How to Fast in Healthy Way
Fast the healthy way
After knowing the benefits of fasting, keep in mind that when fasting, it should always be the healthy way. Do not fast for the sake that it’s the trend or because you won't look sexy because others are. It should be holistic and beneficial to you and your outlook.
So, how do you fast the healthy way?
1. Be accountable. Whatever the consequences are, be accountable for your actions and for other things. Likewise, be sensitive to the response or reaction of others towards your fasting. They might have seen something wrong with your fasting.
2. Prepare in advance. When you want to fast, do not act on impulse, it best to be prepared. Try to know what could be things that might actually happen before, during and after the fast. It is always safe to prepare in advance the things you are about to do. The time of transition is useful for the body, but can also be used to prepare on spiritual and practical levels as well. If you don’t skimp on the preparation time, your fast will likely go more smoothly and be more effective.
3. Understand the effects on your body. Your body goes through several distinct phases when you begin to fast. It is possible that during the first few hours, you will feel weak. Don’t be alarmed yet as this is natural since your body begins to eliminate the toxins in your system. There are a lot more of things that will happen but again, don’t be alarmed as they are normal and will disappear as soon your fasting is over.
4. Break the fast properly. The body through a period of heightened detoxification. An extended fast should have medical guidance that includes plans on how to deal with some potentially serious issues once your fast ends. The body has adjusted to a different state and must not be severely shock it by eating and drinking things that will cause discomfort and physical problems.
