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Fasting! And feeling good

AriDublyu
AriDublyu Posts: 34
edited February 13 in Health and Weight Loss
I am fasting today, and feeling good about it. It's my first voluntary fast in quite some time. Liquids only until I feel a real need for food, depending on my activity level today.

After making some poor food choices yesterday I just didn't feel right at the end of the day. Just before going to bed it hit me - I should fast. Take a vacation from calories and give my body a break.

The last few times I have fasted for medical reasons (all routine - I'm fine, thanks!), I felt really good for days afterwards. Yesterday was the first time *my body* seemed to be telling me to take a break from eating, without my being sick.

So overall, I consider this a good sign.

Regarding the benefits of intermittent fasting, you might read this: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/health-benefits-of-intermittent-fasting/#axzz2sk2WIksn. I like Mark's approach, he says: "I don’t plan my IFs [Intermittent Fasts] – I let them happen."
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