Has anyone ever tried this...

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Oh, hang on a minute, you said fasting, thought you meant "Fast Food"

All joking aside (yes they were jokes) I don't think anyone here does such a thing. The nearest I have got to fasting is called retirement. You just eat less.

Years ago my mother decided to fast and ended up in the hospital with a concussion - she was light headed from hunger after 5 days- fell and hit her head.


I'd suggest you look into 'intermittent fasting' rather than a drastic 10 day water only fast.



Two days a week (I fasted on Tues and Thurs for a couple years) or fasting 18 hrs a day and eating only during 6 hrs....is healthier than a long term fast.


I don't necessary 'buy' all the lists of pros - but I know from experience it can shake up/wake up your metabolism. Just don't go way out there with it on the first try - do a weekend or every other day...to start with.

I usually "fast" for around 42 hours or so maybe one day a week. In my view, this helps reset the metabolism and gives the liver a day off to recover.

But I wouldn't recommend anyone going into a strict water-only fast unprepared. Several years ago, I decided to cut down on carbs by reducing or eliminating foods containing wheat, pasta, rice and potatoes. I've since been able to slowly reintroduce the odd carb-rich item, but I've got to the stage where I no longer crave them.

For some years now, I've only needed one meal a day, usually in the evening. During the day, I'll just have coffee, tea or water. This makes it really quite painless to fast for a day - it's literally just skipping a meal.

Apart from any health benefits, what I enjoy most about this regime is the extra time it's given me during each day, plus the added pleasure of planning and savouring that daily meal. For me, it's a win-win.

@ Kay King - that sounds terrible about your mom. I'm thinking (now that I consider this more), trying to do 10 days right away is a bit too extreme. I'll probably start with no more than 3 days.

The 2 days a week is interesting. I had read a lot about intermittent fasting also...it seems to be a big thing.

@ Frank Donovan - the interesting stuff I read about was how your body switches from burning carbs to fat after a day or two...and resets itself to do this. I'm probably not explaining it exactly right, but I found it interesting. The one meal a day thing is interesting.

@ lanfear63 - when you mentioned "fast food" it reminded me of that ad that said something like:

"Was a very smart person that put the "s" in fast food"

One of our friends adult children did a water fast for religious
reasons and died during that. He was in his forties.

So I would not recommend going on a water fast unless you
are under a doctor's supervision and/or excellent health.

When I was younger, in my twenties and thirties, my normal
weight was 125 lbs and whenever I noticed a weight gain,
I would fast for three days until that extra weight was gone.

I can't do that anymore since I'm elderly now and my health
isn't that great, and I don't want to do anything to make
myself worse.

Just be very mindful of what you do, and make sure that
you take your overall health condition into consideration
before doing anything rash, don't just do things because
it's the fad or because you read about it in a book.

Please don't. It will be a shock to your system, and I promise you that it will make you weak and sick.

Start with a day or two. If that feels fine, wait awhile, and try three days. Work up to it.

So much hangs on where your natchrl metabolism is at.

Gotta tellya, if'n I fasted for more'n 2 days, hoomanity would finally discovah the secret of invisibility.

It is naht in my intrest to do this -- but as a confirmed cocktail lovah, prolly I could use a liquid detox sumtime.

So I would wanna look in on sumthin' like fastin' as a meditative an' soulful kinda thing.

When X hours are ovah (an' your biggest prahblem is how not to bite chunks outta your neighbor's dog), you can resoom your regulah eatin' plan.

I appreciate the discipline here.

Prahblem with plenty food plans are the BANS gowin' on for weeks.

Like ditchin' all carbs.

What you gaht here is imbalance playin' out for months, steada the regyoolr punctuation of a fastin' regime.

So that is why ima gowin' on an ANTIFAST.

I will endeavah to consoom alla my regulah carbs, proteins, vitamins etc ... but ima pig out Sundays on Blitz Muh Tits treats.

I been undahweight for muh height pretty much forevah, an' I figure this is MY TIME to start packin' a bootay could kill a frickin' mule if'n I pirouette all spontaneous.

If'n I can dual wield squidos all simultaneous, prolly I can get to combat evil for reals.

