I don't know what is normal for others, but I rarely lose much weight whilst fasting, unless I am water fasting. The last long fast I did was 42 days and I lost 4 kgs (8lb I think), and that was in the first week and a bit, then no weight loss at all for the rest of the time. I have pretty major thyroid issues, so I attribute the lack of weight loss to my thyroid instantly slowing my metabolism down. But for what reason, I do not know. I could have lost 10 kg's comfortably, but I didn't, and then the weight comes straight back after the fast, even if I am on raw veges only, or an equally light diet.

I don't use fasting for weight loss, as it just doesn't work for me. Maybe your body has worked out what you are up to and has slowed down your metabolism too. Do you need to lose more weight?

Peace

Hi, I'm not sure what kind of fast you're doing, but restricting caloric intake can certainly slow weight loss. It gives the body the message that there is a "famine" and so it goes into insulin resistance to try to store fat. Losing weight is not just a simple matter of taking in fewer calories.

I'd suggest that fasting isn't for everyone, and can actually be weakening if done improperly. For losing weight there are methods that work with your metabolism to shift your hormonal balance safely so that you're burning fat. But it's not a one-size-fits-all method - no one diet is right for everyone. You have to work with your own biochemical individuality.

Best,
Karen

You might also want to consider the fact that your body expels so much toxins while on a fast, that at a point in time your body will use the nutrition in the juices you consume to repair and rebuild.