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Fasting is the practice of abstaining or reducing consumption of food, drink or both, for a specific period of time. Everyone fasts for at least some part of the day. Generally the eight or so hours one spends sleeping every night. Physiologically, fasting can refer to a persons metabolic status after not eating overnight or even the metabolic state after the complete digestion of a meal. Once youve gone 8 to 12 hours without eating, the body enters a state of fasting. Intermittent fasting has many health benefits. Not least of which is weight loss, a better skin, heart health and improved longevity. Jen Miller explains.

The practice of fasting can lead to a number of metabolic changes within the body. These changes typically begin approximately three to five hours after eating, when the body enters a post-absorptive state. Rather than the state of ongoing digestion. This is when eating frequent meals means the body is always involved in some sort of digestive activity.

Whether you practice more long-term fasting for health reasons or for spiritual reasons, most people will have to fast at some point for medical reasons. Patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures that require a general anaesthetic will usually fast prior to the treatment. In fact, ndividuals also practice fasting before undergoing a number of other medical tests. These include cholesterol testing, blood glucose measuring, or a lipid panel.

Instead of running on fuel from the food you just ate, fasting allows your body to tap into reserves. Fat which accumulates in the body is burned whenever food supply grows scarce. This results in a slow, steady weight loss that can be a real benefit.

Since fasting is often incorporated as a lifestyle change instead of a temporary fix, this type of diet is much more sustainable than many other crash diets. In fact, many studies support the practice as a valuable, reliable tool for weight loss and weight maintenance. Initially youll see a marked weight loss as a result of losing water weight. However, according to the author of Eat Stop Eat, each day you fast will show a loss of 0.5 pounds of true body fat.

For diabetics, fasting can be a fantastic way to normalize glucose and even improve glucose variability. Anyone looking for a natural way to increase insulin sensitivity should attempt an intermittent fast. The effects of fasting can make a difference in how your body processes glucose.

Generally, insulin resistance is the result of accumulation of glucose in tissues that arent built for fat storage. As the body burns through stored fuel in the form of body fat, that excess accumulation becomes smaller and smaller. This allows the cells in your muscles and liver to grow increasingly responsive to insulin.

3. Boosts Metabolism

Part of the reason intermittent fasting helps you lose weight is due to the restriction of food, followed by regular eating, helps stimulate your metabolism. While long-term fasting can actually slow your metabolism, shorter fasts promoted by intermittent fasting have been proven to increase metabolism. In fact as much as up to 14 per cent, reported by one study.

This is also a more effective tool than long-term calorie restriction, which can often wreak havoc on the bodys metabolism. Weight loss often goes hand in hand with muscle loss. And since muscle tissue is what burns through calories, having less muscle leads to a drop in your bodys ability to metabolize food. Intermittent fasting keeps your metabolism running smoothly by helping you maintain your muscle tissue as much as possible.

Research from scientists at the University of Chicago revealed that intermittent fasting can delay the development of disorders that lead to death. Theres evidence that people who fast regularly can enjoy a longer, healthier life than people who eat a regular three meals a day. Or those who follow a traditional restricted-calorie diet.

Head of the National Institute on Agings neuroscience laboratory, Mark Mattson, says the mild stress that intermittent fasting puts on the body provides a constant threat. This increases the bodys powerful cellular defenses against potential molecular damage. Intermittent fasting also stimulates the body to maintain and repair tissues. Its anti-aging benefits, keep every organ and cell functioning effectively and efficiently.

Its important to learn how to accurately decipher the signals your body gives you. Intermittent fasting is a great way to understand the cycle of hunger. Before true hunger sets in and the body, if not fed, enters starvation mode, youll feel pangs of hunger that can generally be attributed to psychological cravings. This emotional desire is confused with hunger all the time. Fasting will give you the opportunity to experience real hunger pains in the stomach, and even withdrawal and detox symptoms associated with our usual consumption of processed foods.

Youll also develop a deeper appreciation of food. If youve ever eaten after a period of true hunger, youll know what eating is supposed to feel like. Each bite tastes more delicious than the last, and youll experience a sensation of deep contentment and pleasure. Its absolutely worth the hunger you endured to get here.

