We’re already on day 7 of our 25 days to weight loss. How is it going for you? We hope you’re starting to see some significant results by now, but we know you are anxious to get the weight off as quickly as possible. Have you ever considered fasting for weight loss?
As you probably know, fasting has been a part of many cultures down through the centuries. Many religions have periodic fasts, which believers use to atone for sins, pray for special intentions and to cleanse the body of evil.
There are also many others who specifically use fasting for weight loss. They may go without all food and drink for a day or two. Others may not eat anything but drink only water or fruit juice. There are even diet products that promote fasting: One such product calls it a weekend diet and claims those who use the product will lose up to 10 pounds.
So does it work? Yes indeed. Anytime you eat absolutely nothing and drink plenty of water, you will lose weight.
Should you try fasting for weight loss? Hmmm, well, that depends. Do you have any chronic conditions? Then fasting is not for you. For example, if you have diabetes, fasting for weight loss can adversely affect your blood sugar levels.
Even if you are in good health, fasting for weight loss should only be done with extreme caution. In the short term, fasting can lead to headaches and a lack of concentration, so don’t fast if you have to deal with very important matters. While fasting for a day or two can cleanse your digestive tract, going without food for too long can harm your health for the long term, possibly even leading to anemia, fatigue, hypoglycemia, infertility and a host of other ills. Resuming food may or may not cure those conditions.
Going without water is not a good idea either. Your body needs water and you will die if you don’t get some fluids within a week. This is especially true if you enjoy exercise, as your body will not be able to sweat. Dehydration (the lack of fluids in the body) can result in nausea, vomiting, heart palpitations and muscle cramps.
That said, fasting for weight loss can be done safely. First, choose a day or two in which to fast. Preferably this will be a weekend or some other time in which you do not have to make any major decisions.
Second, decide what you will allow on your fast: Water? Juice? Milk? Bread? Those religions that specify fasts often allow modifications such as allowing one meal per day or allowing meals after sunset. Will your fast allow provisions such as these?
Third, provide some distractions to help get past the feelings of hunger. However, these should not be very active distractions. (This is not the time to train for a marathon.) But this could be a good time to work for a charity or tackle a major decluttering project at home (as long as it’s not the kitchen).
Fourth, give yourself permission to end your fast if necessary. Fasting for weight loss should take a back seat to any health, family, work or business issues that may develop in the interim.
Fasting for weight loss can be very effective if done sensibly. It can be a great way to build or reinforce willpower. The quickest way to lose weight is to avoid eating it in the first place. Are you ready to try?
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