Fasting Weight Loss – Know Before You Start
Fasting for weight loss is very popular method among the dieters, usually it is also has detoxification side effects which are really tempting too. There are various method of fasting such as restricting all foods and only drinking certain liquids, restrict some food groups for a period of time, and restrict foods on alternate days. Some of them are considered fad diet since they promise really fast result but offer no method to preserve the weight loss attained.
So, is it safe to use this method as a part of your diet? It is depends on many factors, people with certain health issues such as cancer, diabetes, liver, kidney, or lung disease are not advised to do this kind of program. Pregnant and lactating women are not recommended either, since it can harm both the mother and the baby in various ways. But otherwise, if you think that you have a fit body, just go for it; one day fast is unlikely to cause any harm to a healthy body, even a little longer fast is still tolerable if you have a fit body.
Before you start on your fasting weight loss program you need to prepare your body and evaluate your lifestyle. Whether you’re planning a short fast, anywhere from 5 days to 2 weeks, or a long fast lasting more than 3 weeks, there are some things you need to keep in mind before you start:
1. Cut out heavy physical activity during your fast. It will cause unnecessary stress on your body to ask it to work so hard with such a limited amount of nutrients coming in.
2. Reduce your usual consumption of canned and processed foods, alcohol, caffeine, salt, refined sugar, cigarette, and any foods that cause food allergies and toxic reaction for a few days before start fasting. Cut them off completely all of a sudden will result in headaches, stomachaches, and other discomfort.
3. Before you begin your fast start decreasing your portion sizes and increasing the amount of time between meals. By getting your body used to eating less it will be easier when you start your fast.
4. Make sure you have all the instructions written and understood well. Keep remind yourself of the cause and goals of the project, this will help you to stay away from any desire to quit halfway.
5. Make sure to consult your doctor if you are under 18 or have any chronic health problems.
If you think fasting is the way you want to go for quick weight loss remember that for a short fast you can repeat it periodically until you get the results you want. For a longer fast you should only do it under a doctors supervision.
Another variety of a short fast will last only 1 or 2 days. There are only a few diet programs that can use this short of a fast and get the results that you want.
Fasting for weight loss has many variations, benefits, and consequences. However, it is not something for everyone since it requires strong willpower and a healthy body to begin with. Prepare yourself properly, select a trustworthy fasting weight loss program, and consult the plan with a doctor before starting any long term fasting weight loss program.
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Written by Stefan Vincent on December 10th, 2009 with
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