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Fasting for a week may result in adverse health and metabolic changes such as dehydration, a loss of lean muscle mass, hyperuricemia, hyponatremia, protein-sparing, sodium, and potassium-sparing, decreased serum calcium and magnesium levels, and acidic urine.
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Learn More »A 7 day water fast is very extreme and a much stricter iteration of fasting diets compared with standard time-restricted eating intermittent fasting, such as intermittent fasting 18/6, where you fast for 18 hours in the day and then permit eating during six hours or even alternate day intermittent fasting, where you only consume food every other day. Studies have shown that extended fasting, such as water fasting for a week or more, can result in positive effects like weight loss, body fat loss, reduced levels of perceived stress, increased ketogenesis, and decreased blood sugar levels. However, there are also many potential risks associated with 7 day water fasting. In this article, we will discuss how to do a 7 day water fast and the potential risks that come along with it.
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Learn More »Although not mandatory, these “mini” fasts will give your body a taste of what it will feel like to have no caloric intake even when your energy is low, and hunger signals may try to stimulate you to eat. If you do not regularly practice intermittent fasting or do any kind of water fasting protocol, it can be a shock to the system and a difficult transition to suddenly abstaining from all food and energy intake for a full week. Even if you decide you do not want to do any kind of fasting experimentation before you begin your 7 day water fast, it’s a good idea to be mindful of your food choices in the 48 to 72 hours before you begin your water fast. Avoid processed foods, particularly those high in sugar and artificial sweeteners, as these can trigger appetite. Focus on eating nourishing, unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, nuts, seeds, and eggs. Although there’s a natural tendency to want to “stock up“ or binge with a big meal heading into a 7 day water fast, overeating can actually make the sudden drop in caloric intake feel more challenging, and it can compromise some of the potential health and weight loss benefits of water fasting that you’re striving for. In addition to the physical preparation for water fasting for a week, you will need to prepare your mind for what is about to happen. There’s no way around it: abstaining from all food and caloric beverages for a full week is extremely challenging. You will experience physical and emotional sensations that will test your mental strength and discipline. Whether you like to meditate, journal, pray, play music, listen to podcasts or audiobooks, take walks, or do some form of art to help you relax and center yourself, it’s a good idea to have a few tools and strategies in your self-care arsenal that you can use during tough times with your water fast. Actually doing a 7 day water fast is simple—drink only water (and/or plain tea or black coffee if you want) for a full seven days. You cannot eat any type of food or sweetened beverage during the fast. If you experience any type of concerning symptoms, you should consult your doctor right away.
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