I'm doing it for a long list of reasons- weight loss is one of them, but the primary one is health. I'm not extremely overweight but my health is not great. I've talked to several experienced fasters and they said that it would be safe and that I'm a good candidate for fasting, especially with my stomach disorder. Thanks for being "concerned" but we know what we're doing and do not need any discouragement. Thanks, and good luck with whatever your own fast