FASTING: THE TRUTH NOBODY TALKS ABOUT - BENEFITS, RISKS & BIGGEST MISTAKES | Candid Confessions

Fasting has become one of the most talked-about health trends - but is it really the miracle it's made out to be?In this episode of Candid Confessions With Chhavi, Biohacking Researcher and Fasting Specialist PRATHAMESH BHONSLE separates science from social media to uncover what fasting actually does to your body. From weight loss and metabolism to muscle preservation, hormones, energy levels, gut health and long-term wellness, we explore both the benefits and the potential risks of fasting.

Whether you're considering intermittent fasting, prolonged fasting, or you've already made it part of your lifestyle, this conversation will help you understand who fasting is right for, who should avoid it, the most common mistakes people make, and how to fast safely if you choose to.

If you've ever wondered:

• Does fasting really burn fat?

• Can fasting slow your metabolism?

• Does it cause muscle loss?

• Is fasting good for women?

• Who should never fast?

• What is the healthiest way to break a fast?

...this episode answers the questions that matter most.

Watch till the end to learn the right way to approach fasting based on science, not trends.

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CHAPTERS:

(00:00) What to expect from the episode.

(03:06) What exactly is fasting and what are the different kinds of fasting prevalent today.

(05:48) How to evaluate the concept of 6 meals a day?

(08:26) Intentional and unintentional fasting

(09:03) What about 2-3 meals a day? What is OMAD, One Meal A Day?

(11:29) The best way to fast as per brain signals.

(13:27) How overdoing protein can be harmful.

(14:05) What about people who do not have the sense to understand when to stop eating due to obesity? How to cure diabetes with fasting.

(21:13) Can fasting be used as a short term alternative? For eg, random fasting when you feel bloated? What is the difference between starving and fasting?

(26:11) How can I prepare my body for a one day fast and subsequently a 2-3 day long fast?

(28:10) Insulin and heart attack.

(31:34) How long does it take to reverse the damage that has been caused to the body? How advantageous is regular fasting?

(35:29) What is the step-by-step procedure to begin fasting to clean up the mess inside the body. What is autophagy.

(43:22) How can somebody who has never fasted go for long hours of fasting like over a day.

(46:16) Does fasting cause muscle loss? What exactly happens from the time you start fasting.

(56:26) How safe is fasting for a woman? During periods or menopausal?

(57:58) Can somebody with a bad lifestyle also consider weekly fasting as a compensation?

(1:02:08) Most commonly made mistakes during fasting.

(1:02:36) What about waterless fasts like Karwachauth and Ramzaan?

(1:04:12) Closing thoughts and closing message.

(1:05:15) Should you be working out during fasting?