[doc_gunthrop]

Would you be able to provide a reliable source for your statements? I've heard certain segments of the population make claims about "starvation mode" but none that have been substantiated with any scientific evidence or conclusive studies.

I also scanned through the comments looking for this poster you say who talked about eating without activating certain biochemical switches, but was unable to find it. Where is this purported comment?

[amalgamated_inc]

Source: tried it lots of times, you can find out yourself in about 3 days. Just start doing a water fast right now and see how long you can go :D

I was referring to this comment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34383428