In my opinion, fasting is a poor way to lose bodyfat: (1) it doesn't work,
and (2) it makes you feel like crap.  If fat-loss is the goal, then all
that's required is a slight reduction in insulin, a slight increase in
glucagon, an overall reduction of calories (nothing major such as fasting),
and an increase in the metabolic rate (ie increase cardio).  Fasting to lose
fat is ineffective in my experience b/c the metabolism merely slows down to
nearly zero to compensate for the reduced calories.  The ECA (ephedrine,
caffeine, aspirin) also helps with fat loss.  I know many hardline paleo
dieters think the ECA stack is 'evil' but almost no long term health risks
have been observed from its use in clinical studies.


>From: Arthur McConnachie <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Paleolithic Eating Support List <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: [P-F] Fasting
>Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 12:06:58 -0700
>
>One-day fasts do not seem to cause any significant muscle loss, so they can
>be an effective way to lose weight. Do not fast more than one day per week.
>Longer fasts cause the body to lose muscle mass in addition to fat,
>although
>they may have a therapeutic value. If you are eating high-carb prior to the
>fast, you may lose a lot of water and potassium, thus causing muscle
>cramps,
>particularly where the muscles are tight already (e.g. hamstrings). To
>prevent this, drink a lot of water and perhaps supplement potassium during
>the fast. I use NoSalt from the grocery store.
>
>Arthur McConnachie
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