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can you die from not eating for a week?

invert Posts: 7 Joined: 2005/01/15	2005/01/17, 12:26 AM My friend says you can, but I don't think so. I have been trying to not eat for just a week to lose fat. but my friend will not let me. Btw, Im inthe 7th grade if that would make a difference in anything.:surprised:
invert Posts: 7 Joined: 2005/01/15	2005/01/17, 12:29 AM Excuse me, let me retype that: My friend says you can die from not eating for a week, but I don't think so. I have been trying to not eat for a week to lose weight, but my friend won't let me. By the way, Im in the seventh grade if that makes a difference in anything.
Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2005/01/17, 12:52 AM Have you tried looking it up on the internet? -------------- Anni ******* Quoting Michael: Your future is beckoning, pay attention to the call.
kaizandude Posts: 3 Joined: 2005/01/13	2005/01/17, 02:31 AM Do NOT fast for a week dude. Especially at your age. For those who are religious here, you know how hard it is to do complete multi-day fasts and how much it affects your body.
	2005/01/17, 05:36 AM DO NOT under any circumstances attempt to do this! Yes you can fast for well over a week especially if you have high bodyweight as long as you get enough water.....however it's horrible to try and do it....your body will experience a variety of symptoms from starvation and after a certain point it will be difficult to reverse the course...this is why some anorexia suffers die....and they take in at least some calories... You are 13 I am assuming and should focus on eating healthy and getting proper exercise.....DO NOT attempt to lose a lot of weight fast...mark my words without behavior modication you will gain it all back....focus instead of eating healthy foods.....small meals, frequently throughout the day....try to cut down maybe by 100-300 calories a day from your normal eating...which is about a small chocolate bar or a bag of chips or soda.....you need to lose no more than 1-2 pounds a week.... BUT FIRST GO TO DOCTOR FOR A CHECK UP.....to make sure you have higher than normal body fat or weight....because part of it could be image problems...
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/01/17, 06:58 AM Rule of 3 - you can live 3 minutes without air 3 days without water 3 weeks without food But you would have to be an idiot to test any of those rules out. You are still growing and need a wide variety of healthy foods. Focus on getting out and playing more, eat less junk food, and talk to an adult about your possible body-image and eating problems. -------------- An old thought for the New Year - \'If you fall down seven times, get up eight\' What matters is that you continue on.
Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2005/01/17, 03:35 PM If you are attempting to "detoxify" your body or cleanse it, I believe the suggestion is 2-3 days and that is while drinking fluids (juices, etc.). You need to listen to the pro's above and not attempt your idea, you are a teen that requires more energy and to strip yourself of it suddenly could be horrendous. Please listen to people that are adept in the nutrition/fitness fields not to friends whose ideas could harm you (not purposely I am sure). -------------- Veda MISERY IS OPTIONAL ***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged. ***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
invert Posts: 7 Joined: 2005/01/15	2005/01/17, 05:06 PM Thank you all for your help. :)
	2005/01/18, 04:51 PM you guys are too much lol
	2005/01/18, 01:56 PM asimmer not to nit pick but some people can hold their breath for as long as 8+ minutes....the world record is right around 8 min 10 sec....although divers train their lung capacities...:big_smile:
Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2005/01/18, 02:06 PM The Puffin is a world class breath holder. A puffin can dive for up to a minute but most dives usually last 20 to 30 seconds. While underwater, the puffin swims by using its wings to push it along under the water almost as if it were flying, while using its feet as rudders. Not everyone can do that. -------------- Anni ******* Quoting Michael: Your future is beckoning, pay attention to the call.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2005/01/18, 02:07 PM Amazing. -------------- Puffins are pretty
	2005/01/18, 02:08 PM They are lying to you invert. You can go months without eating. -------------- Dances with humans Charlie
Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2005/01/18, 02:14 PM I wonder how long a Puffin can go without eating.... -------------- Anni ******* Quoting Michael: Your future is beckoning, pay attention to the call.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2005/01/18, 02:16 PM Do tell Anni -------------- Puffins are pretty
Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2005/01/18, 02:17 PM Hec, I honestly don't know. I'm hoping the other Puffin enthusiasts here can tell us. -------------- Anni ******* Dances with Puffins
morpheus1 Posts: 67 Joined: 2005/01/06	2005/01/18, 02:26 PM I love Puffins... but I couldn't eat a whole one.:laugh:
Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2005/01/18, 02:29 PM Gasp! Puffins are usually 10 inches tall (18 cm), which is about the height of a quart jug of milk. The puffin weighs about 500 grams, similar to a can of soda. -------------- Anni ******* Dances with Puffins
howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2005/01/18, 02:31 PM i'm a little puffin short and stout here is my beak, we'll call it my snout. when i lose my coffee cup i shout, "anni take your boobies out." -------------- i wish you ill, ice-t. margarine is a liar who announces, "i am butter!"
Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2005/01/18, 02:33 PM LOL Puffin poetry! Sort of... -------------- Anni ******* Dances with Puffins
howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2005/01/18, 02:37 PM i like to rhyme, especially when puffins are involved...well puffins and breasts. -------------- i wish you ill, ice-t. margarine is a liar who announces, "i am butter!"
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2005/01/18, 03:16 PM Peter piper picked Puffins And Run Rocked Rhymes..... -------------- Puffins are pretty