Unless youre following a random fast type of diet, having strict eating times followed by periods of fasting can help your body develop a solid routine. Youll be able to recognise your own hunger cycles, sleep more soundly andstart scheduling appointments during convenient hours. It can be difficult to establish this routine at first, especially if you have a family or an inflexible work schedule. However, once youve developed a consistent plan, youll soon start to see all the ways a set routine can benefit your life and your health.

A study, tabled at a meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in 2015, revealed that intermittent fasting may have enormous implications for brain health. The study, was undertaken on both humans and animals. It showed fasting stimulates the brain in a number of different ways: promotes the growth of neurons, aids in recovery following a stroke or other brain injury, and enhances memory performance. Intermittent fasting may help decrease a practitioners risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinsons or Alzheimers. Theres also evidence to show that it may actually even improve both cognitive function and quality of life for people living with those conditions already.

According to scientists at the University of Southern California, fasting has the power to regenerate the entire immune system by boosting the bodys production of new white blood cells. This is how your body fights off infection. Fasting in cycles, enables your body to purge the damaged, old, or inefficient parts of the immune system, and replace them with newly generated immune system cells.

Studies showed that a 72 hour fast was even enough to help protect cancer patients from the harmful and toxic effects of chemotherapy treatments. These generally cause significant damage to the patients immune system. Though researchers need to conduct more clinical trials, many are confident that intermittent fasting could help immunocompromised individuals and the elderly.

Acne sufferers know that one of the best ways to control bothersome skin conditions is through diet. Eating healthy, unprocessed foods and limiting the consumption of dairy products.

Its no surprise, then, that if you are a regular intermittent fasting practitioner, theimpressive benefits will show all over your glowing, radiant face. Food sensitivities are often the root cause for manyof these conditions. Which can lead to inflammatory conditions and acne. After a fast, you should introduce foods one at a time and note any changes to your skin, so that you canaccurately pinpoint which foods you should avoid.

Intermittent fasting also has a positive effect on your hair and nails, helping them grow healthy and strong. Not only will you feel good after incorporating intermittent fasting into your lifestyle, youll look great, too.

Almost every religion around the world practices fasting in one way or another. Its no surprise, then, that a lifestyle which includes intermittent fasting could lead to a deepened sense of spirituality. Regular practitioners have reported feeling at peace during their fasts. And studies have proven that fasting can help regulate mood by reducing levels of anxiety and stress. In fact, fasting is a natural treatment that many healthcare professionals recommend for a variety of emotional and sexual problems.

Whether or not you fast for religious reasons, intermittent fasting will help you feel more connected to nature and the world around you. And importantly youll benefit from having a clear mind and a positive outlook.

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Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss and its Other Benefits Psychology Today (blog) Long-term use of IF may, in fact, shift the substrate the body uses for energy preferentially to fat, though it's not clear how often you need to fast to bring about this shift. One concern about every-other-day fasting, however, is that it might ... and more »

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Will beer and other alcoholic beverages wreck my diet Bangor Daily News Today is a very Spring-like day. It's the kind of day that makes you think about summer and enjoying adult beverages. As you think about that cold one, or the frosty glass rimmed in salt or whatever your pleasure you might all of a sudden come up short.

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Concerns about the growing number of individuals who are overweight or obese are well-founded. There are many people, however, who are struggling with the opposite weight issue unwanted weight loss. Reversing the trend of weight loss can be just as much of a challenge for them as losing weight is for overweight persons.

Numerous factors can contribute to unwanted weight loss. It could be due to certain medical conditions (such as intestinal problems, an over-active thyroid, etc.), chronic disease (like COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.), symptoms from some medications (loss of appetite, taste changes, etc.), side effects from treatments for medical problems (such as cancer), emotional or mental health issues (anxiety, depression, dementia, etc.), extended illness, aging, alcohol abuse, or limited access to sufficient food (financial issues, transportation limitations, etc.).

More specifically, physical eating problems can be caused by poor appetite, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea or constipation issues, changes in taste or smell, problems with swallowing and/or chewing, chronic pain, or reduced thirst cues.

