How to Fast in 7 Easy Steps

Some ideas from me on how to have an awesome fasting experience.
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If you're intrigued by the idea of fasting as a tool for mental clarity, spiritual awakening, or simply wish to understand more about this age-old practice, I invite you to join me on this journey. I recently challenged myself to 7 days of NO FOOD, and here's a seven-step approach based on my personal experience.
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[@aguslugiman9067]

I have a friend that become a much better man after he fasting (stop drinking alcohol - stop womanizing [he's married] - better family relationship - start meditating & pray more often) 😊...he was very thankful to me as we are fasting to reverse the diabetes 😅

[@George-Thompson]

That's amazing!

[@blackappleseed]

Just wanted to say that I've been following your channel for years now, and you are a very lovable and one-of-a-kind person, George! Thank you for sharing your ongoing journey with us. I've discovered fasting during the first lockdown, and was in awe about the calmth, literal lightness and clarity I experienced. Just by taking away what defined my everyday life so much. (binge eater here) I haven't fasted for a long time and currently feel like I'm in a spiritual, mental and physical rut - but watching your videos about it helped me with motivation to start again. Thanks! Greetings from Germany

[@sylvanstrength7520]

A fast is a great idea for me and I’d love to do it but let’s just say life is a bit too stressful at this time for it to actually be good for me to try.

[@ifiddle2]

I've been thinking about fasting for some time, especially to see if would help my neuropathy (non-diabetic/idiopathic) that no one seems to know what to do for me. So, this past Sunday at church we pulled Epiphany "Star Words" from a basket (no peeking) and mine was FAST!! Guess I better give it a try - starting tonight for 36 hours. Thanks, George for leading the way and my celestial nudge that came this past Sunday.

[@plants7932]

On one of the forums I post on a user has been talking about his fasts, my sister in the past has told me about how incredible a 3-4 day fast makes her feel, and I've also been contemplating a fast for personal and spiritual reasons recently. This video is the final push! I had already planned to do my first 24hr fast later next week once my wife left the country (I imagine watching someone else eat when you're trying not to would make it more difficult) and now I'm holding myself accountable to that!

[@George-Thompson]

That's awesome! How did it go? :)

[@user-km6ee9zd4e]

Hi George, you may have already done so but I highly recommend looking into the philosophy of Heraclitus! Whilst studying him at university I kept seeing similarities with Taoism. :)

[@shnooble100]

George, it’s been so wonderful watching your channel grow to the size it’s become. Grateful for your content! Hopefully I’ll find myself in China next year!

[@Riddlemewalker]

Agreed. Intentions matter. Do not punish yourself. You are enough. Great advise.♥

[@PeachesCourage]

Thank you for this sounds great!☺

[@user-eq2dx2jp6v]

Thank youuuuuu ❤❤❤❤

[@nicolaichristensen6764]

Amituofo George Thank you for another great video. I have a fasting tip I want to share, especially for people new to fasting. If you start to feel unwell, get dizzy, get headaches during the fast, try taking some electrolytes. The simplest natural way is to squeeze the juice from an organic lemon, add a bit of Himalaya salt, and then water until the taste is right. When you start fasting your body will burn through its glucose stores, and when you store glucose you also retain water in your body. So when you empty your glucose stores, you release that water, which you then urinate out. But you cannot help losing electrolytes with the urine, and since you are not eating you are not replenishing all those lost electrolytes.

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Really good advice. Thanks George. Going to try it, for my own journey.

[@wayneglynowens2435]

Thank you great explanation

[@Ninjamagics]

i fast all the time, like today, i just didnt eat. Ive always done it. Some days i just dont feel the urge to eat so i dont, idk if this is healthy or im really sick somehow but im happy the way i am. Forcing myself to eat for the point of consumption seens very wei.

[@existinginaspace8347]

Fastings always been difficult, my job is physically intensive and I have no option to make it not so. I need calories to burn and don't have much muscle to eat away at to replace it with. I would likely need time off to accomplish any fast beyond the weekend.

[@aguslugiman9067]

Very true tips ❤❤❤

[@emlynbudds8]

Really liked those thoughts on prayer

[@user-eq2dx2jp6v]

Hi dear georgy thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@actthree7810]

Thank you again, George. I've done a lot of fasting and I'm glad you eased into it. I also learned a word I will be researching more: ketosis. Quite timely as I am trying to enact changes in diet I've long known necessary but pricey and time-consuming here in the USA where the Corn Oil lobby is strong.

[@George-Thompson]

Best of luck in your diet change plans! I am rooting for you 🌿🫶

[@minminoshiro3599]

Thank you George for fasting advice procedure! I tried many times but I failed! So I will try again with the help of your guide! Thanks!

[@George-Thompson]

Awesome! Rooting for you 🫶🙏🏼

[@doberspirit]

I have one day of fast a month, where I only drink teas. I noticed it not only affects body, but also the mind, it calms me down, and the next day I do not feel hunger. I think the first 8 hours are the hardest, it is also easier not to have anything all day, than to have just a little... I like your tips, especially the mantra :"I choose freedom over compulsion". Still 7 days fast... wow, that's a lot... I'm not sure I'm ready...

[@George-Thompson]

Thank you for sharing your journey! One day of fast a month is 12 days in a year so that makes you awesome!

[@georginagriggs5780]

Hi I’ve practiced IF for several years now starting with 14hr and working my way up to 20hrs which I now practice 5-6 days a week. However I struggle to sleep when I do 24hr fasts and my body takes a few days to recover. Which seems odd when I am fine with 20rs 😏 I wondered George if your sleeping was effected in your 7 day fast and if so how you managed this?

[@ArielCaelum-me4to]

I'm not a doctor but for me yearly cleanses are important to me. Parasites release chemicals into the body the negatively effect behavior patterns and cravings to keep themselves alive.. pretty insidious for such a tiny creature!

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

Impulstilskin Amazing 😻 😂

[@solh8844]

I wish I could but with the work I do I don’t think I’d make it

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

Just worth restating that fasting isn’t magic. Many people with delicate health issues need to check with their doctor first. A fast can be dangerous for some folks. Please be gentle! 🙏💙☯️

[@elfyhanley]

The cabbage, you eejit! hahahaha. I'm glad to hear you explored prayer whilst fasting, it's something I have been doing recently too. Deeply impactful, moreso than I could have ever expected. I burst into tears during prayer. I had been numb for quite some time, so it caught me off guard, and something in me changed. I continue to practice it. Also, for anyone considering fasting; if you are clinically underweight, diabetic or under 18, don't. Other than that, go off

[@user-eq2dx2jp6v]

Hi dear georgy thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-eq2dx2jp6v]

Hi dear georgy thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