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If you were a fan of Super Size Me in the early 2000s, you may have mixed emotions on whether or not you can eat fast food and still be healthy. Fast food typically has a reputation for being high in calories, fat, sodium, and added sugarsbut that doesn't mean you can't find healthier fast-food options as part of a balanced diet. We spoke to dietitians to find out exactly which fast food meals they recommend for your health and which ones can even help contribute to weight loss.

Keep in mind that one meal cannot make or break your diet. In fact, it's important that you view your health as an accumulation of choices over time, rather than one specific meal. For more information on healthy fast-food meals for weight loss, read on.

Yes, losing weight while eating fast food is possible, but it requires careful planning and smart choices.

Registered Dietitian Nicole Rodriguez conducted a fun experiment by eating one meal at McDonald's every day for 30 days and shared her results on Instagram. Her only qualification when ordering each day was to give herself a monetary budget, which she says helped her stick to a lower-calorie budget. "Whether working toward fat loss, weight maintenance, or just more balance, inclusion of something fun every day can lead to better adherence to a balanced diet in the long run," says Rodriguez.

Nichole shared objective data collected before and after her experiment, showing significant improvements in her lipid panel, including total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, and one-pound weight loss.

This data suggests that the potential harms of fast food might be overstated and its benefits understated.

Let's discuss some strategies to help you achieve your weight loss goals without completely giving up fast food.

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When visiting your favorite fast-food chain, consider these quick tips to make more balanced choices that can help you with your weight loss goals.

Choose a lean protein: Opt for lean protein sources like chicken, turkey, or fish, which are lower in calories and saturated fat than red meat. According to a study published in PLoS One, a diet that is heavy in saturated fat can lead to greater weight gain.

Ask for condiments and sauces on the side. Condiments and sauces can be very calorie-dense due to high levels of fats from vegetable oils. Asking for your sandwiches without mayo or with a packet of mayo on the side can save 70-100 calories.

Skip the deep-fried food: To reduce fat and calories, forgo deep-fried options and instead choose grilled, steamed, or boiled items.

Look for options high in protein and fiber: Aim for at least 20-30 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per meal. Protein and fiber are two nutrients that can help increase satiety and fill you up after eating, which can help you avoid excess snacking in between meals and support weight loss.

With these things in mind, read on to learn about 14 of the healthiest fast-food meals for your weight loss goals. Then, check out the 30 Best Foods for Weight Loss.

Nutrition (Per order): Calories: 340 Fat: 13 g (Saturated Fat: 3 g) Sodium: 630 mg Carbs: 25 g (Fiber: 6 g, Sugar: 13 g) Protein: 32 g

Chick-fil-A's Market Salad is a nutritious option that offers a good balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

"I love the Market Salad with Grilled Nuggets. It's high in protein, and I love the added crunch from the granola and slivered almonds. The salad has berries, which add a great natural sweetness and boost of antioxidants. It's my favorite fast-food salad with tons of nutrients and fun textures," recommends Wan Na Chun, MPH, RD.

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Nutrition (Per order, without cheese and sour cream): Calories: 570 Fat: 13 g Carbs: 72 g Protein: 45 g

Hands down, the Chicken Burrito Bowl at Chipotle is a great fast-food meal for weight loss, says Sarah Pflugradt, MS, RDN, CSCS. "With chicken, brown rice, beans, lettuce, extra salsa, and corn, you can't beat the protein and fiber. The sodium is still going to be high, but that is really hard to avoid with any fast food. Choose water instead of soda and skip the extras, like sour cream or queso, that can increase the calories of this meal," she shares.

Nutrition (Per order): Calories: 270 Fat: 4 g (Saturated Fat: 1 g) Sodium: 820 mg Carbs: 40 g (Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 6 g) Protein: 21 g

Subway makes it easy to customize a low-calorie, fast-food option on the go. A 6-inch turkey sub can contain as few as 270 calories if you are prudent with your condiments, and a 6-inch wheat roll will deliver fiber and protein, two nutrients that help keep you full and prevent drops in energy levels as the day goes on.

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Nutrition (Per order): Calories: 420 Fat: 16 g (Saturated Fat: 5 g) Sodium: 1,170 mg Carbs: 42 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 2 g) Protein: 27 g

Wendy's has some of the most calorie-dense items on their menu, like the Pretzel Baconator at 1,050 calories or the Big Bacon Classic Triple at 1,220 calories! But thankfully, you can find a few lighter, healthier options at Wendy's that can fit with your weight loss goals, like their Grilled Chicken Wrap, which is in calories, has 27 grams of protein, and even has a few grams of fiber.

Nutrition (Per order): Calories: 490 Fat: 24 g (Saturated Fat: 7 g) Sodium: 1,150 mg Carbs: 44 g (Fiber: 11 g, Sugar: 3 g) Protein: 25 g

Taco Bell actually has some of the healthier fast-food menu options if you know what to order! Take their Cantina Chicken Power Bowl, for example. It has 25 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber, and finding this much fiber in a fast-food meal is quite challenging. Not only that, but it has under 500 calories and only 3 grams of sugar. This bowl will keep you feeling full until your next meal and help you stick to your daily goals.

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Nutrition (Per order): Calories: 310 Fat: 13 g (Saturated Fat: 6 g) Sodium: 770 mg Carbs: 30 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 3 g) Protein: 17 g

The McDonald's Egg McMuffin is a classic that you can still enjoy when you have a weight loss goal. With 17 grams of filling protein for just 310 total calories, you will find that this small but mighty breakfast sandwich has a lot of staying power.

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Nutrition (Per order): Calories: 290 Fat: 8 g (Saturated Fat: 3.5 g) Sodium: 1,060 mg Carbs: 50 g (Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 4 g) Protein: 24 g

For a healthy breakfast option, head to Starbucks to get theirSpinach, Feta&Egg White Wrap. This wrap has under 300 calories but still packs in 24 grams of filling protein, and the 4 grams of fiber is something you may struggle to find in many classic fast-food breakfast sandwiches.