Lack of sufficient calories and nutrients can lead to a variety of health problems. Low intake can result in fatigue, which can prompt more sedentary habits, social isolation and reduced motivation for self-care. Inadequate food intake also compromises the immune system. This means a greater risk of illness and/or slower recovery from illness.

Poor dietary intake generally leads to reduced muscle mass and bone density. This can contribute to an increased risk of falling and fractures, difficulty accomplishing activities of daily living, reduced independence and a higher risk of acquiring some chronic diseases.

Addressing inadequate intake depends on the conditions creating the problem. In some cases, adjustments can be made to remove or reduce the cause of the eating issues. In others, it means making purposeful changes specific to the pattern of eating, the types of foods available, and access to enough food.

For healthy weight gain, some general guidelines are to increase the frequency of eating, increase the portion sizes of foods as possible, and to choose more nutrient/calorie-dense foods (more nutrients/calories for the volume of food consumed).

Rather than depending on feelings of hunger or thirst, it might be advantageous to consume foods and beverages on a schedule. A good plan might be to eat within about an hour of waking and then every two to three hours throughout the day. This spreads the food out to reduce the need for larger amounts fewer times a day. Being presented with large amounts all at once can seem overwhelming and can actually counter the desire to eat.

Many high-calorie foods provide empty calories meaning calories with minimal nutrients. Ideally, the foods consumed should provide nutrients as well as calories. There are numerous ways to slip healthy ingredients into foods to boost their nutrient content.

Some good choices for more calories might be dense grain foods like granola, dense breads like bagels, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, nut and seed butters, avocado, oils used in cooking or added to foods, fruit and vegetable purees added to foods like quick breads, cooked cereals made with milk, smoothies made with yogurt, cheese and veggie omelets, cooked whole-grain products, thick soups/stews rather than those with more broth, etc. Powdered milk or evaporated whole milk can be added to many foods to boost protein and calcium.

Having food always available is important. If grocery shopping is limited, one idea is to store larger amounts of less perishable and frozen foods. The individual or caregiver may also want to make bulk amounts of one-dish meals that can be used over several days and/or frozen in portion-sized amounts. These can easily be reheated as needed.

For nausea, foods that have a limited scent are often better tolerated. This might mean foods at refrigerator temperature or frozen items (like a yogurt and fruit smoothie, frozen fruit, frozen peas, etc.). Another tip is to have others do the cooking and avoid being near where foods are prepared.

For addressing disinterest in foods because of reduced taste or smell, try enhancing the flavors. Add more seasonings, serve foods warm, and try some new recipes. Eating with others in the home or out of the home in social environments can often encourage greater food intake.

For swallowing issues, modify foods so they are the appropriate texture for maximal swallowing ability. If chewing is an issue, focus on foods that require less chewing or again modify the consistency as needed. Softer foods might include eggs, yogurt, milk, fish, beans/hummus, melted cheese, pudding topped with soft or pureed fruit, oatmeal or other cooked whole grain (made with milk to add calories/protein/fiber), pureed fruit/vegetables, avocado, 100 percent fruit or vegetable juices, etc.

Beverages can be used not only to provide fluids, but also to add nutrients and calories. By consuming them toward the latter part of a meal or snack, they are then not replacing the nutrients and calories provided by adequate amounts of solid foods.

Unwanted weight loss can definitely be challenge to reverse, but the benefits of weight gain or stabilization are worth the effort when it comes to short- and long-term health and quality of life.

Pam Stuppy, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, is a registered, licensed dietitian with nutrition counseling offices in York, Maine, and Portsmouth. She is also the nutritionist for Phillips Exeter Academy, presents workshops nationally, and is board-certified as a specialist in sports dietetics. Visit http://www.pamstuppynutrition.com for nutrition information, healthy cooking tips and recipe ideas.

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Weight Watchers Open House at Mercy Hospital

If you have wanted to lose weight, or maintain your current weight, consider joining Weight Watchers.

On Wednesday, April 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mercy Hospital Fort Scotts Concetta Room, Weight Watchers will host a public open house.

No pre-registration or fee is required for this come-and-go event. Participants can sample Weight Watchers food, view products, learn more about the program, hear success stories and register to win door prizes. If someone likes what they see at the open house, they might consider joining the group.

