{"id":56455,"date":"2023-10-27T20:33:10","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T20:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=56455"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Fasting for 24 Hours Once a Week Healthy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#How_often_should_you_do_a_24-hour_fast\" >How often should you do a 24-hour fast?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#Alternate-day_fasting\" >Alternate-day fasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#Eat-Stop-Eat_method\" >Eat-Stop-Eat method<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#Will_a_24-hour_fast_put_me_in_ketosis\" >Will a 24-hour fast put me in ketosis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#Does_a_24-hour_fast_shrink_your_stomach\" >Does a 24-hour fast shrink your stomach?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#What_happens_to_your_body_after_24_hours_of_fasting\" >What happens to your body after 24 hours of fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_a_24-hour_fast\" >What are the benefits of a 24-hour fast?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#You_may_improve_your_insulin_sensitivity\" >You may improve your insulin sensitivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#You_might_promote_your_heart_health\" >You might promote your heart health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#You_may_enhance_metabolic_health\" >You may enhance metabolic health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#You_may_improve_the_cognitive_functions_of_the_brain\" >You may improve the cognitive functions of the brain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#You_may_reduce_body_fat\" >You may reduce body fat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#What_are_the_rules_for_24-hour_fasting\" >What are the rules for 24-hour fasting?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#Rule1_Consume_calorie-free_food_during_the_fasting_period\" >Rule#1 Consume calorie-free food during the fasting period<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#Rule2_Eat_smartly_on_non-fasting_days\" >Rule#2 Eat smartly on non-fasting days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#Rule3_Make_your_fasting_day_as_engaging_as_possible\" >Rule#3 Make your fasting day as engaging as possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#Rule4_Be_prepared_to_feel_unwell_at_the_beginning_and_stop_on_time\" >Rule#4 Be prepared to feel unwell at the beginning and stop on time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#What_are_the_bad_effects_of_fasting\" >What are the bad effects of fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#Is_it_OK_to_fast_once_every_week\" >Is it OK to fast once every week?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#Is_fasting_for_one_day_a_week_healthy\" >Is fasting for one day a week healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#Will_I_lose_muscle_if_I_fast_for_24_hours\" >Will I lose muscle if I fast for 24 hours?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#Can_fasting_reset_your_metabolism\" >Can fasting reset your metabolism?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-24-hours-once-a-week\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may already know something about intermittent fasting or even tried one of its common methods. You would be correct in thinking that fasting may be helpful when it comes to weight loss, heart health, metabolic health, or physical performance. Both beginners and advanced fasting enthusiasts can try it as there are different-leveled fasting strategies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=fasting_for_24_hours_once_a_week&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=fasting_for_24_hours_once_a_week\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today we\u2019re going to concentrate on a 24-hour fast or the Eat-Stop-Eat diet. For sure, it\u2019s one of the challenging methods and not recommended for beginners. This regime involves a full day of fasting once or twice a week. Many people fast from breakfast to breakfast, while others feel more comfortable fasting from lunch to lunch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we\u2019ll explore a primary question &#8211; is fasting for 24 hours, once a week, healthy? Additionally, we\u2019ll disclose all the potential benefits and drawbacks of the 24-hour fast once a week. Let\u2019s dig in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_do_a_24-hour_fast\"><\/span><b>How often should you do a 24-hour fast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To answer this question, you need to learn about the two approaches to a 24-hour fast:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternate day fasting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat-Stop-Eat method<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternate-day_fasting\"><\/span><b>Alternate-day fasting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This entails fasting every other day. Therefore, you either avoid solid food and calorie-containing drinks every other day or allow yourself 500 calories during the fasting period. Hence, you fast for 24 hours more than once per week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322293#intermittent-fasting-methods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This way is more extreme than the second option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat-Stop-Eat_method\"><\/span><b>Eat-Stop-Eat method<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It involves avoiding solid food and caloric beverages for a full 24 hours, once or twice per week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322293#intermittent-fasting-methods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This means you choose one or two days (preferably as hectic as possible) to \u201cenjoy\u201d your 24-hour fasting period. Again, some people allow up to 500 calories or 25% of their energy needs on fasting days, while others fast completely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, how often should you do a 24-hour fast? Your choice will entirely depend on your experience level, your basic goals, and your preferences. 24-hour fasting 3 days a week or more is not sustainable long-term for most people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why? The reality is, with a full-day fast 3 times a week, you won\u2019t be able to get a sufficient amount of nutrients (minerals, vitamins, and protein). In fact, a 24-hour fast once a week is already challenging enough and may lead to fatigue, dizziness, and irritability (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322293#intermittent-fasting-methods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extending this time will make the situation even more difficult. This is to say, a full-day fast once or twice per week is likely safer than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24-hour fast 3 days a week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, studies have been done with participants<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engaging in<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24-hour fasting regimens with one to two 24-hour fasts per week for up to six months, suggesting that this way may be relatively safe for otherwise healthy people<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26374764\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please, consult your healthcare provider before trying any type of fasting. A medical doctor will provide essential guidelines based on your condition and any medication use and help you follow the diet safely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=fasting_for_24_hours_once_a_week\">Start transforming your body now! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_24-hour_fast_put_me_in_ketosis\"><\/span><b>Will a 24-hour fast put me in ketosis?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ketosis is a natural metabolic state where the body primarily burns fat instead of glucose, for fuel (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/324599\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Intermittent fasting is one of the effective ways to reach a state of ketosis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/324599#7-strategies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is thought that a 24-48 hours fasting period can achieve ketosis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7480775\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, there are cases where ketosis can be reached through a shorter fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, a 24-hour fast may put you in ketosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, it\u2019s essential to highlight that Intermittent fasting&#8217;s long-term safety and efficacy requires more research. Speak to your doctor first before entering the 24-hour fast regime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_24-hour_fast_shrink_your_stomach\"><\/span><b>Does a 24-hour fast shrink your stomach?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 24-hour fast once a week for weight loss is usually the most common reason to enter this dietary strategy. Let\u2019s face it, most people who start fasting have one goal &#8211; they yearn to trim fat from their body, especially around their stomachs. It may sound logical &#8211; you eat nothing, therefore, you&#8217;ll be trimming your belly fat. Unfortunately it doesn\u2019t work quite like that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My answer may frustrate you &#8211; one 24-hour fast will not shrink your stomach overnight. In fact, it\u2019s a general myth that cutting down the food intake over a short period can shrink your stomach. If it was true, there would be more fasting admirers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter whether you\u2019re focusing on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bone-broth-fasting\/\"><b>Bone Broth Fasting<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-detox\/\">Fasting Detox<\/a>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your stomach won\u2019t magically become thinner. You\u2019ll need to create a calorie deficit over time by eating less than you burn, increasing physical activity, and being patient. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/women\/features\/stomach-problems#1-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pondering losing belly fat? Use healthy strategies, which include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/8-ways-to-lose-belly-fat-and-live-a-healthier-life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying active. Do workouts, run, ride a bicycle, and do anything that keeps you moving.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add strength training to your routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid ultra processed\/sugary foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink enough water. Besides, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/the-importance-of-drinking-water-reasons-and-tips\/\">drinking water<\/a> may reduce your hunger.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat healthier food. Your beneficial eating plan should include veggies, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins, and healthy fats.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trimming belly fat is hard but possible with the combination of all the aforementioned strategies. And yes, you may have heard of them dozens of times because they are effective and healthy. So, why not implement this into your life?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=fasting_for_24_hours_once_a_week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/14_1.png\" alt=\"fasting for 24 hours once a week\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_your_body_after_24_hours_of_fasting\"><\/span><b>What happens to your body after 24 hours of fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you go without food for 24 hours, your body will start digesting your last meal and absorbing all the nutrients within 6-8 hours. At this point your body uses its glucose stores to get energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the overnight fast, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glycogen stores in your body will start to become depleted, hence, leading to the breakdown of fat reserves (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK534877\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows your body to burn mostly fat for energy as your stored fat becomes more available to use. This phenomenon, scientifically, is called ketosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_a_24-hour_fast\"><\/span><b>What are the benefits of a 24-hour fast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no surprise that the benefits of a 24-hour fast once a week are possible if you stick to healthy dietary choices during non-fasting days. Those potential benefits are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may improve your insulin sensitivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might promote your heart health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may enhance metabolic health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may improve the cognitive functions of the brain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may reduce body fat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_may_improve_your_insulin_sensitivity\"><\/span><b>You may improve your insulin sensitivity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one study, 103 participants practiced 24-hour fasting twice a week for 4 weeks followed by a 24-hour fast once a week for 22 weeks. The study found an improvement in insulin sensitivity in the fasting group (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9241570\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_might_promote_your_heart_health\"><\/span><b>You might promote your heart health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another potential advantage of 24 hour-fast is reduced risk of heart disease. A study in 2018 revealed that fasting for 24 hours temporarily decreased the levels