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Has anyone ever fasted for 2 weeks?

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How much weight did you lose? I haven't left my house in like 2 years and I'm going to a family party in 2 weeks so I need to lose some weight.
 
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You might want to try the Fasting and Cleanses subforum (under Diets), too, to get more responses. How much you lose, and how dangerous the fast will be, are going to depend a lot on your weight when you begin fasting. If you're overweight, you can probably expect to lose about a pound, possibly a bit more, a day. You'll also be in better shape at the end. When I was overweight, I was able to fast for a month at a time without too much difficulty. I can't do that anymore without winding up in the ICU. If you're weight is in the normal or underweight range, you'll lose more like a half a pound a day and you'll be at risk for some major medical problems. You'd be much better off eating something every day and exercising. You will lose weight that way, promise. Either way, stay safe, please! And keep asking questions.
 
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Hi there!

I did it twice in my life and each time I lost 5kg (starting weight approx. 55gk, result 50kg). It was really hard, though; I allowed myself to eat one apple a day in the early morning. Even though I wasn´t able to participate in any activities and to go for a walk became "exercising" to me. Constantly feeling cold, muscles hurted...sometimes I had cramps in my legs....I didn´t take any supplements.

I recommend you to take some if you are really determined to go through it.

by the way: After my first fast I managed to maintain, but after my secon one I binged like crazy. Wasn´t worth the fight.
 
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Fasting always makes me binge, but thats just my experience. I can do 2 week raw vegan detoxes and lose around 6lbs during the two weeks, but i keep it all off, so I prefer it to water fasting. Also, I can still function on a raw detox. I cant do much on a water fast.