Weight Watchers holds weekly meetings on Wednesdays at Mercy Hospital Fort Scott. Weight-ins are from 11:30 a.m. noon, followed by a meeting from noon 12:30 p.m. A Weight Watchers monthly pass is required to attend the ongoing meeting.

Weight Watchers offers a holistic approach to weight loss, said Jana Dalrymple, Weight Watchers leader. Participants benefit from the support group-like setting and proven techniques that motivate and encourage healthy weight loss and long-term success.

For more details about Weight Watchers at Mercy, call Mary Wynn, Mercy Infection Prevention and Employee Health nurse at 223-2200 ext 2198.

Infant Loss Remembrance Service

If you or your family has been impacted by pregnancy loss or the loss of an infant shortly after birth, Mercy wants to offer you a time for reflection and comfort.

You are invited to come find support and healing at an Infant Loss Remembrance Service onSaturday, April 22, at 2 p.m.at the St. Marys Cemetery located west of Fort Scott on Locust Road. Anyone in the community or surrounding area who has suffered this type of loss is welcome to attend.

Our time together will include a short service and time of prayer, plus a balloon release with opportunity for participants to write messages to those children being remembered.

In case of rain, the service will be moved to Mercy Hospitals McAuley Conference Center.

For more information, contact Mercy Chaplain Tyler Whipkey at620-223-8481.

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Reality TV star Mama June Shannon has been making headline after headline since revealing her nearly 300-pound weight loss earlier this week. And her transformation (which was documented on the WeTV reality show "Mama June: From Not to Hot") really was incredible: She dropped from a size 28 to a size 4, and even revealed that she's now able to wear some of the clothes that belong to her 11-year-old daughter, Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson.

But along with all the praise and recognition she's received for her transformation, Shannon has also received some hate - including criticism from people who question whether she took the "easy way out" by opting for surgery, instead of relying solely on changes to her diet and exercise routines to lose weight.

That's why, during an appearance on "The Dr. Oz Show" on Thursday, Shannon opened up about the misconceptions surrounding weight-loss surgery.

"I tell people it's a daily struggle," Shannon explained to Dr. Oz. "I've had the gastric sleeve. I've had the skin removal surgery. But people think, Oh, that's just a fix."

And Shannon's right! Yes, the gastric sleeve and skin removal surgeries Shannon underwent can help speed up the process of weight loss, and yes, they are pretty darn pricey, which means they're not readily available to everyone. But there are a number of health risks posed by the surgeries - and it takes some serious commitment for a bariatric surgery patient to maintain their new figure, according to Mayo Clinic.

Read: It's still necessary for a person who has undergone bariatric surgery to make some major lifestyle changes (including permanent healthy changes to their diet and exercise routine) if they want to maintain their weight loss long-term.

"Trust me, it's work," Shannon said to Dr. Oz. "You have to put the work into it, because if you don't, there's no sense in spending the money and having the stuff done."

Here's hoping Mama June can keep up the good work and maintain her dramatic weight loss - and maybe even pass along her new healthy habits to her kids.

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PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwired - April 07, 2017) - According to their website, there are 14 Bulletproof Diet principles to follow for weight loss and overall improvement of health. What's interesting is that the author wants to avoid 'information overload' for dieters who struggle to adhere perfectly to dietary guidelines and yet, the Bulletproof Diet lays out 14 very stringent steps to remember. To be fair, it does state that adherence to all principles isn't necessary but 'the more you do, the better it works.' Some of the steps are obvious, such as 'Eliminate sugar', 'Eliminate all synthetic additives, colorings and flavorings' and 'Switch to organic fruits and vegetables.' However, a few of the guidelines seem to have no relevance to weight loss, "Eliminate legumes, 'Cook your food gently' and 'Eliminate gluten in any shape or form' are examples of this.

