10 day water fast (have you fasted?)

tsunshineandkoalas
tsunshineandkoalas Posts: 13 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey there I was wondering if anyone had advice on how to get through a 10 day water fast as painless as possible today is day two and I'm already down 1.5 pounds! Yayyy! (Please no judgements criticisms, anorexia talk, I know about metabolism and starvation blah blah blahhh, just anyone who has done a fast/detox give me advice on what you did to keep you mind straight). I think the thing that's been the hardest is doing things with the boyfriend we go out to eat and it SO awkward. Yesterday the waitress asked if we needed a share basket I said no then she came back and asked if I needed a water cup. The girl was obviously just trying to be nice but I know it made my bf feel weird. Right now I am 5 foot 2 and and 139. Which is 20 pounds over the weight I should be for my height.
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  • carissawhitworth
    carissawhitworth Posts: 58
    I don't think you are gonna find much motivation or support on this subject. This just isn't the right way to treat your body. End of Story. There is no way to stay sane or on track. You are just going to gain back the weight you "lost" when you stop. If you don't pass out, hurt yourself, or end up in the hospital before then. Fasting is fine for a good detox every now and then... but 10 days is over board.
  • April_Christine
    April_Christine Posts: 66 Member
    I don't think you are gonna find much motivation or support on this subject. This just isn't the right way to treat your body. End of Story. There is no way to stay sane or on track. You are just going to gain back the weight you "lost" when you stop. If you don't pass out, hurt yourself, or end up in the hospital before then. Fasting is fine for a good detox every now and then... but 10 days is over board.

    I have to agree...a water fast is very difficult. I also believe that once you go back to eating solid foods you will gain back all that you lost. If you are detoxing for "health" reasons its different but just to lose a few pounds you are setting your self up for failure. Even a detox diet isnt just water. Did you consider a detox kit from your local health food store? Then you can rid your body of toxins along with still eating a well balanced diet.
  • theCarlton
    theCarlton Posts: 1,344 Member
    You're really not that far off from a healthy weight for your height. I'm around the same stats as you. Adjust your diet and incorporate some exercise into your daily routine. Don't bother fasting. Waste of time unless you're hoping to squeeze into a dress in 10 days and don't mind gaining every ounce back when you start eating like a normal person.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    (Please no judgements criticisms, anorexia talk, I know about metabolism and starvation blah blah blahhh, just anyone who has done a fast/detox give me advice on what you did to keep you mind straight).

    So you know all about it, yet you are purposely doing this to yourself? That would be pro-ana. And against the forum rules. Bye.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    (Please no judgements criticisms, anorexia talk, I know about metabolism and starvation blah blah blahhh, just anyone who has done a fast/detox give me advice on what you did to keep you mind straight).

    So you clearly already know and don't care. Gotcha.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    NO.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    In to learn why anyone would ever consider doing this under any circumstances.
  • akern1987
    akern1987 Posts: 288 Member
    I dont think I would be able to do a water fast...that seems like a long time with nothing nutritional hitting your system. If you are going to fast, why not try jucing?

    Juice veggies with a few fruits (you absolutley want more veggies in there than fruit) and just drink that. If you havent, you might want to check out the documentary "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" it's all about juicing, and fasting.

    Good luck to you.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    In to learn why anyone would ever consider doing this under any circumstances.


    Especially if (s)he actually knows about metabolism and starvation blah, blah, blah...
  • carissawhitworth
    carissawhitworth Posts: 58
    (Please no judgements criticisms, anorexia talk, I know about metabolism and starvation blah blah blahhh, just anyone who has done a fast/detox give me advice on what you did to keep you mind straight).

    So you know all about it, yet you are purposely doing this to yourself? That would be pro-ana. And against the forum rules. Bye.


    ^this
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    i'm sorry but no.

