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A one week fast.. questions??

paniologal
paniologal Posts: 53 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
A few friends of mine and I are going to fast (some of us for different reasons). I personally want to do it for the mind and bosy cleansing. I wouldn't mind losing a couple pounds in the process but that's definitely not my goal of fasting. I need some tips from everyone at MFP as to recommendations for doing this so it won't harm my weight loss, muscle mass (much), or overall health. I have a few questions.

1. I work very hard on Tuesday and Thursday and burn an extra 1500+ plus calories on these days. Would it be better to start the fast Wednesday morning and end it (next) Tuesday evening? Or do you have another recommendation?

2. Obviously I need to consume something over a week, but what? I know some friends who drink lemonade and water while they fast. I was thinking some 0 calorie flavored water with added vitamins. Would it be a good idea to take fish oil and calcium while I fast or no? I want to really cleanse my body so I want to keep as much out of my body as possible.

3. How should I start the fast? Have a normal day of eating or eat like 4,000 calories the day before? And how should I end the fast?

4. How can I avoid gaining weight after the fast when I start eating again?

Thank you all so much!

Replies

  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    I have occasionally done one day fasts and the following day am very faint and week. I wouldn't in a million years entertain doing it for a whole week. It's dangerous.
  • paniologal
    paniologal Posts: 53 Member
    Thanks for the input. I do one day (18-24 hour) fasts frequently, usually because I don't have time to eat. (lol)
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    In that case maybe do 2 days and see how you are? I don't really see the point, though. It won't clean you out. You need a lot of fibre for that!
  • mysteria_
    mysteria_ Posts: 44 Member
    I have done a 7 day fast for spiritual reasons, and I've always had juice and other liquids WITH calories... I wouldn't advise doing a 0-calorie seven day fast... it's going to be VERY tough on your body.
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