Legumes, which include beans and nuts are valuable protein sources for the body. In addition to providing protein, they also tend to be dense in much-needed fiber, potassium and magnesium. Legumes provide the necessary building blocks for muscle preservation. Muscle mass is key for optimal fat-burning and metabolic function. The elimination of all gluten is also a sticking point. Not all individuals suffer from gluten intolerance and its removal from the diet may have a minimal impact on those who tolerate gluten just fine. Furthermore, its sudden elimination can result in nutritional deficiencies in necessary minerals and vitamins. Lastly, cooking one's food gently offers a negligible health benefit and doesn't really contribute to weight loss. Preserving certain raw food enzymes is only recommended for those who know how to prepare such foods properly. Otherwise, improper cooking methods can result in hazardous health consequences. Though the diet's provision on, 'Don't use a microwave or fry," does have some merit.

Ultimately, seeking out dietitians and medical professionals are going to be your best bet for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Reason being, programs like Diet Doc provide doctors and nutritionists who can personally determine what type of diet plan is best for you. Rather than eliminating potentially beneficial foods from the diet, Diet Doc assesses your health history and offers personalized solutions for weight loss and weight maintenance.

Patients can get started immediately, with materials shipped directly to their home or office. They can also maintain weight loss in the long-term through weekly consultations, customized diet plans, motivational coaches and a powerful prescription program. With Diet Doc, the doctor is only a short phone call away and a fully dedicated team of qualified professionals is available 6 days per week to answer questions, address concerns and support patients.

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Repeatedly gaining and losing weight may be linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke and earlier death in people with pre-existing coronary artery disease, according to a study published Wednesday.

Research from NYU's Langone Medical Center found that people with high weight fluctuations were 136 percent more likely to experience strokes, 117 percent more likely to suffer from heart attacks and 124 percent more likely to die from health complications than those with smaller weight changes.

"Our findings suggest that we need to be concerned about weight fluctuation in this group that is already at high risk due to coronary disease," said lead study author Sripal Bangalore, MD, director of the cardiovascular outcomes group in the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center.

Subjects in the high fluctuation group experienced weight changes around 8.6 pounds, and those in the low fluctuation group reported weight changes around two pounds.

Health experts reviewed the data of 9,509 men and women between the ages of 35 and 75 with pre-existing coronary artery disease. The subjects also reported high cholesterol levels, and half were treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs in high doses. They were studied for 4.7 years.

Weight changes were linked to significantly different outcomes in subjects who were overweight or obese at the study's beginning, but not in subjects with normal weights. Participants who showed higher weight fluctuations showed higher cases of newly-diagnosed diabetes, though scientists warned that the result only showed an "association" between weight cycling and "poor outcomes."

Further study is needed.

A 2009 study showed that yo-yo dieting could also lead to an increase of inflammation and the body's storage of adipose tissue. Fifty-five percent of overweight or obese women who lost 10 percent of their overall body weight regained it within four years, while 93 percent of men and 95 percent of women were unable to maintain weight loss, showing that long-term maintenance is often more difficult than the initial weight loss.

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CHARLESTON, WV--(Marketwired - April 05, 2017) - According to its proponents, water fasting provides quick and efficient detox for therapeutic effects. Fasting in general is based on the premise that the body functions optimally when it has periods of rest from digestion. The claims are that fasting can eliminate many medical conditions or simply alleviate symptoms by releasing toxins from the body. Those who partake in water fasting must only consume 1-2 quarts of purified or distilled water each day with no meals or additional drinks. The key, is for the body to go into a state of ketosis (commonly known to low-carb dieters). Ketosis occurs when carbs are eliminated from the diet, thus signaling to the body to burn fat for energy, rather than excess carbs.

Supporters of water fasting are well-aware of the discomfort caused by this state. Emotional issues, hunger pangs, lack of energy, irritability, dizziness, lack of sleep and fatigue are all issues that arise with most fasts, but supporters say these challenges are temporary. The fast is meant to last between 4-5 days or until the return of 'true hunger' which is basically the body crying out for nourishment. Diet Doc, a national leader in the medical weight loss industry advises that consumers proceed with caution when it comes to extreme fasting. Intermittent fasts are often adhered to by obese patients, but this normally occurs in a doctor-supervised environment. Fasting without medical supervision can be dangerous for those with certain medical conditions, and with water fasting in particular, water intoxication is a very serious threat to one's health.

