how long will it take for them to go away? please no lectures or silly answers. i just need the facts thank you. like if you have done a fast, how long does the hunger bother you?
2006-07-06 07:31:56 · 27 answers · asked by Philly G 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
not good to ignore hunger, it will trigger migraine attack, it does to me..better to eat or drink little.. craving for food will last until you put something in your stomach
2006-07-06 07:36:39 · answer #1 · answered by katrina_ponti 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It bothers after a couple of hours! If you drink water though it won't bother as much. But if you ignore the hunger pains you slow down your metabolism so that when you do eat after a fast, the food doesn't metabolize as fast so you are actually making yourself fatter. That's why they say 5 smaller meals a day are better than 3 big ones, because it speeds up your metabolism. So don't skip meals people because your doing more harm to your body than good!
2006-07-06 14:42:08 · answer #2 · answered by chica™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you ignore hunger pains and do not eat at all, the pains subside after about 7 or 8 hours but will only be replaced by other problems like exhaustion, dizziness and fainting. Obviously, if you still do not eat you will eventually die.
Hunger pains are the body's first sign that it is low on necessary fuel. If you ignore them, then the second stage kicks in and the body starts to break down.
2006-07-06 14:40:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At first it takes longer, but as you get used to it, it gets shorter. For example I have been battling with hunger for about 4 years, every night and now it goes away in about 2 hours. The trick is strong will at the beginning, until your body gets used to the sensation. And think of something else, get busy and good luck!
2006-07-06 14:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by adriana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually one time i had to have surgery and they said do not eat after midnight before the operation so i did not then i went in to have my surgery (knee surgery) anyway something came up and they said for me to reschedule for the next day i was so tired when i got home i did not eat when i woke up it was after mid night so i could not eat then i wen in the next day and had my surgery after my surgery i was not hungry weather that was because i had had surgery or because i had not been eating i don't know but i think the latter i mean i had not eaten in two days i don't know though but maybe i helped you a little I hope
2006-07-06 14:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by CeCi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really only lasts a couple of hours. It's not too bad. Once you are over that hump, no problem. I have experience fasting for a few days at a time. I was not hungry.
2006-07-06 14:35:05 · answer #6 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive never done a fast, however i can honestly tell you that as long as your body needs food, it will keep telling you. your body doesnt understand that you think youre fat, or that you are fasting for religious reasons, etc. just eat something and then the hunger will cease.
2006-07-06 14:33:59 · answer #7 · answered by Bean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll actually increase until you eat. When you sleep you might not notice, and if you get very good at ignoring them they won't bother you as much, but the pain won't leave until you fix the problem.
2006-07-06 14:34:36 · answer #8 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like 5-15 minutes after you get used to a few. It's not biggie. Americans overeat anyway... it's not healthy to eat until you're full and don't feel hungry at all.
2006-07-06 14:35:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you drink water they will stop Ive done 5 day fast before(water only and had no hunger pains
2006-07-06 14:34:09 · answer #10 · answered by Lucinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HUNGER PAINS WILL COME AND GO UNTIL YOUR BODY WILL GET USED TO THE CONDITION . USUALLY ABOUT ADAY OR A FEW HOURS DEPENDING ON YOUR BODY . IF YOU FAST FOR A FEW DAYS IN A ROW THEN YOU WILL FEEL NOTHING AND FEEL AS IF YOU
2006-07-06 14:49:30 · answer #11 · answered by jack jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