Gaurav Mehta Gaurav Mehta Asked 7 months ago

How many days should you fast for weight loss?

I'm looking into intermittent fasting for weight loss, and I've heard about longer fasts too. For someone focusing on weight loss, how many days, if any, should one fast to see some good results and benefits?

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Kavita Sharma Kavita Sharma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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I used to force myself to do 24-hour fasts because I felt so desperate to lose weight, and it only ruined my relationship with food. Please don't go for multi-day fasting. It is emotionally exhausting and not sustainable for real, long-term health.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, wanting to see quick results makes us want to try extreme things like long fasts. But honestly, fasting for whole days can make you very weak and dizzy. A simple 12 to 14 hour overnight fasting gap is much safer and easier on the body.

Gurbaksh Singh Gurbaksh Singh Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

In our tradition, we do a one-day fast (vrat) weekly to give the stomach a rest, which is very healthy if you drink water and coconut water. But fasting for multiple days to lose weight is not natural. If you ever feel extremely weak, faint, or get severe acidity, stop immediately and consult a doctor.

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Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Fasting for days sounds like a nightmare, especially with exams and classes. I tried intermittent fasting (like a 16:8 split) for a few weeks, and it was decent because you don't actually starve. Don't skip eating for whole days, it's just going to mess up your energy.

Savita Hegde Savita Hegde Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Fasting should be done to cleanse the mind and body, not as a harsh tool for weight loss. A simple 14-hour gap between dinner and the next day's breakfast is very gentle and effective. Forcing your body to fast for days goes against yogic principles of nurturing the self.

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Saurabh Mishra Saurabh Mishra Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

If I fast for even half a day, I can't sleep because my stomach starts singing. Honestly, don't go for multi-day fasting unless you want to be angry, sleepless, and miserable. Just cut down on the late-night tea and parathas instead!

Amit Chaudhary Amit Chaudhary Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Haan yaar, poore din bhukhe rehne se koi weight loss nahi hota permanent wala. Stop eating after 8 PM and directly have breakfast next morning, ye sabse safe hai. Lambe fast rakhoge na toh bad mein double cravings hongi.

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