Would Whey protein powder break a fa... 
curiousity
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Hello. I have fasted several times in the last two years, with the longest being 7 days. I just started another fast today. I have one question that I am hoping someone could help me with. I didn't see a "search" function and tried browsing the board to see if the question answered; I didn't see that it had.
I am a bodybuilder and would like to minimize the muscle loss during an extended fast. I already take vitamins during my fast, but I was curious if whey protein powder would be too much and take me out of a ketonic state (I can't imagine going through a fast where everyday was like the first couple of days), restart my digestion system, and not allow my digestion system, etc a true rest period to repair itself. Does anyone know the answer to this question?
Thank you very much for your time.
- Re: Would Whey protein powder break ... Somer
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This is a reply to # 679,718Your question is not very clear. Do you propose to break a fast with whey, or to fast on whey?
How long an "extended fast" do you plan?
I have done extended fasts, 60 days last summer. Muscle loss was never an issue. I exercise every day I fast.
Rather than one long fast this summer, I did a series of ten dayers (four this summer, just finishing one this fall and will do one more) with ten days cleansing/rebuilding diet between, including quality protein. This was much easier on the body, and far easier to break than one long fast.
Whey powder would be the wrong stuff to fast on. You need to give your kidneys/liver/gallbladder/digestive system and the body in general a rest from constant digestion. As far as breaking, I cannot imagine why you could not add protein powder to say, a morning smoothie, after breaking normally for 1-2 days, depending on the length of the fast.
Unless you are planning a SERIOUSLY long fast, muscle loss will not be an issue with juices. Drink plenty of fresh fruit juices in the morning and vegetable juices in the afternoon, and you will get everything you need.
If you plan to fast long term, I highly recommend you find a sympathetic health professional to supervise. I could NOT have done it without the support of my excellent naturopath, whom I called upon more than once in crisis situations.
Best to you,
Somer
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This is a reply to # 679,719Sorry I wasn't more clear, I was trying to hurry up and head to work.
I am juice fasting. I was concerning about losing muscle with the little protein I would be getting. I thought whey would break the fast, but I figured I wouldn't know unless I asked. I do not want to break my fast and do intend to let my body's digestive system rest and repair. My plan is to fast between 45 to 60 days.
I do have two naturopaths that I can go to for advice and direction if needed. I have discussed it with them and read a book on fasting (Prevent Life Decay by Marvin Yakos.)
Fresh fruit juices in the morning and vegetable juices in the afternoon......got it.
Thank you for your advice.
- Re: Would Whey protein powder break ... Somer
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MoreThis is a reply to # 679,721That's great you've got good support!
Why such a long fast? Just so you know, after my 60 day fast last summer, about two months into the break I started losing lots of hair! My naturopath explained it was due to my metabolism resetting! It did grow back, but without the support I would have been a bit freaked!
Plan for a very long break. I was eating a cleansing/rebuilding diet almost six months prior, and my digestion was delicate for that long. Long fast = tricky break! I MUCH more enjoyed the series of short fasts I did this summer--ten day fasts with ten days cleansing diet between. I have done 4 this summer, and just finished the first of two this fall. Colon cleansing is my major goal, and I am happy to report I am crossing the finish line!!
Best to you,
Somer
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MoreThis is a reply to # 679,722I was planning on doing a long fast because I felt so, so good when fasting (no doubt due to my previous very unhealthy lifestyle and diet.)....
I remarked to my dad that I felt like I was a kid when I woke up. When I was a child, I sleep so well and would wake up smiling and singing because I felt so refreshed - so ready to LIVE!
I guess I wanted to extend that feeling. I have to admit this is my sole reason to wanting a long fast. I will take your point home though. I will do series of short fasts and learn about the different purposes of fasts (different organ cleanses, parasite flush, etc.) One day I will return to the health of my youth with short fasts (combined with exercise and proper diet) and re-find that excited energy.
Thanks for you help Somer. I see that you post quite a bit. I didn't see if you were a moderator or not, but I appreciate you taking time helping people out on a subject which America is sorely knowledge deficient.
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- Re: Would Whey protein powder break ... Somer
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This is a reply to # 679,723I completely agree with you about the feelings of fasting. My challenge is to feel that way while eating a healthy diet. The plan for next year is to fast a day per week, three to five a month and ten twice a year... and work on that diet!
Best to you,
Somer
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