of a compound called TMAO (trimethylamine <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-oxide). This compound is produced by intestinal bacteria and may elevate the risk of heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1161\/circ.130.suppl_2.13412\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This requires much more research to understand its significance. Studies on this and other types of intermittent fasting which have investigated blood lipid levels, another risk factor for heart disease, have found mixed results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_may_enhance_metabolic_health\"><\/span><b>You may enhance metabolic health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic syndrome involves metabolic alterations that increase your risks of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. However, a study in 2021 stated that people <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performing water-24-hour fasts twice weekly for four weeks and then once weekly for 22 weeks significantly lowered their Metabolic Syndrome Score (MSS) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9241570\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_may_improve_the_cognitive_functions_of_the_brain\"><\/span><b>You may improve the cognitive functions of the brain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting for 24 hours has been observed to enhance the cognitive functioning of the brain in animals. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is thought to possibly help protect the long-term health of their brains, as well as prevent Parkinson\u2019s, Alzheimer\u2019s, and other diseases later in life<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S009130222100073X#:~:text=BDNF%20improves%20cognitive%20performance%20by%20promoting%20neuroplasticity%20and%20LTP.&amp;text=BDNF%20directly%20initiates%20pre-%20and,by%20binding%20to%20receptor%20TrkB.&amp;text=Intermittent%20fasting%20induces%20BDNF%20signalling%20and%20adaptive%20stress%20response.&amp;text=IF%20upregulates%20protein%20synthesis%20and%20neuroplasticity%2C%20enhancing%20learning%20and%20memory.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_may_reduce_body_fat\"><\/span><b>You may reduce body fat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The major effect of 24-hour fasting is on your body composition. Studies report that intermittent 24-hour fasts can reduce body weight and fat in people with normal weight as well as overweight people (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26374764\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-cortisol\/\"><i>Intermittent Fasting Cortisol: Should You Fast?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_rules_for_24-hour_fasting\"><\/span><b>What are the rules for 24-hour fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any other fasting regime, a 24-hour fast has its rules to follow. They are important because they help you to attain the desired results without harmful consequences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few basic rules of 24-hour fasting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rule1_Consume_calorie-free_food_during_the_fasting_period\"><\/span><b>Rule#1 Consume calorie-free food during the fasting period<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One mistake that people often make is not eating and drinking anything during fasting. This is incorrect. You can drink beverages, like plain water, unsweetened tea, black coffee, and other non-caloric drinks. <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-coffee\/\">Intermittent Fasting Coffee<\/a> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">would not involve milk, sugar, or syrups, as these will break your fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rule2_Eat_smartly_on_non-fasting_days\"><\/span><b>Rule#2 Eat smartly on non-fasting days<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you haven\u2019t eaten anything the whole day and a sudden thought pops into your head &#8211; \u201cWhy not allow me more meals today than I usually eat? I deserve it, right?\u201d. In fact, there are individuals who think that way and indulge in high-caloric meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the best-case scenarios these meals are healthy. In the worst-case scenario, it\u2019s all about junk food. Instead, you should consume your meals in the same quantity you usually enjoyed before entering the 24-hour fast twice a week, or once a week.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rule3_Make_your_fasting_day_as_engaging_as_possible\"><\/span><b>Rule#3 Make your fasting day as engaging as possible<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lying on your bed, hungry the whole day will make you miserable: your thoughts are hovering around lavish desserts, tasteful pizzas, and other desirable dishes. You will have these thoughts as you have nothing else to do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To eliminate the problem, tackle your day with engaging activities: meet your friends, stroll in the park, read a book, watch a movie while drinking water, or have a bike ride. Do something that takes over your attention instead of imposing your thoughts about your favorite meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=fasting_for_24_hours_once_a_week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/13_1.png\" alt=\"fasting for 24 hours once a week\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rule4_Be_prepared_to_feel_unwell_at_the_beginning_and_stop_on_time\"><\/span><b>Rule#4 Be prepared to feel unwell at the beginning and stop on time<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should be no wonder that eating no food for one day is difficult and surely affects your both physical and emotional state. A certain amount of hunger and irritability is to be expected. . More about the drawbacks in the next segment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet, if you feel like its effects are too harmful to you, better stop the process to not make things even worse. The truth is, this method is not for everyone, and don\u2019t get frustrated if you give up quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the way, you could switch to a milder fasting regimen, such as 12 12-hour per day fast or fasting for 16 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=fasting_for_24_hours_once_a_week\">start transforming your life now! