One might fast for a lot of reasons. Be it for losing weight, medical reasons or just for losing weight. Each one of us would have tried water fasting at some point for a different reason. Water fasting has been quite helpful for many either by improving their health or just for losing weight. Water fasting is all about excluding all solids and drinking nothing but water. The health benefits of water fast are considered to be quite extraordinary. Water fast costs nothing, however, it is important that you know how to do water fast safely and effectively.
Tips: Here are a few tips that would help you do your fast safely.
- Water fast can be done any where between 3-30 days. However, if you are a beginner, it is important that you follow a trial and error method by first experimenting with the fast for a span of 2 days. If it suits, you then you keep increasing the days.
- Consider water fasting during your least stressed time. Fasting during stressful times could hinder your activities.
- Before starting the water fast, try starting with a colon cleanse. This will ensure that you will be less uncomfortable with the actual fast.
- Water fasting comes with a couple of side effects and make sure that you are quite prepared for them. During the cleansing process one might experience dizziness, headaches and nausea.
- During the fast, your stamina and energy levels might take a dip. So, make sure that you get a lot of rest.
- Drink a minimum of 8-10 glasses of water. Tap water might reintroduce chemicals and toxins, so try sticking to drinking purified and distilled water.
- At any point during the fast if you are not able to keep up, you can always replace it with a juice fast. This will help your body to get the required nutrients.
- If you are breaking a fast, don’t treat yourself to a nice, large, heavy meal. Break it by eating little, after a couple of hours if your body does not react negatively, you can safely get back to your normal diet.
- Since your body will be a little weak, do not burden yourself by exercising. If you are really keen, you can try yoga.
These are a few important points that one has to consider to do a water fast safely. The results are amazing and following this will make your efforts fruitful and at the same time keep you safe.
