Has anyone tried a water fast?

KirsteeLeeaBee
KirsteeLeeaBee Posts: 4
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Hello, back to it again! Was just wondering if anyone had attempted a 7 day water fast before? I have started a 7 day water fast today to kick start the process of my weight loss journey. I know what to expect as i have fasted before, just not for so long, and was looking to hear about other people's experiences? Thanks.

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  • Caper88
    Caper88 Posts: 418 Member
    I personally have never done it and I don't think I would be able to go that long without eating. There are a lot of posts and groups based around intermittent fasting or "IF". There is consent debates on the message boards as to if it is a healthy thing to do or not.

    What is the longest you have done a water fast for?
  • Michelle_Padgett13
    Michelle_Padgett13 Posts: 417 Member
    Oh, girlie, you have no idea the can of worms you just opened.
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    Oh, girlie, you have no idea the can of worms you just opened.

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  • KirsteeLeeaBee
    KirsteeLeeaBee Posts: 4
    Ah, i haven't seen those groups, I may have a look at those. Thanks :)
    I know the stigma attached to this topic but it's something that I feel i need to do.
    The longest was 4 days, I used to have an ED so i know the risks that come with fasting but i intend to be sensible and stop if i feel that my health is at risk.
    Thanks for responding.
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Ok I'm going to ask a serious question. Why do you think this is a good idea?
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Ah, i haven't seen those groups, I may have a look at those. Thanks :)
    I know the stigma attached to this topic but it's something that I feel i need to do.
    The longest was 4 days, I used to have an ED so i know the risks that come with fasting but i intend to be sensible and stop if i feel that my health is at risk.
    Thanks for responding.

    :noway:

    Why not try learning some healthy ways to lose weight instead of doing something triggering to your ED?
  • KirsteeLeeaBee
    KirsteeLeeaBee Posts: 4
    I am not sure it is a good idea, that is why i am asking if anyone has done it before.
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Ah, i haven't seen those groups, I may have a look at those. Thanks :)
    I know the stigma attached to this topic but it's something that I feel i need to do.
    The longest was 4 days, I used to have an ED so i know the risks that come with fasting but i intend to be sensible and stop if i feel that my health is at risk.
    Thanks for responding.
    The fact that you used to have an ED is just ringing alarm bells to me

    Have a look at this post and think about it

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?hl=guide+to+sexypants&page=1#posts-18361594
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    Just a warning because you are new here: this thread will not end well. Brace yourself. That being said, a 7 day water fast is a dangerous and unhealthy idea. I do not recommend it.
  • KirsteeLeeaBee
    KirsteeLeeaBee Posts: 4
    I have learned some, i just feel sluggish, like i need to flush my system, like i said, just wondering if anyone has tried it.
  • Michelle_Padgett13
    Michelle_Padgett13 Posts: 417 Member
    Here's my serious advice:

    1. As a new person to these forums, the search function is your friend. Before posting, do a search of your topic. You'll be able to see how this community responds to whatever you're wondering about, but without putting yourself out there for public criticism.

    2. Drinking nothing but water for a week is not healthy or sustainable, and as such, it violates the terms of service of these forums. MFP does not promote unhealthy habits or gimmicks. This thread will probably be locked and deleted within a day.

    3. Kickstarting your weight loss is as simple as eating less food.

    4. IF (as a previous poster mentioned) is not the same as a water fast.

    Good luck on your journey to better health. :flowerforyou:
  • ChristinWrites
    ChristinWrites Posts: 119 Member
    I don't think 7 day fasts are healthy, that being said, if you are feeling sluggish as you mention - why not start exercising more? Even just walking can get everything moving and also boost your energy. If you really feel you must avoid solid foods for whatever reason - could you at least do juice or smoothies or something so that you are getting nutrients from fresh veggies and fruits? Nothing in those to make you feel sluggish if you do it right - and then you don't have to be hungry, have blood sugar drops or possibly retrigger an ED.
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Here's my serious advice:

    1. As a new person to these forums, the search function is your friend. Before posting, do a search of your topic. You'll be able to see how this community responds to whatever you're wondering about, but without putting yourself out there for public criticism.

