water fasting

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?

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.

Taking supplements would not be fasting. And taking supplements during a fast is not necessary. It's helpful to have a lead in diet, for a few days before the fast, with a lot of micro-nutrient rich food.

Or. You could just eat food and not do a pointless water fast.

Ignorance. You don't see the point, but there is one.

Enlighten me, please

No thanks, that sounds like a huge waste of time. If i were to spend an hour completely explaining it, provide peer reviewed medical studies, and show examples of people who have improved their lives through water fasting, it still wouldn't change your opinion. You didn't come in here to be enlightened, and we both know it.

I actually would like to see these peer-reviewed studies, please. Pretty please. :flowerforyou:

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?

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.

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.

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!!!

Agree.

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:

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

In case you missed it,...Joy posted some great links for you on the previous page,....

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.html

Grab a cup of tea and start reading. Best of luck.

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

Thank you.

One of the hardest aspects of dieting is patience and sticking to a plan, especially when the plan is a little slower than something that is more extreme. However, it really is worth it in the end. Very low calories causes all sorts of hormonal disruptions (especially low fats) and low protein has you running the risk of muscle loss.

Have a read of the threads linked above (the sexypants one in particular).

People are honestly not trying to be mean - they have your best interests at heart, albeit sometimes delivered in a blunt manner (including me).

I still want my peer-reviewed studies on fasting :laugh:

Ok i will thank you everyone for your support and helping me succeed with a healthy diet instead of extreme i was only thinking of going it to lose the weight faster but you are all right i should take mh time and do it properly so i don't get ill

The fact that you are willing to take advice and change your plans is awesome. A lot of people refuse to listen to anyone's advice so kudos :flowerforyou:

^^seconded

Total waste of time and headache just do it the right way eat less move more