14 day water fasting for weight loss, need buddy!

[lianne]

Hey :-)I am determined to start a 14 day (if not longer) water only fast as of tomorrow. I am doing this mainly for weight loss and clearer skin. I need to lose a total of 2 stones before christmas and water fasting is the only answer for me! I have read up alot about fasting and was surprised to see so many positive things like massive health benefits for example! Also read peoples experiences and they are amazing! I know it takes some willpower to complete this and that is why im posting here! I feel i need support, motivation and encouragement to help me get through this. I would LOVE to here of anyones previous experiences in water fasting and how it helped you.
I have tried starting one 3 times in the past and never gotten past day one So please please please if there is anybody who is interested in sharing this journey and going along with me so we can support eachother then please PM me.
So i will be posting in and updating this thread every day as of tomorrow. Wish me luck peeps, and good luck to anyone else attempting this. I hope you achieve your goals. Lianne x

[GregD]

Hi Lianne, voice of research here
you did not research properly

The key part you have missed is that the body is very good at adapting slowly but is very bad (goes into shock) at adapting suddenly

Someone who has never done fasting should not start with 14 days. Also fasting is to clear up your system's inside - it is not a good tool for weight loss.

What I suggest: do a vegetable soup "fast". You will lose TONS of weight and you will still give your body nourishment so it does not go into shock/starvation mode. This is also VERY cheap - buy whatever vegetables and boil in big pot of water + salt + pepper you got a soup.

Then if you really wanna try the water fast do 1 day first. Then do 3 days a couple of times. Then go for a week a couple of times, etc. Scale slowly to allow your body to learn and adapt.

[lianne]

hi, so your telling me this could be dangerous for me? What about people who have done it the way im doing it though? If im strong minded and take vitamins everyday will this possibly work? Thank you for your post, lianne :-)

[IvyW]

do a juice fast for a few days first..

or just do a juice fast instead of water that way you can workout too.

[lianne]

Have you done this before? If so what were the results?

[IvyW]

Originally Posted by lianne

Have you done this before? If so what were the results?

i've done several short fasts in the past.

im on day 9 of my water fast.
To prepare for this one i juiced for 7 days (i lost the same amount of weight as i would at the beginning of a water fast) Once i started this water fast i was only losing 1/2 a pound a day.. I also went two days without losing any weight.

Im doing this for 30days.

remember during a water fast you are not suppose to take vitamins... also be sure to break it properly with juicing & to be active.. if you go back to eating crap & do not make any lifestyle changes you will gain all the weight back & more.

I really think u should do some thorough research & maybe make a goal of making it through a 3 day water fast before trying for 2 weeks.

[TheWaterFaster]

I have done two waterfasts that went 14 days and also some 5-7 day ones.

I am on Day 2 of my current waterfast.

I did a 4 day one followed by 8 days of eating and weight training. Now it is back to the waterfasting.

My goal is to get at least 5 days and take it from there and break the waterfast for the right reasons. Sometimes I broke the waterfast for the entertainment of a weekend of eating and working out.

Best wishes to all the waterfasters out there..

[danielbronco]

hi lianne,

i'm starting my water fast today. i've never done this before but i'm quite motivated...and a little curious at the same time. if you need any support, i'll be here.

[Edwardschmitz]

Hi Lianne,

Have you ever heard about Tim Ferris, the author of “The 4 hour body”? Please check it out since I believe is one of the best approach for weight loss.
The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss - Official Site

[wishingwell]

hey lianne!
I've also tried water fasting many times before but haven't managed to get past the first day, I always start to have doubts and feel like I also need the support so I'd love to share the journey with you if you are still going ahead with your fast.
private message me to let me know, I'll be starting my fast tomorrow, goodluck!

[lianne]

So hey again everyone. I didnt even complete day 1 of my fast because i was invited to a party and one thing lead to another as you can imagine! Not clever! So anyway, i am still not giving up, just going to start over again tomorrow. And stick to it this time

Thanks for all the posts, alot of support there :-)

@danielbronco- how is your fast going? Let me know!!

So i will update from tomorrow properly, thanks lianne x

[lianne]

Hi :-) No i have never heard of Tim Ferris but i will certainly have a look on google about him :-) Thanks