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Originally Posted by Sherrielee
Ralph, what medically assisted fasting are you checking out? I might like that, as fasting is rather easy for me. Thanks in advance for your answer.
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Sherri,
I have participated in medically assisted fasting in the past.
Essentially what happens is you go on a liquid diet.
There are shakes that provide about 800 calories a day with all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals that your body needs as well as plenty of protein and some carbs.
It has been awhile since I have done this.
I do get success with the drop in weight.
This time I must do it and succeed or else.
The shake that was used was HMR shakes.
http://www.ihmonline.com/products_s...800_middle.aspx
You go on pure liquid shake program for as long as required to reach your desired weight.
You are monitored by a monitored by a medical staff to assure that you are not creating any deficiencies in your body and if so they correct them. They monitor your weight loss, BP, blood tests monthly, etc.,
They also provide a counseling session weekly and support group.
I know that my hospital nearby offers such a plan. The shake is part of the program but not the entire program.
All kinds of things improve, your weight drop, your BP drops, your cholesterol drops, etc., etc.,
Ralph