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_bad_effects_of_fasting\"><\/span><b>What are the bad effects of fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-day-water-fast\/\">Water fasting<\/a> once a week has certain side effects and complications due to its intensive nature. Why? As you abstain from solid food, you don\u2019t get enough nutrients that sustain your well-being. It can lead to potential side effects that will impact your physical, mental, or emotional state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common consequences include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased hunger pangs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irritability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep troubles\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore you should pay close attention to your water consumption so that you aren\u2019t dehydrated after an extended 24-hour fast. Drinking enough water will help you keep your hunger at bay. Again, it\u2019s always recommended to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consult your doctor before starting a new fasting regimen or changing your current plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, there are people who should avoid fasting regimes:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who have an underlying medical condition, such as diabetes, or who are on certain medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant and breastfeeding females<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children under 18 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with a history of eating disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-windows\/\"><i>How Your Fasting Windows Can Make Or Break Your Intermittent Fasting Experience<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_fast_once_every_week\"><\/span><b>Is it OK to fast once every week?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is okay for most healthy people to fast once every week. It was already said that a 24-hour fast once or twice per week for up to six months is relatively safe and won\u2019t put you at risk of major side effects. Nonetheless, you should talk to your doctor before entering in a new fasting regime, as it is not appropriate or safe for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_fasting_for_one_day_a_week_healthy\"><\/span><b>Is fasting for one day a week healthy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting for one day a week might boast a great number of benefits: it may improve your insulin sensitivity, it might promote your heart health, may enhance metabolic health, may improve the cognitive functions of the brain, and may reduce body fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_lose_muscle_if_I_fast_for_24_hours\"><\/span><b>Will I lose muscle if I fast for 24 hours?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24-hour fasting can promote weight loss over time and when you lose weight, you typically lose both fat mass and lean mass, especially if you lead a sedentary lifestyle. However, intermittent fasting does not cause more muscle loss than other weight loss diets. Therefore, a 24-hour fast is unlikely to cause significant lean body mass. You can minimize this by eating plenty of protein during your eating windows and doing strength training exercises.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_fasting_reset_your_metabolism\"><\/span><b>Can fasting <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-reset-your-metabolism\/\">reset your metabolism<\/a>?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting leads to metabolic adaptations, such as switching to burning fat once stored carbohydrates are depleted. As fasts go on, the body eventually enters starvation mode where the focus shifts to conserving energy to survive. When you eat again, your metabolism goes back to using the energy from the food you eat, primarily in the form of glucose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is fasting for 24 hours once a week healthy? Hopefully you got your answer to this question. Let\u2019s wrap it all up again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 24-hour fast entails avoiding solid food and caloric beverages for a full day once or twice per week. During the fasting period,\u00a0 you are allowed to drink water, unsweetened coffee, and herbal tea. Some people do a modified version of this and allow themselves up to 500 calories or 25% of their energy needs on fasting days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting for 24 hours once a week is relatively safe for most healthy people but you should consult a doctor instead of experimenting with this regime on your own. People with certain medical conditions, who are taking certain medications, who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or who have a history of eating disorders should not fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 24-hour fast can put you in a state of ketosis. When it comes to stomach shrinking, intermittent fasting on its own will not trim your belly fat. The benefits of 24-hour fasting may include: promoted heart health, better insulin sensitivity, enhanced metabolic health, improved cognitive functioning of the brain, and reduced body fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The four common fasting rules involve consuming calorie-free food during the fasting period, keeping yourself busy on fasting days, eating healthily on non-fasting days, and stopping the process when feeling unwell.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 24-hour fast may have side effects consisting of dizziness, fatigue, mood swings, irritability, or problems with sleep. There are types of people who should abstain from any fasting regime for their own safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=fasting_for_24_hours_once_a_week&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=fasting_for_24_hours_once_a_week\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may already know something about intermittent fasting or even tried one of its common methods. You would be correct in thinking that fasting may be helpful when it comes to weight loss, heart health, metabolic health, or physical performance. Both beginners and advanced fasting enthusiasts can try it as there are different-leveled fasting strategies.\u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":56458,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[150],"tags":[],"coauthors":[171,87],"class_list":["post-56455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fasting-diet"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is Fasting for 24 Hours Once a Week Healthy? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is \u2605 FASTING FOR 24 HOURS ONCE A WEEK \u27a4 healthy? 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You would be correct in thinking that fasting may be helpful when it comes to weight loss, heart health, metabolic health, or physical performance. Both beginners and advanced fasting enthusiasts can try it as there are different-leveled fasting strategies.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-value=\\\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[video-shortcode link=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=fasting_for_24_hours_once_a_week\\\\&quot; mp4=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4\\\\&quot;]&quot;}\\\" data-sheets-userformat=\\\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\\\" data-sheets-formula=\\\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Today we\u2019re going to concentrate on a 24-hour fast or the Eat-Stop-Eat diet. For sure, it\u2019s one of the challenging methods and not recommended for beginners. 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