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Nutrition (Per order): Calories: 240 Fat: 17 g (Saturated Fat: 4 g) Sodium: 370 mg Carbs: 11 g (Fiber: 3 g) Protein: 13 g

In-N-Out has its famous "Not So Secret Menu," which features variations on its classic burgers, such as Double Meat, Animal Style, and our favorite healthier option, the Protein Style Burger. It's just your favorite In-N-Out burger with lettuce instead of a bun, keepingcalories on the lower end.

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Nutrition (Per TK): Calories: 390 Fat: 12 g (Saturated Fat: 2 g) Sodium: 770 mg Carbs: 44 g (Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 12 g) Protein: 28 g

Karolin Saweres,MS, RDN, LD loves Chick-fil-A for a healthy fast-food option for weight loss. "I love the Grilled Chicken Sandwich from Chick-fil-A, which contains only 390 calories. Pair it with their Fresh Fruit Cup or Kale Crunch Salad for a boost of filling fiber, or an order of 5-piece Grilled Chicken Nuggets for additional protein if you need."

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Nutrition (Per whole sandwich): Calories: 550 Fat: 29 g (Saturated Fat: 4.5 g) Sodium: 1,060 mg Carbs: 50 g (Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 4 g) Protein: 24 g

Panera has a ton of sandwich options, some much healthier than others, but their Tuna Salad Sandwich is a clear winner every time. This sandwich is a great choice for a healthy fast-food meal with 24 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber, and only 550 calories.

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Nutrition (Per order): Calories: 455 Fat: 29 g Carbs: 39 g Protein: 12 g

Sheri Berger, RDN, CDCES loves to pop into Sweetgreen for a balanced meal on the fly. "You can choose pretty much anything from Sweetgreen and get a satisfying meal that is overflowing with veggies, packed with lean protein, balanced with a whole grain, and topped with a tasty sauce. For plant-based eaters, I recommend the Super Green Goddess, a hearty salad that is packed with 20 grams of plant protein from chickpeas and lentils and is under 500 calories."

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Nutrition (Per order): Calories: 350 Fat: 13 g (Saturated Fat: 4 g) Sodium: 900 mg Carbs: 29 g (Fiber: 13 g, Sugar: 3 g) Protein: 24 g

Chick-fil-A's Cool Wrap boasts a balanced option on the go, and Caroline loves to recommend this option to clients who are working towards weight loss or making blood sugar-friendly choices when eating out. With only 32 grams of total carbohydrates, of which 14 grams come from fiber, this wrap is bound to keep you full and satisfied for hours to come. If that isn't enough, you'll get 43 grams of protein from a lean chicken source.

Nutrition (Per order): Calories: 360 Fat: 14 g (Saturated Fat: 5 g, Trans fat: 0.5 g) Sodium: 970 mg Carbs: 37 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 5 g) Protein: 23 g

With 360 total calories, Arby's knows how to pack a ton of flavor into a balanced meal with their Classic Roast Beef Sandwich, which delivers a leaner protein option. With 23 grams of protein to boot, this sandwich will tide you over until your next meal.

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*Nutrition information is based on how you build your bowl

"The Grains and Green Bowl at CAVA is packed full of nutrition! I recommend choosing the RightRice in your bowl, which is a plant-based rice made with lentils, chickpeas, peas, and rice. Then, add on a variety of greens and lean protein, as well as healthy fats from avocado and olives. It is filling, nutritious, and delicious," says Mandy Tyler, M.Ed., RD, CSSD, LD.

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IF YOU'RE LOOKING to get in shape, your goals probably boil down to achieving two specific things:

Achieving just one of these training objectives is no small feat. Achieving them together is a whole different ballgame. This is called "body recomposition" by scientists and fitness professionalsin other words, the process of changing the composition of your body by lowering body fat mass and increasing muscle mass.

The biggest hurdle you'll have to clear on your journey to accomplishing these goals is that they require largely different demands. To lose fat, you need to be burning more calories then you're taking in. To build muscle, you need to increase your protein intake and prioritize strength training, so your body can build more muscle fibers. Eager to make big changes, people often try to achieve both at the same time.

The question is: Is it even possible to both lose fat and gain muscle simultaneously? We asked the experts.

A 2020 meta-data analysis from the Strength and Conditioning Journal suggests that it may be possible to lose fat mass and gain muscle at the same time. There's one issue with this, howeverall of the studies compiled for the report were based on small samples of young athletes, lacking an inclusive sample population. Further research needs to be conducted to understand exactly how body recomposition happens to different types of subjects, and if these results are applicable to different demographics.

Though burning fat and building muscle concurrently may be possible, it's not necessarily optimal, says Lee Boyce, C.S.C.S., an MH Advisory Board member. He warns that aiming for both at the same time may cause a slower rate of change for both goals to be reached.

A more effective approach is to prioritize one goal before the other, specifically muscle building over fat loss. The good news is, emphasizing muscle building will spark some habits and physiological responses that may help burn away some unwanted fat.

If someone focuses on building muscle first, "the byproduct of that would be trigger[ing] some fat loss," Kurt Ellis, N.S.C.A., of Beyond Numbers Performance, says. "It's going to enable you to build habits that are going to be a lot more favorable for you long term."

Building muscle mass results in an increased metabolic rate, meaning the body will burn more calories, since it takes more energy to maintain muscle tissue than adipose tissue (a.k.a. body fat). For example, assume you and your gym partner at the same height and weight. You have a body fat percentage of 10 percent, and theirs is 20 percent. On any given day where you both move the same amount, you will likely burn more calories than they will (assuming, too, that neither of you have any other health problems that may effect your metabolism).

If you follow the right steps, focusing on muscle building may help to bring about the fat loss you're also looking for even more quickly.

To gain muscle, you need to be incorporating resistance training into your exercise routine. This puts your muscles under tension, creating micro-tears in the muscle, which your body will then repair by creating more fibers. As we've already established, you need to be burning calories to lose fat. Luckily, strength training does both of those things. Yes, cardio may burn more calories, but too much can jeopardize your gains.