I tried fasting for 48 hours. I was successful in doing it, but I must admit, in the last 12 hours of my fast I was already think about what to eat when I'm done. LOL.

I don't really know if it did something for me, though. Maybe it was good for my liver, I don't know.

It doesn't work like that, you can't fasting 10 days without any practice before, start from one day, experienced your feelings and then you can increase the amount of hours. Just go step by step, you need to prepare your body

I personally haven't tried fasting exactly as you stated above, however I did fast using the 16/8 fast.

So you only eat from 12pm to 8pm, and fast from 8pm to 12pm the next day.
It worked really well and I did this for 1.5 years.
I lost weight and was never sick in that time.

I think it is worth doing personally.

I saw this article and thought of this thread.
Scientists say that fasting can help fight infections.

https://www.studyfinds.org/fasting-food-poisoning

So an update for anyone wanting to know:

Today I ended a 10 day water-only fast. Actually at 12:01 this morning.

The first two days were tough because I kept wanting to eat. After about the 4th day I really wasn't hungry, but sometimes it would come in waves but pass quickly.

By the fifth day, I was having terrible leg cramps that were unbearable so I got some zero-calorie electrolyte packets to put in my water. I discovered most of the problems people have when they fast (other than having a medical condition) is that they lose electrolytes. I was drinking over a gallon of water a day, but that also causes your body to flush out electrolytes. So, I would highly recommend anyone doing over a 3 day fast to make sure you have packets or powder or whatever of electrolytes. There are all kinds of brands.

On the ninth day, I was very irritable. Every little thing would set me off. Not sure why.

On the tenth and final day, I was actually thinking it wouldn't be that hard to drag this out to 14 days...but then I came to my senses.

I run every morning and have for years...but by the fourth day, I just didn't have the energy to run anymore. I just walked from then on out.

Some say they get great mental clarity...I can't say that happened to me. My mind seemed to be all over the place most of the time.

Some say on days 6 - 8 (or whatever) they had tons of energy. I can't say mine worked like that. My energy wouldn't go by the day, it would go by the hour. I might get up and feel lazy and then a couple of hours later be full of energy for a couple of hours...but I couldn't say it was all day.

On day seven I spent hours looking up healthy recipes online. I discovered zoodles which are zucchini cut into strips. Some of the recipes were making me hungry. I'm trying some of them. There was also spaghetti squash that looked really good...recipes for sweet potatoes that were amazing. This list could go on forever...

Just wanted to give a quick update on this post

Thanks for the update.

Seems a balanced intake has merits.

Excess has its drawbacks, even if'n you partyin' with Moi, but there is a downside to wholescale puritanism also.

Cool you done the test tho.

Without testin', what is there?

(Acstschwlly, in the current climate, it is called "makin' shit up".)

A couple of last things...

went and had blood work today, everything was good.

Was going to try the Keto diet after the fast. They say after around 24 hours of fasting your body uses up its glycogen and starts burning fat...which is what the Keto diet is all about. Lots of fat, lots of protein, and very few carbs.

Well, I do not think I can do the Keto diet because of my running every day. I tried to run the last couple of days with hardly any carbs and just couldn't do it...so I'm off the Keto thing. Maybe I'm doing it wrong.

Was talking to the doctor today...if you're a heavy coffee drinker, a smoker, drink a lot, have food addictions, diabetes, heart problems, other medical conditions that weaken your immune system, it's not advisable to fast for an extended (or any) period of time without medical supervision

Reminded me of a conversation with #2 son years ago....we were watching a parade of people going through the line at a vast casino 'buffet' and what we noted was this:

An inexpensive all-you-can-eat- buffet attracts overweight people (for the huge amt of food) and older people (for the good price). We noticed many obese people - many senior citizens....then we noticed there were no obese senior citizens.

That day made more of an impact on me than any 'they say' or medical advice. I weigh 10 lbs more than I did in high school, 15 lbs more than I did in college....and that was a LONG time ago.

i was looking at photos from Woodstock last week on my computer.....dozens of photos of the thousands who were at that famous concert. I noticed two things in particular - hardly anyone was overweight....and the women had natural sized, non-enhanced boobs.

