Fasting has been practiced for centuries, valued for its physical, mental, and even spiritual benefits. While weight loss is often the first thing people associate with fasting, the truth is, there’s so much more to gain from spending time in a fasted state. When done intentionally, fasting can transform your overall health, giving you the tools to enhance your body’s natural systems and rhythms.
Let’s dive into the incredible benefits of fasting and why it might just become your ultimate health superpower.
It will help balance your hormones
For women, hormonal balance plays an important role in overall well-being. Believe it or not, due to fluctuating hormones, fasting isn’t as simple for women as it can be for men. Fortunately, pioneers like Dr. Mindy Pelz have changed that narrative, uncovering the hormone hierarchy that influences women throughout their lives.
When tailored to your hormones, fasting can enhance energy, improve your mood, and support better health outcomes. From menstrual cycles to menopause, understanding how to align fasting with your hormones can unlock a new level of vitality and control over your body.
To strengthen your immune system
Did you know that fasting can give your immune system a powerful boost? During a fast, your body goes into repair mode, focusing on cellular cleanup and renewal. This process, called autophagy, helps remove damaged cells and toxins, making room for healthier, more resilient cells to thrive.
Incorporating fasting into your routine can support your body’s natural defences, reducing inflammation and improving your overall immune health. It’s like hitting the reset button for your entire system.
Boosts Fat Burning and Sugar Regulation
One of the most talked-about benefits of fasting is its ability to activate your body’s natural fat-burning and sugar-regulating systems. When you fast, your insulin levels drop, signalling your body to burn stored fat for energy instead of relying on the glucose from your last meal. This process not only aids in weight loss but also helps regulate blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Fasting isn’t about starving yourself; it’s about giving your body the opportunity to switch to its most efficient fuel source. By learning how to fast effectively—and knowing when and how to break your fast—you can supercharge your metabolism and energy levels. You won’t believe how easy it actually is once you get cracking.
Supports Gut and Microbiome Health
Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that play a vital role in your health. Fasting gives your digestive system a much-needed break, allowing your gut lining to repair and heal. This downtime can lead to a healthier microbiome, improved digestion, and reduced symptoms of bloating or discomfort.
By enhancing your gut health, fasting supports better nutrient absorption and boosts your overall well-being. It’s a simple yet powerful way to care for the foundation of your health.
Healthy gut = healthy body and mind.
Deepens Body Awareness and Control
One of the most empowering aspects of fasting is how it helps you tune into your body. By observing how your body responds to fasting and breaking your fast with intentional food choices, you gain a deeper understanding of what truly nourishes and energises you.
Fasting allows you to reset your relationship with food, shifting from mindless to mindful food and drink consumption. When you understand how food and beverages affect your body, you’re better equipped to make choices that support your health and goals.
Is there anything better than feeling empowered?
BONUS number 6!
Having me as your health and fasting coach, certified and trained under Dr Mindy Pelz, the queen of fasting herself.
If you are new to fasting, it is important to know how to safely proceed, monitor your progress/results and manage your symptoms. It is not a simple as stop eating and hope for the best.
There are some amazing gifts awaiting you, but some potential speed humps along the way. I will smooth those out for you so that you achieve your goals! If you have fasted before and would like to step it up, this is your coach calling - I will guide you through to amazing longer fasting outcomes.
Coaching ensures that you are:
Fasting safely, effectively and joyously
Choosing the right length of fast that matches your current health and your goals
Supporting your transitions along the way to longer fasts - EFT Tapping scripts included
Clearing up any queries about your glucose and ketonereadings
Assisted with how to break your fasts (THE most important part)
Guided on how to eat in the eating window to help prepare you for your next fasting window
Educated on your body - your hormone responses, your mental health changes, your signs and symptoms and how to read those for continuance and cessation of safe fasting.
Cheered on as you discover the magical feeling that fasting gives you, as you reach your fasting window milestones.
See below for our 2025 Fasting Program intake dates or reach out to me on the form below for more information.
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