Comments on: Fat Fast For A Few Days To Induce Weight Loss http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/fat-fast-for-a-few-days-to-induce-weight-loss/1189 To educate, encourage, and inspire the world to start low-carb living Thu, 24 May 2012 00:33:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: barbhttp://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/fat-fast-for-a-few-days-to-induce-weight-loss/1189#comment-24667 barb Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:54:23 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2006/09/11/fat-fast-for-a-few-days-to-induce-weight-loss/#comment-24667 Like the person who posted above me, I also use the fat fast once in a while. I am in my late thirties and I had a major weight problem in my teens and early twenties due to a medication I was taking. I have been relatively low-carb since then (though probably not as low carb as many on this site) and have kept my weight in check. If my weight begins to creep up after a vacation or the holidays, I do a fat fast. All this baloney about it being so dangerous is just that: baloney. If thin people can do it with no problem, then I don't see why people with dozens of pounds to lose shouldn't do it to break stalls. Of course Atkins removed it from his book. Talk about lawsuit city! If you have a serious illness, then obviously proceed with caution. If you are simply overweight, go for it. Like the person who posted above me, I also use the fat fast once in a while. I am in my late thirties and I had a major weight problem in my teens and early twenties due to a medication I was taking. I have been relatively low-carb since then (though probably not as low carb as many on this site) and have kept my weight in check. If my weight begins to creep up after a vacation or the holidays, I do a fat fast. All this baloney about it being so dangerous is just that: baloney. If thin people can do it with no problem, then I don’t see why people with dozens of pounds to lose shouldn’t do it to break stalls. Of course Atkins removed it from his book. Talk about lawsuit city! If you have a serious illness, then obviously proceed with caution. If you are simply overweight, go for it.

]]> By: Janninehttp://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/fat-fast-for-a-few-days-to-induce-weight-loss/1189#comment-3369 Jannine Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:35:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2006/09/11/fat-fast-for-a-few-days-to-induce-weight-loss/#comment-3369 I'm glad there's someone out here giving the seemingly crazy Fat Fast some credibility. I'm a 24-year-old female who occasionally (like once a year) turns to this diet for quick and easy weight loss. I typically lose 8-9 pounds when I Fat Fast for a week. I know I shouldn't be using this diet because I'm already slim, but when your goal weight is only 10 pounds less than your natural weight, you really don't want to spend a painstaking month watching everything you eat and slaving away on a Stairmaster, you know? And it's so easy; I mean, you're never hungry, the grocery bill is next to nothing, and making little bacon-and-cream-cheese rolls is just plain fun.<br/><br/>Nothing else on Earth is gonna make me lose that much weight that quickly. I admit it, I'm a lazy biatch. LOL I’m glad there’s someone out here giving the seemingly crazy Fat Fast some credibility. I’m a 24-year-old female who occasionally (like once a year) turns to this diet for quick and easy weight loss. I typically lose 8-9 pounds when I Fat Fast for a week. I know I shouldn’t be using this diet because I’m already slim, but when your goal weight is only 10 pounds less than your natural weight, you really don’t want to spend a painstaking month watching everything you eat and slaving away on a Stairmaster, you know? And it’s so easy; I mean, you’re never hungry, the grocery bill is next to nothing, and making little bacon-and-cream-cheese rolls is just plain fun.

Nothing else on Earth is gonna make me lose that much weight that quickly. I admit it, I’m a lazy biatch. LOL

]]> By: Jimmy Moorehttp://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/fat-fast-for-a-few-days-to-induce-weight-loss/1189#comment-3368 Jimmy Moore Sun, 18 May 2008 23:52:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2006/09/11/fat-fast-for-a-few-days-to-induce-weight-loss/#comment-3368 Hey Niki! THANKS for your GREAT question! And, if you've been reading my <a HREF="http://lowcarbmenu.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">menus blog</a> lately, then you'll know the exact same thing has happened to me. I've been stuck on virtually one number for three months and it's frustrating. I haven't thought of doing the fat fast, but I am thinking of doing an <a HREF="http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/07/livin-la-vida-low-carb-show-episode-67.html" REL="nofollow">intermittent fast</a> again.<br/><br/>Should you do the fat fast? I don't think so since you have lost weight on low-carb. This is primarily for people who are trying low-carb for the first time and it's not working for them initially. The fat fast can break their insulin resistance and get fat-burning to commence. If you do decide to try it, do it for no more than three days to see how your weight does.<br/><br/>Hang in there! I know it's frustrating, but you'll get through this. Remember, even if the scale isn't moving, your healthy is still improving. Hey, I should make that into a bumper sticker! :D SEE YA! Hey Niki! THANKS for your GREAT question! And, if you’ve been reading my menus blog lately, then you’ll know the exact same thing has happened to me. I’ve been stuck on virtually one number for three months and it’s frustrating. I haven’t thought of doing the fat fast, but I am thinking of doing an intermittent fast again.

