Fasting weight loss is an attractive option for many people for several reasons such as quick weight loss and detoxification. There are several ways you can do a fasting diet you can restrict all foods and only have liquids, restrict some food groups for a certain period of time or restrict foods on alternating days. The only problem with this type of weight loss is that it’s very difficult to keep the weight off once you start eating a normal diet again.
A fasting weight loss program is generally considered to be safe if you are healthy and haven’t got any health issues like cancer, kidney, liver or lung disease or diabetes. If you are fit a few days of fasting shouldn’t do any harm, though it’s still a good idea to ask your doctor first. If you have any health issues, pregnant, or nursing you definitely should stay away from this type of diet program.
If you do have a plan to starting a fasting weight loss program then you need to prepare yourself properly, both body condition and lifestyle; depend on what type of fasting you will go through. If it is a program that involving short complete fasting, which lasts five days to two weeks; or extended fast, which is lasting more than three weeks, you need to know a few things first:
1. If you are doing heavy physical activity in regular basis, you might want to stop it while in the program since it can cause headaches and other side effects.
2. Prior to fasting slowly decrease the amount of canned and processed foods you eat. Also decrease your consumption of cigarettes, salt, refined sugar and other foods that can cause food allergies. It’s easier to slowly cut them out of your diet over a period of time than to just cut them off abruptly when you start your fast.
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 a thorough knowledge of what you should be doing during the fast. When it gets tough to stick with it just remind yourself of the health benefits you’ll gain when it’s over.
5. Make sure to consult your doctor if you are under 18 or have any chronic health problems.
Fasting can help you lose weight quickly as well as detoxify your body. For short fasting programs repeat it over until you get the results you’re looking for. For a longer fasting program talk to your doctor first and have him supervise you during your fast.
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.
There are many variations of fasting weight loss plans. Each will offer it’s own unique benefits and results. Fasting weight loss is not right for every one. If you arm yourself with the right fasting plan, and you are healthy and determined to succeed a short term fasting plan can deliver the results you’re looking for. If you want to try a longer term fasting plan talk to your doctor first.
