Hi, ShadowChaser ~
I wonder why your bf's notion to go a week without eating is so contrary for you...
Is he already slender and you worry it may be a sign of an ED? Have results of hearing about infamous political-type 'food strikes' (like those implemented by Ghandi and some prisoners in Abu Grhaib) had a negative impact on you? Could you maybe feel that it's a gesture of control he's going to try for himself that you would have trouble managing for yourself?
I've heard of people doing what Josh has said he wants to to detoxify their body, drinking only water spiked with lemon juice. Some folks say they really benefit from the effects and do it every couple months! Some have tried it and decided it's not for them.
Me...? I might try it just to see how I feel after several days - enough to get rid of whatever's in there anyway. But the fear of my blood sugar levels fluctuating [and therefore my emotions/mood] without benefit of using food to level them off keeps me from doing it... well, that and I like food.
(I also wonder why a week - seven days - is chosen as the time frame...)
Talk out your reservations here, if you want, SC.
~ jr