The information that I have found is that you tend to lose 1 part muscle to every 3 parts fat.*shrugs* I have had the same concern since I am a runner and have been lifting weights to get ready for BCT in the Army. But I haven't been able to find any other info. Best of luck!

-Jenn

HW 267
SW 211
CW 201
GW 170
(Day 5 of 40)
Height 5'10
Age 20

hi,

i'm not sure of the answer to your question but as far as i'm aware you lose less muscle while Water Fasting than juice fasting, it's got something to do with the digestion shutting down i think and the type of fuel that's used while fasting......if you post a similar question over on the Water Fasting forum you might get a clearer picture than the one i can paint lol :)

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Says:
"There is no appreciable muscle loss during a fast. Muscles do atrophy
during the extended rest associated with fasting, but that disuse
atrophy is quickly regenerated, usually within a matter of days."

In health,
Dr D
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I've read in quite a few places that you will only lose muscle due to inactivity. Therefore if you keep your muscles active, you should minimize any loss. If you keep consuming juice, you should have no problems with exercise.

"I wonder how your body deals with lack of Protein and Carbs during a long juice fast like this. How does it feed and maintain themselves without both?"

Fruits and veggies do contain protein and carbs. And if you're body doesn't get enough from the juice you're consuming it will then turn inwards and start to feed off diseased / damaged cells and your fat reserves first.(catabolism)

Hope this helps!




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Avoiding Muscle Loss during a juice and Water Fast is possible if you understand how much protein is in dark leafy greens, cucumbers and celery. Cucumbers and Celery together make a perfect protein, kale, spinach, swiss chard, beet greens and collard greens kick butt on protein when juiced and of course fruit is usually very low in protein. Wheat grass packs a huge punch when it comes to protein. I can make a 32 oz. juice that has over 30 grams of protein (no pea protein added) as well as being relatively low in carbs if I do one fruit to 4 or 5 green leafy veggies. Like I said, when I add wheat grass juice to my mix (can't stand the stuff by itself), then the protein content goes up even more. Not to mention the amounts of nutrients and trace minerals you get, giving your body a total makeover, I can get about 15-20% protein on a juice fast without using supplements when I include the 4-1 ratio in making my juices. I don't sweat it if I want more carbs and have a bit more fruit and root veggies, like carrots, yams, beets and parsnips. I also add a half to a whole avocado to one juice a day, which keeps my fat at about 4-5%. Don't under do the calories; if you are used to 2,000 calories normally, then do it on a juice fast as well. I have about 1500 calories with about 15-20% protein and all the nutrients I can stand without supplements.

As far as flavor with the strong taste of some greens like kale and collards, I add mint, ginger or lemon or lime to neutralize and meld the flavors to a more mild and agreeable taste. I also alter my juices to savory as well, using tomato, peppers, nutrient dense but peppery flavored water cress with a touch of garlic and very little onion...very little.

The final part is doing mild workouts, keeping your muscles intact.
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