Key
Woodstock was just before the government got in the business of telling people what to eat and what not to . Corrupt food science based on cherry picked data.

I'm actually going to put most of the blame on aircondioning and over consumption of cold liquids. As much of the excess calories in the diet come from what people drink

Are you sure all the fat old people where not just in playing bingo

Squidstock.

Wish I'd been there on a srsly perky ticket.

Subtly, an' kinda cuddly, your combined abdomenhood makes the genrl air less like you gaht on the summit of Everest.

See, cos I been readin' 'bout this, plus also the Mexico City Olympics.

Accordin' to them wayback sherpas, "taking each breath felt as if our lungs were encased in iron. We wished to expand our ribcages, but it was as if we were bound by iron maidens."

An' what 'bout Transversus Dominis, the Greek javelin guy who collapsed in Mexico, gaspin' half to death? Accordin' to The Athens Mercury, he said, "I always considered myself a supreme tosser until this moment, but now I'm merely spent."

Hey, so Bulbilicious Stomachkind is sparin' these kindsa people the agony of diffyoosified Oxygen.

It's like you bulldozin' the best of the air 'bout the planet for the common good.

As celebrity burgah eatah Don "Carb Fiend" McShlopper said so eloquently, "my inability to resist 20 sextuple pounders a day kinda counts against my general health personally -- but it warms my heart to consider the asthmatic guys I'm keeping alive merely by sleeping for 2 days after a 200 Bun Special. Where once they might have asphyxiated, now they heroically crawl."

No casino buffets this weekend - Gulf Coast casinos are shutting down today in preparation for Hurricane Ida.


Really strange timing.


16 years ago to the DAY I worked to help close down our casino - then rushed home to pack and prepare my house for Hurricane Katrina.


Tomorrow the highways leading away from the coast will be just as bumper to bumper as they were 16 yrs ago to the day when I spent over 13 hrs getting to Atlanta (usually a 5 1/2 hr trip).


Just hope Ida keeps moving fast - and doesn't slow over the gulf which would strengthen it and allow it to become larger. Glad I'm not there...once was quite enough.

I could never eat 3 meals a day.

But only one big meal cooked.

And something like oatmeal and fruits for breakfast and try not to eat after 7pm.

I am gym nut as well. So alot of protein and natural food as much as possible.

They say you should have alot of small meals...that is quite impossible for me.

Like eating only one chip.

I was just skimming through this thread and I found something appalling:


no no no no no


As anyone who has ever lived in the deep South will tell you - the two greatest inventions of all time are air conditioning...and Coolwhip.

Monetize

You reminded me of why I want to travel and live outside the USA. I love coconut water straight from fresh coconuts and the coconut meat is tasty too. And good coconut oil is easy to get and food taste better cooked in it. And fresh vegetables are easily available.

Chris Hemsworth's trainer says intermittent fasting is 'crazy' effective for weight loss

Hi Max,

Let me say an interesting topic. There are many types of fasting diets out there. Based on my own experience, given the fact that I am currently doing fasting for 30 days, no drinking no eating from sunrise to sunset, which is about 14 hours.

Fasting is an interesting method to help improve your metabolism. When you fast, your body is forced to burn stored fat for energy, which can lead to weight loss. fasting can also help to cleanse your body of toxins and improve your overall health. Additionally, fasting has been shown to improve mental clarity and focus. If you are considering trying a fasting diet, be sure to speak with your doctor first to ensure that it is safe for you.

Please feel free to reach out so I can share with you my exact dieting program along with my work out plan that works specifically with my fasting diet.

Regards,
Adam

«go without food for a few days and only drink water»
Sounds like something not really healthy....
In my experience, fasting only leads to stomach problems, seriously do not do it!

Yes its very beneficial ,i test it and i get great results as this detoxify your body ,but 2 or 3 days its exagerated and not good i think .I think 1 day intermitent fasting its enough

Far as I can see, Chris Hemsworth can say pretty much anythin' bcs he swankyin' out in the internexus between faux Godhood an' still possessin' his own teeth.

Always an advantage when you confronted with a burgah been grilled for 250% longah than it shoulda been, an' Shang frickin' Chi ain't around.

Hey, but can I also recommend intermittent fartin'?

