Gravity Fx Fitness

After a few days of eating poorly, I decided to do a 24 hour fast to help my body get rid of the “junk” I put into it.  I’ve done intermittant fasting a little in the past and it can be an effective way to lose weight.

One program I followed several years ago involved going without eating throughout the day and then eating a large meal at dinner time, where you ate as much as you want.

While this might sound kinda strange, there is actually some good points brought up.  For one, throughout history we haven’t always had refrigerators stocked with food that we could go to whenever we wanted to eat.

Which is probably why obesity was never as much of a problem as it is today.

….but it was normal to go through periods of feast and famine, where at times there was plenty to eat and other times where you might have to go without food.

Anyway, I’ve tried a different type of program a little here and there and decided to go back on it for today.  Basically, you go without eating for about 24 hours and then resume your normal routine.

For example, last night my last meal was eaten by 7pm and today I won’t eat until 7pm, give or take.  You drink plenty of water to help flush out the waste products that can sometimes build up in your body.  Besides the obvious part of consuming fewer calories each week, which should lead to some weight loss, your body is supposed to be doing some “house cleaning” during the fasting time.

You can do this either once or twice a week without changing your normal eating pattern very much.

As I’ve said before, I have no problem training intensely, but my eating habits have never been perfect.  I tend to take in too much sugar and processed foods.  I get stressed out at times too, and enjoy my comfort foods.

Going without eating for 24 hours is really more mental than anything else and since you’re asleep for part of that time, it really isn’t that long anyway.

This might not work for people with diabetes or other health issues, but otherwise healthy people should have no problems.  Like I said, its much more mental than anything and it can really identify those for whom food is an emotional crutch.

Its not for everyone, but I definitely notice a difference when I do it.  If you would like more info go over to Eat Stop Eat.

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