Arjun Prasad Arjun Prasad Asked 6 months ago

Does not eating cause weight loss?

I'm trying to shed a few kilos quickly for an event. My friend suggested that if I just stop eating for a day or two, I'll definitely lose weight. Is it true that not eating at all can lead to rapid weight loss?

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Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, you might lose some weight initially by not eating, but it is very temporary and unhealthy. Most of that loss is just water weight and muscle, and the moment you eat normally, the weight comes back twice as fast. Please focus on eating healthy home-cooked meals in smaller portions instead.

Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I was thinking of skipping lunch to shed some kilos quickly before a family wedding. But does skipping meals make you very weak? I don't want to fall sick while trying this, so any gentle tips would be really helpful.

Karan Singhal Karan Singhal Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Let's be real, starving yourself is a terrible way to lose weight. You will just end up losing your muscle mass, ruining your hair, and looking completely exhausted. If you want real weight loss, hit the gym and eat a high-protein deficit diet instead of skipping food.

Arjun Khanna Arjun Khanna Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hey, please don't resort to starving yourself for weight loss. It will only damage your metabolism and make you feel cranky and tired all day. Treat your body with respect and focus on active lifestyle and portion control, okay?

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Amit Deshmukh Amit Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

It might show a drop on the scale initially, but it ruins your metabolism. Steady fat loss only comes from consistent, healthy eating.

Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Drinking warm lemon water and eating simple boiled dal can help with healthy weight management naturally. However, if you are experiencing sudden, severe weight loss without trying, please consult a doctor immediately as it could point to other health issues.

Rajendra Prasad Rajendra Prasad Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Our elders always said that food is medicine for the body. If you stop eating, your vital organs will get weak, which is not true health. Drink some warm milk with turmeric, eat light khichdi, and let your body lose weight naturally and gradually.

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Rahul Yadav Rahul Yadav Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Bro, I tried that 'not eating' shortcut during college and all I lost was my strength and hair. I looked like a zombie and gained all the weight back within two weeks of eating normally. Just lift weights and eat clean, shortcuts never work.

Vikas Gowda Vikas Gowda Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Don't follow these dangerous crash dieting trends you see on social media; they do more harm than good to your endocrine system. Always consult a certified dietitian or doctor to create a safe weight loss plan that works specifically for your body type.

Siddharth Kapoor Siddharth Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, not eating is my worst nightmare because I love my biryani too much! Starving just makes you crazy with cravings, and then you end up ordering a massive pizza at midnight. Better to eat everything in moderation and enjoy your food while staying active.

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