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originally posted by: luciferslight
a reply to: crazyewok
Have you ever tried fasting?
I would recommend it if you would like to lose some weight, no offense. (And if you are able to without error in health)
The way I do it, i focus on something else other than food.
Or another healthy approach, if your health allows it. Walk around your block two times a day for a week , with some nice, uplifting, instrumental music.
Next week, do it twice a day for a week, etc.
Or simply think you're losing weight and have no problems.
Our body is made up to 60% of water. If our thoughts are made of energy, that energy will affect us.
The water in our body is affect by our environment.
Be happy. Stay healthy
originally posted by: crazyewok
a reply to: luciferslight
Exercise if fine for me as I exercise regularly anyway. I’m rather fit internally considering and dont get out of breath to fast.
Im not going to be running a mathraton anytime soon but Im not a sloth either.
As for fasting? I have been looking at that.
originally posted by: luciferslight
a reply to: crazyewok
Sorry for the long post. I used to hate fat people and made fun of them, now I feel remorseful and would like to help someone out rather than redicule.
As for fasting you don't really have to give up food and starve, start eating a sandwich or two, in the morning. Eat something medium at lunch some chicken with mash potatoes and broccoli. Some fruits bananas, apples, pears or anything for dinner. You can do this for a week also, more or less. Then if you can handle it without problems, eat one sandwich in the morning, medium-light lunch, and more fruit.
The fruit is to push all the stuff you ate, while nutritions and minerals are replenished.
Fruits and veggies don't have to be organic, it's all the same.
Thing is, start slow and drink lots of water.
Good luck dude!
Symptoms and manifestations of carbohydrate deficiency
The symptoms include hypoglycemia, confusion, tremor, feverishness, giddiness, fatigue, distress, delirium, muscles atrophy, loss of muscle tissue and reduces stamina.
Acidosis: In carbohydrate starvation, there is shift from glycolysis (breakdown of glucose) to lipolysis (breakdown of lipids) and ketogenesis for energy needs. The resultant production of ketoacids increases acidity in the blood and other body tissues. These changes in the pH of arterial blood outside 7.35 pH - 7.45 pH result in irreversible cell damage.
Ketosis: During prolonged carbohydrate fasting or starvation, acetyl-CoA in the liver is used to produce ketone bodies formed by the breakdown of fatty acids and by the deamination of amino acids, leading to a state of ketosis.
Hypoglycemia: The non availability of glucose due to severe lack of carbohydrate causes drop in the blood sugar levels. Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose, levels drop under 70 mg/dL with typical symptoms like giddiness, fatigue, distress and delirium.
Fatigue and decreased energy levels: The immediate non availability of glucose in the blood for energy production, result in dip in the energy levels and fatigue.
Muscle wasting: As the fat reserves and amino acids are getting used up for energy production, there will be general loss of muscle mass and impairment of growth.
Unhealthy weight loss: The loss of fat and muscle mass leads to emaciation and weight loss.
Dehydration and reduced body secretions: As there is loss of fluids from the body due to ketosis, a state of chronic dehydration is reached. This results in reduction in mucus secretion, dry eyes and compromised mucus production in tear glands, salivary glands, sinuses, airways, and gastrointestinal tract.
Loss of sodium: Excess of ketone in the blood leads to fluid loss and excretion of sodium ions(Na+) from the body. This may lead to muscle cramps, exhaustion and lassitude.
Weakened immune system: With increased fluid loss and degradation, vitamin C loss from the body is increased. Adding to this, the chronically dehydrated condition leads to weakened immune system and susceptibility to infections.
Constipation: Dietary fiber is an essential component of carbohydrate food, which is known to prevent recto-colon cancer and help digestion. The absence of dietary fiber can cause constipation.
Mood swing: Dietary carbohydrate exclusion causes the brain to stop regulating serotonin hormone. Low serotonin supply causes mood swing and depression.
Hence, it is imperative that we carefully add sufficient amounts of carbohydrates in our diet to protect ourselves from the deficiency manifestations.