Not Eating Will Not Help You Lose Weight

Hey guys,

How has your Friday been? Are you out jollying already?

Well, my day was kind of weird. It all started with this being a weird week and not having time to plan meals like before or cooking. In fact, I haven’t even had time to BUY food! So today, was officially my “fast day”. You know – like a muslim fast for Ramadaan or something. And not because it was supposed to be. It just turned out that way!

I had oats with yoghurt and a pear in the morning and my next physical meal was a chopped tomato with some feta and 2 ostrich sausages (that hubby kindly bought and cooked for me!) at around 7:30 pm. Actually, I am lying… I had an apple around 5-ish… For the rest of the day I had 2 protein bars and a shake. Not sure exactly when and where – somehow I managed to sneak them into my ridiculously demanding day.

I know it is not the right thing to do, but it did happen (despite my best efforts); I didn’t eat junk instead of the good food (which I could have easily done) AND if the Universe feels like helping me… I might even be lighter on the scale tomorrow because of that!

Oh… and at the risk of losing my job, I DID do my intervals run this morning!

Enjoy the weekend!

Mel

Jeni

Mel,
I really don’t know what to say! If after 6 weeks of training and nutritional info you still don’t plan your meals… then I have really failed you as a trainer. Luckily, you did call to explain that life is overwhelming at the moment and with all the dramatic context of the situation – you are doing really good. Hang in there, girl! It will all get better! I know!

Now, the good news!
Fasting (or in your case, not eating much “real food” in a day) has many health benefits as long as it is done sensibly and not for prolonged periods of time.
- it helps your system clear out toxins
- it gives your digestive system a break
- it mildly helps weight loss (primarily through water loss)
- and in many cultures and customs it is seen as a spiritual thing that takes you to a higher place

Ok, guys, please don’t take this the wrong way! Not eating in order to lose weight is NOT a good idea. If you want to lose weight and want to do it fast, the best I can recommend is 1 day of water fast followed by 3 days of clean, healthy eating and then repeat the cycle. (And that is still not as good idea, as following a healthy exercise and nutritional plan.)

But in an environment where junk food abounds, everyone takes part, stress is driving you to kill your BFF and deadlines hang above your neck like guillotines, abstaining from the luxury of a Lindt and drinking tasteless meal replacement drinks instead (believe me, despite what Mel says – they are yucky!) is commendable. Well done, Mel! You have made me proud!

Ciao!

Jeni