| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 2/26/2009 6:02:39 PM | | I read this article that talks about how fasting for 24 hours at least 2-3 times a day will help you reduce fat, spend less $ on food (tight dude), but most importantly increases HGH (human growth hormone)....I really don't know whether to believe him or not it really doesn't make sense, plus he says he does it when he WORKS out???? any suggestions..... | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 2/26/2009 7:40:41 PM | | There is no way that fasting and trying to get big/strong go together. I highly doubt it's true, and even if it is you won't have enough calories to grow if you are fasting so it'd negate any benefits. | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 2/26/2009 8:02:15 PM | | that would be totally pointless. If this actually works lets think about it. You fast and your HGH levels go up but, your body catabolism takes over and removes weight. So then you eat and your HGH would go back down. | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 2/27/2009 12:57:56 AM | woops I meant fast 2-3 times a WEEK
here is the article I read:
FROM= http://fitandbusydad.blogspot.com/
Here are 8 Reasons Why I enjoy FASTING and why I think ALL BUSY DADS should take advantage of fasting as well...
1. Growth Hormone - There are 3 factors that will positively affect the amount of HGH that you produce. 1) Sleep - get a good quality 7-9hrs per night; 2) INTENSE Exercise - notice how I said "intense"...lift weights and break records - cardio may actually have an opposite effect on your HGH levels; 3) FASTING - HGH levels start to increase the longer you are into your 24hr fast.
2. I hate counting calories. - I think it's stupid. Don't call yourself a busy dad if you count calories because you wouldn't be so busy if you took that time counting and spent it doing more productive things. If you focus on eating QUALITY foods the way mother nature intended - raw fruits & veggies, meat & fish and healthy fats - and just stopped eating before you get full, then you'd lose weight. I'd bet the house on it. Sorry, guys. That's the truth.
3. It lets me eat whatever I want. My consciousness of health has changed over the years, so when I say "eat whatever I want", that still means that I eat healthily. Rarely do I ever "want" fried crap like fries, onion rings or egg rolls. I'll eat the occasional burger (not from a fast food place, but from a good burger shop...actually called The Burger Shoppe). I eat pasta because I make it at home. Ditto for pizza.
4. I'm more productive. Imagine a life where you don't have to worry about food. You don't need to worry about what you're eating next. You don't have to prepare snacks/meals for your work day. If I know that I need to get some good, quality, uninterrupted work done, then I'll fast on that day. It's usually a Wednesday.
5. I break records in the weight room. Fasting seems to trigger something PRIMAL in me that just really increases the intensity of my weight workouts. When I lift on fasting days, I've broken records in my dead lift, push press and chin-ups.
6. I appreciate food more. When you fast, you really examine your relationship with food. Fasting has allowed me to demand more quality in the food I eat. It's made me appreciate food more and has deterred me from settling for "convenience crap". My family and I buy, prepare and consume only GOOD QUALITY food...and we appreciate how lucky we are to be able to eat and have access to such good food.
7. It allows me to stay between 9 - 11% body fat year round. I'm not a bodybuilder (surprise, surprise), so I don't go through "bulking" phases and "cutting" phases. I'm a busy dad who knows that my kids are watching my every move, so instead, I choose to eat healthy (but not restrictive) 365 days a year.
8. It's ridiculously simple. It's a lifestyle where I don't have to worry about what, when or how much I eat. I've got 4 kids...4 daughters at that! I run a business. I enjoy spending time with my wife. I have laundry to do. Volleyball & soccer practices to run. I have mouths to feed. ONE LESS THING to worry about is a welcome luxury. | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 2/27/2009 10:11:08 AM | ^^
I think this guy is trying to SELL some kind of a 'system' ?
claims to have all the answers.
there's hundreds of 'systems', many of them are pure BS
I looked at that site, the photos certainly don't indicate anyone of 'awesome physique' | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 2/27/2009 4:12:06 PM | *ding ding ding*
Yes, it's a 'system' . We can all thank Ryan Lee for that.
http://ryanlee.com/
Don't believe me? Have a look at a few 'other' sites, for a laugh:
http://www.jimmysmithtraining.com/
http://www.fatlosstogo.com/
The font! It burns my eyes!!  | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 2/27/2009 4:43:47 PM | | hi.. I would say yes... fasting has so many benefits even if this were not true... blessings for good health, warmly Mona | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 2/27/2009 10:35:44 PM | Mona - fasting has absolutely NO benefits whatsoever. Food contains energy. Without food, we have no energy. What you are saying is that by not putting oil in your car, it is good for your car. Same equation. Same situation.