For longevity, focus on strength training with smaller bits of low intensity cardio to achieve muscle building. At the end of the day, you're still burning calories, which is what you need to lose fat mass. For some guidance on where to start, see below.

You've probably been preached at by some muscle-bound bro about the importance of protein. It's not just hypeprotein is the building block of muscle tissue and deserves its praise. If you don't have enough, your muscles may begin to break down. This is especially important to consider when you're in a calorie deficit. Limiting calories is the key to fat lossbut if you also limit your protein, you'll lose your muscle mass, says Boyce.

"If you want to be adding muscle without adding too much weight, you can't be in a surplus to do it," Boyce says. "So, the challenge is creating that [low] calorie intake, but modifying the nutrient choices that are going to make up those calories."

Make high protein food sources a bigger staple in your nutrition plan. Protein also reduces the levels of the hormone that causes hunger, ghrelin, in your body, so it may keep you fuller, longer. Thats good news for preventing snacking and other sources of excess calories throughout your day.

Boyce suggests aiming to consume at least 1 gram of protein per pound of your body weight. Do this with real food sources, like chicken, turkey, and tofu, as much as possible, and make up the difference with supplements, like protein powders.

Beware of coming on too hard, too fast when starting a fitness routine. Overtraining can lead to injury, which could take you out of the gym all together. That's why prioritizing recovery is important if you're trying to burn fat and gain muscle, Ellis says. Recovery allows the body time to repair itself after intense workouts, so don't neglect your rest day.

Proper rest also means proper sleep, Ellis says. A 2020 study published in the Medicine & Science in Sport and Exercise journal found that lack of sleep led to a lower release of cytokinesthe proteins that build up our muscles.

We already know that it's best to prioritize strength workouts to be able to gain muscle and lose fat. The most effective way to do both is to anchor those workouts with big, multi-joint movements, such as squats, deadlifts, and presses.

"Compound lift movements incorporate ton of muscles. You need to recruit a decent amount in order to elicit that hypertrophy response," Ellis says. More muscle recruitment also means more calorie burna win for fat loss.

That doesn't mean you need to do the same barbell squats and dumbbell RDLs every time you go to the gym. There are tons of variations of these compound movements you can incorporate that will keep your routine fresh.

Cardio has its time and place, toobut be weary of what kind you pick if youre also looking to gain muscle while you lose fat. High intensity interval training, or HIIT, may be known for fat burning, but it could cost you when it comes to gaining muscle mass. Working at such a high intensity means significant wear and tear on the body. That means youll need significant time in between workouts to recover, which could mean having to take off more of your strength-building days in the gym. If you dont optimize recovery, it could lead to injury.

Instead, aim for low-intensity steady state (LISS) cardio. Think walking, jogging, biking at slow intervals. It will prevent that feeling of burnout and overtraining, while still getting your heart rate up to get the cardiovascular benefits out of it.

You can train with full-body splits, use a strategy like a push-pull-legs split (like this one), or work alternating between your upper body and lower body. This way, on the day that you're working your upper body, your lower body is resting. This creates an efficient system so that you're able to hit a higher volume of reps and sets without running the risk of overtraining, since Boyce says you'll be better able to tackle more workouts safely with the built-in rest.

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Melissa lost 50 pounds in 2015just by changing the way she thinks about her weight, according to Life & Style.

"I truly stopped worrying about it," she told the magazine. "I think there's something to kinda loosening up and not being so nervous and rigid about it that, bizarrely, has worked."

Melissa also attributed her weight loss to, well, not doing much of anything at all: No trick, nothing to tell, just super-boring life," she told ExtraTV. "You bring it real down, you dont do anything fun, and you go to bed at 7:30that's the trick."

That said, Melissa has also made it clear that shes not trying to be a certain weight. I have [lost weight], but I'll be back again," she told Refinery29 in 2016. I'll be up, I'll be down, probably for the rest of my life. The thing is, if that is the most interesting thing about me, I need to go have a lavender farm in Minnesota and give this up. There has to be something more."

In her July 2019 interview with WSJ, she also said that she keeps her home life simple: She gets up at 4 a.m. ("Im like a weird old man," she says), prepares breakfast, takes out the familys two dogs, gets her and the girls ready for the day, and then she or her husband drives them to school.

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Isagenix isnt something that I or most registered dietitians I know would ever recommend, says Maddie Pasquariello, a registered dietitian in Brooklyn, New York. For instance, she says that the 30-day Resets use of cleanse days could potentially encourage unhealthy or disordered eating habits rather than supporting long-term lifestyle changes. If your internal organs are in working order, you dont need a detox or cleanse to support your health goals, she explains.

While Pasquariello notes that the IsaLean shake appears to have adequate nutrition and would likely provide some micronutrient benefits, it also contains sugar and other additives, such as flavorings. Additionally, Pasquariello points out that a single serving of the shake contains more than 50% of the recommended daily value for some nutrients, such as vitamin B6, B12 and manganese, which may be of concern since the 30-Day Reset recommends drinking multiple servings on shake days.

It doesnt appear that any of the micronutrient quantities listed would verge into toxic levels, even if you did drink more than one shake per day, but its something to consider, she says.

Isagenix has a small body of research on its website supporting certain claims for its products.

For example, one very small 2022 study divided 20 participants with overweight or obesity into two groups. One group fasted one day per week, the other two days per week. On fast days, both groups consumed around 400 calories. On food days, participants consumed a diet of 1,500 calories for women and 1,850 calories for men. Both groups consumed Isagenix products and whole foods to meet their daily caloric and nutrition requirements. After a four-week period, both groups experienced lower body weights, body fat percentages and blood sugar levels. But the two fast day per-week group lost slightly more weight overall.

The study findings suggest that, if anything, results are largely attributed to various intermittent fasting protocols or caloric restriction, Pasquellario explains. Even if you are practicing intermittent fasting under the supervision of an RD and medical team, you dont need this product lineup to do so.

