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Hello AndyC,
I watched the program on PBS the spring and was fascinated by the whole concept, but a little apprehensive to try as I wasn’t certain how I would feel if I need to be more functional on the fasting days. Turns out it’s really not so difficult! Glad you’re back into the method, it really makes a lot of sense to me as well, and glad you’re aware of what sensitized your system – feeling good I think helps us stick to a diet and exercise program, since food often is a fall-back feel-good thing that one doesn’t turn to when one’s in better health. Ah, but the white wine does sound nice! I replaced my taste for wine with just cool water & ice mixed with a little berry or lime juice – it’s refreshing and has some nice overtones, best alternative I know of.
Hi, AndyC – Of course, you can do that if you want but what’s the point? Why run forward and then step back again, cancelling out your effort? Fasting is not primarily about weight-loss but about giving your system the slight stress of those reduced calories for brief intermittent periods, in order to kick start a whole series of physical reactions that produce health benefits. Why dilute that effect? Best wishes.
Hi AndyC, as weather has been so unusually hot, I have chosen swimming as my exercise of choice. In colder weather, I vary between regular walking and cardio exercise classes combined with some weight training. Swimming has always been my preferred form of exercise. I have swum on my fast days with no negative side effects, although I am careful to drink more fluids to replace lack of food. Started this only 2 weeks ago and already feel lighter. However, have not yet submitted to the scales as yet! Had given up on alcohol since March anyway to lose weight which has helped. Good luck!
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