Preparing to fast next week.

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So tomorrow I will begin to cut down on food intake and keep to fresh fruits and

veges, ready for the fast on Monday.

 

For a relitavely short fast (just 5 days, unless I decide more at that point)

you don't really need to prepare too much in my experience. If it's the 1st

time, this may be more important. It makes hunger pains easier and mentally

prepares you better.

 

I must say...and I understood this just recently when a few old friends and I

met up for the 1st time in years...that regular fasting does keep you looking

young. I'm only 27 now...but in my friends say I look younger now than I did at

school or university. I think I see what they mean. Ofcourse there are other

factors too...exercise increase, healthier diet...less alcohol and crazy nights

out!!! But there's something in it. My skin it very elastic and I never have

breakouts...fasting really is amazing.

 

When I did a 10 day fast...I was living in a temple so it was easier in terms of

lifestyle and work...I felt amazing. My skin was glowing, my hair and nails were

amazing ...my teeth where whiter. And when I started taking food

again..fruits...I felt instantly energized because my digestive system was so

clean.

 

On the downsides, some people have to be careful not to get addicted to fasting.

Yes, the results are great, but we have to use fasting as a way to propell our

eating/lifestyle habits into something better...it's not good fasting then going

back to greasy fatty foods and too much beer...then fasting again. So actually,

the week after the fast is more important and dangerous than any time during the

fast.

 

Just some words about fasting.

Maybe it can help someone.

I will write a journal about my fast next week.

 

Om