What do you think about water fasts?

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,695 Member
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    A great way to lose muscle.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
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    I don't like to fast...I get hungry.
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,858 Member
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    I did this once in high school. I passed out. It was not fun. Eat something.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
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  • kristilovescake
    kristilovescake Posts: 669 Member
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    Any type of fast = bad

    period. (unless it's for a health reason and being monitored by a doctor)
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
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    It's a sure fire way to put you in the worst mood of your life!
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
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    I only do them between dinner and breakfast.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
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    I think even POWs are generally treated better than that.
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
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    I think that drinking anything too fast can cause things to come back up. I would recommend drinking your water at a moderate pace to avoid choking or gagging.
  • cppeace
    cppeace Posts: 764 Member
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    Not for them at all.. If wanting to cleanse do a vegan fast for a while.. You're body NEEDS food and water
  • sarahsedaii
    sarahsedaii Posts: 39 Member
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    I think even POWs are generally treated better than that.

    LOL
  • hollywood_girl
    hollywood_girl Posts: 11 Member
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    I did a water fast a couple of days before a big party that weekend, so I'd have a flat tummy in my outfit. I literally had one alcoholic drink and was off my face drunk! Its funny now, but it was crazy at the time..! Bad idea!!!!!!!!!!!
  • thankyou4thevenom
    thankyou4thevenom Posts: 1,581 Member
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    I think they are great but only in short doses.

    Short 24 hour fasts with only water are very good for you. Longer term fasting can cause your metabolism to slow and your body to cannibalise itself.

    I would suggest reading the support thread for intermittent fasters before just going with fasting = bad opinion that seems to be prevailing in this thread.

    Edit:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/348521-intermittent-fasting-support-group
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
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    Why do people do that to themself?
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
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  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
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    I like myself way too much to do this to me.
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
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    I think you should do it and then come back and tell us how it worked out for you. :flowerforyou:
  • Mariposa187
    Mariposa187 Posts: 344 Member
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    um.... its no fun honestly maybe trying something else like giving up sweets for a week? or something you really love that is not good for you?
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
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    This alone should convince you....think about this....PEEING OUT YOUR BUTT.
  • lor007
    lor007 Posts: 884 Member
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    I think eating a healthy amount of calories each day is a better idea.
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