June 2, 2020

Fasting

My thoughts on extreme fasting (e.g. water fasting) for weight loss:

If your goal is only to lose weight as fast as possible, maybe it makes sense. But most people want to:

• build muscle
• minimize loose skin
• not gain the weight back
• put nutrients in their body
• shift to better eating habits for the long term
• not sacrifice too much of their social life
• be able to continue with their responsibilities like work without being distracted or moody
• not sacrifice their mental health

In which case, it’s likely that a slower, more sustainable approach (e.g. eating 500 fewer calories per day than you’re burning) is more appropriate.