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Sky News host Kay Burley, 62, sparks concern after revealing 10-day fasting plans-Pierra Willix-Entertainment – Metro
‘I won’t be eating many calories.’
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Sky News presenter Kay Burley has left people shocked after revealing she is currently undergoing a 10-day fast.
Earlier this week the broadcaster shared on social media that she was staying at a health clinic where she would be abstaining from eating for over a week.
Admitting she felt ‘a little bit anxious’, Kay, 62, said she wanted to share her experience so that if any of her followers tried it, they might be ‘more confident’ watching her.
After explaining that she’d seen a doctor and nurse ahead of starting the fast, Kay said she’d been given ‘fasting minerals’ that she would need to take three times a day.
Also showing off a massive sheet of paper, she said that it was a list of things to do at the clinic to pass the time, including swimming in the pool.
‘I suppose the biggest thing is not really eating very many calories,’ she continued.
Sky News host Kay Burley has shared she is undergoing a 10-day fast (Picture: Kay Burley/ Instagram)
‘How am I going to get on when I’ve got those rumbly tummy pangs? Stay tuned to find out.’
In the caption for the post she also wrote: ‘If you’ve ever wanted to try a fasting programme but were anxious about the challenge then let me do it for you.
‘Will the challenge be too much? How many calories am I actually allowed? What happens when I’m so hungry I can’t think properly?
‘I will be honest in my journey and perhaps it will inspire you to do the same. Check out my story and let me know what you think.’
The presenter has sparked concern amongst some of her followers (Picture: Ken McKay/ ITV/ REX/ Shutterstock)
While many of her followers seemed interested in Kay’s decision to fast for 10 days, some did express their concerns.
‘Good luck but can’t imagine this type of thing can benefit the human body at all,’ one person commented.
‘Fasting in reality is just time restricted eating,’ someone else said.
Another added: ‘Genuinely what the hell are you doing? Check out now – stop this! You look amazing. Unbelievably interesting and intelligent what they hell do you need fasting for? You are a GODDESS sack that off.’
The pros and cons of a 10-day fast
Fasting inherently means abstaining from eating and drinking calories
The pros of undertaking a 10-day fast like this could help manage certain health conditions and could contribute to weight loss and improved blood pressure levels.
However common side effects of fasting including fatigue, nausea, headache, high blood pressure, light headedness, heart burn and back pain.
While many people undertake fasts to love weight, they can later regain it again quickly.
Although there are ample anecdotal benefits to fasting, only a short list of perks are currently supported by science, and the science is still limited.
In the days since Kay has been sharing regular updates, explaining on the first day how she consumed an ‘800 calorie feast’ of fruit, chard and mashed potato.
‘Sounds terrible. In fact, it was tasty and filling. I went to bed with a full tummy,’ she said.
She also said that: ‘Waiting for me in my room when I returned was some “relieving salts” – I think we all know what that means!’
The next day she explained she was down to consuming 300 calories, telling her followers that her lunches were now consisting of carrot and beetroot soups.
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