    2. Drinking nothing but water for a week is not healthy or sustainable, and as such, it violates the terms of service of these forums. MFP does not promote unhealthy habits or gimmicks. This thread will probably be locked and deleted within a day.

    3. Kickstarting your weight loss is as simple as eating less food.

    4. IF (as a previous poster mentioned) is not the same as a water fast.

    Good luck on your journey to better health. :flowerforyou:

    This...

    You've had an ED before, I'm going to guess you don't want to start that again...it's about making lifestyle sustainable changes.

    Your body flushes itself out with pee/poop.

    Read these:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1346163-change-your-mindset

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

    TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

    If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

    Want to lift heavy things?
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    Stronglifts Summary
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

    Stronglifts Womens Group
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
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  • Go_Mizzou99
    Go_Mizzou99 Posts: 2,628 Member
    Hey...when you get done with the water fast, you may want to look into breathearianism.

    Definition: Breatharianism: is the belief that it is possible for a person to live without consuming food.

    Please report back and let me know how this works out for you.
  • Caper88
    Caper88 Posts: 418 Member
    4. IF (as a previous poster mentioned) is not the same as a water fast.

    You are right it is not fully the same thing. I should of clarified that it would give her an idea on people opinion about not eating for long periods of time. That is it probably the close thing she is going to find information wise on here because these posts normally get locked and deleted pretty quickly.

    Personally I don't think going that long with only water is a good idea. I would also imagine that you would gain all the weight back the fallowing weeks since you didn't change anything. Yes you changed how many calories you ate in one week but you didn't change your over all lifestyle. It pretty much pointless to do if you are going to go right back to over eating and not exercising.

    You said you have done it for 4days before? What where your results? Did you keep the weight off?
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    And OP Deactivated
  • arnostbilej
    arnostbilej Posts: 56
    And no one was really mean to her, either, just gently pointing out the idiocy of her plan. Some people just have thin skin :)
  • Deipneus
    Deipneus Posts: 1,854 Member
    I have started a 7 day water fast today to kick start the process...
    I know she deactivated so this is for anyone else. Our bodies are not motorized vehicles. They don't require kick starting.
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    I don't think she ragequit, I am wondering if troll...come here, post this and since it didn't blow up like most of them do...
  • earthboundmisfit
    earthboundmisfit Posts: 192 Member
    I tried a water fast and it did not help for weight loss. I just made me feel extremely depressed.
  • Go_Mizzou99
    Go_Mizzou99 Posts: 2,628 Member
    I don't think she ragequit, I am wondering if troll...come here, post this and since it didn't blow up like most of them do...

    If she wanted it to blow up, she should have asked if lemon water counts as water during her water fast. BOOM!!! See what I mean.
  • fushigi1988
    fushigi1988 Posts: 519 Member
    Do your lungs need a break from breathing? Does your heart need a break from beating? Why would your digestive system need a break?
    All you are doing is bringing extra stress to your body, and flushing out minerals and salt.
    You can die from too much water.
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    I don't think she ragequit, I am wondering if troll...come here, post this and since it didn't blow up like most of them do...

    I wonder the same thing since the idea of a 7 day water fast is so absurd.
  • brennenjones
    brennenjones Posts: 16 Member
    Here's my serious advice:

    ...

    2. Drinking nothing but water for a week is not healthy or sustainable, and as such, it violates the terms of service of these forums. MFP does not promote unhealthy habits or gimmicks. This thread will probably be locked and deleted within a day.

    3. Kickstarting your weight loss is as simple as eating less food.

    ...

    Good luck on your journey to better health. :flowerforyou:

    I concur with this post! All valid points and to be honest all of the advice you'd need to follow to lose weight. Throw in some exercise and you're good to go. It really is as simple as that. And weigh yourself daily to help keep you motivated and see if what you're doing is working or not so that you can sustain the efforts that you are doing.

    It's an awesome feeling to step on scale and see .4, .3, .2 daily pound drops and know that MFP works if you follow their plan based on your settings.

    I'm sure that you will do well and you absolutely DO NOT NEED to go on a water diet to achieve your goals. Just be patient, set realistic goals, and make sure you log your food and exercise daily on MFP.

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