water fasting
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Holy crap did I stumble into a pro-ana site?!?!
You should not be "water fasting" for weight loss.
Excuse me? I fast 40 hours 3 times a week on nothing but water.
Does that make me ana now?
I fast between 42-70 hours a week on a no food no water fast...I call it the Sleeping Method.
But you aren't trying to do a 24/7 water fast for 52 days straight. Just walking a marathon everyday at speeds that break world records, right?
See I'm not talking about 40 hours a week for me... I'm talking 40 hours straight... 3 times a week. 120 hours a week without food...just water.
But no way in hell I'd be doing 52 days in a row.0 -
I'm not against normal dieting and exercise ive lost four stone in the past year with exercise and diet just my weight is stuck now so doing a fast should hopefully kick start the weight loss again that's all0
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I'm not against normal dieting and exercise ive lost four stone in the past year with exercise and diet just my weight is stuck now so doing a fast should hopefully kick start the weight loss again that's all
You aren't a bike or a car. You don't "kick start" or "jump start" weight loss...especially not with a 52 day water fast. More than likely, you are probably eating more than you know. Are you using a food scale to weigh all your food? If not, invest in one and weigh whenever possible. Log everything you eat (no quick add calories) and do it everyday consistently. Here are a few links I'd suggest you read.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html0 -
I'm not against normal dieting and exercise ive lost four stone in the past year with exercise and diet just my weight is stuck now so doing a fast should hopefully kick start the weight loss again that's all
You lost 4 stone in a year - that is really good going. How long have you been stalled for?0 -
Thank you i do weigh all my food though i have 1200 calories a day that's it but my weight just wont budge now no matter how much exercise i do so i wanted to try a fast i only set 52 days because that's when im celebrating my birthday it wasn't to be specifically that long that's just the longest i think anyone can go on just liquids i was really only aiming for about thirty days than switching to fresh juices for the rest of the fast0
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Are you taking any supplements with it? I heard that you can get pretty sick doing a just water fast without any vitamins for an extended amount of time.
Or. You could just eat food and not do a pointless water fast.
Enlighten me, please
I actually would like to see these peer-reviewed studies, please. Pretty please. :flowerforyou:0 -
Ive been stuck at the same weight for roughly two months now mabey three at most0
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Ive been stuck at the same weight for roughly two months now mabey three at most
You've been a member since November this year. Have you logged your meals since you joined?0 -
Ive been stuck at the same weight for roughly two months now mabey three at most
How accurately are you recording your intake? Are you using a food scale? How much exercise are you doing currently?0 -
I'm not against normal dieting and exercise ive lost four stone in the past year with exercise and diet just my weight is stuck now so doing a fast should hopefully kick start the weight loss again that's all
Try just doing a 5:2 fasting then. 500 cals, 2 times a week & the other days eat at maintain calories. No need to go dangerous for 52 days & this way you will have the energy to do things (without food for 52 days you wont) and you will lose weight.0 -
No this is the first time ive been in here since i joined i actually only joined the sight for advice and other peoples weight loss stories that may help me but being a mum obv takes up all of my time. I do weigh all my food i take 1200 calories daily and i do 60 -90 minutes a day of exercising dependin on how long my son naps for x0
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No this is the first time ive been in here since i joined i actually only joined the sight for advice and other peoples weight loss stories that may help me but being a mum obv takes up all of my time. I do weigh all my food i take 1200 calories daily and i do 60 -90 minutes a day of exercising dependin on how long my son naps for x
I would strongly urge you to reconsider a long fast. Weight loss is not linear and we have stalls along the way. Could you try to increase your activity to create your deficit rather than restricting your food? I know its sometimes hard to make time, but having enough energy throughout the day is so important, as well as getting enough nutrients.0 -
Even in extreme religious fasts, it is NEVER advised to drink only water. There has to be some natural fruit and/or veggie juices added in there at a minimum, and unless you are going to be doing nothing but sleeping and praying, even then, folks have been known to faint, dry heave, and just pass out. Not to mention you're body will go into TOTAL starvation mode with nothing but water. This is a terrible idea. Absolutely no person with a brain would approve of this.0
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You are NOT eating enough! 1200 cals plus long periods of exercise means your body isn't even netting 1200 cals per day, and it is never-unless under doctor supervision-a good idea to go below 1200 cals per day. You're body is trying to hold onto what ever fat is left because you are not eating enough!!!0
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No, it just makes you have an eating disorder. TOTALLY impossible to get proper nutrition that way.0
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Agree.0
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Even in extreme religious fasts, it is NEVER advised to drink only water. There has to be some natural fruit and/or veggie juices added in there at a minimum, and unless you are going to be doing nothing but sleeping and praying, even then, folks have been known to faint, dry heave, and just pass out. Not to mention you're body will go into TOTAL starvation mode with nothing but water. This is a terrible idea. Absolutely no person with a brain would approve of this.
Too late. Sounds like brain has gone.0 -
I'm gunna try just dieting and exercising like Sara said just ride it out and up my exercise and hopefully the weight gets moving again i might do two three days a week on fresh vegetable juice tho instead of fasting just have a couple days of less calories and more exercise0
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Agree.
Off topic,...
Lisawillbefit2014,...when posting, it's generally best to use the QUOTE feature so that everyone can see to which post you are replying.
Ok,...now back to Water World. Be sure to wait 30 mins or else you'll get cramps.0 -
I'm gunna try just dieting and exercising like Sara said just ride it out and up my exercise and hopefully the weight gets moving again i might do two three days a week on fresh vegetable juice tho instead of fasting just have a couple days of less calories and more exercise
That is better but why are you trying to make yourself suffer when you don't need to? You don't deserve punishment. Use the site as it's made. You can eat and drink sensibly and still lose the weight. Anyway wishing you luck and good health :flowerforyou:0
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