Comments on: The Truth About Fasting to Lose Weight http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-truth-about-fasting-to-lose-weight/ A place where beginner, amateur, and experienced athletes can maximize their physical potential through conditioning, weightlifting, nutrition, and discipline. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:26:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-truth-about-fasting-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-10794 Steve Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:20:31 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1490#comment-10794 Thank you for your comment on fasting. I'm finding more and more proponents of fasting, but it is still not a good diet for gaining muscle, or even maintaining muscle in a fat loss phase. But for losing weight (muscle, fat, and water weight) fasting can be useful when used properly. Great job on your fat loss achievements. Thank you for your comment on fasting. I’m finding more and more proponents of fasting, but it is still not a good diet for gaining muscle, or even maintaining muscle in a fat loss phase. But for losing weight (muscle, fat, and water weight) fasting can be useful when used properly. Great job on your fat loss achievements.

]]> By: Nimmi http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-truth-about-fasting-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-10754 Nimmi Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:22:01 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1490#comment-10754 I know this comment section may be rather old, but since I was just reading up on fasting and noticed this site, I thought I'd leave a comment. I fasted on water only for 35 days. I lost 70 pounds. For the next 30 days, as I began to break myself from fasting, I fasted on fresh juice. I lost 35 more pounds (yes, I was very overweight). I did this fast two years ago, and it was the best decision I ever made. I am such a proponent of fasting that I've made it a part of my regular life. I feel great and look much better. No saggy skin or stretch marks either. I have maintained my weight of 130 pounds since fasting (I did gain back 10 pounds, but that's it). After trying all kinds of diets, fasting was the only thing that worked for me. It may not work for everyone, so I'm not suggesting that all people should do it, but our views of fasting are mostly based on inaccurate information. I know this comment section may be rather old, but since I was just reading up on fasting and noticed this site, I thought I’d leave a comment. I fasted on water only for 35 days. I lost 70 pounds. For the next 30 days, as I began to break myself from fasting, I fasted on fresh juice. I lost 35 more pounds (yes, I was very overweight). I did this fast two years ago, and it was the best decision I ever made. I am such a proponent of fasting that I’ve made it a part of my regular life. I feel great and look much better. No saggy skin or stretch marks either. I have maintained my weight of 130 pounds since fasting (I did gain back 10 pounds, but that’s it). After trying all kinds of diets, fasting was the only thing that worked for me. It may not work for everyone, so I’m not suggesting that all people should do it, but our views of fasting are mostly based on inaccurate information.

]]> By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-truth-about-fasting-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-5256 Steve Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:23:44 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1490#comment-5256 I keep learning more and more about fasting. Fasters, keep chiming in! I keep learning more and more about fasting. Fasters, keep chiming in!

]]> By: souzaane http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-truth-about-fasting-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-5226 souzaane Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:43:32 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1490#comment-5226 during fasting is there any chance of increase in of muscle mass and reduction in fat mass. we have a client for whom this has happened and his water percentage has also increase. may i know the reason. the fasting is basically what the muslims do during the ramzan season. during fasting is there any chance of increase in of muscle mass and reduction in fat mass.

we have a client for whom this has happened and his water percentage has also increase. may i know the reason.

the fasting is basically what the muslims do during the ramzan season.

]]> By: Tim B http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-truth-about-fasting-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-5053 Tim B Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:57:48 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1490#comment-5053 Fasting has plenty of scientific research. Do any medical search for intermittent fasting. Extended life span, increased insulin sensitivity, better nutrient partitioning are all benefits with scientific backing. Only after 72 hours of fasting does protein begin to be broken down for fuel. Plus digesting food activates the parasympathetic nervous system and causes storage hormones to be released (insulin, etc.), all which make you sleepy. If anyone starts an intermittent fasting protocol and begins doing fasted state workouts, whether it be aerobic or anaerobic, they'll most likely feel an increase in energy and feel lighter, in addition to being more alert and into the workout. You also state that if you don't eat for a day then that's a day of muscle building wasted.. But that's not really how it works. When you resume eating the next day, protein synthesis increases dramatically making up for any loss, and allowing more growth to occur. Plus that's a whole day of fat burning. PS. I wrote this before I saw Rambodoc's comment. He's on the same page. Fasting has plenty of scientific research. Do any medical search for intermittent fasting. Extended life span, increased insulin sensitivity, better nutrient partitioning are all benefits with scientific backing. Only after 72 hours of fasting does protein begin to be broken down for fuel. Plus digesting food activates the parasympathetic nervous system and causes storage hormones to be released (insulin, etc.), all which make you sleepy. If anyone starts an intermittent fasting protocol and begins doing fasted state workouts, whether it be aerobic or anaerobic, they’ll most likely feel an increase in energy and feel lighter, in addition to being more alert and into the workout.

You also state that if you don’t eat for a day then that’s a day of muscle building wasted.. But that’s not really how it works. When you resume eating the next day, protein synthesis increases dramatically making up for any loss, and allowing more growth to occur. Plus that’s a whole day of fat burning.

PS. I wrote this before I saw Rambodoc’s comment. He’s on the same page.

]]> By: i am not a crook http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-truth-about-fasting-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-4466 i am not a crook Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:20:38 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1490#comment-4466 Well fasting I believe is actually a good thing for people who want to detoxify there bodies. When you stop eating for a period of time it lets your GI system get some much needed rest from all the food consumption, what this does is it frees up the bodies energy to focus on its metabolism and immune system. What generally happens in a fast where you dont eat for the first 1 -2 days you burn off your carbs and a bit of protein deposits as well, however by the 3rd day your body transitions into burning fat... fat that has deposited for a long period of time will release toxins... your body will start cleansing itself... Well fasting I believe is actually a good thing for people who want to detoxify there bodies. When you stop eating for a period of time it lets your GI system get some much needed rest from all the food consumption, what this does is it frees up the bodies energy to focus on its metabolism and immune system. What generally happens in a fast where you dont eat for the first 1 -2 days you burn off your carbs and a bit of protein deposits as well, however by the 3rd day your body transitions into burning fat… fat that has deposited for a long period of time will release toxins… your body will start cleansing itself…

]]> By: Tim http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-truth-about-fasting-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-3339 Tim Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:06:50 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1490#comment-3339 I think weight loss is all about three things - attitude, diet and exercise. From my experience, reducing carb intake and doing aerobic exercises are keys to successful weight loss. I think weight loss is all about three things – attitude, diet and exercise. From my experience, reducing carb intake and doing aerobic exercises are keys to successful weight loss.

]]> By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-truth-about-fasting-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-2901 Steve Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:19:24 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1490#comment-2901 Ryan: thanks for the crappy spam comment Ryan:
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]]> By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/healthy-lifestyle/the-truth-about-fasting-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1/#comment-2844 Steve Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:53:27 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=1490#comment-2844 Rambo: I got it covered for you man. The twitter widget is at the top right of each page on the sidebar. Rambo:
I got it covered for you man.

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