Can we please stop calling these “diets” or “fasting” when it’s obviously disordered eating and a real problem.

A decade ago, I was experimenting a lot for "fun". Water diets are more like cleanses and almost reset your body. But, some people will intermittent fast by the day. Eat Sun-Tue. Fast Wed. Eat Thu-Fri. Fast Sat (something like that). Not my cup of tea (pun intended). Here's the key though: don't mess with your metabolism over a long period of time. Caloric restriction can hurt a person in the long term. A person can go from eating 2000 calories a day without gaining weight to only 1500 calories a day if your body / metabolism downshifts. Always better to increase the exercise portion rather than just restrict calories.

My height is 150 cm.. like, for real? My weight is supposed to be 25 kg? I can't believe that.. So upset to see how people try to lose weight using this kind of methods

I'm 155cm and less it with 125cm- its 30kg for me, my normal weight is around 50-55kg. But currently i'm 88kg lmao. But i feel great and love my body though. Gurlsss!! You are beautiful in your own way. Dont make yourself sufferr for unnecessary thingss!!

A water diet for 72 hours, where someone consumes only water and no nutrients, can be harmful for several reasons: Nutrient Deficiency: Your body needs vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates to function properly. Without them, you can feel weak, dizzy, and fatigued. Muscle Loss: Without protein intake, your body may start breaking down muscle tissue for energy. Electrolyte Imbalance: Drinking only water without replenishing electrolytes can lead to an imbalance, which can cause muscle cramps, heart palpitations, and even seizures. Blood Sugar Issues: Lack of food can cause blood sugar levels to drop, leading to dizziness, headaches, and fainting. Metabolic Slowdown: Starving your body can slow down your metabolism, making it harder to lose weight in the long run. Dehydration Risk: Ironically, drinking only water can sometimes lead to dehydration if electrolytes are not balanced, because your body loses essential salts. Mental Health: Restricting food intake can lead to feelings of irritability, depression, and anxiety. Digestive Problems: Lack of fiber and nutrients can disrupt normal digestive processes, leading to constipation or other issues. Immune System Weakening: Without proper nutrients, your immune system can weaken, making you more susceptible to infections. Temporary Weight Loss: Any weight lost is likely to be water weight and muscle mass, not fat, and will probably return once normal eating resumes. It's important to approach weight loss with a balanced diet and healthy habits rather than extreme measures.

I've always thought that if you were on a deserted island with no mirrors or cameras - would you or anyone else care how you look. Why do people still do this to themselves?

I think many female idols give people the wrong idea of what looks 'beautiful '. But that is not their fault, that is the industry they are in. Some of their legs are so thin, I don't know how they have enough energy to keep up their busy schedule. I like to see idols with an athletic, healthy appearance. Not stick thin.

What bro this is so unhealthy. There are so many risks to this. 😢pls don’t do this to your bodies.

Those diets are getting more crazy/mad each day that goes by...

Why not just have a consistent diet to keep you slim but healthy? Isn't that more reasonable

I have a really hard time losing weight. I could probably go a week without eating and I'd lose 1kg. (I'm not kidding).

In Tanzania, this type of fasting is mostly used by certain religious groups for prayer purposes not losing weight...!!!

Children should not be fasting to this extreme. Their bodies are still growing and their hormones are unstable. If I child/tween/teen insists on restrictive diets for health or vanity reasons, they should be under the supervision of the PCP. The normalization of anorexia boggles my mind. So many countries still have citzens starving to death every day and some countries have citizens deliberately choosing to starve themselves. Short term Fasting in adults is different and may not necessarily be deadly. It really depends on the approach. Water diets are dangerous, as several other commenters have pointed out. I remember several pediatric patients with anorexia. It was heartbreaking to be their nurse. My heart breaks for these children.

Fasting is very good for you if done in the right way, the 5:2 diet is very successful, you can lose weight on it in a healthy way

They lost only water weight

Vitamins tablets should be balanced if korea thinks women should be super skinny it is a completely wrong mental health look.

Water fasting for a day once a week/every week can be very healthy unless you suffer from low blood pressure and/or low blood sugar. It is not gonna make you lose a meaningful and lasting amount of weight though. It just detoxes the system.

How do they keep going with no energy?

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im a 14yr girl and i did it for nearly a week 6 days ago and yesterday i started another water fast and i am fell fine. But iam overweight tho and i don't think anyone already underweight should do it. Plus aint no way 42kgs for me is healthy im planning to lose weight till 54kg and iam 167cm

I'm 165cm and I think or rather feel that my bones weigh more than 40kg. Even as a skeleton I would be overweight according to the Korean standards 😂

They skipped over an important point. A lot of the headaches are due to the lack of caffeine if people drink coffee regularly. Water diets tend to allow herbal teas (no caffeine).

This is insane!

Pls stop this. You guys are naturally slim and beautiful, why be so extreme Korea?

kim jung un ask where do i sign up

What you do for Heaven is eternity and what you do for world is temporary..i just remind you all that end of time is near prepared with do charity to your goodness in eternal life..

I find this to be stupid and scary. What you do to your body now determines how your body will function or not function in your future. 🤦‍♀️ Diet wisely, not crazily!

Merci, this is deadly the body needs you nutrition a weight obsession is so bad can. Lead to an eating disorder men et women. For me, I'm happy with my extra curve shape. I'm slim in western standards but I have some muscle strength to lift heavy items. Muscle strength building is important.

WHAT HAPPENED TO FRUIT FASTING?! 😢

Somebody give them some 4x4 cheese burger, extra tomatoes, extra pickles, triple layer mayonnaise, ketchup with chilli on top with vanilla shake and extra large fat fries!

this is not a new thing, water only diets have been around forever. I’m only 23 and I did this diet when I was in high school.

Sorry these models look unhealthy, I have skinny friends they get fatigued sometimes. Can't attend church the next day.

Looks like the 90’s druggy look is back now

No thanks to the example of k pop girls

three days is fine. unless you are working in something physical like construction. office jobs, and news anchor where there is no physical need it is very doable. on hot days if you are planning to jog at least get some electrolytes from a sports drink. 3 days water fast is not going to kill you. the best way to lose permanent weight is to build muscle. you don't even need to do cardio. as more muscle mass in your every day activities you will naturally burn more calories. plus you make your bones stronger very important for females that have much higher chance of osteoporosis later in life. bigger engine you burn more gasoline.

This is how Oprah feels

Hell no

This is nothing new Americans do this often, about 2 to 3 times a week if not more. So do other cultures