Whats more, Pasquariello notes that some of the studies listed on Isagenixs website (such as the one featured above) have small sample sizes and at least one conflict of interest. For instance, they are either funded directly by Isagenix or conducted by professionals who work as consultants with Isagenix. This isnt what I hope to see if Im seeking gold-standard research about a particular nutrient or ingredient, explains Pasquariello.

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Weight loss fads have been around since forever as many people vie for a slimmer figure.

But how much weight can you realistically lose before it causes damage?

Apparently, its a lot, and one man went on to show that a hundred pounds was a walk in the park thanks to his extreme dedication.

Now, youve probably heard of fasting and it generally lasts a couple of days or hours (if youre intermittently fasting), but what about fasting for a whole year?

Well, a Scottish man decided to attempt the most challenging feat by embarking on a 382-day fast to lose weight.

Angus Barbieri made a decision which would change his whole life in June 1965.

According to History Defined, he wanted to overcome his food addiction and shed his weight as he was morbidly obese.

Defying the naysayers and even what many believe the human body and mind can withstand, he went ahead with his plans and even managed to lose a remarkable amount.

Barbieri used to work at his father's fish-and-chips shop and weighed 456 pounds by the age of 27 before admitting himself to the Royal Infirmary of Dundee in Scotland to undergo a short fast to shift some weight.

It was then that he would continue to fast for 382 days.

During this time, he wouldnt eat a morsel of food as solid food was a no-no.

Instead, he could only drink yeast, vitamins, electrolytes, black coffee, sparkling water, and tea.

Yuck.

How many calories do you reckon he was consuming?

It was close to zero!

According to reports, he was shedding 22 pounds per month - nearly a pound per day - which meant that he was continuously losing weight at a rapid pace.

The agreement with Maryfield Hospital, which was aiding him in his diet, would allow him to come and go but would require doctors to follow him outside of the hospital to oversee his diet.

But it wasnt all swings and roundabouts, as Barbieri ended up having to quit his job at his dads shop as to stay away from the tempting fish and chips.

Initially, his goal was to lose 180 pounds, but on 11 July 1966, he completely surpassed his goal and lost a remarkable 276 pounds.

To celebrate, he ended his fast with a piece of bread and butter and a boiled egg. Yum.

He told the press: It went down okay. I feel a bit full, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

His journey was so unique that the University of Dundee conducted a study on him to examine the effects of long-term fasting on the body which was published in the Postgraduate Medical Journal in 1973.

Reddit found the story and the comments were particularly interested in his cause of death in 1990. However, no cause can be found in the media.

Nevertheless, everyone was in awe over his transformation.

One person wrote: Wow---went from 456 to 181lbs! That was before skin removal surgery. Dude must have looked like a flying squirrel afterward.

Another commented: He had incredible determination. He totally conquered his eating addiction. Respect!

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Astronomers have, for the first time, detected stellar winds blowing from three main-sequence stars similar to the sun.

The observation helped determine the rates at which these stars lose mass via their stellar winds, finding these winds shrink about 67 times as fast as the sun loses mass via its own solar winds.

The team behind the research reached these findings by observing X-rays emitted by a hot plasma bubble called the "astrosphere" that surrounds star systems. This plasma gets inflated by stellar winds slamming into the interstellar medium, which refers to gas and dust that exists between stars. Astrospheres are analogous to the heliosphere that surrounds the solar system.

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Stellar winds can also trigger processes that evaporate the atmospheres of planets that orbit the stars from which the winds flow, reducing the capacity for those worlds to host life (as we know it, at least.)

The escape rate of planetary atmospheres is slow, but these losses can accumulate, transforming an Earth-like world to a barren, atmosphere-less space rock over the course of millions of years. This means these new observations can help scientists understand how planets evolve around sun-like stars, and could aid in identifying which planetary systems are more likely to have habitable planets.

Despite the importance of stellar winds to a planetary system's evolution, the winds of sun-like, main-sequence stars have been very difficult to measure.

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"In the solar system, solar wind charge exchange emission has been observed from planets, comets and the heliosphere, and provides a natural laboratory to study the solar wind's composition," research leader and University of Vienna astrophysicist Kristina Kislyakova said in a statement. "Observing this emission from distant stars is much more tricky due to the faintness of the signal."

Kislyakova added that the distance to these stars makes it very difficult to disentangle X-ray signals emitted by the astrosphere from X-ray emissions of the star itself, which appears "spread" over the observing telescope's field-of-view.

After making observations of these star systems with the XMM-Newton space telescope, however, the team developed a new algorithm to disentangle stellar and astrospheric contributions to X-ray emissions.

This allowed the researchers to detect the exchange of charge between oxygen ions in the stellar winds and neutral atoms in the interstellar medium of three main-sequence stars: 70 Ophiuchi located some 16.6 light years away, epsilon Eridani which lies about 10.5 light-years away, and 61 Cygni,a binary star system approximately 11.4 light-years from Earth.

"This has been the first time X-ray charge exchange emission from astrospheres of such stars has been detected," Kislyakova said. "Our estimated mass-loss rates can be used as a benchmark for stellar wind models and expand our limited observational evidence for the winds of sun-like stars."

The team determined that 70 Ophiuchi was losing mass at a rate around 67 times that of the sun, and epsilon Eridani was losing mass around 16 times as fast as the sun. 61 Cygni was losing mass the slowest, albeit at a rate that is still 10 times faster than that of our star.Thus, the stellar winds of these stars that blast their planets and inflate their astrospheres are much more powerful than solar winds flowing from the sun. This may be because these stars have much stronger magnetic activity than our host star.

"There have been worldwide efforts over three decades to substantiate the presence of winds around sun-like stars and measure their strengths, but so far only indirect evidence based on their secondary effects on the star or its environment alluded to the existence of such winds," Manuel Gdel, team member and a University of Vienna researcher, said in the statement. "Our group previously tried to detect radio emission from the winds but could only place upper limits to the wind strengths while not detecting the winds themselves.

"Our new X-ray-based results pave the way to finding and even imaging these winds directly and studying their interactions with surrounding planets."

