[Aileen]

What do you think about a 2-3 day fast to help restart weightloss and curb sugar/carb binging?

[Weightever]

I don't think it's worth it. At best you'll drop the water weight and at worst you'll lose some muscle as well. You'll probably lose as much by just cutting some calories or carbs.

My weight loss isn't going great at the moment either so I'm not the best expert. Still, fasting isn't a very good option.

[IanG]

The risk is you will get too hungry, eat it all back and quit.

Why not try skipping a meal a day if you want to try fasting. I gave up dinner two years ago and have never missed it.

[LisaGA]

Fasting tends to make me overeat when it's done. Have you tried changing your meals up or spacing them out to several small meals? I've been avoiding breads and processed carbs, but I still have fruit and complex carbs - I don't miss the bread and processed foods anymore.

[nonameslob]

Originally Posted by IanG

The risk is you will get too hungry, eat it all back and quit.

Why not try skipping a meal a day if you want to try fasting. I gave up dinner two years ago and have never missed it.

This, pretty much.

I understand wanting a way to "kick start" things, I've been there. I was so desperate. I just wanted to lose a lot really quick so that eventually I could start on my life-long journey. But the reality is you'll be more successful if you start out with a sustainable plan.

Fasting is awesome! I do 5:2, so two days a week I skip breakfast and lunch, and only eat a 500 calorie dinner. There's tons of awesome health benefits to fasting. But fasting for 2-3 days? I dunno. You'd really need a backup plan so you don't binge. Not to mention it should really be done with medical supervision.

[Aileen]

Originally Posted by IanG

The risk is you will get too hungry, eat it all back and quit.

Why not try skipping a meal a day if you want to try fasting. I gave up dinner two years ago and have never missed it.

Do you eat lunch later then?

[Aileen]

Originally Posted by nonameslob

This, pretty much.

I understand wanting a way to "kick start" things, I've been there. I was so desperate. I just wanted to lose a lot really quick so that eventually I could start on my life-long journey. But the reality is you'll be more successful if you start out with a sustainable plan.

Fasting is awesome! I do 5:2, so two days a week I skip breakfast and lunch, and only eat a 500 calorie dinner. There's tons of awesome health benefits to fasting. But fasting for 2-3 days? I dunno. You'd really need a backup plan so you don't binge. Not to mention it should really be done with medical supervision.

5:2 sounds interesting! Thank you for the suggestion.

[IanG]

Do you eat lunch later then?

I eat a large breakfast. Typically at 5am.

And a large lunch. Typically at 12 noon.

But some people find it easier to skip lunch or even breakfast. Or do the 5:2 like mentioned above. My step dad does that.

If fasting is your thing the key is to find the pattern that works for you. It should be very easy once you find the combination that works.

Quite literally I would find myself eating dinner some evenings at my heaviest weight while not feeling hungry. So that was an obvious choice for me. Actually, my ex-wife noticed it. Not me.

[Aileen]

Originally Posted by IanG

I eat a large breakfast. Typically at 5am.

And a large lunch. Typically at 12 noon.

But some people find it easier to skip lunch or even breakfast. Or do the 5:2 like mentioned above. My step dad does that.

If fasting is your thing the key is to find the pattern that works for you. It should be very easy once you find the combination that works.

I'll have to work on this, some days I can skip breakfast or get by on a cup of coffee and other days I'm starving even if I had three decent meals. I think I'd miss dinner the most, I'm always hungry in the evening!

[IanG]

The secret is to use the other meals to tide you over. I eat *a lot* of lean protein which keeps me feeling full and is relatively low in calories. I load up on fish and seafood. But chicken, turkey or eggs or tofu could work well as well. Just my tip there.

[miniDoodles]

I fast during diner time, no food after 4pm & I drink water flavored w cucumbers or fruit, if I see a 2 pound gain on my bath scale.

Several years ago I read a friend's W.Watcher info & the first week it had a very low calorie count with healthy foods to kick start the body into weight loss.

The following week was increased by 200 calories.

Later W.W. made their points system that simulated simply counting calories that is also based with fat included.