2006-10-21 00:45:32 · 7 answers · asked by nikalby 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
You need to let your body recover naturally instead of starving your self, that is not healthy. Especially if you are breast feeding. You need to try a healthy diet and exercise.
2006-10-21 00:48:09 · answer #1 · answered by stephaniencurtis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the pounds will not stay off. When you deprive your body of food, your body's metabolism slows so that you don't expend more energy than you are putting in. In the long run, you will slow your metabolism down this way and just get fatter when you start eating. You really need to be eating a few small meals or snacks a day, to keep your metabolism going. You also need to be eating healthy so that you can nurse your baby with proper nutrition. Seriously, you need to do things in a balanced and responsible way. There is no quick fix to this weight loss. Do it the right way and you will keep the weight off forever. If you do what you are doing, you will just be on this never-ending roller coaster where your weight will fluctuate drastically.
Good for you though for trying to lose some weight, but start going about it the responsible way, the way that will not be detrimental to you or your baby's health. You have your baby now to take care of and be a role model for.
2006-10-21 19:16:48 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you are fasting your body will throw off your metabolism. It will send you into starvation mode and slow your metabolism thinking that it needs to store all fat because it is not sure when it will get food again. Once you start eating again you will put on weight because your metabolism will still be slow so you will once again store more fat until you can speed the metabolism back up by eating right and exercising. This can also interfere with the organs of your body due to not being able to receive the nutrients that are needed for proper nutrition and growth of the body. Also if you are breastfeeding, your child is not getting their nutrients that are needed for proper growth and health.
2006-10-21 07:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by Debra M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry...but i'ts not likely. Fasting is actually the worst form of weight loss, it actually works better as weight gain. Historically when countries are returning prisoners of war, they fast one day on and feed one day on and this actually decreases metabolism so much so that they gain more weight than just eating tons of food....I'm so sorry to tell you that you've harmed more than helped.
What you need to do is increase you metabolism by lifting weights to have more muscle....eat more protein less carbs (not none).....do some cardio..and overall be healthy
fad diets don't work in the longrun..
sorry :)
2006-10-21 07:51:14 · answer #4 · answered by Alyssa M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. and No. If you want to lose weight in a healthy fashion, you should read this. It's entirely possible to lose weight and eat all you want. I've done it....
Losing weight really is as simple as basic addition and subtraction. If the calories you eat add up to more than what you burn in a given time period, you will gain weight. Conversely, if you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. Depending on your size and activity level, the number of calories will vary quite a bit. The secret is finding your “break even” calorie intake level. For most people, the “ball park” figure will be around 1800 to 2000 calories per day. If you are larger than average, this number will be higher, lower if you are smaller than average. Metabolic rate can have an effect on these numbers as well. Exercise plays an important role also, as this can increase the number of calories you burn by quite a bit as well as increasing your metabolic rate.
If you want a generally healthy diet that’s easy to follow and avoids hunger, the one I recommend will do the job very well. You can fill up and still lose weight. Eat lots of fresh vegetables as they contain very few calories yet are full of good nutrition. The less you cook them, the more nutrition they retain. Stick with whole grains, as they tend to be better for you and don’t turn to sugar as readily as processed grains do. For example, whole grain bread is much better for you than plain white bread. Eat a variety of fruit on a daily basis. Avoid empty carbs, fats, and sugars…. Examples: junk food and soda. If you feel you need protein to build muscle, add some chicken or fish to your diet. Avoid beef and dairy products, the cons outweigh the pros.
If you can’t get your mind into the ‘eat to live; don’t live to eat’ mode, you should probably read this short article on the psychology behind overeating:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/weightloss.html
Healthy links:
Calorie calculator:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calories.htm
BMI calculator:
http://chetday.com/bodymassindex.htm
Protein, fats, and carbs info:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/changingshape5.htm
General health info:
http://www.burnthefat.com/
http://www.drmcdougall.com
http://chetday.com/dailyexercise.htm
http://www.phifoundation.org
2006-10-21 07:49:55 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
fasting is for prayer and not loosing weight the weight will stay off if you exercise but chances are you'll gain it right back
2006-10-21 07:48:25 · answer #6 · answered by isydnor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start giving less food
2006-10-21 07:48:29 · answer #7 · answered by June 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