LIFESTYLE NEWS - There's a lot of focus on fasting and detoxing in the health and weight-loss world right now. Here are some simple facts to help you decide whether or not to give them a try:
Warning: 'Detoxing' can be addictive
Some people experience a 'high' from detox-type diets or treatments. They do these things more and more often to get that feeling again. This can be detrimental in a number of ways, including potentially leading to malnourishment.
Remember, you won't lose weight optimally if you're not getting enough nutrients. You may see some successful weight loss, but it will not be healthy, and it will not be long-term. As soon as you start eating normally again your body will pack on the kilogrammes.
Detoxing and fasting could slow your metabolism
Doing detoxes and fasting too regularly could also slow your metabolic rate slightly, making weight loss more difficult.
Eating too little is not a productive way to lose weight.
An effective weight-loss programme will advise you to periodically reduce calories slightly throughout the weight-loss process. If you start off eating almost nothing it becomes pretty hard to titrate (continuously measure and adjust the balance of) calories downward.
What’s the best way to fast if you want to try it?
