Fasting

[Inquisitor]

Has anyone here done any research on "Fasting" ? I am aware that this is a bizarre process to inquire about on a muscle building forum, but I bring this up because of the benefits of purging the human body system. I was reading up on the benefits of fasting and how the body removes toxins during the process. I thought about all the different things that we put into our bodies, not to mention the bad foods that eat (preservatives, etc.). So, I wondered if anyone has thought of this as an option at some point.

Fasting is talked about since biblical times as a very healthy process that we should implement into our lives. I really think that it's an underated beneficial process for complete health maintenance.

[ScotchGuard02]

I fast for 24 hours every month. Have been doing it since I was 20. I feel great and have had absolutely no bad side effects that I know of.

[dece870717]

This would be a good website to read through http://www.leangains.com/2010/04/leangains-guide.html

[Pac Man]

Eod fasting is becoming a big thing. Datbtrue has an awesome write up about it on his site.

[Inquisitor]

Now I am glad that I inquired about this on here. I actually felt like I would get negative responses regarding it. But, I'm seriously thinking about doing a day or two, maybe more. If I go more, I may just stick to some light greens once or twice a day.

Ironside.. what is that "Eod" fasting that you speak of, bro ?

[Inquisitor]

Now I am glad that I inquired about this on here. I actually felt like I would get negative responses regarding it. But, I'm seriously thinking about doing a day or two, maybe more. If I go more, I may just stick to some light greens once or twice a day.

Ironside.. I just looked up EOD fasting and it stands for "Every Other Day". I need to find out more about it because I can't grasp doing this more than once in a long time. Not eating every other day doesn't make sense for someone trying to build. I think this yields better results for an athlete needing stamina and energy. To build muscle is another animal. Just my guesstimation with what I've read so far.

[VegasRenegade]

Every Other Day

[VegasRenegade]

The link posted above is a good read indead.

[layeazy]

not to sure about fasting dude 80% of the guys i here wanna get bigger not really eat away at their muscles lol.

I do understand the concept of fasting but bodybuilders need food and food and more food lol...

[istherealimit]

Agreed with layeazy. NO food....< no gains> catabolic