    10 days without anything nutritional hitting your body/bloodstream etc...

    just no.
  • Igotdisbish
    Igotdisbish Posts: 91
    So only water for 10 days? or liquids?
  • sandradev1
    sandradev1 Posts: 786 Member
    Why would you put your body through that? Be kind to your body
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    (Please no judgements criticisms, anorexia talk, I know about metabolism and starvation blah blah blahhh, just anyone who has done a fast/detox give me advice on what you did to keep you mind straight).

    So you know all about it, yet you are purposely doing this to yourself? That would be pro-ana. And against the forum rules. Bye.


    ^this

    Yes. Seriously. You can't just say no criticisms on your 10 day starvation plan. Doesn't work like that.
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    I've only done a 3-day water fast. It was very difficult. The second day was the hardest.
  • Microfiber
    Microfiber Posts: 956 Member
    just anyone who has done a fast/detox give me advice on what you did to keep you mind straight). .

    Whenever I fast, it is for spiritual reasons and we usually spend time praying and singing (to keep our mind straight :wink: ).
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    10 days without any food

    Seems legit.
  • carissawhitworth
    carissawhitworth Posts: 58
    Dear Time4hard,

    WATER- fast

    ;)
  • NLKatherine
    NLKatherine Posts: 37 Member
    Don't do this. It's a terrible idea. There are much better ways to lose weight. Consuming nothing but water for 10 days is a great way to end up passing out and having yourself admitted to the hospital and force fed - and I'm sure you don't want that.

    There are lots of healthy ways to lose weight, but anything that gives you overnight results is not going to last. You're setting yourself up to fail. Anything you 'lose' you will gain back plus some. You are at the beginning of a dangerous cycle.
  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
    10 day fast and only water? Congrats on bringing down the collective IQ of MFP!
  • gcadays99
    gcadays99 Posts: 23
    Yeah I fasted to start my weight loss journey off. While I did lose a bunch it was about 80% water weight so when I actually started diet and excersize I gained some back and took a while before I started losing again. So as a weight loss tool it isn't great. What it did help me with though is give me control over food. It helps you realize how your body doesn't need a whole lot to keep running and made it so much easier for me mentally to tackle my over eating.

    but to clarify. When I originally did the fast I was planning on doing it a 2nd time this year but now seeing the results just from diet and excersize I have taken it out of consideration.
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    You will just be doing more harm than good by doing a water fast for 10 days. You are forcing your body to run without any nutrients. Any weight you lose you will gain right back so what's the point of putting yourself through it? You do not need to detox or cleanse your body as it will do this on it's own with proper diet and water consumption.

    Rethink what you are doing. I realize you posted that you didn't want anything negative posted however when you post on a public forum on the internet you need to realize that you will recieve input both positive and negative. It's just how it works.

    Water fasting is not a good idea to do. Sure, you will lose weight while you are on it however you are depriving your body of required nutrients. Any weight you lose you will gain right back once you start eating food again or consuming anything besides water. Why would you want to neglect your health? Deprive your body of nutrients, vitamins and minerals?

    The only times you need to fast is if it is for a medical procedure or another medical condition (given by your Doctor) or if you fast for religious purposes. I'm not all that informed about religion but I believe when people fast for religious reasons they do so during the day but do consume foods and nutrients at some point throughout the day.
  • _DaniD_
    _DaniD_ Posts: 2,186 Member
    This is one of the only times I'll report a thread.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,420 Member
    You're not going to keep your mind straight. You need food for that.
  • HJMAYES
    HJMAYES Posts: 72 Member
    10 days without any food

    Seems legit.

    LOL..ah....i love sarcasm.

    Your body loves you, don't do this.
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
    This is irresponsible. But go ahead and do what you want.
  • NutellaAddict
    NutellaAddict Posts: 1,258 Member
    and here I thought you actually had to work for it. Screw it i'm giving up eating.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    This is one of the only times I'll report a thread.

    word. this, body shaming, and bigotry pretty much.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    It sounds like a hunger strike.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Sorry...I'm going to have to be mean and unsupportive of your quest to starve yourself for 10 days. Stupid plan. I have no problem with IF, but what you're proposing is absurd.
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