Fasting is not new. In fact, Indian, Asian, and
Middle-Eastern mystics have used fasting as a means to connect with higher
levels of consciousness for millennia. There is just something about going
without food or drink that strips the soul bare and enables the powerful
intellect of man to rid itself of most of the distractions that get in the way
of realizing eternal truths. This all sounds pretty heavy and heady and it is.
However, for practical purposes, fasting actually leads to a better weight loss
program We are not proposing fasting as the main way of losing weight. That
would be irresponsible, if not outright dangerous. Instead, we are proposing
that used in conjunction with a sensible diet and weight loss regimen, fasting
can help boost the effect of your weight-loss program. Moreover, fasting can
help dieters clear mental hurdles that get in the way of them fully committing
to their weight loss regimen. Indeed, in the battle between mind and body,
fasting is a great technique that bridges the body and mind to help the mind
take full control.
Mind over body
There is no better way to tell your body that you are its boss
than through controlled and regulated fasting. Why do you need to tell your
body that you are its master? Well, for the most part, the main reason you are
reading this article is because you have a tough time keeping your weight in
check. In other words, you have a tough time controlling your body. Appetite is
a function of the body. Hunger is, in large part, a signal from your body. When
you fast, you make a commitment to keep your body in check. It is a brute force
method, but it is effective. Fasting communicates to the body that regardless
of whatever signals the body sends to the brain regarding hunger, your mind is
still in control. By refusing to give in to the body's signals, your mind
actually acts to re-balance your body. This is one of the cornerstone benefits
of fasting. Let's face it, many of us have out of control appetites. If we see
something that looks yummy, we have to take a bite. When a certain time of the
day comes, we need to eat, regardless of what we are doing. If you live like this
for quite an extended period of time, you slowly realize that your stomach is
controlling you. The more you let your stomach win out, the less power you have
over your impulses.
Responsible fasting
If you have decided to go on a fast to effect a better weight
loss system, you have to be responsible about it. This means you must not put
your health in jeopardy. Consult with your doctor first. Prepare lots of juices
and nutritious fluids. Don't jump into your fast whole hog. Ease into it. Make
adjustments. Remember, real weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. Fast nice
and easy. Don't rush into it and always feel free to end your fast the moment
it becomes uncomfortable.