11/25/2024
Fasting is not just about weight loss or restricting food. It’s a powerful tool to activate your body’s natural healing mechanisms. Depending on when and how long you fast, it can trigger incredible benefits like:
-Boosting your immune system
-Fueling your brain
-Burning stubborn fat (yes, even belly fat!)
-Removing potentially harmful cells
-Repairing damaged cells
-Increasing stress resistance
And that’s just the beginning!
In today’s world—with rising healthcare costs, environmental challenges, and a food industry that prioritizes profits over health—it’s more important than ever to take charge of our well-being. And there’s no better way to do that than by harnessing your body’s natural healing abilities.
But how can you incorporate fasting during the holidays? That’s a question many people have asked me recently, so let’s tackle it together.
What Fasting Looks Like
When I talk about fasting, it doesn’t mean going without food for days on end. Instead, fasting is about creating a lifestyle with intentional eating windows. For example, you might have a daily schedule where you finish eating at 7 p.m. and break your fast 13-15 hours later, between 8-10 a.m.
Why is this effective? During your fasting window, your body enters a "rest and repair" state. By slightly lengthening this window, you activate incredible healing benefits like reduced inflammation, increased human growth hormone (HGH) production, fat burning, boosted ketones, and more energy and focus.
A Practical Example
Let’s say you finish eating Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
On Wednesday morning, you break your fast between 8-10 a.m.
When you do break your fast, what you eat matters. A balanced combination of probiotic, prebiotic, polyphenol, and protein-rich foods is key.
Here’s a great option to try:
Plain Greek yogurt
Pumpkin, h**p, or chia seeds
Fresh berries
A sprinkle of cinnamon
Navigating the Holidays with Fasting
The holidays are meant to be enjoyed, so flexibility is essential. Here are a few tips:
If you have a holiday brunch, plan your eating window around it by finishing your meals earlier the day before.
If you have multiple events in a day, skip fasting and focus on balance. You can do a longer fast the following day to reset.
Remember that fasting boosts your immune system—a bonus during cold and flu season!
Most importantly, enjoy the holidays. Celebrate with loved ones, savor the special moments, and know that fasting is a tool you can use to support your health, not something that limits your joy.
When you learn to fast—and eat—like a girl, you’re not just honoring your body; you’re empowering yourself to thrive.
I’d love to hear how you plan to incorporate fasting into your holidays. Hit reply and let me know!
Here’s to feeling amazing this season and beyond,
Katy
P.S. Ready to dive deeper into fasting and get the support you need to create your own sustainable fasting lifestyle? Join me for the first-ever 6-week program, Intro to Fasting Like a Girl. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4hSu2lw
