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Water Fasting

Next on the list is Water Fasting, which I do weekly, and I

will explain later in the book why. A water fast is simply only

consuming water and not consuming solids. One day of water

fasting is equal to three days of fruit fasting. Water fasting is

powerful and effective because the digestive system is at rest so

the body can heal and repair itself without any obstruction. One

of the most noticeable benefits of water fasting is weight loss.

The reason you can lose weight easily is that you are in a caloric

deficit, and your body uses your fat for fuel. Fat will be the body’s

number one energy source. That being said, by default, you burn

fat and lose weight. But remember, the most important reason

for fasting is to be healthy but who doesn’t want to get healthier

and fitter at the same time. I water fast once a week because of all

the great benefits from letting my digestive system rest, boosting

the immune system, mental clarity, clearer and better thoughts

that I need to be creative, etc. When you water fast once a week,

you let the digestive system rest “4” times a month. This would

equal letting the digestive system rest and repair itself for “48”

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