We are almost nearing the half-way mark for 2011 and I know some of you set goals to lose weight. Did you lose the weight? Have your reached your goals? Did you call it quits? I hope you achieved all your goals, but I am a realist and I know some of you probably stopped working on your goals. I set some goals myself and now I must re-group. If you did stop somewhere … [Read more...] about Ten Tips to Help You Keep Off the Weight
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Types of Fasts – Which One Is Best?
I practice fasting almost every week. I say almost every week, because sometimes I do not fast. However, I make it a practice to fast once a week for a 24 hour period. The type of fast that I stick with is a water fast for the 24 hour period. This type of fast is also known as intermittent fasting. There are times when I fast longer, but only after I have prepared myself, … [Read more...] about Types of Fasts – Which One Is Best?
Final Daniel Fast Update
Happy April Fools Day everyone! I completed the Daniel Fast and learned a lot about myself during the fast. Fasting is something that you should try, because it helps you focus on those things that matter most. I ended the Daniel Fast on March 22, 2011. I had no intentions of ending on that date, but since it was my husband's birthday on that date, I wanted to enjoy the … [Read more...] about Final Daniel Fast Update
Why The Best Way To Fast May Be Intermittent Fasting
In my last post, I talked about using fasting as a means to lose weight. When you fast, you forgo food for a designated period of time. Almost every culture and nation has practiced fasting at some point or other. Sometimes it’s been incorporated into a religious tradition. Other times, individuals have used it to express their opposition to a political situation. And many … [Read more...] about Why The Best Way To Fast May Be Intermittent Fasting
Fasting to Lose Weight, Upsides and Downsides
Fad diets come and go, but fasting has been around for thousands of years. It’s been used for political protest, spiritual preparation, and as a treatment designed to rid the body of harmful substances, but have you ever considered using it as a strategy for losing weight? What is the Definition of Fasting? Fasting is the act of willingly foregoing food for a period of time. … [Read more...] about Fasting to Lose Weight, Upsides and Downsides