The team's research was published on Friday (April 12) in the journal Nature Astronomy.

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Kelly Clarkson has shared a lot over the last few months about her weight loss journey, and shes been showing off the results. One flip through the 41-year-olds Instagrams show her looking incredibly glowy.

Back in January, the singer revealed that a pre-diabetic diagnosis, along with a cross-country move to New York City, kicked her into action.

I was very unhappy in L.A. and had been for several years. I needed a fresh start, Kelly told People at the time. I was going through a really rough few years, and even in the first season it was rough behind closed doors. Just to be able to come into season 5 feeling good and knowing my kids feel good and the dust has settled. Season 5 is my first season to actually enjoy every minute of it.

Now, the You Dont Make Me Cry singer says her workouts, diet, and lifestyle have all been revamped to help her on her journey.

In December 2023, Kelly first hinted at her weight loss on her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. At the time, she shared that she doesn't wear Spanx anymore, per Life & Style. "In this building it's so cold. I don't even need to wear Spanx anymore. I just wear them for warmth like thermals," Kelly said during a singing game.

Below, here are all the details on Kelly Clarkson's weight loss journey so far, and how she keeps a positive, healthy mindset:

On January 29, Kelly revealed on her show that she received a pre-diabetic diagnosis a few years ago after guest Kevin James complemented her appearance.

Well, I was told I was pre-diabetic, the host explained. Thats literally what happenedand well, I wasnt shocked. I was a tiny bit overweight.

Kelly continued, They were like, Youre pre-diabetic. Youre right on the borderline. And I was like, But Im not there yet, she said jokingly. And then I waited two years and then I was like OK, Ill do something about it.

In 2023, Kelly requested that her talk show be moved to the Big Apple because she needed a change. We told NBC, Im not trying to sound ungrateful, I just cant stay here anymore for my mental health; for me and my kids. They werent doing well either, she said. For the past few years, Id just been showing up and smiling and doing what Im supposed to do, but you can only compartmentalize so long until you break."

After moving to the city that never sleeps, Kelly had to walk a lot more. Relocating to New York City ultimately helped Kelly get her body moving and start losing weight.

We go walk the dogs a few times at the park. We'll go for ice cream because my daughter will wear me down. We'll go make slime and we go to the museum, she said. Kelly also added, Walking in the city is quite the workout."

But that's not all she did. Kelly began making changes to her diet and wellness practices, too, which ultimately helped supplement her healthy lifestyle after her pre-diabetic diagnosis.

Kelly shared with People that shes re-vamped her diet, and is focusing on eating lots of protein.

I eat a healthy mix, she said. I dropped weight because Ive been listening to my doctora couple years I didnt. And 90 percent of the time Im really good at it because a protein diet is good for me anyway. Im a Texas girl, so I like meatsorry, vegetarians in the world!

As Kelly noted, her diet is a healthy mix, meaning she still allows space for treats.

But I still splurge. The other night I had a frozen yogurt with my daughter, and it was magical," she added.

One healthy snack Kelly loves? Robs Backstage Popcorn. The Breakaway singer collaborated with the popcorn brand to create her own signature flavor: Kelly's Classic BBQ.The brand describes the flavor concept as being pulled from Kelly's southern roots to create a sweet and smoky barbecue flavor unlike any popcorn you have had before.

Kelly recently shared in an Instagram video promoting the popcorn that its one of her favorite snacks. I like barbecue, Im Texan, she said. I dare you to not eat the whole bag. Its so good. She also added that she loves the popcorn because its gluten-free and non-GMO, and Thats all important to me. (FYI: The popcorn is also plant-based, per the brand.)

In 2018, Kelly shared that she'd lost 37 pounds. "I know the industry loves the weight gone, but for me it wasnt really the weight, she told Today host Hoda Kotb, instead pointing to an autoimmune disease and thyroid issues as the reasons to shift her diet.

"For me, it wasn't really the weight. For me, it's I'm not on my medicine anymore," she said. "My blood work came back, and I haven't been on my medicine since February."

Kelly told Extra that she'd lost weight following The Plant Paradox book by Dr. Steven Gundry. The Plant Paradox Diet is a lectin-free diet that eliminates beans, legumes, whole grains, certain vegetables, and dairy.

"I literally read this book, and I did it for this autoimmune disease that I had and I had a thyroid issue, and now all my levels are back up," Kelly told Extra. "I'm not on medicine anymore because of this book. It's basically about how we cook our food, non-GMO, no pesticides, eating really organic...Literally, I haven't worked out at all!"

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Aside from walking all over New York, Kelly hasn't shared a ton of details on her current gym routine. However, she previously opened up about her workout routine during a visit to The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2020.

"Sometimes I'm more fit and I get into kickboxing hardcore. And then sometimes I don't, and I'm like...I'd rather have wine," per People.

Kelly shared shes been indulging in infrared saunas, which have been found to improve sleep, relieve stress and pain, and help clear skin.

She's also started dabbling in cold plunges. I just got a cold plunge because everybody wore me down, Kelly added. Cold plunges are also known to help with cardiovascular health and can boost your metabolism, per Healthline.com.

While Kellys weight has gotten unnecessary attention for years, she told Glamour UK in 2020 that being her thinnest doesn't always mean she's feeling her most confident.

I got on the No. 1 television show [The Voice] at my heaviest point because it was right after I had kids, and it was like they didnt care, Kelly shared with the magazine. Paul (Telegdy, chairman of NBC Entertainment) hired me from NBC because he loved my personality, he loved that I connect with people, and Im really raw and real. It had nothing to do with my sex appeal or my look aesthetically. It had to do with me as a person. I think its really up to artists to force people to have that mentality.

In 2017, Kelly was at her lowest weight and admitted that she was having dark thoughts, per Page Six. I was miserable, like inside and out, for four years of my life. But no one cared, because aesthetically you make sense," she said to Attitude Magazine.

Kelly, who has struggled with mental health, opened up about going to therapy and admitted that despite having a good friend group and supportive family, it benefited her to hear a mental health experts perspective on what she was going through, according to Self.

