Fasting tips and experiences?

I’m dying to hear about your experiences here. Just how much weight are we talking about losing in that timeframe?

Eric Nelson said:I'd love to hear about your experiences. Roughly how many pounds would someone lose in that timeframe?

You'd probably drop 😬 Just kidding, what's the occasion?...

Look, I’m asking because I really need to drop about 10 or 15 pounds just for my own sanity. Mentally? I’m totally game for the grind. What I actually care about is whether this is even worth the hassle, and more importantly, what are the odds I’m gonna pass out in the middle of a grocery store from some massive vitamin deficiency or whatever?

Eric Nelson said:I’m asking because I really need to drop about 10 pounds quickly just for my own peace of mind. Mentally, I feel ready to go, but I’m mostly wondering if it’s actually worth it or if I’m just going to pass out from vitamin deficiencies or something...

Honestly, please don't try that. It isn't healthy at all. Your body is used to its current routine, and you really shouldn't think it's a good idea to just cut everything out overnight. No, definitely not. There are much smarter ways to lose weight... maybe try cutting back on bread and sweets, eating more fruits and veggies, and staying hydrated—aim for at least 8 glasses of water a day. Seriously, whatever you just described, please don't do it...

😲 Why would you even consider that?
You’d likely drop a few pounds—mostly just water weight, really—but the second you go back to eating normally, those pounds are coming right back...
Seven days on nothing but water is a long time. Your stomach might actually reject food once you try to eat again... not to mention the massive shock that would put on your system. I won't even get started on that...
It isn't the best way to go about it. You'd be much better off joining us on the UN diet—you'll see the weight come off without feeling like you're starving all the time.🙂
Health should always be the top priority, shouldn't it?

Water mostly helps break down fats—that part is accurate. If you actually want to lose weight without killing yourself in the process... you need to drink massive amounts of water, eat apples, carrots, and you MUST have at least one banana a day. You HAVE to eat vegetables, but don't fry them in oil or mess with spices... just stick to that for the vitamins and minimal calories. Cut out the sweets, white bread, soda, and definitely the alcohol... that’s my advice, anyway... and get some exercise... you'll get the results you want and be certain you did it healthily.🙂good luck!!

The general consensus seems to be that any diet forcing you to drop more than ten pounds in a single month is basically a recipe for disaster rather than actual health.

Assuming you can maintain a normal routine and handle your daily responsibilities... depending on how much strength you actually have left... you'd probably collapse after a day or two. 👍 🙏

It isn't exactly healthy—obviously—but I managed to drop ten pounds in just two days purely from vomiting. When you're dealing with a stomach flu or whatever, it’s far from ideal... but it happens. As long as he starts getting some vitamins back in his system, he should be fine. He just needs to realize that anyone who drops weight that fast usually gains it right back—that's just common sense. It's better to take it slow... build some actual discipline... find a steady pace you can actually live with. Eat your greens, hit the gym, and you'll look great. Also, overdoing the water isn't any healthier—you just end up feeling bloated. That happened to me once... I was eating, sure, but I was drinking way too much water at once.

Eric Nelson said:I’m mostly asking because I need to drop about 10 pounds quickly just for my own peace of mind. Mentally, I can handle it—I just want to know if it’s actually worth the effort, or if I’m risking passing out from some vitamin deficiency...

Check out the top diet thread

Stick to that plan for two weeks and you'll lose those 10 pounds without any fainting spells or anything like that...

I mean, I think you probably get what’s coming your way if you decide to go without food for an entire week. We're talking dizziness, your blood pressure tanking, passing out, just feeling completely wiped... and honestly, even if you make it through that, once you start eating again, your body is basically going to soak up everything like a sponge. It’ll all go straight to fat because that’s just how the human engine works—it hasn't seen fuel in seven days, so it’s going to hoard every single calorie as backup storage. It’s that classic yo-yo effect everyone talks about. You'd be much better off just finding some kind of physical activity to focus on instead; it's actually good for you and the progress is way more sustainable in the long run.

You’ll shed those 5 pounds, maybe even more, but you’re going to pack them right back on in that exact same number of days.
It isn't quite as catastrophic as people make it out to be, except for those first forty-eight hours; once you get past that initial hump, it's actually pretty common to lose your appetite entirely.
The downsides? You're looking at bad breath, a nasty aftertaste in your mouth, film on your teeth, general weakness, brain fog, sluggish reaction times, and just feeling totally unmotivated.
Getting back into eating is the hardest part—for the first couple of days after a fast, you absolutely have to stick to steamed vegetables. No fats, zero carbs, just light veggie-based meals (you actually have to avoid most fruits too), otherwise, your digestive system is going to take a massive hit.
A few days before you even start fasting, I’d recommend eating nothing but fruit like apples or tangerines (stay away from pears, bananas, or anything similar) just to make the transition to water much smoother.
This MUST NOT be done without strict medical supervision.

I’ve laid out everything you need to know here. If you're dead set on doing this, nobody can stop you. But my honest advice? Just cut your food intake by 30%, ditch the bread, juices, and soda, and stop eating by 7:00 PM. You’ll drop those 5 pounds that way, too. It’ll take you about a month instead of seven days, but the weight won't come rushing back, and the whole process will be way less painful.
If you pair that with some regular physical activity, you’ll end up looking great and feeling that deep sense of personal satisfaction that comes from actually achieving something you truly cared about.👍
If you really insist on taking a more drastic route, try doing two "fruit-only" days a week (you can find the details on the UN thread—basically just fruit, but no bananas). You’ll lose about 2 pounds or more, provided you don't immediately overcompensate the next day.
I'm telling you again: whatever weight you lose during a total fast, you will gain it all back in the same amount of time, regardless of whether you try to nibble on small amounts of food along the way.

