What do you think about water fasts?

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,029 Member
    A great way to lose muscle.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    I don't like to fast...I get hungry.
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,809 Member
    I did this once in high school. I passed out. It was not fun. Eat something.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
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  • kristilovescake
    kristilovescake Posts: 669 Member
    Any type of fast = bad

    period. (unless it's for a health reason and being monitored by a doctor)
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    It's a sure fire way to put you in the worst mood of your life!
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    I only do them between dinner and breakfast.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    I think even POWs are generally treated better than that.
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    I think that drinking anything too fast can cause things to come back up. I would recommend drinking your water at a moderate pace to avoid choking or gagging.
  • cppeace
    cppeace Posts: 764 Member
    Not for them at all.. If wanting to cleanse do a vegan fast for a while.. You're body NEEDS food and water
  • sarahsedaii
    sarahsedaii Posts: 39 Member
    I think even POWs are generally treated better than that.

    LOL
  • hollywood_girl
    hollywood_girl Posts: 11 Member
    I did a water fast a couple of days before a big party that weekend, so I'd have a flat tummy in my outfit. I literally had one alcoholic drink and was off my face drunk! Its funny now, but it was crazy at the time..! Bad idea!!!!!!!!!!!
  • thankyou4thevenom
    thankyou4thevenom Posts: 1,581 Member
    I think they are great but only in short doses.

    Short 24 hour fasts with only water are very good for you. Longer term fasting can cause your metabolism to slow and your body to cannibalise itself.

    I would suggest reading the support thread for intermittent fasters before just going with fasting = bad opinion that seems to be prevailing in this thread.

    Edit:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/348521-intermittent-fasting-support-group
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Why do people do that to themself?
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
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  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I like myself way too much to do this to me.
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    I think you should do it and then come back and tell us how it worked out for you. :flowerforyou:
  • Mariposa187
    Mariposa187 Posts: 344 Member
    um.... its no fun honestly maybe trying something else like giving up sweets for a week? or something you really love that is not good for you?
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    This alone should convince you....think about this....PEEING OUT YOUR BUTT.
  • lor007
    lor007 Posts: 884 Member
    I think eating a healthy amount of calories each day is a better idea.
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    This alone should convince you....think about this....PEEING OUT YOUR BUTT.

    But there's a support group , like what people dealing with addiction & tragedy go to. That alone almost makes me want to do one.
  • Slinkybaz
    Slinkybaz Posts: 312 Member
    This alone should convince you....think about this....PEEING OUT YOUR BUTT.

    Are you nicking my stuff?!
  • thankyou4thevenom
    thankyou4thevenom Posts: 1,581 Member
    This alone should convince you....think about this....PEEING OUT YOUR BUTT.

    But there's a support group , like what people dealing with addiction & tragedy go to. That alone almost makes me want to do one.

    Have you read any of the science behind intermittent fasting? I really doubt it. It's not about weight loss, it's about your general health and boosting your metabolism.

    Long term water fasts are basically starvation diets, which would be a bad thing. Intermittent fasting is not about that at all.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    So I looked at your food diary. Unless you're not longing your food are you've got the flu you should probably start talking to a professional. You are not eating enough, and you are going to do some serious damage to your metabolism, organs, and brain. You NEED to eat more, and you should start talking to a therapist. I am a recovering anorexic, and I know the signs, therapy is going to do you a world of good.
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    I'm thinking about a cookie fast.

    I really like cookies.
  • Cathleenr
    Cathleenr Posts: 332
    Joined in September,no personal data and only 2 posts, one of which is this ridiculous topic?
    Troll.
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,809 Member
    Joined in September,no personal data and only 2 posts, one of which is this ridiculous topic?
    Troll.

    Oooh! We should all start a Troll Diet.
  • FaithHopeBELIEVE
    FaithHopeBELIEVE Posts: 626
    This alone should convince you....think about this....PEEING OUT YOUR BUTT.

    But there's a support group , like what people dealing with addiction & tragedy go to. That alone almost makes me want to do one.

    Have you read any of the science behind intermittent fasting? I really doubt it. It's not about weight loss, it's about your general health and boosting your metabolism.

    Long term water fasts are basically starvation diets, which would be a bad thing. Intermittent fasting is not about that at all.

    THANKYOU for posting this!!! I am on an IF 16/8 fast right now and have lost FAT NOT muscle and I feel amazingly energetic as i still work out during my fast. If you have never tried it and do not do it properly is when you lose muscle or pass out, etc... I eat all my MFP goal cals in the 8 hour window. Some people do 18/6 fasts or 1 24 hour fast a week which you stop eating at 6pm and eat again the next day at 6 pm so you never go wihtout food.

    Check this site out first then do a google search for Intermittant fasting and you will find nothing but amazing finds.

    www.leangains.com
  • Schwiggs
    Schwiggs Posts: 222 Member
    I think water fasts are similar to your current diet. Incredibly stupid. Especially since my guess is you're still in high school. Talk to some of the people that do intermittent fasting if you really feel like not eating.
  • adjones5
    adjones5 Posts: 938 Member
    I was part of a religion that required a lot of fasting and it was stupid. Not eating = stupid.
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