They give you so many tools for how to navigate certain situations and also to have somebody outside your circle that doesnt know anything, but just knows whats happening in the now, she told Entertainment Tonight Canada.

Kelly has also been open up about the struggles of finding new clothes when your body is changing. "I love losing weight, but here's the thing, jeans are so hard when you have a butt and a smaller waist," she said. "This is a first-world problem, I realize. And it's a great problem."

As she's navigating these changes, Kelly's sense of humor remains a constant. Recently, she cracked a joke about wearing form-fitting clothes while onstage during her Las Vegas residency. While leaning down to take a birthday shot with one of her fans, Kelly quipped that she couldn't bend over properly in the tight outfit. I lost weight, and now theyre like, Lets get you in some tight shit! Kelly said as she took a knee to grab the drink from her fan. I really cant bend, she giggled.

In 2019, the singer tweeted, "Other fake news thats going around about me is that Ive been taking weird pills 4 weight loss or doing weird fad diets. All of this is not true. I aint got time 4 all that. I eat the same stuff I always have. Its all just made w/different flours/sugars/ingredients."

Ultimately, Kelly told People that shes learned to be kinder to herself, offering this advice to her 15-year-old self: Ive always been that kind of person thats a little hard on oneself. Id be like, Its not going to happen anytime soon, but eventually itll get easier. Around 41, youre really going to get your s--- together.'"

Sydney is a freelance writer in the beauty, lifestyle, and wellness space. She has written for multiple publications throughout her career, including InStyle, Architectural Digest, Glamour, and Elle, in addition to a copywriting for a handful of beauty and wellness brands.

Jacqueline Tempera is an award-winning writer and reporter living in New Jersey with her many pets. She is a business owner and a double Scorpio who loves all things astrology and reality television. She is passionate about body diversity and representation, mental health, and the fight to end sexual assault and harassment. To learn more about Jackie, follow her on Instagram @jacktemp or visit her website at jackietempera.com.

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On TikTok, the new "Oatzempic" challenge sees weight loss hopefuls drink a blend of oatmeal, water and lime juice in attempt to drop 40 pounds in two month. Dr. Tommy Martin, 32, a internal medicine and pediatrics physician from Massachusetts explains the health pros and cons to the oat-based challenge.

Theyre sowing somewild oats but its not what you think.

Those in pursuit of a drop-fat-fast hack, but just cant seem to get their hands on the ever-modish, ever-costly Ozempic shots are turning to their pantries to craft a DIY diet drink thats said to trigger oat-of-this-world weight loss result.

[Having] the Oatzempic drink to lose 40 pounds in two months? exclaimed content creator Rnita while preparing the concoction for TikTok audiences.

Do I think its possible? Yes, confirmed the brunette who kicked off her weight loss journey with the cocktail as her tool, weighing in at 176 pounds. She claims shes since lost four pounds in five days.

I feel soooo good, Rnita penned in the caption of her progress post. Energy level is high, mood is great.

And digital dieters everywhere are, too, drinking themselves slim well, sort of.

Oatzempic, a cheeky combination of the words oat and Ozempic, is a hearty mixture of instant oats, water and freshly squeezed lime juice.

Much like weight loss injectables expensive diabetes drugs that have aided A-listers such as Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk and nearly every woman of the Real Housewives universe the homemadeblend is the pice de rsistance of social medias new Oatzempic Challenge.

The call-to-action encourages folks to consume the drink on a daily basis for about 8 weeks in order to drop several dress sizes.

But Tommy Martin, an internal medicine and pediatrics physician in Massachusetts, tells The Post that oat chuggers shouldnt get their hopes for weight loss too high.

Oatzempic as a trend is something Im excited about because its getting people to eat a very healthy, nutritious breakfast food in a fun way, said Martin, 32, of oatmeal.

He hailed the grain for its many metabolic effects on diabetics, including its ability to lower A1C, cholesterol, inflammation and blood pressure. But he warned that filling up on the spoonfuls wont trigger a massive drop on the scale in a few short weeks.

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That a lot of weight to lose, said the doc. And unless you go from eating an extremely high-calorie breakfast to this Oatzempic drink, youll only see some weight loss but probably not 40 pounds.

However, Martin says eating or drinking a low-calorie breakfast made of oats can place folks in a caloric deficit, prompting their bodies to shed fat quickly. The pro also noted that Oatzempic guzzlers may lose some non-fat weight owing to the sips.

If youre eating oatmeal and drinking more water, you might move your bowels more frequently, said Martin. Pooping more can help you lose some weight.

The buzzy oat craze is eerily similar to the once-trendy weight loss cookie dough recipe. The Oreo-like formula was virally lauded for working like Ozempic by California health coach Aesha Karunakaran in May 2023.

The Beverly Hills belle, who claimed to have lost 15 pounds in 60 days owing to the baked treat, dubbed it a one-stop weight loss solution due to its belly-filling benefits.

And nutrition specialists are showering Oatzempic with similar praise.

Anne, a virtual fitness coach of 15 years whos recently joined in on the drink challenge fun, has been pleasantly surprised by her results.

Does it work? Yes, said the blonde in a TikTok clip dedicated to her personal results after six days sucking down the stuff.

[Is my] appetite suppressed? Absolutely, she added. I wasnt hungry all day longIt makes me not hungry and [not] crave things.Its taking away the blasting, its regulating everything in [my digestive system].

But Martin warns that the drink is no magic bullet nor is it a serious substitute for the weight loss shots.

OatZempic doesnt truthfully compare to Ozempic, he said. Oatmeal is just a health food that might help put you into a calorie deficit, Ozempic has multiple mechanisms of action that help people lose weight and live healthier lives.

For optimal results, Martin advises dieters to swap out processed foods for fruits and veggies, get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night and commit to strength and cardio fitness training several times a week.

Its how people can lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way.