Furthermore, water fasting does not take into account the real reason behind the obesity epidemic, which is emotional eating due to stress. Most likely, if a patient has the discipline to complete a water fast, they will also have the discipline to commit to healthy eating habits. For patients who struggle with emotional eating, failing to complete a very difficult water fast can further damage their self-esteem. Diet Doc tackles emotional eating habits with powerful prescription medications that regulate mood and suppress the appetite. Their customized diet plans ensure that individuals are eating a healthy number of calories each day while producing fast weight loss results.

New Diet Doc patients can call or easily and effortlessly visit https://www.dietdoc.com to complete an initial comprehensive, yet simple, health questionnaire and schedule an immediate personal, no-cost consultation. Diet Doc Physicians all received specialized training in nutritional science and fast weight loss. Diet Doc reviews each patient's health history to create a personalized diet plan geared for fast weight loss, or that addresses life-long issues causing weight loss to slow down or stop. Nutritionists work personally with each patient and use their own algorithm to craft meal and snack plans that are compatible with each patient's age, gender, activity level, food preferences, nutritional needs and medical conditions. They combine these state of the art diet plans with pure, prescription diet products that enable their patients to resist the temptation to reach for sugary snacks, eliminate fatigue and curb the appetite. Over 97% of Diet Doc patients report incredible weight loss results with the majority losing 20 or more pounds per month.

At Diet Doc, all patients gain unlimited access to the best minds in the business. Their staff of doctors, nurses, nutritionists and coaches are available 6 days per week to answer questions, offer suggestions, address concerns and lend their professional guidance and support. Because of this, more and more people are turning to Diet Doc for their weight management needs. Diet plans are tailored to be specific to the needs of those of any age, gender, shape or size and for those who are struggling to lose that final 10-20 pounds to those who must lose 100 pounds or more. Call today to request a private, confidential, no-cost online consultation.

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Do you want to effortlessly drop five pounds in one week without any exercise? sounds like a poorly scripted 1990s infomercial rather than reliable diet advice. At The Daily Meal we tend to avoid miracle cures and subscribe to the philosophy that extreme weight loss measures are counterproductive, and that a long-term diet strategy incorporating a wide variety of lightly processed fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins is the key to a healthy lifestyle. That being said, we acknowledge that there are some dramatic actions that can drop pounds off your next scale reading quickly and efficiently.

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Athletes, especially wrestlers or mixed martial artists, are often required to quickly and drastically cut weight in order to qualify to fight under a certain weight class. Rapid weight loss isnt about burning through pounds of fat, however; these athletes accomplish this seemingly impossible feat by dropping water weight.

But what is water weight, and how can the average person get rid of it?

Water plays a crucial role in daily bodily functions: It transports molecules through the blood, balances body temperature, assists in waste removal, and protects cell tissue. Around 50 to 60 percent of our total body weight is water, but this figure can fluctuate based on daily eating habits. For example, a meal of super-salty French fries can quickly tack on an extra pound or two because the sodium forces your cells to absorb and retain more water. Simple carbohydrates, like those in baked potatoes or pasta, have a similar effect, because three or four grams of fluid are required to process and store one gram of carbohydrates. However, not all eating habits result in water retention; the caffeine in a cup of coffee or tea makes them natural diuretics by increasing short-term urine output.

The secret to quickly dropping five pounds of water weight in a week doesnt involve eating, or avoiding, certain foods it turns out its as easy as a brief session in the sauna. The intense, dry heat causes the weight to literally drip off of you. According to Harvard Medical Center, a 15- to 20-minute sauna session can result in a pint of water loss (or around one pound of body weight) and can burn up to 500 calories. Its important to note that temporarily dropping five pounds of water weight is not the equivalent of losing five pounds of fat the latter is more difficult because the human body is especially efficient at storing fat.

However, if you think you can avoid water weight altogether by pushing yourself to dehydration, you are mistaken. Paradoxically, when the body is dehydrated it tends to retain more water to compensate for its absence. And while the sauna might lead to instantaneous weight loss, eating a diet rich in protein and water-rich foods and avoiding simple carbohydrates and extra sodium will allow you to sustain a lasting reduction in water weight. Just make sure to check with your physician before considering any serious sauna time.

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