Should you do the fat fast? I don’t think so since you have lost weight on low-carb. This is primarily for people who are trying low-carb for the first time and it’s not working for them initially. The fat fast can break their insulin resistance and get fat-burning to commence. If you do decide to try it, do it for no more than three days to see how your weight does.

Hang in there! I know it’s frustrating, but you’ll get through this. Remember, even if the scale isn’t moving, your healthy is still improving. Hey, I should make that into a bumper sticker! :D SEE YA!

]]> By: Nikihttp://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/fat-fast-for-a-few-days-to-induce-weight-loss/1189#comment-3367 Niki Sun, 18 May 2008 23:45:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2006/09/11/fat-fast-for-a-few-days-to-induce-weight-loss/#comment-3367 Hi Jimmy,<br/> I have a quick question about this :) I have been in a "stall" since October. I have not had a single "cheat" since I started in February 2007, so over a year now. I am not sure if the "stall" is fear or what as I have mentioned many, many times losing all this weight has been very bitter sweet for me. That's a whole other story...lol. For the last 8 months I have maintained in an 5-10 pound range (very frustrating). I haven't EVER gotten below 234. Now, can I do the fat fast since I have been stuck for so many months??? I have tried Induction for a week and NOTHING. I am staying low carb because it has saved my life and reversed my diabetes, but Oooooooh Jimmy, I would LOVE to stop seeing these 240-230's. Can I do this for a week, then Induction again??? Blah, I'm so frustrated, but not giving up. It's my life now :) Thanks for the help!!! *hugs*<br/>Niki a.k.a Oh.2.B.Fit Hi Jimmy,
I have a quick question about this :) I have been in a “stall” since October. I have not had a single “cheat” since I started in February 2007, so over a year now. I am not sure if the “stall” is fear or what as I have mentioned many, many times losing all this weight has been very bitter sweet for me. That’s a whole other story…lol. For the last 8 months I have maintained in an 5-10 pound range (very frustrating). I haven’t EVER gotten below 234. Now, can I do the fat fast since I have been stuck for so many months??? I have tried Induction for a week and NOTHING. I am staying low carb because it has saved my life and reversed my diabetes, but Oooooooh Jimmy, I would LOVE to stop seeing these 240-230′s. Can I do this for a week, then Induction again??? Blah, I’m so frustrated, but not giving up. It’s my life now :) Thanks for the help!!! *hugs*
Niki a.k.a Oh.2.B.Fit

]]> By: DoctorCutiehttp://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/fat-fast-for-a-few-days-to-induce-weight-loss/1189#comment-3366 DoctorCutie Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:49:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2006/09/11/fat-fast-for-a-few-days-to-induce-weight-loss/#comment-3366 Just to update...<br/><br/>I have answered my own question. I keep my carbs as close to zero as humanly possible, cut dairy, calculated my calories by taking my body weight X 11 and trying to eat that amount at max. I keep the fat good but high using MCT oils, avocado oil, and limited dairly related fats. Im losing weight alright and went into deep purple on the ketostix all day long by day three.<br/><br/>Of course, I went into it with an overnight and fasted till noon before starting. I dont know if people have to do that or not. I just woke up late so it was by chance. <br/><br/>I ate like 3500 calories the first 24, and kept it regulated to normal calories therafter. Ive lost bodyfat on my scale and caliper test and 4 lbs. <br/><br/>Thanks guys I figured I would post for future reference in case someone like me comes along.<br/><br/>I also find digestive problems go away if I keep the fat up there and protein steady but portion controlled. A stool softener is more helpful than a laxative but really, there is no need unless someone has IBS and isnt aware.<br/><br/>Cheers,<br/><br/>Sarah Just to update…

I have answered my own question. I keep my carbs as close to zero as humanly possible, cut dairy, calculated my calories by taking my body weight X 11 and trying to eat that amount at max. I keep the fat good but high using MCT oils, avocado oil, and limited dairly related fats. Im losing weight alright and went into deep purple on the ketostix all day long by day three.

Of course, I went into it with an overnight and fasted till noon before starting. I dont know if people have to do that or not. I just woke up late so it was by chance.

I ate like 3500 calories the first 24, and kept it regulated to normal calories therafter. Ive lost bodyfat on my scale and caliper test and 4 lbs.

Thanks guys I figured I would post for future reference in case someone like me comes along.

I also find digestive problems go away if I keep the fat up there and protein steady but portion controlled. A stool softener is more helpful than a laxative but really, there is no need unless someone has IBS and isnt aware.

Cheers,

Sarah

]]> By: Jimmy Moorehttp://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/fat-fast-for-a-few-days-to-induce-weight-loss/1189#comment-3365 Jimmy Moore Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:05:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2006/09/11/fat-fast-for-a-few-days-to-induce-weight-loss/#comment-3365 Sarah, you probably won't get many answers on your question since this is a VERY old post. But there is a whole group of people at my http://lowcarbdiscussion.com forum site doing a "zero carb" plan, so you might want to check it out. Sarah, you probably won’t get many answers on your question since this is a VERY old post. But there is a whole group of people at my http://lowcarbdiscussion.com forum site doing a “zero carb” plan, so you might want to check it out.

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