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Everyone's weight-loss journey is a bit differentbut in general, you need to make some dietary changes to shed extra pounds. When switching your habits, you probably head to the supermarket to stock up on fresh fruit, veggies, and lean proteins like chicken. But while wandering the aisles, it can be tough to pick out other healthy options to eat. Making things more complicated, some products tout weight-loss effects when they're really "fake health foods" that can derail your progress, according to fitness expert Michael Smoak. Read on to find out which foods and brands he says to avoid if you're serious about weight loss.

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In a Jan. 7 TikTok video, Smoak (@HigherUpWellness) takes viewers on a trip through his local grocery store to showcase "fake health foods."

First up on his list of skips is Bolthouse Farms Protein Plus shakes.

"[If you tell me], 'Oh, I'm eating cleaner,' and I see one of these in your hands, I will slap it out of your hand and then slap you," Smoak jokes.

Even though the shake has protein, he notes that it also has 49 grams of sugar and a total of 400 calories.

"You can eat a sizable whole-food-based meal for 400 calories," Smoak says.

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Next up on the list of "fake health foods" is Power Up Premium Trail Mix. According to Smoak, even though it promises "high energy," that doesn't necessarily make it a good choice.

"No, this isn't inherently bad food, but it is very calorie-dense for like, this much food," he says, holding up his hand in a small circle formation. On the back of the trail mix packaging, it lists the serving size as a quarter cup.

"So, if your goal is fat loss, put the [expletive] trail mix back," Smoak urges viewers.

Smoak also picks up a pack of Yoplay Original yogurt, which says it is "low fat" and an "excellent source of calcium" on the packaging. While this may have you believe you're starting your day with the healthiest choice, you'd be mistaken.

"Only 5 grams of protein and 20 grams of sugar," Smoak says, recommending that you swap out the Yoplait for Oikos Triple Zero Blended Greek Yogurt.

"Less calories, three times the protein," he says. "See how getting fit is just about raising your awareness? Little swaps like Yoplait for Oikoslike putting the [expletive] Bolthouse Farm juice down and just having a meal instead, or just a regular protein shake."

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Smoak continues to stress paying attention to marketing ploysespecially if you're a fan of pistachios.

According to Smoak, if you regularly buy these nuts because the packaging advertises "protein," that's not actually the full truth.

"Pistachios and nuts are a fat source, not a protein source," he says. "I'm not yelling at you. I'm not mad at you. I'm mad at big food."

While some nutritionists say there are good choices in the cereal aisle, Smoak recommends avoiding it altogether.

"Anyand I mean anykind of cereal" is a fake health food, he says, listing common buzzwords like "made with real food," "good source of fiber," and "good source of calcium."

"Cereal is the worst thingwell, one of the worst thingsyou can start your day with," he tells viewers. "You should start every day, or the first meal of every day, high in protein. You know what cereal has none of? Protein."

For a good source of protein, consider swapping cereal for eggs, Smoak suggests.

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Rounding out his list, Smoak also cautions against buying juiceeven if you've always thought it's a healthy choice.

"If you're still drinking juice cause you think it's healthier, a good source of vitamins, you're almost too far gone," he says. "Luckily, you found this video. I got you."

Smoak advises viewers to stop drinking juices like Tropicana due to the sugar content.

"You know the only place real sugar occurs in nature? In fruit, bound up in fiber," he explains. "Orange juice is just sugar without the fiber. Not good for your blood sugar, not good for your energy, not good for your appetite, not good for you."

If these particular items aren't on your regular shopping list and you're still looking for tips to shop smarter, Smoak recommends shopping in certain areas of your local food store.

"Easiest tip in the world, if you wanna be healthiershop the perimeter of the grocery store," he says. "Meat is on the perimeter, fruits and vegetables are on the perimeter."

The items that might detract from your weight-loss journey tend to be in the middle aisles, so those are areas to "limit," Smoak cautions.

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In the past few decades, practices like intermittent fasting and time-restricted fasting have gained wide acceptance as tools for weight loss and other (potential) health benefits. As is often the case, if a practice is proven to be effective, some people will presume it to be even more beneficial if it is taken to an extreme.

One of the extreme variations of fasting, which isnt new but has become popular thanks in part to celebrities like UFC President Dana White, is water fasting. The belief is that you can rapidly unlock tremendous physiological improvements by lengthening the time that your body subsists on only its most essential nutrient good old H2O.

Laura Douglass, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with fellowship training in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She is an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Chicagos Pritzker School of Medicine, where she is also the director of the Transabdominal Cerclage Program. Laura is a graduate of both the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and the residency program of the University of Chicago.

Water fasting is the act of depriving your body of any nutrients other than water for a set period. While terms like intermittent fasting or time-restricted fasting typically apply to fasts of less than 24 hours, water fasting generally refers to fasts lasting longer than 24 hours. In some extreme cases, these fasts may extend for multiple weeks. In his viral video highlighting his own experience, Dana White said his water fast lasted 86 hours.

Studies indicate that there are multiple reasons why you might consider it worth the potential risks to eliminate all food and other supplements from your diet and simply drink water.

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Many religious or cultural fasts include water as an option to consume, and short-term fasting for a few days would be unlikely to yield any downsides for a healthy adult, said Douglass. During a short-term fast, the body converts to breaking down fat stores to extract nutrients. The downside occurs when the fast goes for too long, at which point muscle wasting will occur.

The most obvious outcome of a water fast is losing body weight. By depriving your body of food altogether, you induce ketosis, during which your body turns to its fat stores for energy, and feeds off the resulting ketones instead of glucose. (1) Across multiple water-fast studies, participants dropped significantly, with more body fat lost than fat-free mass. (2)(3)

Water fasts have been credited with improving the moods of some study participants. Some shorter-term fasting studies have shown some links between fasting and reductions in anxiety, depression, and fatigue. (4) Also, test subjects in one water-only fasting study experienced reduced anxiety following fasting, although this effect was limited to older test subjects. (5)

If you suffer from high blood pressure, a water fast may help bring it back down (though never try anything without talking to your doctor first). A medically supervised water fast of 10 to 11 days resulted in the average test subject experiencing a drop in blood pressure of 33/13 mm Hg. (6) Moreover, the test subjects with the highest initial blood pressure readings experienced the steepest declines in blood pressure.

