6 Benefits of Water Fasting

I started my water fasting journey in 2015 after seeing Dr. Daniel Pompa speak at the 3rd Annual Bulletproof Conference. As soon as I returned home I joined his Facebook group “Fasting For A Purpose” and completed my first 5 Day Water Fast.

I had already been incorporating intermittent fasting into my day for a while so the idea of a full five days didn’t really scare me. So I did what any crazy person would do and I jumped right in. Don’t neccessarily do what I did. Jumping into a 5 day water fast may be too much for some people. Remember we are all biologically different! Exploring shorter extended fasts such as 24 – 72 hours before jumping into a full 5 days may be a better approach. 

If you currently are intermintant fasting and eating a healthy diet it will be easier for you than someone who eats a diet filled with processed foods high in refined carbohydrates, sugar and inflammatory oils. And, one thing to note is the more you fast the easier it will be because overtime your body will adapt. 

I complete a water fast 4-6 times a year. I listen closely to my body and know when it’s time and aim at the minimum for an extended fast at the start of each new season. The beginning of a new season is the perfect time to do a fast and have a reset.

Fasting is an ancient practice that has gained a mass following in recent years. People are widely sharing their personal experiences with water fasting bringing this ancient practice to the mainstream.

Water fasting is one of the easiest healing modalities that exists. And, when I say easy I don’t necessarily mean it is easy. There is a mental challenge involved in water fasting. Not eating for 5 days is a long time even for the most seasoned faster. 

When you do a 5 day water fast you will move the needle when it comes to realizing what you can accomplish. As a modern society, we are conditioned to think that we need to eat three meals a day. The idea of going without food for just one day let alone five is something most people won’t even attempt. But, the benefits of water fasting are so incredible that I think it is worth giving it a try! And, fasting is completely FREE. It does not require buying special food or supplements. You simply don’t eat.

6 Benefits of Water Fasting

⁣𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐇𝐀𝐆𝐘: In simple terms is the body’s way of cleaning the house. The body cleans out damaged cells and in their place creates new ones. ⁣

𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐎𝐗𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: During a fast, once the body uses the last bit of sugar from your last meal for energy it starts pulling from the body fat stores. Not only does this help with burning fat but it aids in detoxification. Toxins from chemicals, environmental exposures, and normal metabolism are stored in fat cells. When fat is burned for energy the toxins in the fat cell are released and eliminated.⁣

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇: New stem cells and white blood cells are created that go to areas in the body that need healing. In addition, the entire immune system gets a reboot. ⁣

𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Water fasting can reduce systemic inflammation by decreasing the production of C-Reactive Protein. CRP is made by the liver and sent into the bloodstream in response to inflammation. This is why fasting is an amazing healing modality for autoimmunity.⁣

A𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 + 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘: Human Growth Hormone increases during fasting. HGH helps the body to not only maintain healthy tissue but to build and repair it as well. HGH helps the body to heal much faster and can help build muscle, boost metabolism, improve the appearance of the skin, and burn fat. As we age HGH declines so fasting is a great way to increase our levels. Everyone always asks what I use on my skin. I think fasting has played a huge role in keeping my skin healthy.