The FastDay Forum

Hi all! This is something im really interested in trying, but what constitutes a liquid fast, is just liquids like water/tea or do liquids like soup count?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hi Kim83

People are doing this in a variety of ways. I do black tea and water all day, with one coffee with a splash of milk mid-morning.

Good luck today

Gosh - it's only 08.45 here in UK and look at how many people there are here already on the 36er thread - how good is that!!! Have a good day everyone - will catch you all later to see how you're all doing.

Hi Kim83 - I do water, water, water, and more water (!) with the occasional veg stock drink thrown in and sometimes, if the mood takes me, a tea or coffee with a splash of milk. Hop on board with us and see if you like it?

Thanks for the replies.....I think I may give it a try on my next fast day!! Is it sad to be excited about the thought of conquering a fast day lol?!

Im about 13 weeks in now, and havent lost loads of weight, although my clothes are alot looser, so this may shake things up a little!

Hello all, I am going to give this a try today. Only got 1 fast in last week, so I am hoping this helps me go in the right direction.

Me too...First ever liquid fast and I'm going for water only, that is unless the 'caffeine cold turkey' headaches kick in, then I might have a coffee.

I agree about the weighing in - I generally weigh in once a week but if I feel it becomes too important and I am worrying about it.
I leave it for a couple of weeks until whatever the numbers say I will feel happy with my progress.

Blimey... Page 3 already....

I'm in again for this week...
fasts will be today and Wednesday - liquid only definitely today and I'll see how I feel on Wednesday

Kim83 - for me liquids are a mix of extra dilute protein shake (1/2 strength) after a run, black coffee or tea, stock and water.... and I'll have a low cal hot chocolate this evening if I need it....

It works for me - I typically see a loss of up to 2lb the day after a liquid fast, then weight fluctuates up and down other days and I have an overall loss of 1lb+ per week even with enjoying the weekends...

Hi all. Just popped in to say hello and to wish you well.
I'm not joining you today as after a particularly mental busy weekend, I'm shattered today and need food.
I'll be liquid fasting tomorrow and will catch up with the rest of you again on Thursday ,

Good luck everyone

Hi everyone - and especially those joining us for the first time today!

My take on liquid fasting is water only, but I graduated to that from having coffees with milk and sometimes sugar so have a low cal liquid (juice, soup, diet drink, whatever) if it helps you get used to not having solid food for a day. Plan some diversionary activity for when you would normally eat - come onto the forum or do something you really enjoy. The point here is not just about losing weight but also improving our quality of life overall - less focus on food, more focus on enjoying life!! Have a lovely, liberating, super enjoyable day everyone!

Hi all. I'm in again this week, water and fruit tea on Tuesday and Thursday.
Like some others, I put on nearly 2lbs last week, but I had lost really well the previous two weeks,(nearly 10lbs ) so I think it was my body adjusting itself, retaining water etc.
I feel really energised nowadays and that is nearly as good as losing weight. Planning to have really busy days tomorrow and Thursday as that seems to help keep me on the straight and narrow.

Well I was right and a lb back on this week, not surprising though as last week was the day after a fast day as my days have been muddled! Not disheartened though as my belt is in a notch and now on tightest setting (it's a big belt!) used to be on last notch so happy days! Feeling the hunger a bit today but expect that's because I haven't fasted since last Wednesday, keep having to stop myself from reaching for food! Not sure if I'll have a small meal tonight, will leave the option open I think for now! Been battling the incredible I will not nap today baby this morning, just attempting to get him down again and he's gone quiet so crossing fingers for a bit of peace before school pick up and gymnastics club for my daughter, that'll keep me away from food! Hope everyone is feeling more resolve! I'll check in later if I need some motivation!

Not finding it easy today, but hanging in. I'm about to go out for a walk, to get over the "lunchtime" thing. I'm also really cold, but it seems wrong to put the heating on in the daytime in May.

Keep going everyone fasting today - we'll feel amazing tomorrow!

It's getting closer to 10 pm here and my first ever liquid fast (one black coffee and lots of water) has been a success. I haven't really felt hungry but I'm sure I'll enjoy breakfast tomorrow! Good luck to the rest of you as you continue with your day!

I'm finding this really hard. I am attempting to just drink green juice and water until dinner time, when I'll have soup, but I'm feeling a bit peaky. I would like to think it's my body cleansing and healing itself, but I don't know. Perhaps a nap would help.

I liquid fasted last week on Monday and Thursday, inspired by the original liquid fast thread. I felt GREAT! I won't be joining you today, but will be cheering you all on!

Yesterday I was in the car for 12 hours to pick up my daughter and return home. I thought that would make for an easy fast day, and it did. We stopped for a sandwich in the evening, so it wasn't a liquid fast.

This week is a bit crazy, so I'm not sure about my fast days. I might do 3 days with 500 cals instead of 2 liquid only, but I'll play it by ear.

Just ate my breakfast and am enjoying that post fast feeling.

Good luck to you all today!