samedi 6 avril 2013

Weight Loss Fasting: Is This The Right Choice For You?

By Erica Grant


How can you know if fasting for weight loss actually works or if it is just the latest of hype diets being sold by companies who only want to turn a profit? Programs such as these can be found in a number of versions. Some use detox methods involving pepper and lemon, others use various combinations of fruit and vegetable juices. All of these programs typically encourage drinking tons of water and other natural fluids but restrict or fully eliminate solid foods for some or all of the day and night.

Many medical professionals agree that fasting for short periods of time is not dangerous for a majority of people, but rather it can jump start your diet so that your results show quickly and it can help you stay motivated. Unless a physician recommends otherwise, you should not ever keep up a weight loss fasting program for more than a week. A majority of the time, even a few days can have a dramatic impact on how you look and feel.

Fasting can have plenty of benefits, such as helping you lose weight and making you healthier in general, so long as you do you not have any pre-existing medical conditions that would make that sort of plan to be risky to you. Any women who are pregnant or nursing should absolutely avoid this type of plan due to their increased need for calories and nutrients. If you have kidney disease, cancer, diabetes, liver function problems, or any other health issues then you should not start on any new type of weight loss plan or diet program without consulting your doctor first.

The experience that you have with this method can vary widely. Some people have no side effects and they do not tend to react poorly when solid foods are cut out for a few days. Others may have headaches, feel weak or have a lack of energy, and some may feel hungry constantly. There are some things that you can do if you want to continue fasting and you have any of these effects.

When you restrict food a common issue is a lack of energy and a feeling of fatigue. Try to avoid any activities that are hectic or that requires a lot of movement and a faster pace. This will help you conserve your strength for the things you must get done. Water, green tea, and other fluids can help you fight hunger and stay comfortable. Peppermint tea can fight headaches and chamomile tea can help you relax and let go of stress.




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