The FAST in fasting

In 2009 I conducted a company wide fast. I told everyone of the goal and benefits of fasting. Many had questions such as "Will I have to stop eating? Or can I just give up chocolate and meat?" I had a few takers. It was enough to support each other and get things started. I was excited. I myself decided on the Daniel Fast and had excellent results. My goal was to become a vegetarian. The Daniel Fast consists of no meat, junkfood and bread. JUNKFOOD? Wait... who put that in there?? Yes junkfood. I was a junkfood junky and doing this fast was going to rid me of this awful habit. Or so I thought.

There are many ways to fast. The Daniel Fast is just one way. The few stragglers that I had doing the fast with me, all had some interesting approaches to their fast. Prior to doing the fast with them, I had offered a handout of information to ensure that people were doing things correctly. I chose to do the Daniel Fast for 38 days. In researching, I found where one herbalist had suggested doing the fast for the number of days you were born. I was 38 at the time, so I did my fast for 38 days. Since this was the first time they had ever done a fast, I did not suggest doing the fast for that long. Anywhere from 3-5 was good for them.

In doing a fast it is important to get clear about the goals. Its also important to let others know for support and encouragement. Once you are clear on the goal, you can then decide which Fast will best suit that goal. With the many Fasts that there are, there are as many benefits. Fasting enhances mental clarity. It takes a lot of muscles to chew food and to run the whole digesting process. When you are fasting from foods, you are giving the body a rest and allowing the body to heal. "The body undergoes a tearing down and rebuilding of damaged materials. Fasting dissolves diseased cells in a systematic manner, leaving healthy tissue."


So I finished my 38 day fast. I felt great and lost weight. I had gained such clarity that my decision making was instantaneous. I enjoyed the Daniel Fast so much so that I incorporate it at the beginning of every year. I also teach and coach people on the many ways and benefits of fasting, detoxing and cleansing.


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