Are you
looking for the fastest way to lose weight? Then a water fasting diet has the
answers to your troubles. You must be wondering what we are talking about? Many
have tried various diets to bring healthy changes to their bodies. Going one
step forward, water fast is not only a diet but a complete fast. It involves
drinking only water for the duration of the fast and absolutely nothing else.
One might wonder if that is similar to starving. Interestingly, water fasting
has been advocated as one of the best ways for detoxification and therapeutic
changes. There are times Doctors advice their patients to go on a half-day
water fast before a surgery to avoid complications. So, let us see what it
involves.
Benefits of water fast
1. Having
no calories burns approximately 1 pound of fat per day, making it the fastest
weight loss method.
2. Increases
insulin sensitivity as there is less fluctuation in blood sugar levels.
3. Improves
body repair, recovery and healing from decreased inflammation.
4. Lowers
stress level, decreases blood pressure and rejuvenate the body.
5. Increases
immunity due to better cell resistance.
6. Enables
reduction in cancer cell proliferation.
7. Slows
down aging and cognitive decline.
8. Lowers
the risk of heart disease.
9. Solves
digestive problems such as gastritis, irritable bowels, constipation, diarrhea,
gas, dyspepsia, and loss of appetite.
10. Water
fasting is also an opportunity for emotional and spiritual introspection.
People find they have better control over their thoughts and diet, after they
are done with this fast.
How to Fast:
Water fast
requires dedication for at least 7 to 14 days or more for the actual procedure.
Planning: You need to prepare yourself
before you begin the water fast. Set your mind to accept the numerous bodily
reactions that you will encounter during the fast. Overcome any fears as the
human body can comfortably tolerate a 7-day water fast.
Before the Fast: For beginners, it might be
easier to practice with diets that are good alternatives to water and juice.
Some eat brown rice or other nutritious foods for this purpose.
Water Fast: While on the water fast, have
only distilled or mineral water. It should contribute nothing but water to the
diet. Consume 2 to 3 liters of water a day or a minimum of 10 glasses.
Weight Loss: Firstly, the body will start
losing the weight of water, which comes back, and then taps into the fat
reserves to burn calories. Gradually, the glycogen reserves and muscle cells
are also used for energy.
Body Reactions: Women take 2 days and men take
3 days to adjust to water fast. Food cravings and sudden hunger bouts are
observed at this time. These intense hunger pangs, coupled with dizziness,
weakness, and nausea, diminish after the first 2 days. One needs to focus and
overcome the reactions with mental strength. Once this happens, the body starts
feeling energetic while the hunger gets reduced.
Rest: Ensure you have planned the
fast when there are no demands on your time. Get plenty of rest to compensate
for the low energy levels. Allow your body to detoxify and heal itself. Read
and entertain yourself without any considerable physical activity.
Break the Fast: To break the fast, your body
needs to adjust the same way it adjusted to the fast. Since you know your body
the best, find the time when the real hunger starts. It is the point when there
is a genuine call for nutrition, and this is when you give yourself a little
treat. This could include an easily digestible item like a watermelon on the
first day. Have soup on the second day, fruit juices with boiled vegetables on
the third day, and a meal on the fourth day. Take care not to over-indulge.
After the Fast: Your body has certain
reactions even after the fast. Fortunately, they involve giving us a sense of
well-being. It shows in your skin and eyes. Moreover, a process such as this
keeps you from making bad food choices too.
Water is the drink of life. It can rejuvenate your life too.
Just make sure you do the 7 days water fast right and enjoy its benefits. If
you have tried many other processes and there were no result, it is time for
you to try the water fast and in no time you will have that body shape you
have always dream of.
By Mercy Kukah
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