want to do a water fast for about 4 weeks before 5:2

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  • jjos13

    2:22 pm

    31 Jul 16

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    Has anyone done a long fast EG a month?

    I am attracted to the 5:2 Diet but want to start with a long water fast. I think it will improve my health as well as lose weight. Have done short term fasts before. I am 70 yrs and have high BP and want to get away from that medication
    also have osteoarthritis on my knees so exercise is difficult.

    Any help/suggestions would be appreciated as I don’t trust the usual Doctors.

    Many thanks, John

    simcoeluv

    5:31 pm

    31 Jul 16

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    Hi jj:

    I would never recommend someone undertake a four week water fast without having medical supervision and someone around in case something goes wrong. The most common problem is fainting, and whether or not you hit something on the way down becomes important.

    If you are really interested, you should know what to expect. This video will explain what you might expect to experience if you try such a long fast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOBa_hfbRE

    Good Luck!

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