Anyone wondering if fasting is a good way to lose weight is in for a great surprise if you want to lose weight fast and burn fat. There are no rules set in stone with how to fast for weight loss as there are many types of fasting for weight loss. You can practice intermittent fasting, alternate-day fasting, fasting once a week, fasting for three days, one week, two weeks, or longer. Practice a variation of fasting that works for you until you achieve your weight loss goals. ~ Didem