Poll: Have you ever fasted?

[Anonymous]

For how long? What drinks did you consume? Can you drink tea during a fast? What differences did you find mentally and physically happened?

I was reading of the many psychological/physical health benefits of fasting and wanted to hear some experiences. I am not doing this for weight loss (however I am looking forward to the side effect of muscle definition and temp water weight loss!)

[Darkfairie17]

I've fasted many times. Mainly it's for medical purposes. They will want to test my fasting blood glucose and some other things so they have me fast all night. Then in the morning before I eat I have a blood test done.

I think fasting can be healthy as long as you are already a healthy individual and at a normal weight, it shouldn't be a problem. I wouldn't recommend fasting if you have a condition like diabetes where you are required to eat regular meals.

I don't fast all the time, usually just once or twice a year. But I do purposely not eat a lot sometimes. Usually when I've had something that is bad or something hasn't agreed with me (lactose intolerance) then I will fast. It makes me feel better and helps counteract the inflammation that I am experiencing if I have something bad.

I usually drink water and tea when I do this, I find it helps to flush stuff out. I don't tend to carry too much excess water normally though.

[Darkfairie17]

Thanks!

[RexCatholicissimus]

From what I've heard, water fasting can have some benefits, though I really wouldn't recommend it if you're like a 115lbs, 5' 4" woman or something. It's only ever big dudes I see doing it and for good reason.

I would personally never do it, at least not in my current state. Perhaps if I ever balloon up and have excess fat to live on.

[Anonymous]

Fasted once from sunup to sundown (Muslim tradition) no food or water.

[Anonymous]

Nope, I never have.