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10 Benefits of Fasting That Will Surprise You
lifehack.org ^ | Nathan Hewitt

Posted on 07/24/2016 3:11:08 PM PDT by RoosterRedux

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I fast regularly by not eating a meal at night. Many folks hold that there is no reason to eat at night because you aren't going to expend any calories in exercise...you are just going to hibernate for the evening.

The weight flies off and my doctor declares me healthy.

I am also a fitness nut.

That said, I cannot declare fasting to be a success for everyone and suggest that you study up on the subject before trying it.

I once did a 4 days fast for religious reason. Charles Stanley had encouraged it and many people tried it and prayed during the fast.

It was pretty amazing. It really clears up your thinking processes.

And I could smell a hamburger at a mile away (well, at least it seemed like it).

I had nothing but water for 4 days.

It was pretty amazing but I was definitely weak...but not too weak to enjoy it.

1 posted on 07/24/2016 3:11:08 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
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Bmk


2 posted on 07/24/2016 3:17:40 PM PDT by Popman (Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. - Proverbs 14:34)
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11. You save millions on your grocery bill.


3 posted on 07/24/2016 3:18:27 PM PDT by disndat
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Skipping a meal is one thing, but fasting generally has a negative impact on your metabolism, especially as you grow older. More often leads to yo-yo weight loss and gain.

Eat smart and feed your metabolism.


4 posted on 07/24/2016 3:18:27 PM PDT by sockhead
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Some folks are disputing that lower metabolism argument. Read the article...or even better yet, try the experiment on yourself.


5 posted on 07/24/2016 3:19:54 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
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Isn’t it amazing how much of the fatigue goes away in an instant with the first bite of real food? At least that was my experience. The only downside is one needs to be careful after the fast and not binge on fats. Your body doesn’t know why you’re not eating and a couple hundred thousand years of biology tells it to start conserving energy or die. Hence the fatigue. It’ll start storing up fat against the next “famine” as soon as supply resumes.


6 posted on 07/24/2016 3:20:45 PM PDT by katana
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To: Popman

What is your waistline, Popman?;-)


7 posted on 07/24/2016 3:20:46 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
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I once fasted for 10 days...

After day three the hunger pains go away...

The only drawback was my body was dumping toxic crap...


8 posted on 07/24/2016 3:20:56 PM PDT by Popman (Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. - Proverbs 14:34)
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After my 4 day fast, I ate a hamburger and fries.

Delicious going down...but made me sick and aggressive within 30 minutes (the meat, I presume).

9 posted on 07/24/2016 3:23:25 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
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I fast regularly by not eating a meal at night.

So you don't eat dinner? What time do you eat your last meal of the day?

I'm in the habit of eating a huge bowl (or two) of cold cereal around midnight, about an hour before heading off to bed. It's to the point where if I don't do it, it's hard to get to sleep. Thankfully I'm not overweight.

10 posted on 07/24/2016 3:23:44 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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-—What is your waistline, Popman?;-)-—

42...it used to be a lot more...

I’ve lost 50 lbs in the last three years...


11 posted on 07/24/2016 3:23:58 PM PDT by Popman (Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. - Proverbs 14:34)
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I’ll have to try it.


12 posted on 07/24/2016 3:24:20 PM PDT by wally_bert (I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
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The only drawback was my body was dumping toxic crap.

Is that a bad thing?

I drank a ton of water when I fasted.

13 posted on 07/24/2016 3:24:52 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
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Good for you. Sounds like whatever you are doing is working.

Hang in there.

I've lost 40 pounds in the last few years. Sure feel better.

14 posted on 07/24/2016 3:27:10 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
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-—Is that a bad thing?-—

Well, I sweated out a lot of the toxins...

Let’s just say,I didn’t smell like a rose...


15 posted on 07/24/2016 3:27:40 PM PDT by Popman (Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. - Proverbs 14:34)
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LOL.

I probably have the same problem.

Sounds healthy though.

16 posted on 07/24/2016 3:28:56 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
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If you fast for days yes but a 24 hour fast is just the little rest your body needs.

Do it once a month for maintenance or once a week for weight loss. This does not mean you can eat cake the rest of the week! :)

Do drink water. Lots of water. It will force your body to cleanse it's self.

17 posted on 07/24/2016 3:31:13 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
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Fasting can cause your body to go into starvation mode, and store fat.


18 posted on 07/24/2016 3:32:39 PM PDT by Labyrinthos (The)
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I've been doing this for decades and I must say I'm in amazingly good health for my age (59) (knock on wood here). I seem to never even get a cold or flu while everyone else around does.

Most people I know would never EVER skip any meals. I'm quite the opposite, some days I skip all meals and may just have a light snack. I almost never eat breakfast, I wait for lunch. I quit smoking 12 years ago and ride my bicycle regularly for cardio exercise. My weight is perfect for my height and I've brought my blood pressure under control through exercise. It works for me.

My point being that most people I know at my age who don't ever fast seem to be overweight and very slow and lazy. Also they have increased health problems, which causes them to need meds. I'm not on anything at all but I do love cold beer and even a shot or two of adult beverage now and again.

Life is good if you can stay healthy and feel good.

19 posted on 07/24/2016 3:34:49 PM PDT by Bullish (That establishment heads from both sides are exploding over Trump is the very best part.)
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Charles Stanley, one of my favorite preachers!


20 posted on 07/24/2016 3:35:25 PM PDT by FES0844
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