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^Nice post. I'd also like to add that the body CAN survive on water alone, but not forever. That is the reason why we store fat when we eat more calories than we burn. It's not because we're paying the price for being lazy. It is there just in case we ever do end up in a situation with no food around. The body specifically feeds on fat reserves when it goes into survival mode. I know tons of people who do not eat their daily recommended vitamins and still survive. I'm not saying that's healthy, but a fast is a temporary process and as long as you do it properly and listen to your body, chances are the results will be positive.