Look, I’ve got one in mind, but honestly, I might just give the UN a shot👍 I am literally only 10 pounds away from my goal weight...

Anyway, thanks for all the solid advice

On the first day, nothing happens. Then, for the next three or four days, you might drop about two pounds a day, but after that, the scale just stops moving. Basically, you're just flushing water weight out of your system. 😬BUT, once you go back to eating normally—like you did before starting the "diet"—you’ll likely see another two or three pounds creep right back on. I've tested this myself.

The villi in your gut don't actually get their nutrients from your bloodstream; they feed off the food you swallow and digest directly.
So, staying on nothing but water for a week? I guess that probably means you're wrecking them pretty badly... which basically means you'll struggle to digest anything substantial down the road.

http://www.neerasupercleanse.com/

Take a look at this. I honestly think it’s healthier than just drinking plain water. As for how well it actually works, I do a 6 or 7-day Neri cleanse every few months to reset my system and finally get rid of those stubborn rolls around my waist. 😉

The weight doesn't come back if you maintain a decent diet. Your skin clears up, your complexion improves, and you don't even crave caffeine for a few weeks after finishing the regimen.

Susan Harris28 said:So, I just stumbled onto this website for the "Neera Super Cleanse," and honestly? I can’t decide if I should be impressed or if I need to call my lawyer. It’s one of those classic internet rabbit holes where you start clicking and suddenly you're three hours deep into a sales pitch that sounds like it was written by someone who just discovered essential oils and hasn't slept in forty-eight hours. The whole premise is basically telling you that your body is a toxic wasteland—which, let's face it, after a weekend in Vegas, most of us probably feel like—and that this specific blend is the only thing standing between us and total physiological collapse. They make some pretty bold claims about "detoxing" and "resetting" your system. But does anyone actually know what that means in a scientific sense? Or are we all just collectively agreeing to pretend that drinking a fancy concoction is going to magically undo years of eating greasy takeout from Taco Bell? It’s structured like a high-end wellness retreat, all sleek fonts and calming imagery, trying to convince you that this isn't just a supplement, but a lifestyle revolution. It’s clever, I’ll give them that. They play on that universal anxiety we all have about our health, making you feel like you're missing out on some secret fountain of youth if you don't hit that "buy now" button. Is it a miracle cure? Probably not. Is it a beautifully packaged way to spend your hard-earned money? Absolutely. I mean, if you’ve got the extra cash and really want to feel like you've done something proactive for your gut health, why not? But for the rest of us who prefer a little more skepticism with our smoothies, maybe stick to drinking a glass of water and taking a walk around Central Park. At least that's free.

Check this out—I honestly think this stuff might be even better for you than plain old water. As for how well it actually works? Look, every three or four months, I go on a hardcore seven-day detox kick to completely flush my system and hopefully shrink the waistline just enough to get those damn jeans fitting again. 😉

Look, let's get one thing straight: if you actually go back to eating like a normal human being once you're done, those pounds aren't just going to crawl back onto your frame. It’s not some magic trick. Plus, the perks? My skin cleared up completely, my complexion looks amazing, and I didn't even have that desperate, shaky need for a caffeine fix for weeks after finishing the diet. Now, don't get me wrong—I'm not exactly a coffee addict to begin with, so maybe that's part of it, but still! Why would you ever go back to the old way when you feel this good?

I don't even have a clue where I'm supposed to go to find that... seriously, does anyone actually know?

Susan Harris28 said:http://www.neerasupercleanse.com/

Check this out... I honestly think it’s better than just drinking water alone. As for how well it works, I usually do about 6 or 7 days of Neri every 3 to 4 months just to detox my system... and yeah, it definitely helps slim down the waistline. 😉

The weight doesn't come back if you eat normally afterward. Your skin clears up, your complexion improves, and I don't even feel the need for caffeine for a few weeks once the cleanse is done (not that I'm a huge coffee addict or anything)...

But seriously... where do you even buy this stuff??? 😕 Are there specific distributors here in the States that carry it? It looks pretty pricey... 👎
My advice: go with the UN approach—it cleanses your system, slowly but surely. Honestly, I need to drop 5 pounds myself. If I try the Atkinson diet, I'll lose them in 5 days, but then I'll gain 7 pounds back within two days of eating regular food. A total disaster!! 🙏
If you dedicate a month to it, the weight just disappears. And we're talking real weight, actual fat... not just water weight or muscle loss like you get from starving yourself...
Good luck!😍

In places like Chicago, you can walk into a health food store and pay about $24 for just half a liter...

Incorporated said:I’m really curious about what you guys have experienced. Like, roughly how many pounds would I actually drop in that amount of time?

The only idea even more extreme than this one would be to just ask how much weight you'd lose if you decided to amputate a leg instead. 😁

So, you're asking how many pounds might come off.
Honestly? You'd probably lose less than what you'd gain back the second you went back to your usual diet.
Not to mention, your body composition would likely end up looking way worse than it does right now.
And don't even get me started on things like brain fog, dizziness, irritability, a wrecked metabolism, and all that other stuff...

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