Think before you post.. PLEASE. 
Working out has more benefits for you than fasting. food gives you energy, then working out destroys that reservoir of food or energy build up. (Fat) | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 2/27/2009 11:21:04 PM | I agree with you...
but the article is also suggesting to WORK OUT, and make you're body BURN down the stored fat...but IM NOT convinced on FASTING thing....... | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 2/27/2009 11:28:00 PM | | Well, fasting on occasion is extremely good for your body, this sounds extreme and I would like to see this in a scientific journal before I believed it. I learned a lot about the science of the body over the last year, along with a ton of knowledge on supplements... this may be true, but I need the scientists to tell me so... | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 2/28/2009 7:28:49 AM |
Mona - fasting has absolutely NO benefits whatsoever. Food contains energy. Without food, we have no energy. What you are saying is that by not putting oil in your car, it is good for your car. Same equation. Same situation.
Think before you post.. PLEASE.
Working out has more benefits for you than fasting. food gives you energy, then working out destroys that reservoir of food or energy build up. (Fat)
Controlled fasting (caloric restriction/intermittant fasting, etc.) has been studied extensively and has been shown to increase the lifespan of all animal models (save humans, due to our long life spans - not enough data yet). It seems to improve both quality and quantity of life in the animal models.
A simple search for "caloric restriction" or "intermittant fasting" should bring up a large amount of research on controlled fasting. | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 2/28/2009 7:33:26 AM | As for the topic of GH secretion and fasting, this is not news. GH secretion during fasting aids in both protecting muscle tissue from catabolism as well as increasing lipolysis to provide for a fuel source during low glucose periods.
Natural GH secretion of this type has no anabolic activity, as it decreases when food is introduced. | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 3/1/2009 1:32:13 AM | | Do his #1 without fasting, #2, resistance train and you'll lose fat. If you want to fast, fast from processed and high glycemic carbs almost completely and you'll keep the fat storage hormone insulin at bay and mobilize fat. | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 3/1/2009 9:12:58 AM | The only problem i see with losing weight by fasting is that although it may have worked for a few, it wont work for everyone. No-one has the same body, or responses. That aside, there is a point to consider
When you fast, you're denying your body nutrients. The body can react by entering a type of 'starvation mode,' where it begins to actually store everything it can in fat for when your body absolutely requires it. So for many, the fasting (and most starvation diet plans) can't work for them. Although this may not work for everyone, I personally think that the best way to maintain a healthy weight is to practice moderation.
Eat as varied a diet as your area and budget can maintain. Also, fresh foods are better for you nutritionally than over processed and preserved foods. If you can afford it, get organic foods (though I'd stick with ones certified by the California organic foods act, not the USDA $&%).
And personally, what works for me is not eating quite as much red meat. But then again I like fish/sushi/etc, so I may be a bit biased :P It does have some benefits though, such as the fatty acids of fish that are natural mood regulators.
Pork is especially bad, but not due to the meat... rather, something in the meat. Methinks that a few of the old religions had a point to the laws and stuff. But, for the sake of not ruining anyone's love of bacon or starting some religious arguments (which isn't the reason), I'll leave that alone :P | |
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| HGH is increased by FASTING?????
Posted: 3/1/2009 4:27:52 PM | | hi... Versen, pls read Fasting Can Save Your Life by Dr Sheldon and if you get something out of that I will give you a dozen or so other titles to study from...... warmly Mona | |
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