losing weight? I am thinking of trying fasting as I feel horrible right now and need something to get me motivated.0 -
Even time I've fasted, I've only rebounded to eat way more.
I have done a medically supervised cleanse: no dairy, no animal flesh, no gluten, no fruit..strictly steamed veggies and vegan protein powder for about 10 days. I lost 4 lbs, it seemed to knock back my cravings for sweets and salty snacks.
I was a vegetarian when I began, and I"m now about 80% vegan (some dairy in coffee) and about 80% gluten free.
If you're going to take this route, do it short term and invest in some research. Dr. Mark Hyman has a good book titled : "The Ultasimple Diet", which is a well balanced approach.
My cleanse was through Northwestern University Medical Center's Integrative Medicine Center and the supervising physician had also worked at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Our group got together 3x a week and we had our physician's e-mail
if we had questions. I'd just suggest that you not just get some off the shelf cleanse, but see if you can find a medically supervised one at a major hospital.
I lost 3 lbs (I'm 5 ft 8 inches, vary from 140 to 145 lbs), and for me it was less the weight loss (though I'll take it!) than I had fallen into the habit of a lot of snacking. When you have kids, food is always around and it is way to easy to eat everything that is left over!
Post holidays,when I feel that I'm slipping back into bad habits, I'll do a 3 day cleanse of vegan protein powder and steamed veggies with lots of filtered water. It doesn't "jumpstart" so much as refocus me.0 -
Fasting has been shown to help with "refreshing" mitochondria in the body,
Has your mitochondria ever felt, ya know, "not so fresh?"
I laughed til it hurt when I read this. :laugh:0 -
Even time I've fasted, I've only rebounded to eat way more.
It depends on how you define "fast." Most people who are fasting for weight loss are not eating nothing. Rather, they're eating very few calories, for example, 500 calories for women. I've always read that it is not medically necessary to cleanse the body, but if eating a limited but healthy diet for a period of time helps someone jump start or refocus (I don't think the terminology matters) their approach to weight loss, I commend it.0
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