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Weight Loss
If your primary goal is to shed those extra pounds, then you will
have to watch what you eat more carefully than someone who's
not looking to lose weight.
You need to keep a closer eye on your food intake - not
necessarily restrict calories, but just consume less calorie-rich
foods, avoid snacking between meals and perhaps cut out rich
deserts. This will optimize your fasting and help you reach your
weight loss goal much faster.
You may also consider adding a workout routine on non-fast
days to tone your body as the pounds come off.
Improved Mental Health And Spirituality
Some people fast to improve their mental strength and promote
spiritual traits like gratitude, humility, compassion, and learning
to accept the simple things in life.
In this case, you would want to eat more "brain foods" to improve
your mental focus and cognitive function. To promote spiritual
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