fasting

tyra47
tyra47 Posts: 97
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
I am fasting and just eating vegetables, nuts and fruits. I am still working out and staying within my 1200 calories. I was told that I need to eat meat becasue i am working out and I need the protein to help build my muscles. I have been fasting a week and I have 2 weeks to go. Will I hurt my progress since I am not eating meat? I will start back eating chciken and fish once my fast is over. Please help?

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  • itsuki
    itsuki Posts: 520 Member
    If you're eating 1200 calories a day, you're not fasting. You're abstaining from meat.

    Protein is important when you're working out; if you don't want to eat meat, try protein shakes or powders.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    If you're eating, you're not fasting. And if you're fasting, you aren't eating. Since you're eating, I'll just ask, why are you not eating protein? Protein is the one nutrient that absolutely cannot be stored for later use (as protein.) You need to ensure adequate protein consumption to maintain health.
  • iheartyarn
    iheartyarn Posts: 141 Member
    i am a vegan, and most of my protein comes from nuts, beans/legumes... i lift, i am seeing results... i think this board is over concerned with powders and protein!
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    Getting sufficient protein is important, but you can get it from non-meat sources. However you do need to be careful to find sources of protein so that you get all the amino acids from them. You may need to supplement if you're not careful.
  • tyra47
    tyra47 Posts: 97
    If you're eating, you're not fasting. And if you're fasting, you aren't eating. Since you're eating, I'll just ask, why are you not eating protein? Protein is the one nutrient that absolutely cannot be stored for later use (as protein.) You need to ensure adequate protein consumption to maintain health.

    I am doing the Daniel Fast that is a 21 day fast where Daniel ate only nuts fruits and vegetables and did not eat the the Kings Food.

    Thankd for your feedback.
  • tyra47
    tyra47 Posts: 97
    Thanks to everyone for the feedback. It was all helpful.
  • barbercc1
    barbercc1 Posts: 1
    Hi Tyra 47 I am doing the daniel fast this year and was wondering how it went for you last year and what you ended up doing. Any tips on what to eat for 1200 cals I need a consistant menu so I can track my food.
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