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What Happens If You Fast for 24 Hours Without Food or Water? (Dry Fasting)

By Detox, Fast, Tips & Tricks

Ever skipped meals for a day? Now imagine doing that without even drinking water. No food. No chai. Not even a sip of water for a full 24 hours. Sounds intense? Let’s break down what really happens inside your body—and it’s more fascinating than you think!

🕘 Hour 0–6: Your Body’s on Cruise Mode

You’re running on your last meal. Your body uses up glucose (sugar) from your food for energy. You’re probably not hungry yet. You feel okay, maybe even focused. Smooth sailing.

🔥 Hour 6–12: Burning Fat, Getting Thirsty

Once your glucose runs out, your body switches to burning fat. This is when fat loss begins. Sounds great, right?

But here’s the catch: no water = dehydration begins. You’ll feel:
* A dry mouth
* A bit dizzy
* Headachy or cranky
You’re not just hungry now—you’re thirsty too. And that’s where it gets tricky.

💧 Hour 12–24: The Struggle is Real

Your body enters survival mode. It slows down to save energy. Your brain starts using ketones (from fat) instead of sugar. But with zero water, dehydration hits harder:
* Pee less (and it’s dark yellow)
* Feel weak or foggy
* Dizzy, tired, maybe nauseous

This isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be dangerous if you push too far, especially in hot weather or if you’re not resting.

⚠️ Is It Safe?

For healthy adults, one day of dry fasting can be safe occasionally—many do it during religious fasts. But it’s not for everyone.

Avoid dry fasting if you:
* Have diabetes, BP, or kidney issues
* Are pregnant or breastfeeding
* Are on medication

Always listen to your body. If you feel dizzy, faint, or sick—break the fast and hydrate immediately.

✅ How to Break the Fast

Don’t rush! Start slow:
* Sip water first (room temp is best)
* Have fruit or light soup
* Then eat a small meal
* Let your body bounce back gently.

💡 Final Thought

Fasting for 24 hours without food and water is a test of endurance. Your body burns fat, resets some systems—but also risks dehydration and weakness. It’s powerful, but should be done with care.

Respect your body. Hydrate well. And always put health before trends.

CLEANSE YOUR SYSTEM POST DIWALI – A DETOX

By Detox

It will be challenging to maintain a healthy diet while surrounded by so many sweets, such as laddus, barfi, crispy fried nibbles, and other mouthwatering snacks. We all must have binged on a tons of Kajukatli, chaats, samosas, pizza, pasta, etc. and other fried dishes during Karwachauth, Diwali, BhaiDooj, and other celebrations.

What about after Diwali? Fear of gaining weight, regret, and stress. Be at ease! Simply follow these post-Diwali detox steps to return to your joyful, healthy self.

A detox is the process of removing toxins — a generic term for something that makes you feel unwell from your body.

These are dietary plans or supplements that help to remove toxins from the body, improve health, and promote weight loss.

 

Why Are Post Diwali Detox Important?

There are various reasons why you must go for Post Diwali detox.

 

  • To keep a check on your body weight

Most people gain weight after festivities. Detoxification can aid in weight loss by eating light, and light food can help maintain a healthy weight post-festival.

  • Eliminate Toxins

During the holiday season, you were actually damaging your liver, kidneys, and digestive system by excessive consumption in your favorite snacks, sugary drinks, and junk food. Thus, with cleansing, we may provide our organs with rest and relaxation. In fact, detoxification helps your body rid itself of toxins that were ingested during the consumption of high-calorie foods.

 

  • Get Rid of Any Extra Sugar in Your Body

Consuming excessive sugar from drinks, mithai, or other foods increases our body’s insulin demand, putting extra pressure on the pancreas. This can eventually lead to diabetes, weight gain, and chronic fatigue.

  • Bring Body Balance Back

A detox can help restore your body’s balance, boost metabolism, and improve overall health. Even after Diwali ends, celebrations often continue until the new year. Therefore, detoxifying can prevent bloating, indigestion, and holiday weight gain

 

Let’s begin by eliminate using these top 7 simple techniques and helpful advice:

  1. Drink more water to help your body cleanse itself.
  2. Consume fresh fruits and veggies to adjust your digestive system.
  3. Instead of fried items and unhealthy junky snack foods choose dry fruits and nuts.
  4. Eat probiotics such as Curd, Buttermilk, kefir, kombucha etc to maintain good gut health.
  5. Avoid artificial sugar, and choose natural sweeteners such as dates, raisins, jiggery etc
  6. Eat light food and avoid processed food.
  7. Avoid meat for a few days to give your digestive system a break

POST – DIWALI DETOX PLAN

 

Morning on waking up 1 Glass warm coriander seed water
   
Breakfast 1 cup boiled chana with veggies+  5 soaked almonds+ 2 walnuts
   
Mid-morning Any green vegetable juice
   
Lunch 1 cup mix veg dalia+1 cup salad
   
Evening snack 1 glass of Coconut water +1 fruit bowl
   
Dinner 1 cup rajma vegetable salad + 1 cup tomato soup
   
Bed time 1 Glass jeera ajwain water

 

 

Conclusion:

Even if we tend to eat and snack more outside during the festival season, we can still enjoy the season and prevent weight gain if we manage our eating habits and make necessary adjustments to our routine before and after.

Get the right advice from experts to properly manage your weight after the holiday season. Everybody has a unique body. It’s not required; you can follow the same eating plan that works for others.

 

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