You don't lose too many pounds but it is way fun.

As a Princess, prolly I should naht say this bcs I sposed to be spendin' my days walkin' around balancin' books on my head.

But what would YOU do if you had a choice?

The appeal of bearin' all ten volumes of Dame Edith Midgerley's Sumptuous Vol au Vents (a Guide for Dutiful Ladies) from one end of a palace terrace to another for 16 whole weeks don't rank too great against liftin' your leg from time to time to see how much you can buttahfly effect Saturn outta place on a whim.

Sumtimes you gotta play the maverick card.

If'n it helps, prolly I would vaporize if'n evah I fasted.

BE CAREFUL with what you read. A lot of such things are GARBAGE!

That said......

I HAVE done "intermittent fasting" for a while. Even having just one decent meal a day could show some benefit. But it would be a good idea to get 100% of the vitamins and minerals.

It CAN help you lose weight if you do it right, and don't cheat much. It CAN help with insulin related problems, to a degree. It CAN reset some aspects of your metabolism, Depending on what you have eaten, and the quality of what you take in, it CAN help with thinking. It WILL clean out your body of a lot of stuff.

As for pure water, the closest I ever came to that was the old "hollywood diet". It was a popular fad a while back. The idea was to effectively drink a diluted juice for 48 hours. That WAS nice, and ALSO did the above, though it may not be as good for a full diabetic. But it also was ONLY to be done for as much as 48 hours a week as I recall.

I did recently hear that you should consider 40 days the ABSOLUTE limit, and I believe they said most people shouldn't consider more than 10 days, but of course this is not going to be easy. OH, and I believe they said that various symptoms like hunger, will go away after about 3 days, though that means you should be more cautious.

I am NOT a doctor, and personally, I wouldn't do the water only fast for 10 days. I probably wouldn't even do it for 2. But DO at least get the vitamins and minerals. They won't adversly change things.

ANOTHER thing! Realize that anyone that is heavy set may have a LOT of fat-soluble vitamins in that fat, and they have the fat, which can serve as carbohydrates also! If you are skinny, it will be HARDER on you. With that hollywood diet, it was only 2 days, and almost everyone has enough fat for that, and the juice had SOME vitamins, and carbs also, so it was quite a bit different.

Fasting diets to me are some what extreme. However here are some of my thoughts on the matter.

There are many different types of fasting diets out there. Some people go for the all or nothing approach, while others do not eat anything at all during their fasts. There are also those who do not eat until noon and then eat again in the evening. It all depends on your personal situation and what you want to achieve from your fast.

Here are some tips to help you choose the best type of fasting diet for you:

1) What is your goal? Are you trying to lose weight or to gain muscle? Do you just want to feel better and have more energy? Or maybe you are trying to cure an illness such as cancer? These are all good reasons to fast.

2) How long will you be fasting? You may be tempted to start with a short fast of only a day or two, but if you really want to get results, then you need to give yourself time to let your body adjust to the new way of eating. A longer fast can be harder to stick to, especially if you are used to eating large meals throughout the day.

3) Are you going to eat afterwards? If so, how often? This is important because it affects how much food you need to eat after your fast. For example, if you eat every three hours, you will need to consume approximately four times the amount of food you would normally eat. If you eat less frequently, you will only need to eat about twice as much.

4) Are you doing this for health reasons or for weight loss? Fasting diets that are done for health reasons should be followed by a doctor's advice, and they are usually only recommended if you have a medical condition that requires them. However, if you are simply looking to lose weight, then fasting diets are a great way to get started.

5) Will you use a meal replacement product? Many people use meal replacement products when they are fasting, since they are convenient and easy to prepare. They are made up of natural ingredients and are low in calories. Most of these products have been around for decades and have been used by people who wanted to lose weight, but did not want to count calories.

These are just a few of the things you need to consider before deciding which fasting diet to follow. Please remember your personal safety is paramount and consulting your doctor is the first step in being safe.

I have been doing a full fast on Tuesday's
Just water and a cup of coffee. Working well so far

My mother in law has had amazing results with intermittent fasting. She stops eating at 3 pm in the afternoon and does not eat anything until 9am the next morning