If you find yourself plagued by chronically high cholesterol, a water fast may offer a potential solution. Similar to the case with intermittent fasting, an extended water-only fast was demonstrated to lower LDL, HDL, and total cholesterol following refeeding. (7)

While low insulin levels are dangerous, high insulin levels are indicative of an overactive pancreas, and also a warning that type 2 diabetes might be looming. (8) Water-only fasting has proven to be an effective intervention for lowering blood sugar levels, thereby reducing the insulin present in the bodies of study subjects. In one study, the insulin levels of test subjects experienced a nearly three-fold plunge below baseline levels. (7)

While the aforementioned water-fast outcomes all sound like study-backed ways to enhance negative health conditions, thats only half of the story. In most cases, studies exploring the outcomes of water-only fasting have unearthed undeniably dangerous side effects of this type of fasting. If you ever intend to participate in a water-only fast, these risks to your well-being should be considered.

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A fast of only a few days would be unlikely to cause serious issues, but if it were prolonged, nausea and GI upset would be among the most mild problems that could happen, explains Douglass. This is especially true if negative consequences like muscle wasting occurred during the fast.

Extended water-only fasting deprives your body of macronutrients and micronutrients deemed essential for optimal energy production. Most study results suggest that fasting is either detrimental to athletic performance, or has no effect. (9)(10) However, there are no strong indications that your physical performance will improve once your body enters a fasted state.

As your body begins to recognize the loss of the nutrients it craves, you will probably experience a downturn in mood, or an increase in irritability. Micronutrients like B vitamins, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, selenium, iron, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids are all linked with optimal brain and nervous system function. Deficiencies of these nutrients have been linked with depressive symptoms. (11)

The results of at least one study found that fasting contributed to the practice of disordered eating. (12) For the record, the study in question specifically involved intermittent fasting and its effects on adolescents. However, it is worth considering the likelihood that regular water fasting might introduce you to a pattern of unhealthy dietary behaviors, like extended food avoidance.

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As a consequence of an eight-day water fast, test subjects experienced several dangerous metabolic issues. This included low serum sodium levels, elevated uric acid levels in their blood, hypoglycemia, and aggravated ketogenesis. (3) Several of these conditions have been linked with diagnoses of gout and kidney stones.

While studies have shown that water-only fasting decreases insulin levels, they also indicate a subsequent increase in insulin resistance. (13)(14) In response to insulin sensitivity, your pancreas will make even more insulin, a general characteristic of prediabetes. As such, while water fasting may temporarily reduce the insulin present in your body, it may increase the likelihood of greater future insulin overproduction.

Eliminating nutrients from your diet means you will not get the recommended amount of protein to repair your muscle tissue after exercise. (15) As a result, lifting heavy weights during prolonged fasting will leave microtears in your muscle fibers without sufficient amino acids available to repair them. (16) This will lead to reduced muscle mass and muscle weakening over time.

[Read More: How Much Water Do You Actually Need While Training?]

Over the course of a five-day water-only fast, participants lost an average of 26 percent of their IGF-1, which is a hormone that contributes to tissue growth in adults, including muscle growth. In addition, participants in the study lost a significant number of B cells and T cells, both of which are white blood cells that are vital to warding off illnesses. (7)

If you participate in a fast lasting more than five days, you are at high risk for fatal refeeding problems. (17) Even if all goes well during your fast, low levels of potassium, phosphate, or magnesium are likely to bring about refeeding syndrome. This is a condition marked by adverse effects ranging from muscle weakness and vomiting to seizures, coma, and potential death.

[Read More: How To Stay Hydrated While Working Out]

BarBend deems all recommended macronutrients and most micronutrients essential to maintaining proper bodily functions. Therefore, we do not advise our readers to casually participate in water fasts. Even if you have been diagnosed with a medical condition for which water fasting has been deemed an appropriate medical intervention, a water fast should only be observed under the care of a licensed healthcare professional.

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As with most diets taken for quick weight loss, you probably wont sustain the losses for very long after the fast ends, advises Douglass. Going without food for long periods of time is dangerous, and the longer a fast goes, the more difficult it is to bring you out of it safely. And if youre doing all of this for long-term weight loss, a water fast is unlikely to give you a true edge.

While medically supervised water fasting appears to result in some physical benefits to those who follow it, results have been mixed. Any potential positive outcomes of water fasting appear to be accompanied by detrimental consequences. As such, you should exercise extreme caution before you choose to embark on a water fast, as there is an elevated risk that you may not emerge from such a fast completely unscathed.

Personally, I would never advise someone to begin a water fast, not even post-op patients, insists Douglass. Thats because early feeding especially of carbohydrates before and after surgery yields better recovery and return of bowel function, with less morbidity. I could never advise a healthy person to undertake such a dangerous course of action on their own.

If you still have questions about the safety and efficacy of water fasting, we provide clear answers for you here.

Study results indicate that you can lose significant weight by water fasting. Test subjects involved in one 10-day controlled water fast lost an average of 10 percent of their body weight, amounting to an average of 16 pounds per subject. (2) Moreover, a higher percentage of the weight lost consisted of body fat, and the majority of the lost body fat remained absent following post-fast refeeding.

According to expert opinion, a healthy person can survive for up to two months (in extreme cases) on water alone. (18) However, water fasts lasting longer than five days create circumstances under which refeeding must be conducted very carefully to avoid potentially fatal consequences. (17)

How you should break a water fast depends upon its length. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence advises that refeeding begins at no more than 50 percent of your energy requirements if youve been fasting for over five days. (17) Furthermore, it is advised that refeeding begins only after your plasma electrolyte levels have been carefully measured by a medical professional in order to avoid adverse events.

Water fasting has many risks. During a water fast, you are likely to experience increased irritability, a reduction in energy, compromised muscle repair, potential kidney damage, and reduced levels of key hormones. Following the fast, you are also at risk of refeeding syndrome, which is a potentially fatal condition.

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