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Is it possible to lose weight by fasting: the pros and cons of this method
17.11.2024 18:16
Sometimes, in the hope of seeing the long-awaited number on the scale, people decide to fast.
But before you give up food, it is worth learning about the possible consequences of such a decision.
Water fasting
Water fasting involves giving up food for a period of time. However, the ban does not apply to water – it can be left in the diet.
According to most nutritionists, one day of fasting on water can be useful, but nothing more.
Dry fasting
In this case, a person refuses not only food, but also the consumption of any liquids.
Due to the fact that the first signs of dehydration make themselves known after a day without water, this type of weight loss is considered extreme and is not recommended by either nutritionists or doctors.
Intermittent fasting
This method is used by those who are unable to stick to a strict diet and fast for several days.
The most common option is 16/8, where 16 hours is the fasting period, and 8 hours is the time when you are allowed to eat. But even during the hours allowed for eating, you cannot overeat to see the effect of fasting.
24 hour fast
This option can be used no more than once a week. Water balance and a smooth exit from hunger are of great importance, which is recommended to start with juices, broths and vegetable soups-puree.
36 hour fast
Doctors are not very fond of such experiments with the body, but if you decide to fast for 36 hours, remember that you definitely shouldn’t do it more than once a month.
For reference
Therapeutic fasting is a method of alternative medicine that involves the voluntary abstinence from food, and sometimes water, followed by a light (dietary) diet for a certain period.
