Hi,

The last post on fasting for weight loss we saw how just

fasting will work – like dieting – in the short run. 

But, over a longer period of time you will gain the weight

back.

In Dr. Levitsky’s study this weight gain came back within 1

week. 

However, Levitsky also found out that that while the

fasters regained all their weight they did not regain all

of their body tissue. 

Body tissue includes your fat, bones, organs, muscles, body

water, gastrointestinal tract contents, glycogen content

and more. 

Unfortunately, Levistsky did not measure exactly what was

lost.  He did estimate that it would take 10 days for

everything to get back to pre-fasting levels.

What all this means is that just using body weight is maybe

not the best way to measure what is happening with your

body.

You all know that you have daily weight fluctuations. 

Women notice it more than men, because of their monthly

cycle. 

But, everyone has weight fluctuations depending on what

they eat, when they eat and when they get rid of it. 

If the weight loss that was measured came from body fat,

then if you did a weekly one day fast maybe over a longer

period of time you could extend the benefits of your weight

loss. 

If the weight loss came from muscle loss, then you will

definitely be on the wrong track.  Muscle actually helps

your keep your metabolism raised.

If fasting causes muscle loss then you get a double whammy.
You get a lower metabolism from fasting and from muscle

loss. 

Obviously more studies are needed to determine where this

weight loss comes from. 

The next post will draw on my personal experiences with

fasting for weight loss and some recommendations. 

Thanks,

Mike Val

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