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So any water fasters in here? or intermittent? NO BASHING.

MrsHVaughn
MrsHVaughn Posts: 47
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Any water fasters? or juice. or even raw.
What was your longest go round and how did you feel after :)
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  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,451 Member
    In for raw water.
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  • NK1112
    NK1112 Posts: 781 Member
    In my desperate rash youth while trying to lose 5 pounds I went on a 5 day water fast. Drank a gallon of water a day and ate absolutely no food. Then I took one bite of salad from my son's dinner plate ... and went into a feeding frenzy. I couldn't go back on the water fast ever again, not that I didn't try again, I just could not do it.
  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    *bash*
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    I try to do intermittent. I don't eat until 10 am and I quit eating a 6 pm.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I've done a water only fast...for religious reasons. IF is a real thing and a way of eating and a way of life for many people. I'm not sure what kind of health benefits you think you would get with a water fast...I was personally just hungry...and I found a new spiritual path that didn't require such nonsense.
  • LeonCX
    LeonCX Posts: 862 Member
    yes and don't forget garcinia cambogia!
  • lol oh hush
    LeonCX wrote: »
    yes and don't forget garcinia cambogia!

    Im not doing one. I have in the past and have done tons of reading on it. I just am curious as to what this community thinks.
    As of now Im just doing it the good ol fashion way
    But in my readings the benifits of a longer term water fast are absolutely mind blowing.


  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
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  • cjbuczynski
    cjbuczynski Posts: 3 Member
    Intermittent fasting is seriously the greatest diet I have ever tried, and it's the only one that has gotten amazing results for me! After starting it, it was the leanest I had ever been
  • trinatrina1984
    trinatrina1984 Posts: 1,018 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Water fasting is dumb and unnecessary.

    She said no bashing!
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  • emdeesea
    emdeesea Posts: 1,823 Member
    MrsHVaughn wrote: »
    But in my readings the benifits of a longer term water fast are absolutely mind blowing.


    I'd also be interested in reading these peer-reviewed, science journal readings.

  • nentecular
    nentecular Posts: 101 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Water fasting is dumb and unnecessary.

    She said no bashing!

    Being truthful isn't bashing.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    MrsHVaughn wrote: »
    lol oh hush
    LeonCX wrote: »
    yes and don't forget garcinia cambogia!

    Im not doing one. I have in the past and have done tons of reading on it. I just am curious as to what this community thinks.
    As of now Im just doing it the good ol fashion way
    But in my readings the benifits of a longer term water fast are absolutely mind blowing.


    I've got some ocean front property in AZ you might be interested in.

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  • justcat206
    justcat206 Posts: 716 Member
    I do it when I'm having digestive trouble. I have autoimmune issues and problems with inflammation and sometimes when my digestive system is in pain I'll stick to liquids for a day or two until things settle down a bit. I rarely do just water, though - usually juice, chicken broth, sometimes my vegan protein powder if I think I can handle it. I get dizzy and cranky without at least some calories in my day (unless I'm literally in bed with a stomach bug), but if you've got a stronger constitution then water only might work. I've never done it as a weight-loss method, though - only to help a sore tummy.
  • mz_getskinny
    mz_getskinny Posts: 258 Member
    I do intermittent fasting so I drink only non caloric beverages all day and eat all of my calories from 5 pm to 9 pm. But an only water diet for days at a time? No thanks!
  • MrsHVaughn
    MrsHVaughn Posts: 47
    edited November 2014
    Ok seriously, Your being rude and acting like im an idiot.
    I am very far from stupid and if you want to know more about it take the time and look it up. Im curious about other peoples experiences . Thats why I made this post. Not to belittle others for diffrent beliefs before doing your own research.
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  • thiswillhappen
    thiswillhappen Posts: 634 Member
    @MrsHVaughn, I've eaten raw for a week. A lot of people out there live on raw or mostly raw diets. I don't think I could do it long term, but I really enjoyed a raw detox diet for the week. It was tough but I maintain that it reset my system, shrank my appetite and allowed me to get plenty of nutrients in. I also took an iron supplement during that time and ate lots of seeds and nuts. Other than that, lots of fruits and veggies! If you're thinking of a cleanse or a fast, a raw diet is much healthier and more sustainable than just water. Best of luck to you!
  • parys1
    parys1 Posts: 2,072 Member
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    I prefer full-fat water. I find I'm not as hungry.
  • TheRealKit
    TheRealKit Posts: 97 Member
    years ago several of us nurses did the juice fasting aka cleansing.
    Felt like we all had the flu the 1st 2 days , but after day 5 felt amazing.
    Saddest thing being able to drink our meals was the 1st time we had nourishment at work.

    I changed from ER nursing to rehab care and actually get a 30 min lunch break now.
    Easier to make better eating choices.
    12-16 hour shifts without time to pee or eat ..makes you grab the sweets a family member or rep sent etc etc


  • @MrsHVaughn, I've eaten raw for a week. A lot of people out there live on raw or mostly raw diets. I don't think I could do it long term, but I really enjoyed a raw detox diet for the week. It was tough but I maintain that it reset my system, shrank my appetite and allowed me to get plenty of nutrients in. I also took an iron supplement during that time and ate lots of seeds and nuts. Other than that, lots of fruits and veggies! If you're thinking of a cleanse or a fast, a raw diet is much healthier and more sustainable than just water. Best of luck to you!

    Thank you. Im leaning toward raw or intermittent at the moment. I feel terrible sluggish and would love a sort of cleanse. Im much to active to do juice or water at the moment. I work go to school and take care of my tornado of a one year old boy lol
  • extraordinary_machine
    extraordinary_machine Posts: 3,028 Member
    *You're
  • trinatrina1984
    trinatrina1984 Posts: 1,018 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Water fasting is dumb and unnecessary.

    She said no bashing!

    Notice you are wearing a pizza, pizza face?

    ABUSE! ABUSE! I'M BEING ABUSED OVER HERE!!! :D:D
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  • trinatrina1984
    trinatrina1984 Posts: 1,018 Member
    nentecular wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Water fasting is dumb and unnecessary.

    She said no bashing!

    Being truthful isn't bashing.

    Haha I know, I was trying to make a funny - I think I should have used more emoticons ;)
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