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i have an addiction to food or at last feel like I do. I will post how the day went and what all i did and how i felt through this process.
Im 18 and 5'7 and currently weigh 140lbs.
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Nannie, you are not fat!! Yes, you would look and feel better if you lost a little. I implore you to change your mind about fasting
because (in my experience, and many others) it will only make your addiction WORSE. See my post on the 40 Day Water Fast thread. You lose weight on a fast, but the weight is mostly muscle mass and water from your tissues metabolizing protein, NOT FAT. You will wind up higher in bodyfat, lower in muscle mass, slower metabolism, AND MORE OBSSESSED WITH FOOD. A short fast for a few days to cleanse your body and renew your spirit is OK. But to stay fit and thin for life, fasting absolutely BACKFIRES.
Your body assumes you have been starving and kicks your appetite and cravings into high gear. The deprivation will also set you up for even more emotional bingeing. WHAT GOOD IS IT TO LOSE 20 lbs. AND GAIN BACK 30?
My advice ( I know, who asked me?)
: Do a daily exercise program, eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies, less processed foods and soda, eat only when you're truly hungry, stop when you are near full and the fat will stay off permanently. WORK WITH YOUR BODY, NOT AGAINST IT. Look at the website normaleating.com. Watch how naturally thin people (not dieters) eat. They'll get the occasional cheeseburger and fries, but they leave food on their plate. They eat slowly and enjoy their food leisurely, not wolfing it down. They stop when they are full. They listen to their body's own wisdom. They are usually active and into at least one sport or dance activity. They do not obsess on a number on a scale. AND THEY DO NOT STARVE THEMSELVES. Much luck to you, whatever you decide to do.