Question 1

is medical supervision warranted when doing a 21-day water fast?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, medical supervision should be done but I wonder if any medical doctor will agree to participate.

Question 2

im 25, did a 5 day water fast 5 months ago and lost 10 pounds. im not sure how much of that was fat, muscle and fluid but my body lost quite a bit of mass and face/lips lost volume. will i ever look how i used to or are these changes permanent?

Accepted Answer

: A healthy diet and exercise will tone your body. Join a gym and seek a personal trainer and your image will return. Weight loss is healthy but your looks will return with the proper regimen.

Question 3

i did a 5 day water fast a month ago and lost about 10 pounds. im worried that i may have did more harm than good. one concern is that my mouth area/lips seem to have lost volume. is this due to muscle imbalance? will they go back to normal?

Accepted Answer

: This is likely due to fluid loss and, once you are better hydrated, it should return to normal. If it doesn’t, you can see a dermatologist to evaluate the area. Good luck to you!

Question 4

can i tell me how i can do a water fast?

Accepted Answer

Don't recommend a: Water fast. It releases toxins too quickly and can make you ill.

Question 5

im 120 lbs 5'1 how much weight will i lose doing a 16 day water fast?

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ...: Don't engage in a lengthy water fast to lose weight. It is unhealthy. Your body will go into starvation mode. Your metabolic rate will drop and then you can easily put weight on.

Question 6

hi i'm 260lbs and i want to lose at least 100lbs. will water fast and working out help me?

Accepted Answer

Weight Loss: Working out would certainly help you. Start slowly by walking 15 to 20 minutes a day. Gradually increase time and speed of walking. Eventually introduce weight resistance twice a week and consult with a nutritionist to help with your eating plan. Base your diet on plant based protein. Best wishes.

Question 7

how long can i water fast for and approximately how much weight could i loose in that time?

Accepted Answer

Water diet: Water diet is not the way to lose weight.Diet and exercise are the tried and true ways. Small alterations in your life style can help. Start simply by walking and do away with your snacks of cookies or other goodies. Then seek help from your dovtor and /or a dietician.

Question 8

i am attempting to water fast i figured i'd ask someone with a lot of experience for tips and safety lessons to do this safely and correct.  ?

Accepted Answer

Depends on Duration: The body has its mechanisms to keep water preserved in the body and not lost to keep the physiological functions of it going.
However, prolonged fasting has its bad outcomes like its effect on certain organs like the kidneys.
So there are few factors to consider, like duration of fasting, any previous medical conditions, and also some factors related to the surrounding environment like temperature

Question 9

i did a 3 day water fast, and i felt good. is it okay to do this once every month? i have read benefits online about this fast, and one from the ncbi. what is you opinion on such?

Accepted Answer

: No harm. May do good if it helps you in maintaining a healthy weight.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Question 10

how much weight will a teen girl lose on a water fast?

Accepted Answer

Very little if 1 day: A normal healthy teen girl is ok to try fasting for a day, for religious or other social reasons, if she is willing to break the fast if she gets weak or dizzy. Since she is drinking, she will not lose weight in just one day. Fasting as a dieting technique doesn't work because the 1-2 pounds a day that person loses will be regained after the fasting ends and the eating resumes.

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Is medical supervision warranted when doing a 21-day water fast?

A member asked:

Im 25, did a 5 day water fast 5 months ago and lost 10 pounds. im not sure how much of that was fat, muscle and fluid but my body lost quite a bit of mass and face/lips lost volume. will i ever look how i used to or are these changes permanent?

A member asked:

I did a 5 day water fast a month ago and lost about 10 pounds. im worried that i may have did more harm than good. one concern is that my mouth area/lips seem to have lost volume. is this due to muscle imbalance? will they go back to normal?

A member asked:

Can i tell me how i can do a water fast?

A member asked:

Im 120 lbs 5'1 how much weight will i lose doing a 16 day water fast?

A member asked:

Hi i'm 260lbs and i want to lose at least 100lbs. will water fast and working out help me?

A member asked:

How long can i water fast for and approximately how much weight could i loose in that time?

A member asked:

I am attempting to water fast i figured i'd ask someone with a lot of experience for tips and safety lessons to do this safely and correct. ?

A member asked:

I did a 3 day water fast, and i felt good. is it okay to do this once every month? i have read benefits online about this fast, and one from the ncbi. what is you opinion on such?

A member asked:

How much weight will a teen girl lose on a water fast?

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