Fasting should NEVER be undertaken to lose weight. If you lose weight as a result of fasting, that’s a side-benefit but that’s all.

I’ve fasted before – 3 days being the longest. I don’t have any health issues, I’m not overweight. For me, it was a spiritual and psychological cleansing. A few hours after the fast started, I felt achy, sore and irritable. My joints hurt, my head throbbed and my energy levels dropped. However, the hunger pangs disappeared quite fast.

On day 3, I started to feel so good, I almost cried with gratitude. It was profound. I still felt a bit weak but the inner transformation was amazing. Physically, I know I was stronger as a result of fasting. Despite what the “experts” will tell you, your body really does take the opportunity to clean out. I would never say this if I didn’t know it from personal experience. You should even take my word with a pinch of salt and investigate this for yourself. Always do your research. If you take medication, definitely consult a doctor but don’t be surprised if you’re laughed out of the office or told to put aside such an old-fashioned, unnecessary trial.

Marisa, – fasting is an amazing experience. I do it regularly. It always draws me closer to Him, it turns you away from the world and it has incredible health benefits. Look for a book called ‘Wisdom from the Monastery”. It’s a brilliant book, about a man who went to a monastery to fast for a week. It’s one of my favorite books ever! Also, check out http://www.freedomyou.com. If the site will give you my email, you may contact me. I just don’t want to write it here.

Blessings,
John