Fasting

[Whiskey Steve]

I am currently at the close of day 1 of a religious fast.
I am wondering how many days you guys think I could safely go. (keep in mind no food or water)

also share if you have performed a multi day fast.

[jonny21]

No water? That is an extreme/unusual fast.

[Whiskey Steve]

No water? That is an extreme/unusual fast.

The multi day part is a little unusual.......but the no water thing is what i have always heard when it come to this type of a fast.

[jonny21]

The multi day part is a little unusual.......but the no water thing is what i have always heard when it come to this type of a fast.

I guess we run in different circles. I have heard of/done multi-day fasts, typically in preparation for ritual or such. Water is usually the only nutrient allowed.

Different strokes for different folks

[Whiskey Steve]

I guess we run in different circles. I have heard of/done multi-day fasts, typically in preparation for ritual or such. Water is usually the only nutrient allowed.

Different strokes for different folks

True True,
the no water part is why i asked....
I think i have heard that the average human can go a week with only water.

but since i am going no food or water i thought i would ask you guys what you thought.
I planned on going 2 to 3 days.
let me know what you think

[jonny21]

I personally do not go a single day without water. Kidney stones in my PMH.

[Whiskey Steve]

what does PMH mean?

[jonny21]

sorry, Past Medical History

[Whiskey Steve]

Maybe I will add in water tomorrow

[CROWLER]

What are your goals with this extended fast?


CROWLER

[Whiskey Steve]

What are your goals with this extended fast?


CROWLER

Some personal religious reasons...

[Grunt76]

2 days without water is dangerous. 3 days is deadly. You can go up to a month with only water, no food. It isn't that healthy, but you'll very probably live if you go 3 weeks without eating. 3 days without water is suicidal.

[Ubiquitous]

Religious beliefs aside (which I respect)

IMHO, fasting is a horrible and irresponsible thing to do to your body.

[bpmartyr]

I have gone 5 days with water only. I could not fathom having no water. There are some rough moments on an extended fast but there can also be some very enlightening spiritual growth IMHO

[Whiskey Steve]

but there can also be some very enlightening spiritual growth IMHO

thats part of what i did it for

[-2z-]

I am currently at the close of day 1 of a religious fast.
I am wondering how many days you guys think I could safely go. (keep in mind no food or water)

also share if you have performed a multi day fast.

If you're doing this to devote more time in prayer and pull closer to God, I've found an alternative that works much better for me.

A media fast. No TV/ radio/ and only checking email if you have to once a day. I did it for a week and it definately changes your perspective.

This may not work for you, as I don't know your goals/ religion, etc.

[trashydiva24]

I've done fasting (a week) where I could only have veggies and water... there are books on fasting but they all include drinking water as part of the fast... sounds scary dude