The Skinny on Fasting

We're finally home from our working adventure in Washington and I need to reset... a whole lot of things need to be reset.   I need to get back to my focus on health, I need to refocus on my peace of mind, I need to de-clutter and clean my home, I need to finish the kitchen project and the fall garden, and get the kids school back on track too (and my school).

Starting with the basics is best.  Starting from the inside out.  I'm starting with my focus on health.

I've read quite a bit recently about the benefits of intermittent fasting - for either short or longer periods of time.  I understand the science behind fasting, but I would never recommend a course of action to a future client that I haven't tried myself.  The benefits include the following: 

1. Improves Body Composition and Fitness
2. Promotes Greater Satiety
3. Boosts Your Metabolism
4. Supports Fat Loss and Ketosis
5. Encourages Better Insulin Sensitivity
6. Improves Cardiovascular Health  
7. Lowers Blood Pressure   
8. Decreases Blood Sugar  
9. Improves Blood Triglycerides   
10. Promotes Heart Health 
11. May Slow Aging and Enhance Longevity  
12. Decreases Inflammation
13. Increases Resistance to Oxidative Stress 
14. Improves Cell Recycling
15. Increases Growth Regulation
16. Protects Your Brain
17. Reduces Harmful Protein Production
18. Promotes a Healthy Stress Response
19. Enhances Recovery From Injury
20. Supports Healthier Collagen in Skin
One of the many sources of information: https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/health-benefits-of-fasting/

 Time to fast and focus on my health. This morning, I eased in to a 3 day fast with some fresh green juice.  The next 72 hours will be water and tea.  I'll be keeping a diary and I'll report back in a few days.  Wish me luck!