How to Fast for a Day
The NEXT LEVEL Method to Fast for a Day,
Fasting is the act of intentionally refraining from eating for a period of time. Some people fast to diet and lose weight while others fast for religious or spiritual clarity. Intent is the key here fasting goes against your bodys natural drive to feed itself so you will need to be clear about why you are doing this if you are going to stick to it. Before the fast drink plenty of water eat fruits and vegetables and get plenty of sleep. You may find more clarity from the experience if you treat your body well before during and after. Clarify your purpose in fasting. Ask yourself what you wish to learn from the experience and use this purpose to set an intention for the day. You may find that you get much more ou
Define the beginning and end of your fast. Many traditional religious fasts only require you to refrain from eating until the sun goes down. If you are fasting for an Islamic rite for instance the fast begins about 1 and 1/2 2 hours before sunrise and you can eat after sunset. However a full 24 hour fast has become a popular way to maintain health and vigor particularly in yogic circles. The
Avoid fasting purely to lose weight. Fasting can help toxins exit your body and it can help you digest food more efficiently especially if you make it a habit. However fasting will not necessarily help you lose weight. If you fast all day but then gorge yourself on a large carbohydrate heavy meal your metabolism will not ki
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