Is there a healthy way to fast?
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Yes. If you abstain from eating foods, but take vitamin supplements, drink plenty of water, natural juices, and electrolytes. But do not do this for too long it will weaken your system.
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The healthy way to fast is to not move a lot while fasting. Working out while fasting is not a good idea.
don't jsut do juice and water also drink broth and make sure you are taking some kind of vitamin
Try a juice fast, and drink lots of water too!
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You should fast only if you're not going to engage in any rigorous physical activity (workouts, running, lifting heavy objects, etc) during the course of the day. Doing so will greatly diminish your stamina, leaving you very fatigued because of the depletion of nutrients in your body. If you do need to undergo such activity, you are permitted to have some health foods like Fruits, Vegetables, and even some Gatorade to compensate. It's also important to take lots of water to avoid dehydration (you're allowed to take water, black coffee, or ordinary tea as much as you want during your fasting period as they all do not contain any calories).
When you finally get to eat, don't pig out as your body will not be able to adjust well and you could get health problems (this is evidenced in the case of the late Karen Carpenter, who tried to eat out too much to fight off her Anorexia problem). Have yourself a meal in moderate amounts (example: eat about a quarter or less of a full slab Steak along with 1/2 cup of rice or corn) and eat slowly. Eat with light meals that contain fiber, such as having Wheat Bread instead of Regular Bread, or Oatmeal instead of Pasta, so that you should stay full for a longer period of time during the fasting period. Though this is not neccessary (you can have yourself a Big Mac meal if you wish), eating light, healthier foods help you lose weight a little faster.
If for any reason, you must eat more than once of a full meal during the day of your fasting period, compensate with exercise and consuming 2 or more cloves of raw garlic. Garlic helps increase your metabolism and burning fat faster. If you worry about the side effect of gingivitis, you can saute the garlic in a pan for a minute before eating to reduce the smell.
When starting off, it's a good idea to have light snacks during your fasting period to allow time for your stomach to adjust. Feel free to have a small pack of crackers or vegetable sticks if you get hungry. Once you get used to it, reduce your consumption of snacks gradually until you have no longer of need of it.
As a short summary for a good fasting and providing the maximum effect, do the following:
- Eat once for the whole day
- When eating, eat only light/fiber rich meals or add garlic to your meal
- Avoid rigorous physical work (light work or exercise is ok)
- Drink lots of water or any other no-calorie drink to fight dehydration
- Snack with crackers or vegetable pieces and reduce them as you go
Good Luck with your fasting.
yes, fast slowly
Get salads, but do not use their dressing
no fasting is bad no matter what
Yes ,one day a week and eat properly along with a 24 hr. activity progam that keeps 'you' occupied..
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