Is It Time For Starvation Yet?

I just read that the most popular method of losing weight is starvation. What many women don't know is that starvation is also one way of losing bone density. I am not opposed to fasting as I sometimes will do that also. One day a week would be great provided you are healthy enough to do this. Some people have chronic health conditions and/or are taking medications where fasting would be contra-indicated. Also, when you fast the body starts house cleaning and starts getting rid of alot of toxins through the lymphatic system, respiration, body excretions and the skin.
To assist the body in expeling these toxins, it is important that you drink lots of water.
According to Dr. Batmanghelidj to find out what normal hydration is for you, find out your weight in pounds, divide by 2 and drink that much water in ounces every day. The other thing you must do to help the body move toxins out is some kind of exercise. Depending on your energy level since you are not eating while fasting I recommend either walking, yoga or stretching http://www.myfitness24-7.com/category/155417
If you are new to fasting, start with one day first. Be careful how you break your fast too. Do not break your fast with heavy protein or processed foods. Break your fast with some vegetable juices or diluted (with water) fruit juice then move on to a fresh salad. Start adding foods slowly.
You might want to wait until the second day to add meat if you are a meat eater.
After a week, you can try fasting two days. A person could actually lose alot of weight by fasting two days a week as long as you don't pig-out the rest of the week but eat moderately. Do not undo the house cleaning your body did with the fast by stuffing yourself with junk food or over-indulging the rest of the week. Fasting must be done strategically and carefully otherwise you could do more damange than good. Be careful. More on this later.
Cecelia
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